Metal Gods brings a dose of classic metal to the retro-glam confines of The Shag Room, where velvet drapes and candlelight usually set the mood for cocktails and lounge tunes. For one night, that moody Studio 54-meets-Morocco backdrop gets a jolt of riffs and power chords as the band channels the sound of metal's golden era.

It's a curious pairing — the intimate, curtained booths and sunken conversation pit of this speakeasy-style lounge aren't where you'd expect to hear screaming guitar solos, but that contrast is part of the fun. Grab a specialty cocktail, settle into one of the semi-private nooks, and take in a live set that trades the usual lounge crooning for something heavier.

As with the venue's nightly live music lineup, there's no cover to get in, so it's an easy, low-key way to catch a band leaning into classic metal energy in a setting built for sipping and socializing.