Alexisonfire and Poison the Well bring their brand of hard-hitting post-hardcore and metalcore to Brooklyn Bowl, pairing two bands who helped shape the genre's sound in the early 2000s. Alexisonfire's blend of gruff screams and melodic vocals, built on dual vocalists trading off throughout their songs, has made them a fixture of the scene since their formation in Ontario. Poison the Well, hailing from Florida, bring their own aggressive yet melodic edge, having been one of the bands that pushed hardcore into new emotional territory.

Catching both bands on the same bill at Brooklyn Bowl means getting the venue's mix of a proper music hall with the lounge-meets-bowling-alley vibe this spot is known for. Expect a room full of longtime fans who've followed both bands for years, singing along to the songs that soundtracked their teenage years, all within a space that still has lanes for bowling and good food close by if you need a break from the pit.