Hard rock and metal music are still very much alive, and one need only head north to find it.

by Contributor

The Neighborhood
A longtime family-owned operation, the club sits all by itself on Sinclair Road, between the commercial and industrial areas of Morse and Dublin-Granville roads (which are slowly being deserted for the greener pastures of Easton).

The Scene
Entering the club, there's a partitioned space with pool tables, a long bar, then a surprisingly large concert-viewing area and stage. The stage lights even rotate during performances, adding a special something for hair-flipping performers in tight pants.

The Sounds
KISS and Van Halen cover bands, as well as fallen-star '80s rockers like Warrant are among the local, regional and national acts that play the club. But there have also been some surprises booked now and again, like David Byrne of Talking Heads fame.

01/14/03

Rock on Alrosa Villa

by MetalGirlJJ

I really Love Alrosa Villa except sometimes they have hip hop and rap and I hate that but when they do have metal it is the best place.And the bar tenders are cool.

• Pros: easy access to stage, pool tables, nice bartenders
• Cons: rap and hip hop, crowded