Kicking things off this week and one side we have Ironclad.
The band has been doing the rounds of the Manx live scene for a good while now and are made up by Owain Brimfield on vocals and guitar, Jason Cain on guitar, Ivan Jackson on bass and Keith Harris on drums.
Their set list features covers from the heavier end of the spectrum from the likes of Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer.
On the other side we have rock, metal and punk covers band Fugue State.
Their line-up features Phillip Cleary on bass, Brian Duffy on drums, Kriss Lane on guitar and Paul Nicholson on vocals and guitar and they specialise in songs from the likes of Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy and The Buzzcocks.
As it happens, both bands will be appearing together at Amber in Douglas this coming Saturday night.
The doors open at 8pm and it’s free entry.
For further information visit www.facebook.com/events/1698557443733369/
Friday night (tomorrow) sees ‘Intimate Acoustic’ taking a place at St Ninian’s Church, in Douglas.
The evening of live music is the first in a series of intimate music events presented by Ultimate Productions and Big Small Fish.
Appearing on stage are Nick Barlow, The Tides, Chris Gray and Truman Falls, fresh from their album launch show at Noa Bakehouse last Saturday night.
Tickets are priced at £10 (concessions are available for under 16s and OAPs) and can be bought via the event page or by calling or texting 202063.
A proportion of the money raised will be donated to the church restoration fund.
Organisers say: ‘If you have never been to a gig in a church before then you will be blown away as it is an experience to be believed.
‘Please note that this will be a sit down event and there is no alcohol on sale. However refreshments will be available on site.
‘St Ninian’s Church welcomes people of all faiths to come and join in the evening of entertainment.’
If you head to Jaks bar in Douglas this Saturday night then you’ll catch Manx live scene veterans Symbollix in action.
The band is rooted in mostly 70s classic rock with a nod to the likes of ZZ Top, The Who, Wings, Bad Company, Whitesnake, Cream and The Rolling Stones and features John Ruscoe, George Hughes, John Ryan, Martin McEvely and Stewart Steptoe in their line-up.