Black Ice started off in 1989 as a 'zine' publication compiling the work of dark and gothic artists local to Los Angeles. It later became an on-line mailing list, which expanded our reach throughout California, but we wanted more. We wanted to bring the music to you. So in 1992, with the help of the Maywood Foundation Arts & Culture Grant, we set up shop at our current location on Melrose Avenue. Ever since, Black Ice has been the place to see the best of goth, post-punk, industrial, no-wave, electronic, aggro-tech, ebm, experimental, avant-garde, metal, and more.

Regular events:

Monday - Local Band or Special Event
Tuesday - Techno Tuesday - House, Techno, Jungle & More
Wednesday - Gothic Brunch Tea Party (every third Weds at 11am) + Drag nights
Thursday - Unknown Pleasures - sets featuring underground + lesser known artists
Friday - Fetish Friday
Saturday - Corruption - industrial metal + EBM
Sunday - Midnight movie or Special Event

Members are entitled to reduced entry fees and some members-exclusive events, as well as other perks. The membership fee is $5 a month, and becoming a member requires a sponsorship from an existing member. However, if you don't know any members, you are still welcome most nights as long as you follow the dress code and don't cause a scene :-). Read more about memberships on the "members" page.


Contact us at 310-BLAKICE. For more, see the "contact" page.