ALT STL's - The Bloodletting Ball

ALT STL's - The Bloodletting Ball

A Halloween Spectacle 🎃
This isn’t just any show, it’s a full-scale vampire Halloween party. Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed to slay, bite, or haunt the night. Whether you’re a creature of the crypt, a glam ghoul, or a bloody aristocrat, this is your chance to show off your Halloween best. Prizes await the most terrifying, creative, and unforgettable looks, Three killer bands, DJ SKELETAL spinning all night, a real hearse-delivered casket photobooth, FX makeup, roaming scare actors, smoke-breathing dragon puppets, an aerialist in flight, a ball-pit mosh pit, vegan eats, vendors, and a costume contest with prizes. One night only, come dressed to slay. 🩸

When & Where
Date: October 23rd, Thursday

ALL AGES

Doors (with DJ SKELETAL): 6:00 PM - exhibiting gothic-industrial envelopment.

Showtime: 7:00 PM - brace for wild theatrics and immersive drama.

Venue: Red Flag - your portal to vampire-infused revelry

Line-Up:
Torchlight Parade (Opener)
Straight out of St. Louis, Torchlight Parade is a spectacle of horror and hard rock rolled into one. Fronted by embalmer Matt Engel alongside his hearse-driving brother Doug on guitar, with Sam on bass and Gavin Martin on drums, this family of fiends delivers arena-sized theatrics with a macabre twist. Their album Children of the Night is a monster-laden anthem to all things spooky, werewolves, vampires, and creatures of the silver screen, brought to life onstage with confetti cannons, over-the-top costuming, and surprise horror cameos. Beloved as a cult favorite and crowned Best Local Band three years running, Torchlight Parade doesn’t just open a show, they kick open the coffin lid and unleash a full-scale fright-fest.

Second Salem (Mid-Set)
Detroit’s gothic post-hardcore metal artisans, formed in 2018 by Gerard D’Lor, deliver cinematic, emo-steeped darkness tailored to the outsider’s soul. They’re not just performing, they’re unveiling new material, with upcoming releases that push their signature sound into even darker, more immersive territory. Known for channeling raw emotion into atmospheric riffs and anthemic hooks, Second Salem creates live shows that feel less like concerts and more like cathartic rituals. Expect them to drench the stage in shadow and sincerity, blurring the line between despair and empowerment in a way only they can.

MSTKS (Headliner) Emerging from the shadow-laced streets of St. Louis, MSTKS is more than a band, it’s an embodiment of chaos and catharsis. Defined openly as “an ideological expression of all that is toxic, twisted and men,” they channel psychological decay and gothic narration into something unflinchingly human. Their live sets are infamous for their intensity, textured vocals that veer from vulnerable confessions to unrestrained screams, brooding riffs that bite deep, and an aura of reinvention that makes every performance feel like both a breakdown and a rebirth.
MSTKS carries the raw scars of their past forward into something darker, sharper, and relentlessly authentic. It’s music for those who have lived through the fire and come out haunted but unbroken. Expect a headlining set that will drag you into the shadows, and leave you craving more.

DJ SKELETAL
Joel Lovins, aka DJ SKELETAL, is a cornerstone of the local dark-wave scene, founding Spookhouse Events Productions and curating Rapture, Dark Music Culture. Since 2000, he’s spun industrial, goth, post-punk, and darkwave, pulling crowds into nocturnal ecstasy. From eerie door beats to suspense between band sets, he will close the night summoning the undead to dance.


Vampiric Attractions & Immersive Spectacle

Casket vampire photobooth: immortalize the moment

Special FX makeup booth: Transform into your undead avatar of choice.

Vendors: Discover gothic curios, occult art, and artisanal darkwear, terrifying horror novels.

Cari’s Creatures: Encounter mighty, smoke-breathing dragon puppets, creatures you can pet and admire, animated with haunting realism by a master puppeteer.

Scare actors: Creepers on the prowl, delivering theatrically timed frights.

Aerialist: Ghostly grace descending from above, silhouetted against the night.

Ball-pit mosh pit: Whip up glorious chaos with beach balls in the pit of mayhem.

Vegan food: Sinfully delicious bites for all dietary fiends.

Costume contest: Come draped in dark elegance!

Why You Must Be There

This isn’t just a show, it’s a descent into gothic fantasy. With rock riffs, theatrical horrors, smoke-spewing dragons, aerial enchantment, and immersive darkwave rhythms, it’s an experience designed to haunt your senses and raise the undead within.

Schedule at a Glance:
6:00 PM Doors open, atmospheric set by DJ SKELETAL
7:00 PM Torchlight Parade erupts
Mid-set Second Salem casts its gothic spell
Late Night MSTKS enthrall, followed by SKELETAL’s finale
All Night Casket photobooth, makeup, dragons, aerialist, ball-pit, vendors, vegan eats, and costume glory

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