PILE + Heisa | Freakout Club

Mar 28 Ottobre 2025

Live al Freakout Club

PILE (US)

Between their tireless D.I.Y. work ethic and constantly evolving sound, Pile have earned both a large homegrown following and the respect of their peers. Led by singer/guitarist Rick Maguire, the band evolved with a string of increasingly complex albums released throughout the 2010s, bringing a varied instrumentation to their often-aggressive sound on albums like 2017's A Hairshirt of Purpose or 2019's Green and Gray. The band took a different approach to their 2021 album Songs Known Together, Alone, which saw Maguire refashioning the band's older material as a group of solo songs. Pile returned in 2023 with a retooled lineup and another sonic shift on the texturally dense All Fiction.

Pile was initially the solo project of Boston-based singer/guitarist Rick Maguire. He issued a pair of rough but engaging lo-fi albums that segued between experimental folk, jagged indie rock, and elements of post-rock. Transforming Pile into a collective, Maguire assembled the full-time lineup of guitarist Matt Becker, bassist Matt Connery, and drummer Kris Kuss in 2010 and released Magic Isn't Real, establishing the dark and noisy tones that would become one of the group's hallmarks. Following a 2011 EP titled Big Web, Pile signed with Exploding in Sound and made their label debut with 2012's widely touted Dripping. With each release, Pile's sound continued to evolve, adding piano, banjo, and strings on 2017's A Hairshirt of Purpose, which ran the gamut from slow, orchestrated tracks to massive noisy assaults. Jack White's Third Man label issued Pile's first live album, Live at Third Man Records, in late 2017. By this point Maguire had moved from Boston to Nashville and enlisted new member Chappy Hull (guitar) and Alex Molini (bass) to join him.

HEISA (BE)

HEISA’s sound draws from influences like Black Midi, Tool, Battles and Swans, blending dissonance with a strong sense of identity. Their music balances chaos and control, mixing unsettling atmospheres with hypnotic rhythms and sharp distortion. HEISA crafts tightly arranged, complex compositions featuring heavy guitars and vocals that merge seamlessly with their bombastic, primal drumming.

Formed in Limburg (BE), HEISA quickly made a name for themselves with raw, energetic live performances. Just like the mines in their hometowns, the live shows of HEISA are dark, eerie, thrilling, and full of intensity, drawing the audience deep into an immersive atmosphere where the energy builds, and unexpected moments erupt like bursts of light in the darkness.

In 2020, their album joni was released, although the pandemic canceled live shows. Nevertheless, joni’s ten tracks resonated with listeners around the world, receiving airplay and earning glowing reviews. Critics praised their ability to both challenge and captivate audiences, solidifying HEISA as one of the most exciting new acts in the scene.

In 2025, HEISA embarks on a new chapter with the release of their third album. This album showcases an evolution in their sound, keeping the bombastic drums, droning guitars, and dynamic vocals, but pushing further into melody and experimentation. The first single, “The Harmonist,” blends heavy basslines with impactful drums, while the guitar acts as a secondary voice, guiding listeners through a feverish dreamscape. On this new record, HEISA brings their emotions to the forefront, revealing a raw, edgy intensity in tracks like “Lazar” and “Sad Dancer,” where vulnerability and tension intertwine. TROIS will be released on March 28 via Labelman, marking a new phase in HEISA’s musical journey.

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