It's one of the most iconic logo's in rock'n'roll. The Misfits' skull can be spotted miles away; often greeted with enthusiastic shouts and howls. Whether a punk rocker or casual music fan, everyone recognizes it, even if they aren't exactly sure what it refers to. Much like KISS, albeit, a darker, faster and more menacing version, The Misfits have turned that logo and their brand into a brand-name. They are now known, because of it, which is strange because I remember them as the underground punk band that all my friends worshipped. This popularity has won them some fans and lost them some fans. One thing is undeniably true about our ghoulish friends.

The Misfits are one of the most iconic punk rock groups of all-time and arguably one of the biggest cult bands (i.e. never saw any mainstream success) that has ever walked this planet. And "Astro Zombies" is one of my favorite songs, by any band, ever. So yea....

Tonight, the most recent incarnation of the band (Jerry Only singing) will be putting on the makeup for a show at Buffalo Iron Works (8pm, $30) along with locals, Flood Drinker and Low Road Revival. For fans of skulls, demons, bad language, sick pits, and all the other stuff your parents warned you about.

Clutch is one of the more successful heavy rock bands most people haven't heard of. They've been around since 1990, have enjoyed a great deal of radio airplay and chart success, and have had their songs featured on dozens of commercials and movies. Nevertheless, you'd be hard pressed to find your average "Edge" listener who could identify them. Not that it really matters. Clutch is the ultimate cult band and have amassed a loyal fanbase that most "mainstream" acts could only dream of. What's best is that their "success" hasn't gone to their heads. They still have a sense of humor about this whole heavy rock thing.

Tonight the Clutch dudes are playing at Town Ballroom (7pm) with Lionize, Monster Truck and Low Road Revival. Tickets are $24. If you're a fan of the heavy it's a perfect friday night plan.