Ringworm, Iron Sword, Lord Silky

Hammer of the Witch, the latest record from Cleveland’s hardcore metal stalwarts Ringworm, has been hailed as the finest and most bruising release in the band’s 20-plus-year history. Quoth New Noise Magazine about that album, “Everything you love about the brutalest, viciousest metal infused hardcore legends continues without missing a step.” Translation: “ARRRRRRRRRRGGH!” Catch Ringworm — the band, that is — at the Monkey House in Winooski on Wednesday, February 4, with Iron Sword and Lord Silky.