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Gigs of the week
5 Jun 2009The Horrors
A newfound interest in krautrock and guitar effects on the goth rockers' recent second album has proved there's really some talent underneath all that eyeliner.
Friday, Electric Ballroom, NW1 (020 7485 9006, www.electric-ballroom.co.uk)
Ritual For Elephant And Castle
A kind of ceremony for a fast-changing part of London, featuring experimental collective Chrome Hoof, trained shaman Marcus Coates and a 20-strong drum circle. ]
Friday, Coronet, SE1 (0871 230 6230, www.coronettheatre.co.uk)
Beyoncé
Two more nights for the supreme showgirl — a few too many ballads, but certain segments are truly dazzling.
8, 9 June, O2 Arena, SE10 (0871 984 0002, www.the02.co.uk)
Faith No More
Funk-metal band, partly responsible for the rap-rock boom, reunited after 10 years to perform influential favourites including Midlife Crisis, Epic and We Care a Lot.
10 June, Brixton Academy, SW9 (0844 477 2000,
www.brixton-academy.co.uk)
