Metal Detected in Agawam

The Tank (American Legion Post 185) in Agawam isn’t just the local go-to spot for great buffalo wings — it’s a hangout pretty much guaranteed to be hosting something fun each weekend. This Friday will deliver four times the excitement, with sets by prog-metal bands Ghost Ship Octavius (from NYC/Seattle), Protean Collective (from Boston), and Western Mass bands Thunderforge and Black Absence. Brace yourself for an intense night — the Tabasco isn’t the only player at the bar with some serious heat.

Ghost Ship Octavius, Protean Collective, Thunderforge and Black Absence: Friday night. The Tank American Legion Post 185, 478 Springfield St., Agawam. (413) 301-0944.

 — Hunter Styles