BMTH live in Jakarta 2024

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This time around Ravel gets it right and BMTH (Bring Me The Horizon) are headlining the Nexfest festival in Jakarta which also features Babymetal. In this format there is no seating - which makes for a much more intimate experience - although you do have to arrive really early if you want to pick a spot right up close to the stage.  We arrived about six hours before BMTH were scheduled to start their performance and bought plenty of drinks to stay hydrated in the tropical afternoon heat (mind you, some of those were Iceland vodka mix!) This was a gig I had long been looking forward to - especially after the debacle last year. Not everyone likes BMTH of course. For deathcore fans the band sold out. For metal heads the band is not purist enough. And for the wider mainstream audience, the band is too heavy. You can't please everyone of course but there are few bands in the rock world which can match the sheer emotional velocity of BMTH. To bring metal and even aspects of metalcore t

Chilis Bar and Grill Jakarta



I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for Chili's. The place has been around for years and I even remember going to its soft opening to get a free burger back when ole Suharto was still in power. Being centrally located, the bar at Chili's became a focal point for expat gatherings – especially on Fridays when they sold pitchers of Bintang for half price. Those days are long gone alas, and what is noticeable now is how very high the prices are. A glass of beer will cost you more than Rp50k after tax. 

The food remains pretty much the same, however – generous portions of Mexican inspired nosh. Fajita, Nachos, Quesadillas. You know the stuff. The steaks and ribs come in generous sizes and are pretty tasty. All in all, a great place for those with huge appetites. Otherwise be ready to get out your doggy bag…

Chilis Bar and Grill Jakarta
Sarinah Bldg 2nd Fl,
JL MH Thamrin 11,
Jakarta, 10350

Telp: (021) 314 6587

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