Back Room

For over three decades, the Back Room was a landmark for live music in Austin, located at 2015 E. Riverside Dr.. Opening in 1973 and moving to its final location in the late seventies, it became widely known as the city’s headquarters for heavy metal and hard rock.. The venue hosted a diverse range of influential acts, including Pantera, The Ramones, Motorhead, and Public Enemy.. After 33 years of operation, the celebrated club closed its doors permanently at the end of July 2006..