American metal band Sworn Enemy will give a show Saturday at On Stage.

    The band formed as “Downfall” and later on as “Mindset,” a product of the extremely expansive and influential New York hardcore scene. At its original inception the band centered around founding members vocalist Sal Lococo, lead guitarist Lorenzo Antonucci, guitarist Mike Raffinello, bass player Mike Palmer and drummer Zoli.

    Soon after the “State of Mind” release, another band named Mindset appeared on the underground metal scene, having existed as Mindset before the Queens Mindset. Therefore, Lococo and crew changed their name to Sworn Enemy.

    In 2001, the band released “Negative Outlook” on Jamey Jasta’s Stillborn Records. The record was a mix of old school hardcore punk and new school breakdowns, and it quickly gained the band more attention. Soon after came “Integrity Defines Strength,” the title being a play on the I.D.S. crew that Sworn Enemy claimed loyalty to.

    Sworn Enemy signed a release deal with Elektra Records in 2003. The result was “As Real As It Gets.” The band changed their style as the CD featured a large thrash metal influence, as well as abrasive, near-black metal. The new style and worldwide distribution led to tours with bands such as Anthrax as well as a stint on Ozzfest that year.

    “The Beginning of the End” was released on Abacus Records, a division of Century Media focusing on underground metal and hardcore inspired bands. The new record displayed more thrash influence.

    “Total World Domination” was released via Century Media Records. Antonucci commented, “We took it back to ‘As Real As It Gets’ with a little of ‘Beginning of the End’ and ‘Maniacal’ in it. The sound is way faster and more pissed off than ever, harder than ever and a lot more ignorant.”

    In 2014, the band regrouped with new members and released “Living on Borrowed Time” on Rock Ridge Records.

    Time: 8:30 p.m., Dec. 19

    Tickets: 80-100 yuan

    Venue: On Stage, 1/F, Unit B, Block 4, Shenzhen Software Industry Base, intersection of Keyuan and Xuefu roads, Nanshan District (南山区学府路与科园路交汇处深圳市软件产业基地4栋B座一层飞马旅)

    Metro: Shekou Line, Keyuan Station (科苑站), Exit C(SD News)