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Armageddon Shop
Categories: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Music & DVDs Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Vinyl Records Music & DVDs, Vinyl Records [Edit]
436 BroadwayProvidence, RI 02909
Neighborhood: Federal Hill
(401) 521-6667
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 12 pm - 8 pm
Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
18 reviews for Armageddon Shop
Review Highlights
18 reviews in English
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Review from Gus L.
Providence, RI
4/8/2008
Best. Record. Shop. Ever.
I have never walked in and not found something fucking fantastic to grab. A true gem in the crown of Providence. Always friendly and helpful and always something new playing I want to get a hold of. -
Review from Jeff W.
9/21/2011
There's not enough nice things that I can say about this place. The simple fact that it exists makes life a little better. Support local and independent music. Shop here
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Review from Jennifer E.
Providence, RI
8/21/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I walked all the way from the east side of Providence to go to this place (although it was more because I like to walk a lot) and I wasn't disappointed. They had a huge selection of cds, vinyl, tshirts, music dvds, books, and even posters from local shows (I think they were for sale, at least). I am a huge metal-head, so finding a place that specializes in heavy metal and punk is an awesome find in my book. The staff was busy talking to a friend, which may have been a little off putting if I needed help with anything (they didn't ask), but luckily I was fine minding my own business. Armageddon is the type of place where I could spend hundreds of dollars on any given day. If you are into the underground metal, hardcore, or punk scene, then this place is for you.
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Review from George J.
Attleboro, MA
11/21/2011
Great selection of C.D.'s, Vinyl and even Cassette tapes (which i love since I'm one of the few remaining people on this planet who still has a working tape deck and uses it often)!!
While they specialize in Metal, Punk, Hardcore and Grindcore, they also have a decent selection of other genres/styles (for those of you who have eclectic tastes.....or those who maybe don't dig heavy music that get dragged in by a friend).
My only complaint (not enough to take a star away though) is that they don't carry anything by the band A.C. (if you don't know what it stands for, you probably wouldn't be a fan anyway).....granted most A.C. recordings are easily found at chain record shops or online, but I'd rather support a local business, and don't understand why they would ban this one group from their shelves. -
Review from Brian M.
Cranston, RI
7/6/2011
A record store run by people involved in the music scene in the city. This place has what you looking for as long as what you are looking for is not MTV crap. The only way this place could be better is if they only charges hi-fives and you got a free beer for walking in the door.
Oh and the staff are all very handsome. And they are also excellent dancers. I
Just can't toot their horn enough. Place rocks. For those of us old enough to remember it's like fast forward with a better selection and less chance of walking in on some breast feeding. -
Review from Marco D.
2/7/2011
This is a great used record store by any standards. Of course they also carry new cd's/ vinyl / etc. as well. I spent the majority of my youth clicking through bins like this. And it smells and feels just like the good old days. I picked up about 4 cd's....some stuff that I had on cassette as a teenager but needed to add to my 1's and 0's library. The guy behind the counter was nice and chill, and played some great tunes over the store stereo. They also have a local band selection and some free local schwag stickers on the counter....one of which just made it's way to my laptop which I decided to sticker. They don't have a great selection of Blues but I might have missed something. The Jazz, indie, garage and of course Metal sections are really solid. I'd recommend making this a regular stop as I will be doing just that.
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Review from Dan S.
6/22/2008
This place is very deceiving...what appears to be a goth/death metal/industrial focused-shop has some real hidden gems...the dollar bins on the floor have provided me with a number of great finds...a good selection of older punk/new wave as well...definitely worth a trip...
Listed in: Final Vinyl
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Review from H. P.
Somerville, MA
3/18/2011
Its about a mile and a half walk from the Providence train station. Even in the pouring rain, soggy shoes are worth suffering for the bliss you will experience when you reach Armageddon. I could live here.
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Review from Erin C.
Sierra Madre, CA
1/29/2007
Great specialty store with new and used CDs, cassettes, and vinyl; if you are looking for local music or anything in the punk, noise, metal, or hardcore genres, this is the place to go. For the less intense among us, there is a decent amount of indie rock and they have a lot of unique vinyl that may interest collectors. Also on hand is a good selection of zines. The staff is super nice; no one has ever made fun of me for screwing up the name of a band or asking if they carry soul music (yes, I did both, and yes, they have a small box of soul and blues albums stashed under a CD rack). Plus, this is one of the best places in town to learn about upcoming shows. Just scan the fliers near the entrance.
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Review from Janssen M.
Charlestown, MA
5/13/2008
The best place to pick up local metal and hard to find black metal releases (within reason)
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Review from Anthony S.
Hudson, MA
3/15/2009
I heard about this place for so long and finally decided to go there. I personally think people hyped it up too much, but non the less it was a great shop! Small mom and pop feel and I really liked how the selection was bigger then Newbury Comics in the metal, industrial, punk style. The one big disappointment I had really was they didnt have a great selection of original used Black Metal cassettes or Vinyl like people claimed. I am deff. a fan though non the less and will be going back more, because they certainly have alot more personal connection with there customers then other cd or record shops. They actually promote local shows, bands cds, and the guy that runs it was really nice and helpful. :)
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Review from Steven L.
Phoenix, AZ
1/5/2010
Wow...Where to begin. Greatest record store. Most knowledgeable staff. Best place to blow money in the universe. Only thing that could possibly make them better is if they had a bar that served beer.
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Review from caren p.
New Haven, CT
1/7/2010
I've never had a disappointing trip to Armageddon. It always seems like I find something totally insane that I never thought I'd find, at a totally reasonable price. Well worth the trips!
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Review from Jon D.
Boston, MA
4/20/2010
There's not many independent record stores around anymore, and if you want a good place to find rare punk, hardcore and metal - this place is on top of the heap in RI!
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Review from kyle connecticut x.
New Haven, CT
2/3/2010
armageddon shop helps providence become the kind of city that i am ready to just pack it all up and move to. i look forward to going to armageddon like i used to look forward to x-mas. i have never been let down by the selection or the dudes working. FAVORITE RECORD STORE (outside CT of course).
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Review from Dil M.
Baltimore, MD
9/16/2010
I haven't been here in a while, but everytime I come back to Providence, even if its only for a weekend, I make a stop at Armageddon and inevitably end up dropping close to $100 on records. It specializes in the harsher end of the musical spectrum: punk, metal, hardcore, experimental noise and all things in between but they still have a respectable selection of garage rock, indie and some blues and jazz records. I love everything about this store, from the staff, the posters on the wall, the used section, and the local section full of CDs of local bands past and present. This is one of my favorite stores ever and I feel a deep attachment to it and wish I could bring it with me whereever I go. I hope it sticks around for a 100 years.
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Review from Brian R.
Cedar, AR
4/20/2010
Armageddon Shop is an excellent example of what a indie music shop is all about. It's got a great selection of music, has a passionate and knowledgable staff, and contributes to the Providence indie music scene in a variety of other ways. It deserves your support.
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Review from dave p.
New York, NY
8/29/2008
definitely the best record store for hc/punk/metal i've ever been to. i've been twice (driven from milford, ct) and dropped like sixty bucks both times because the place just gets me so fucking wet for records! last time i was there, i thought i was done, and while i was waiting in line and idly thumbing through stuff on the way to the register, i came across three totally unreal finds, for me at least: the lava 7" on gravity, spazz/25 ta life split (i don't give a fuck about 25 ta life but finding a spazz record for three bucks in a store is a good feeling), and the 3/12/93 (i dont know if thats the right date) 7" on ebullition with john henry west and sinker, also for like $3.25. so awesome. this place also has a pretty unreal selection of cassettes - boutique-y noise cassettes from hanson, funny hardcore demo tapes, older tapes of like meatloaf, helloween, whatever. also a good selection of zines and other print materials. they also throw good shows! armageddon is fucking sick basically.
