The Silent Light Presents: Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" at Lost in New Haven

Experience Fritz Lang’s 1927 science fiction masterpiece Metropolis like never before, reimagined with a blistering live metal score by The Silent Light. This cinematic ritual of chaos and sound will be performed one night only live at Lost in New Haven on September 20th, 2025. Tickets include a pass to the museum as well as the screening.

Tickets: $35 (Includes Admission to the Museum)
Museum Entry: 5:00 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
18 Event (21 Cash Bar)
Due to the volume of Heavy Metal Music: Earplugs will be provided at the door. (It will LOUD!)

Band Bio:
The Silent Light is a live film scoring project that performs original heavy metal soundtracks to classic silent films. Founded by composer and director Michael Formanski, the group reimagines iconic works like Metropolis, Faust, and A Page of Madness through immersive live performances that blend black metal, doom, and ambient soundscapes. The result is a visceral, cinematic experience that brings new intensity and emotional weight to century-old visuals.

Performances feature a powerful ensemble typically including guitar, drums, and synthesizers playing in sync with the film. Longtime musical collaborator Joe Dahlmeyer drives the group’s rhythm on drums, shaping the dynamic turns and channeling the ritual energy of each score. The Silent Light has built a growing following among fans of experimental film, underground metal, and dark fantasy, and their shows consistently draw passionate, attentive audiences.