Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Dec 31, 2010, 7:28 pm
The Burial Tide playing live at Womansion – (another Going Postal show) 12.18.2010 the audience
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Nov 12, 2010, 10:53 pm
Dreaming Dead Here are two videos of Dreaming Dead (metal from Los Angeles) playing at Red Hat in Concord. You might recognize Elizabeth Schall, the singer/guitarist, who used to be in the band Manslaughter. Her new band is Dreaming Dead, which was touring along with with Exhausted Prayer. Dreamin...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Oct 9, 2010, 8:02 pm
Boy, it looks like I’ll be going to the Great American Music Hall a lot in the coming months.  They’ve been announcing awesome show after awesome show.  I mean, Agalloch (12/22), Godspeed You! Black Emperor (2/20)  and now I hear that Oakland post/something metal legends, Neurosis will be hea...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Sep 25, 2010, 12:54 am
Metal Meltdown in Berkeley (at Blakes undergroound) 9.17.2010 with Cold Grave, Deadly Remains,  Repulsive Infestation,  and Elk. Unfortunately I couldn’t stay long enough for Cold Grave.  Also, Elk recently lost a couple of members, so they are now down to 3 members instead of 5. Videos of the...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Sep 17, 2010, 1:32 am
I had a terrible day Sunday.  The 49ers got their asses kicked when they should have been the ones kicking ass.  Fucking Jimmy Raye has no balls.  However, there was an event on Sunday, that made the night an extremely memorable night.  Iconic stoner metal three piece Sleep performed their first...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Sep 9, 2010, 1:27 am
I’m not sure what the power metal scene is like here in the Bay Area, and to be honest I’m not a big power metal fan myself, but I was quite excited to hear that Blind Guardian have announced a US tour for this winter.  Sure enough, according to the press release, they are going to be playing t...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Aug 28, 2010, 9:25 pm
It’s not every day where you get to go to a death metal show for about 9 hours straight, so I was really looking forward to Summer Slaughter.  I thought the lineup was so-so, and wasn’t really sure if I would go until a few days before the show.  Alas, I am not one to turn down a Decapitate...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Aug 16, 2010, 1:05 am
Friday the 13th Metal Massacre, some metal bands playing at Craneway Pavilion:  Lungs of a Blast Furnace, The Venting Machine, St Vernon, Serpent & Seraph, plus one or two more.  I was only able to catch The Venting Machine and Lungs of a Blast Furnace. This place is CAVERNOUS.  Ford used to make...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Aug 8, 2010, 11:00 pm
It was cold, foggy and lame heading into the city on a Friday night, anxiously awaiting to see Impaled.  I wasn’t that familiar with all the bands on the bill, but I was in an accepting mood.  All I had heard of direct support band, Funerot, was that they were breaking up after this tour and tha...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Aug 2, 2010, 10:52 pm
In fond memory: Today we lost another member of the metal community, Matikeef “Makh” Daniels, 28, of Pacifica, the lead singer for Early Graves. Five Members of Early Graves (San Francisco, CA) and four members of The Funeral Pyre (La Habra, CA) were heading from a show in Eugene Oregon the nig...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jul 29, 2010, 2:58 am
Here are my videos from this year’s Tidal Wave 2010 free outdoor metal festival.  I might add another one or two; but at least now i have at least one video up from each of the 14 bands that were spread across the two days. 7.31.2010 – Here are 14 videos so far, one from each of the bands: Wit...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jul 18, 2010, 11:25 pm
Three videos from Grimefest 2010. Oakland Grimefest, your basic metal-fest in a car wash, wtf?!?   When i got there, there were still some families waiting around to have their cars detailed.  Meanwhile a couple of vehicles with band equipment waited patiently near the back until everything clea...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jul 16, 2010, 3:22 am
This nu-thrash trend that had taken metal by storm recently, has it’s prominent fellows that don’t really change much.  Let’s face it, bands like Warbringer write some really fun thrash tunes, and (supposedly) have a great live show to boot, but they do not by any means rewrite the thrash met...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jul 5, 2010, 12:48 pm
Corrosion of Conformity(Animosity lineup), Goatsnake, Black Breath, Eagle Twin, Righteous Fool Tuesday, August 10, 20106:00 PM – 11:30 PM @ DNA Lounge.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jul 5, 2010, 12:47 pm
ENTHRONED, DESTROYER 666, PATHOLOGY, ESTUARY, NECRITE, Dj Rob Metal Tuesday, August 17, 2010 7:00 PM – 11:30 @ DNA Lounge.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jul 5, 2010, 12:36 pm
In case you weren’t able to make the Soundwave Studios show last month in Oakland, Roseman has you covered. Well, on the DDP front, at least. It’s all good though, DDP has a new album in the works and besides, getting all those bad-ass Bay Area thrashers on one stage is a feat in itself. ou can ...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 23, 2010, 11:00 am
It was pretty apparent to me leaving the venue on Sunday that I had just seen something special.  In a day that had begun at 4:30 when I had gotten to the venue, I managed to see two of the best bands in modern metal, and have the best concert experience I have ever had.  In the line, I overheard ...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 22, 2010, 1:32 am
Upcoming: High on Fire, Das Racist, Dublin Death Patrol, Forrest Day, Nocando, Stone Vengeance, New Earth Creeps. Saturday June 26, 2010 at Soundwave Studios in Oakland.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 22, 2010, 1:28 am
Upcoming: Nihloep, Locusta, Argentinum Astrum, Pale Chalice. Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Thee Parkside.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 22, 2010, 1:24 am
I have no idea what M.A.I.M.Ed stands for, but there sure are a ton of bands at this one! Check it out:
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 14, 2010, 2:51 pm
Man, we had quite the show at Slim’s yesterday.  The show wasn’t sold out, which surprised me, seeing as we had 4 bands from San Francisco on the bill.  Full crowd or not, the concert was top notch.  A few pictures at the bottom. Passive Aggressive: I think it’s a real shame I d...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 7, 2010, 11:49 pm
Upcoming: Origin, Gigan, Braindrill, Embryonic Devourment. July 18th at the DNA Lounge. This one’s gonna be fast!
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 7, 2010, 11:48 pm
Upcoming: Gravehill, Cardiac Arrest, HOD, Fatalist. July 3rd at Thee Parkside.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 7, 2010, 11:42 pm
I was digging through the catacombs around here and stumbled across some of the earlier videos I had put up.  Some of those were done with some special visual effects.  I decided to re-up a couple, adding some audio-EQ just like I now routinely apply to all of my videos but which I never knew how ...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 1, 2010, 11:08 am
Upcoming: Saint Vitus, Hammers of Misfortune, Walken and Stone Axe. Sunday, June 2th at the DNA Lounge.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - Jun 1, 2010, 11:07 am
Upcoming: Zoroaster, Black tusk, Dark Castle, Serpent Crown. Saturday, June 26th at Thee Parkside.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 30, 2010, 6:43 pm
It is coming.  The birds are singing.  Dogs and cats are starting to get along.  People are barbecuing and laughing.  Certain Bay Area bloggers find it impossible to hide their enthusiasm.  It must be that time again.  Iron Maiden are returning to the United States.  To add some prog icing on...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 24, 2010, 1:45 pm
June 17th at the Regency Ballroom! Click the flyer for more info.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 20, 2010, 5:34 pm
Upcoming: Soilwork, Death Angel, Augury, Mutiny Within, Swashbuckle. Friday, July 30 at Slim’s.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 20, 2010, 11:33 am
Upcoming: Saint Vitus, Hammers of Misfortune, Walken, Stone Axe. Sunday, June 27th at the DNA Lounge.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 19, 2010, 4:19 pm
Well, this is probably going to ruin my chances of interviewing anyone from Cynic, but “I calls it likes I sees it” – and what I sees is not what I wants. Although, I did speak with Paul Masvidal outside of their last show – does that partially count? I happen to consider mys...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 19, 2010, 12:25 pm
Feel like taking the kids to a metal show? Well, you’re in luck because San Francisco’s School of Rock will be performing classic metal covers by Megadeth, Anthrax, Metallica and Slayer this Saturday! It’s a good time for the whole family! 12 and 4pm at the DNA Lounge in San Franci...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 19, 2010, 12:17 pm
Upcoming: Thou, Moloch, Fell Voices, Lockstep, Miscreant. Thursday, June 17, at The Mill Gallery in Santa Cruz.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 18, 2010, 10:36 pm
Rude.   Sure looks like they are trying to live up to their name… Rude playing at Burnt Ramen last December. One of my favorite clips to listen to nowadays, they have that dark droning sound i can never seem to get enough of.  They did seem to be a relatively new band on the scene since the...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 18, 2010, 6:55 pm
Jury, have you reached a verdict? Yes, your Honor. How do you find the defendant, Exodus? On the charge of “death by melting the listener’s face off”; We, the Jury, find Exodus guilty as charged! I think I’ll start this review by stating the first thing that comes to mind af...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 18, 2010, 6:02 pm
Sacramento technical/hardcore/experimental metal band The Antioch Synopsis has just posted 4 new tracks to their myspace page, or if you’re one of those fancy technical types you can download the torrent of their new tracks. You may not recall, but I wrote a brief description (dare I say ̵...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 17, 2010, 11:47 am
This show brought to you by Iron Man 2 the video game (seriously). The DNA Lounge played host last night to Hypocrisy’s “USA Tour 2.0″. They brought a pretty good line-up overall – Scar Symmetry, Hate, Blackguard and Swashbuckle – Hypocrisy were, without a doubt, the re...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 16, 2010, 4:15 pm
Ronnie James Dio’s fight with cancer has been pretty well documented by the metal community over the past year. Obviously there was utter shock when the news broke, then there was some relief when he made a public appearance at the Golden Gods Awards and he looked pretty good. Then the Heaven ...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 15, 2010, 5:32 pm
Upcoming: Nightbringer, Nazxul, Ravnajuv, The Beyond, Pandiscordian Necrogenesis. Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Thee Parkside.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 14, 2010, 7:51 pm
I picked-up a copy of Brain Drill’s new album Quantum Catastrophe this week. I guess it’s been awhile since I’ve heard their stuff, because I forgot how impressive they are with their brutally spastic arrangements. It’s like 4 dudes got together and wanted to write the most i...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 14, 2010, 11:47 am
The Central Valley’s youngest tech death band, The Wrath of Vesuvius just released the artwork and track-listing yesterday for their next album, Portals Through Ophiuchus. Besides getting recently signed to Abal Records and playing a show with Whitechapel the other day, I would say that isn...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 13, 2010, 10:55 pm
Laceration should change the title of their new album from “Realms of the Unconscious” to “Keepin’ It Real” – as that would be a more appropriate description for how these thrashers approach their metal. Some bands take the melodic approach with guitar harmonies a...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 11, 2010, 11:07 pm
Upcoming: Pestilence, Warbringer, Vital Remains, Enfold Darkness and Sacrificial Slaughter. Tuesday, June 8th at The DNA Lounge.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 11, 2010, 12:48 am
Upcoming: Hostility, Ashkira, Un-I.D., Seeds of Hate. Friday, May 21st at the Oakland Opera House.
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 11, 2010, 12:44 am
Oakland played host to what was perhaps the most “full-bodied” tour of the year this Saturday. I wouldn’t say “heaviest” tour because there have been so many crushing shows so far in 2010, but this one certainly had all the big names: Mastodon, Baroness, Between the Bur...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 10, 2010, 2:47 pm
Another weekend, another east bay house show: “Black Metal Toga Party” (at the Dog House). They had metalheads, punks, a keg, bbq, torches, hi-octane liquids, volume… the usual stuff.  As always the music varied a bit from crust to doom to fartcore.  Let’s start it off with...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 7, 2010, 11:38 am
Upcoming: Katatonia, Swallow the Sun, and Orphaned Land: September 24 at Thee Parkside. This one is a ways off – but mark your calendars early!
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 6, 2010, 3:38 pm
Damn, I was looking forward to this show for a long time! Cannibal Corpse brought the house down at Slim’s last night. They played for about an hour and a half, included all of the favorites (more or less) and basically reaffirmed everyone’s beliefs that they’re the most legendary ...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 5, 2010, 11:46 pm
I feel like it was just yesterday when I was legally buying Celtic Frost’s final album, Monotheist.  After hearing they were breaking up, I was unable to smile for a few days.  But when I found out about another Tom G. Warrior project would have an album out in 2010, I was ecstatic.  Now he...
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Dan S. posted an article on Bay Area Metal Scene - May 5, 2010, 6:55 pm
Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has an art exhibit that just opened up yesterday at Micaela Gallery in San Francisco. Despite my first reaction of, “Why the fuck aren’t you playing metal right now!?” I have to say, the painting he has on display (titled, Absenthe Won) is actuall...
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