SLEEP LIVE 9/05/10

Warm, loud and smelly – that’s how the show at the Gothic Theater was Sunday night. Git Some got things going with a thrashy punk set, Russian Circles was hypnotic and very good; and the legends Sleep where a very heavy, loud, wall of sound.

SLEEP @ GOTHIC THEATER 9/05/10 ENGLEWOOD-CO

Legendary stoner/doom metal band Sleep are back together for a small tour that includes Colorado! Formed in the early 90’s by Al Cisneros (bass/vocals) and then later joined by Matt Pike (guitar) and several different drummers, (Jason Roeder from the mighty Neurosis is currently playing with them,) they have had a strong influence on today’s stoner metal. They released such masterpieces as “Sleep’s Holy Mountain” and “Jerusalem/Dopesmoker,” back in the 90’s but no new material in this past decade. After their breakup Al formed experimental metal band OM and Matt formed High On Fire, both very influenced by Sleep and Black Sabbath. Bring your psychedelic’s and enjoy the show.

Also playing:  Russian Circles – Progressive instrumental metal from Chicago and Git Some – Mile Hi punks.

THE MISSION CREEPS @ 3 KINGS TAVERN 9/01/10 DENVER-CO

The Mission Creeps are a surf/garage/goth/punk band from Tucson with a creepy, ambient vibe, heartbroken darkness wrapped in red fur. Led by James Arrr! on vox/guitars/noises, Miss Frankie Stein on bass/vox and Jeff “Die Day” on drums, they just released “Dark Cells” which has such graveyard classics like “Cannibals In Love” and “Night Vision Eye.” Always a scary fun time with these ghouls.

BLOODLETTING NORTH AMERICA 7 @ THE MARQUIS THEATER 8/25/10 DENVER-CO

Three of California’s newest brutal/technical/progressive death metal bands, Brain Drill from Ben Lomond, Flesh Consumed from Santa Cruz and Arkaik from Riverside County. Also playing: Iconocaust – Death/thrash metal from Littleton, Co.

THE AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR @ MAGNESS ARENA 8/25/10 DENVER-CO

The triple thrash threat will be detroying Denver, here’s the line-up:

Megadeth – Thrash metal legends will be playing their masterpiece “Rust In Peace” in it’s entirety. Released 20 years ago in 1990, this progressive/thrash metal album has such great songs like “Holy Wars…,” “Rust In Peace…. Polaris” and “Lucretia.” It is consider one of the greatest heavy metal lp’s of all time. Dave Mustain and David Ellefson are the only two from the recording, they are joined by Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover live.

Slayer – Just like  the previous band, they are thrash/speed metal legends. More darker and evil than Megadeth, they will be playing their own masterpiece “Seasons In The Abyss,” one of the genre’s all time classics. Tom Araya, Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King and Dave Lombardo recorded it in 1990, a more melodic Slayer was formed, kicking up mid- tempo grooves with manic bursts of aggression. Songs like “War Ensemble,” “Skeletons Of Society” and “Expendable Youth” are some of the best thrash songs of all time. SLAYER!!!!!

Testament – One of the Bay Area’s first thrash metal bands, they will be playing a regular set.

IN MEMORIAM: DWAYNE RUDOLPH GOETTEL 2/01/64 – 8/23/10

Dwayne Goettel of industrial god’s Skinny Puppy, lost his battle with heroin 15 years ago. He was a great addition to their sound in 1986, he also was involved in other great bands like Doubting Thomas, Cyberaktif, The Tear Garden and Hilt. He also formed Subconscious Records with Cevin Key in 1993. You are still missed. “God’s Gift (Maggots)”

KRUM BUMS @ THE MARQUIS THEATER 8/24/10 DENVER-CO

The Krum Bums are a hardcore punk band from Austin, TX. Formed in 2000 by Dave Tejas on vocals, Trae Dog on guitar (the only two original members), Ry Meyer on bass, Justin Hall on guitar and Tommy G. on drums. These road dogs have been touring non-stop playing with such legendary bands like Slaughter And The Dogs, Fear, Verbal Abuse and T.S.O.L. Self- proclaimed “The Sweatiest Band In The USA.”

Also playing: Rum Rebellion – Oi!rish punks from Portland, Oregon, Bad Engrish – Oi! punks from Denver and Love Bullet – Power-pop? from Denver.

ENTHRONED @ THE MARQUIS THEATER 8/23/10 DENVER-CO

Enthroned are a true satanic black metal band from Belgium. Formed in 1993 by Cernunnos, who later in 1997 killed himself (by hanging) have released 8 lp’s, 2 ep’s and one live album and tour through Europe building a large fanbase. “Ad Majorem Satanae Gloriam” (“For The Greater Glory Of Satan.”)

Also playing: Destroyer 666 – Blackened thrash/death metal from Australia and Pathology – Brutal death metal from San Diego.

VOLBEAT @ THE MARQUIS THEATER 8/22/10 DENVER-CO

Volbeat are a Danish band from Copenhagen that mix early rock & roll with metal and rockabilly. There sound is influenced by Metallica and Social Distortion. They have a new album Beyond Hell/Above Heaven that will be out in Sept. 2010 an includes guest musician’s from Napalm Death, Mercyful Fate and Kreator.

Also playing: Dommin – Gothic rock from L.A. and A New Revolution – Hard rock from Texas.

REVEREND HORTON HEAT @ BOULDER THEATER 8/20/10 BOULDER-CO

“Wound up tighter than the girdle of a baptist minister’s wife at an all you can-eat pancake breakfast.” Country-fed punkabilly from Dallas, TX, one of the best performers of our generation. It’s a psychobilly freakout!