Eyehategod 2009_12_13 (Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse)

Eyehategod
w/Landmine Marathon

2009_12_13
Tempe, AZ
The Clubhouse

ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fade, eq, split tracks)> WAV > Max 0.8.1> FLAC 24-bit 48kHz or 256kbps mp3

000 Soundcheck
001 Intro
002 Blank
003 Dixie Whiskey
004 30$ Bag
005
006 tuning break
007
008
009 White Nigger
010
011 Left To Starve
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020

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mp3 sample (1MB): Dixie Whiskey sample

mp3 (153MB): EHG_20091213.zip

FLAC (823MB): EHG_20091213-FLAC.zip

Merrimack_2009_12_03 (Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse)

I had never heard of Merrimack until I read who was supporting Marduk on their tour. The day before the show I checked out some songs on their MySpace and was shocked at how good they are! I had to think of Deathspell Omega because of the…well..French connection.

Merrimack
w/Marduk, Nachtmystium, Mantic Ritual, Anihilist, Six Million Dead

2009_12_03
Tempe, AZ
The Clubhouse

ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fade, eq, split tracks)> WAV > Max 0.8.1> FLAC 24-bit 48kHz or 256kbps mp3

01 When The Stars Align
02 Insemination
03 The Golden Door
04 Redeem Restless Souls
05 Seraphic Conspiracy
06 Melancholia Balneam Diaboli

Line-up:
Perversifier – guitar
EsX – guitar
Necrolith – drums
Daethorn – bass
Terrorizt – vocals

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sample mp3 (1MB): The Golden Door sample

mp3 (60MB): Merrimack_20091203.zip

FLAC (356MB): Merrimack_20091203-FLAC.zip

Nachtmystium_2009_12_03 (Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse)

I’ve been waiting to see Nachtmystium play live since I heard Instinct:Decay and Assassins. I wasn’t sure if the more progressive parts of Assassins would translate live, but was happy to see/hear they could easily do it (well, no Seasick pt2 w/saxophone but still…). Check out their Wikipedia entry for more info. Their sound is tough to explain since some songs are ‘pure’ black metal, some thrash, some punk influences, and some with progressive/psychedelic touches thrown in with the mix. Aura Noir tripping, playing Darkthrone songs?

Nachtmystium
w/Marduk, Merrimack, Mantic Ritual, Anihilist, Six Million Dead

2009_12_03
Tempe, AZ
The Clubhouse
ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fade, eq, split tracks)> WAV > Max 0.8.1> FLAC 24-bit 48kHz or 256kbps mp3

01 Intro
02 Your True Enemy
03 Ghosts Of Grace
04 Cold Tormentor (I’ve Become)
05 Life Of Fire
06 A Seed For Suffering
07 Hellish Overdose
08 Chosen By No One
09 One Of These Nights….
10 Assassins
11 I Kill Everything I Fuck

Line-up:
Blake Judd – Guitars / Throat
Jeff Wilson – Guitars
Jon Necromancer – Bass
Bob Fouts – Touring Drummer

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sample mp3 (1MB): Assassins sample

mp3 (88MB): Nachtmystium_20091203.zip

FLAC (504MB): Nachtmystium_20091203-FLAC.zip

Marduk_2009_12_03 (Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse)

It’s been a long wait to see Marduk in AZ. The last time was in early 2001! The same pattern as Mayhem, strange. Especially considering Marduk was supposed to be on the Blackenedfest tour with Mayhem. This show more than made up for them not making the ‘all-star’ tour. The opening bands were amazing too! I’ll be posting those recordings soon.

Marduk used to be considered the Motorhead (or AC/DC if you prefer) of black metal. They had a sound that was instantly recognizable, and every album sounded pretty much the same. That was more or less true until the band had a renaissance when every member, except for founding member Morgan Håkansson, was replaced by 2006. Their sound was still recognizable as being Marduk, but there was added atmosphere, some slower sections, some experimentation! The success of this is evident on the album ROM 5:12, and the newest album Wormwood.

If you already missed the tour, you should be ashamed of yourself. At least you will have this recording to motivate you to see them the next time(?) they’re in town. If it hasn’t reached your town yet, by all means do yourself the favor of seeing an amazing live Marduk show.

Marduk
w/Nachtmystium, Merrimack, Mantic Ritual, Anihilist, Six Million Dead

2009_12_03
Tempe, AZ
The Clubhouse

ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fade, eq, split tracks)> WAV > Max 0.8.1> FLAC 24-bit 48kHz or 256kbps mp3

01 Intro
02 With Satan And Victorious Weapons
03 On Darkened Wings
04 Into Utter Madness
05 Cold Mouth Prayer
06 Still Fucking Dead (Here’s No Peace)
07 Beyond The Grace Of God
08 Materialized In Stone
09 Phosphorous Redeemer
10 Azrael
11 The Levelling Dust
12 Baptism By Fire
13 To Redirect Perdition
14 Steel Inferno
15 Wolves
16 encore break
17 Panzer Division Marduk
18 Outro

Line-up:
Daniel “Mortuus” Rosten – vocals
Morgan “Evil” Steinmeyer Håkansson – guitar
Magnus “Devo” Andersson – bass
Lars Broddesson – drums

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sample mp3 (1MB): Cold Mouth Prayer sample

mp3 (147MB): Marduk_20091203.zip

FLAC (882MB): Marduk_20091203-FLAC.zip

The Unfortunates_2008_04_12 (Mesa, AZ – The Hollywood Alley)

Here’s a recording of a great local band that I just never got around to posting. The Unfortunates played this show with Kill Baby Kill and The Dead Eyes Of London. I was reminded of this recording when I heard the news of Vince’s death (lead vocals/guitar). I only got to see them play twice before they broke up, so I’m glad I made this recording. It’s a good way to remember the band, and more importantly Vince Bocchini.

The Unfortunates
w/Kill Baby Kill, The Dead Eyes Of London

2008_04_12
Mesa, AZ
The Hollywood Alley

ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fade, split tracks)> WAV > FLAC 24-bit/48kHz or mp3

01 001
02 002
03 003
04 004
05 005
06 006
07 007
08 008
09 009
10 010
11 011
12 012

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sample mp3 (1MB): Track 03 sample

mp3 (106MB): The Unfortunates_20080412.zip

FLAC (648MB): The Unfortunates_20080412-FLAC.zip

Immortal “All Shall Fall” Limited Mailorder Edition

There are some bands who are worth spending some ‘extra’ money on. Immortal is definitely one of them. After a 7 year hiatus their new album “All Shall Fall” is now out worldwide. Their record label, Nuclear Blast, has released a very limited edition through their mailorder in Germany. The packaging is close to matching how awesome the music is, which is not an easy thing to do! It comes with the digipac CD, button, poster flag, patch, certificate of authenticity, and the album on four 7″ picture disc records, all housed in a very heavy metal box. The box has the cover artwork in relief. Take a look:

The Entrance Band_2009_10_13 (Phoenix, AZ – The Rhythm Room)

My mind is still blown by how awesome this concert was. I will definitely be at one (or more) of their shows on the next tour. The Entrance Band may make you believe there’s good music left to be made. Listen to the sample, and then get after it! Don’t forget to buy their new album too!

The Entrance Band
w/What Laura Says

2009_10_13
Phoenix, AZ
The Rhythm Room

ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fades, split tracks)> WAV > FLAC 24-bit/48kHz or mp3

01 Intro
02 Vallium Blues
03 Silence On A Crowded Train
04 Still Be There
05 You’re So Fine
06 Sing For The One
07 Lookout!
08 Pretty Baby
09 encore break
10 Grim Reaper Blues

Guy Blakeslee – Vocals, Guitar
Paz Lenchantin – Bass
Derek James – Drums

Notes:
-Last show after 3 months of touring
-First encore the band has ever played

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sample mp3 (1MB): Grim Reaper Blues sample mp3

mp3 (112MB): The Entrance Band_20091013.zip

FLAC (674MB): The Entrance Band_20091013-FLAC.zip

Esser_2009_09_28 (Phoenix, AZ – The Rhythm Room)

Great opening band for the Datarock show! If you like your rock with electronic touches and plenty of danceability, UK style, then Esser is your band. I know that description can mean horrible music, but these guys are definitely worth checking out. I’d really like to see these guys do a headlining set, and from what I saw the other night I’m guessing they will be on their way to bigger things in the US. Here’s an older story with some background info.

Esser
w/Datarock

2009_09_28
Phoenix, AZ
The Rhythm Room

ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fades, split tracks)> WAV > FLAC 24-bit/48kHz or mp3

01 001
02 I Love You
03 Leaving Town
04 Greyface
05 Rewind
06 Long Arms
07 Satisfied
08 Headlock.

Notes:
Bad cable caused some distortion

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sample mp3 (1MB): Leaving Town sample mp3

mp3 (49MB): Esser_20090928.zip

FLAC (304MB): Esser_20090928-FLAC.zip

Datarock_2009_09_28 (Phoenix, AZ – The Rhythm Room)

I have to say I’ve never seen anything like Datarock before! I’m not a fan of a lot of dance music, but Datarock are more of an electro-dance-pop-rock hybrid, with a good sense of humor. Live guitars, drums, saxaphone, keyboards, electronic drums/effects, and a lot of dancing made them extremely entertaining to watch. In their words they sound like “The trinity of Talking Heads, DEVO and Happy Mondays!”

Datarock
w/Esser

2009_09_28
Phoenix, AZ
The Rhythm Room

ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fades, split tracks)> WAV > FLAC 24-bit/48kHz or mp3

01 Intro
02 Give It Up
03 True Stories
04 Dance!
05 Nightflight To Uranus
06 Sex Me Up
07 Princess
08 Amarillion
09 The Pretender
10 Back In The Seventies
11 Fa-Fa-Fa
12 Computer Camp Love
13 I Used To Dance With My Daddy
14 Molly
15 Maybelline
16 Ganguro Girl
17 New Days Dawn
18 Bulldozer
19 Ugly Primadonna
20 (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life
21 Datarock Loves You

Notes:
Bad cable caused some distortion early in the set
Drum monitor failed eventually
Singer from Esser played drums on a song, sang during Fa, Fa, Fa, as well as faked playing guitar during “Time of My Life”

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sample mp3 (1MB): 03 True Stories sample mp3

mp3 (156MB): Datarock_20090928.zip

FLAC (952MB): Datarock_20090928-FLAC.zip

Dear and the Headlights_2009_09_09 (Scottsdale, AZ – Martini Ranch)

I hadn’t heard a proper set from Dear and the Headlights until this show and I have to admit I was impressed. Why else would I post the recording? It’s definitely not my usual fare, but the Cure-ish vocals and 100% solid song writing make this band something to listen to. This was also the final appearance of Chuckie Duff playing with the band.

2009_09_09
Scottsdale, AZ
Martini Ranch

ST-11 > CA-9100 > R09 (24-bit/48kHz)
R09 > MacPro > Wave Editor Pro 1.3 (fades, split tracks)> WAV > FLAC 24-bit/48kHz or mp3

01 001
02 002
03 003
04 004
05 005
06 006
07 007
08 008
09 009
10 010
11 011
12 012
13 013
14 014
15 015
16 016

Ian Metzger (vocals, guitar)
P.J. Waxman (guitar, vocals)
Chuckie Duff (bass, keys)
Mark Kulvinskas (drums)
Robert Cissell (bass, keys, guitar)

Notes:

(MySpace Post)
Saturday, September 05, 2009

My last DATH show…
Current mood:  nostalgic
Hi DATH friends,

It’s kind of hard to express how important all the boys in DATH have been in my life over the last 4 years. So, I am not going to even try. I did, however, want to say thanks to all of you who continue to make DATH possible by listening to the tunes and sharing them with others. It’s bittersweet leaving the band, because I know they are going to continue to kill it without me. I’m excited, along with the rest of you, to pick up the next record and give it a spin, whenever that may be.

It would mean a lot to me to see all you local folks at the show on Wednesday. I promise to stay just sober enough to put on a great show. Oh, and we’re playing with 3 new bands that we’ve never shared a bill with before: Austin Gibbs, The Diadem and Kissing Cousins. All great bands, so even more reasons to make it out.

Much Love!
Chuckie
DATH

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sample mp3 (1MB): 005 sample mp3

mp3 (138MB): Dear and the Headlights_20090909.zip

FLAC (842MB): Dear and the Headlights_20090909-FLAC.zip