Crustcake Picks - LA Shows 1/10 - 1/16

We're getting off to a slow crawl for metal shows in the upstarts of 2008, but that’s made way for some non-metal maniacs to grace LA's stages.

The Black Heart Procession will be providing the soundtrack to your depression over at Spaceland on Friday.

Or maybe you want to throw on your gym shorts and posi-core attitude and help Bane toast the new year (with O'Doul's of course) at the hot and humid Chain Reaction.

Also, if you are looking for a truly absurd and amazing experience, go check out Dan Deacon over at the El Rey on Wilshire Blvd. (parking sucks). The clip after the jump will give you a hint of what a true "absurdist composer" (his words) can do for you!

Friday 1/11 - Black Heart Procession @ Spaceland

Tuesday 1/15 - Dan Deacon @ El Rey Theatre

Wednesday 1/16 - Bane @ Chain Reaction

[MP3] The Black Heart Procession - "Not Just Words"
[MP3] Dan Deacon - "My Own Face is F Word"
[MP3] Bane - "Pot Committed"