Crustcake Picks - LA Shows 2/28 - 3/5

by beatmasterspeech (LA)

LA has somewhat of a "bands of metal’s history" theme this week. Well, Napalm Death are still pumping out records and letting everyone know how to DIY and rise up! Go check out the legends tomorrow @ the House of Blues, Sunset. I would bet you might get a shot at seeing their take on the Dead Kennedys' "Nazi Punks, Fuck Off." After you’ve had your head grinded to a pulp, come find me in the room of doom at the Mountain Bar giving praises to the almighty Ancestors.

Saturday is a day for reflection (and nursing of the hangover) because Sunday you may want to be ready to witness a live set from the equally influential old school death metalers Possessed. I should mention, however, that only the original vocalist, Jeff Becerra, remains. Nonetheless, you can expect them to shred some tunes from their amazing Seven Churches record. Some say that the release of Seven Churches in 1983 may have been the first use of the term "Death Metal" (it’s track 10 on the record).

But if your head is still pounding from Friday’s show hopping, pre-roll some spliffs and get your groove on with Z-Trip @ El Rey Theatre Sunday night.

Aaaaaaaaaaand, the heroes from the Valley, Bad Religion, will be burning up Hollywood at the House of Blues next Tuesday and Wednesday (and a few dates besides). If you're a Bad Religion noob, I would highly suggest checking out some of their older catalog that was just recently remastered and released via Epitaph.

LA show picks 2/28 - 3/5:

Friday 2/29 - Devildriver, Napalm Death, 36 Crazyfists, Straight Line Stitch, In Vitro @ The House of Blues, Sunset [Tix]

Friday 2/29 - Ancestors, Animal Charm, Author & Punisher, Council of 7 Lights (feat. Braden from Tarantula Hawk), Tweak Bird, Ox vs. Thunderbird @ The Mountain Bar [Free!]

Sunday 3/2 - Possessed, Sadistic Intent, Letum Ascensus, Witch Haven @ The House of Blues, Sunset [Tix]

Sunday 3/2 - MSTRKRFT, Z-Trip, LA Riots, Diabetic @ El Rey Theatre [Tix]

Tuesday 3/4 - Bad Religion, Broadway Calls, Hi-Fi Handgrenades @ The House of Blues, Sunset [Tix]

Wednesday 3/5 - Bad Religion, Miss Derringer, Del Toro @ The House of Blues, Sunset [Tix]

Download: Bad Religion - Atheist Peace [MP3]
Download: Z-Trip - Live at the Get Back [MP3]
Download: Napalm Death - Scum [MP3]
Download: Napalm Death - Twist the Knife (Slowly) [MP3]