Crustcake Picks - LA Shows 7/10 - 7/16

by beatmasterspeech (LA)

On the local heroes front, the Los Angeles blackened metal band Lightning Swords of Death will be laying waste to the Relax Bar tomorrow night. If you are a fan of 1349 and the like, give these guys a shot-- pure evil from the city of angels.

Also, if you haven't heard of LA's fucking hard rockin' RTX, I highly suggest you get your ass down to Spaceland this Saturday to be wowed and plowed. They have that something special that reminds you of the 80's and patch-covered denim vests. I have yet to catch them live so you can bet your ass I'll be there. I've heard rumors of animal pelts being worn. As an added bonus, Earthless and often-mentioned Bad Dudes will also be on the bill. Show some love to the LA heavy scene by getting wasted with the above.

On the not-so-local heroes front, we have a sack load of good shows as well. Check 'em out after the jump.

LA show picks 6/19 - 6/25:

Thursday 7/10 - Trouble @ Safari Sams [$19]

Friday 7/11 - Lightning Swords of Death, Valdur, Gigan, Blasphemous Creation @ Relax Bar [$10]

Friday 7/11 - Summer Slaughter Tour @ House of Blues, Sunset (The Black Dahlia Murder, Aborted, Despised Icon, Vader, Cryptopsy, White Chapel, The Faceless, Suicide Silence, etc..) [$20.50]

Saturday 7/12 - RTX, Earthless, Bad Dudes @ Spaceland [$10]

Tuesday 7/15 - The Melvins @ Amoeba Music [free]