Krallice

Experimental. Black. Drone. Epic. Sonic. Progressive. Minimalist. Hypnotic. Fucking mind blowing.

I would like to introduce you: You, Krallice. Krallice, You. I think you will be friends.

This is their 2008 self titled debut. Some people insist that these guys are not black metal. Some people are dicks.

..enjoy..

Below are a few pics I took from their show last week as direct support for Ludicra @ Europa in Brooklyn. Mayhem were originally supposed to headline the tour, but unceremoniously douched out. I, for one, could not have been happier.

Ludicra EP

There are not enough good words in the entirety of the English lexicon for me to bestow upon these guys. I know I just posted an album of theirs not too long ago, but their performance the other night at Europa in Brooklyn (with Krallice in direct support, oh myyyy) has re energized my already fervent obsession with these San Francisco black metalers.

This is their 3 song EP from 2006, it's only three songs but trust me- it's more than enough for you to handle. Their music is born from a deep and dark place that so many others in the metal world can only pretend to know. I've written this before, but witnessing lead vocalist Laurie Sue Shanaman perform is like playing voyeur to a lost soul struggling through a self inflicted exorcism. She twists and contorts her body and face as she releases an overwhelming tirade of horror and sadness upon the world. Powerful, raw and unnerving, this ain't your mammy's corporate black metal. Please leave your rubber spikes, Hot Topic boots and your mother's mascara at the door.

A wreath to lay on the grave of faith

Below I've included some pics I took from the 4/18/10 show in Brooklyn @ Europa.

Who Will Survive & What Will Be Left Of Them?

Choose your own adventure:
So, you meander into the local watering-hole and who's sitting at the bar? Oh, that would be SATAN. What do you do next?
A) Buy him a drink and exchange memorable stories
B) Body Shots with Beelzebub!
C) Get tired of his braggart ways, shoot him in the back, and hope all ends well

If you chose C, then all will spiral out of control and your small dusty little town and everyone in it will die a horribly painful death. All this set to the tune of Murder By Death's unique blend of Indie Rock/Americana + cello. Well played gentlemen and lady. Well Played.

Prey

BONUS: Here are some photos of Murder By Death's Nov. 11th 2008 show at Maxwell's of Hoboken, NJ. A special thank you to the lovely photographer, Miss Jessica Ellard, for the photos.