Tag Archives: Bay Area Thrash Metal

CONCERT REVIEW: Death Angel – Vio-Lence – Lions At The Gate – Misfire and More at Empire Live

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Hate the Adversary kicked off the nights performances. They are a talented group of musicians originating from Pittsfield, Massachusetts in 2018. They have opened for many national acts previously such as Obituary, Agnostic Front, Leeway, Marauder, DRI, Possessed and this evening they had the honor of rocking out Empire Live for the first time for headliners Death Angel. They were amazing to start this show off. Their passion, dedication and original music traveled through the crowd and had them anticipating what was in store for the rest of the evening. The heaviness and enthusiasm while performing had an incredible energy to engage the crowd with.   Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Sara Whizbanger Discusses The Return of The Whizbanger Show, and Bay Area Thrash History

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In this episode, Keefy with Sara of The Whizbanger Show  and podcast! Sara discussed her career in internet metal radio, her switch to a podcast format, strictly supporting mostly underground bands, and her time growing up in the Punk and Metal scenes in the Bay Area and experiences legendary clubs and legendary bands like Metallica, Exodus, and more!  Continue reading →


PODCAST: Episode 99: Adam Dubin Talks “Murder In The Front Row” Documentary

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Filmmaker Adam Dubin chatted with Ghost Cult recently about the wide release of his acclaimed documentary, Murder In The Front Row, documenting the birth of Bay Area Thrash Metal scene, which birthed several genres. We chatted about the impetus to making the film, all the thrash metal stars he interviewed such as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Testament, and Death Angel (53 all told)  his history in the business, making films and music videos in 1980’s such as Beastie Boys “Fight For Your Right To Party” and  “No Sleep ‘Til Brooklyn”, his long history of interactions with Kerry King, the lasting impact the genre has had on all heavy music, and what he learned most during the project. You can purchase the deluxe version of  Murder In The Front Row at this link, stream it on VOD, and check out our chat with Adam here: Continue reading →