Early Graves

Early Graves was an American metal band from San Francisco, California, United States,[1] that includes aspects of thrash and hardcore in their music.[2][3] The band formed in 2007; members had previously been in tech metal band Apiary.[4] They have toured the U.S. extensively with The Handshake Murders, Gaza, The Funeral Pyre and Unearth, amongst many others. Their debut album We: The Guillotine was released worldwide August 19, 2008 on Ironclad/Metalblade Records.[5] On June 22, 2010, they released a second album, Goner.[6] The band disbanded following a performance at the Decibel Metal & Beer Festival on December 10, 2021.[7]

Early Graves
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresHeavy metal, thrash metal, hardcore punk, doom metal
Years active2007–2021
LabelsIronclad/Metalblade Records
Past members
  • Chris Brock
  • Dan Sneddon
  • Tyler Jensen
  • Matt O'Brien
  • Makh Daniels

Accident

Early on Monday, August 2, 2010, vocalist Makh Daniels was killed in a van accident while traveling from Oregon to Reno, Nevada. [8]

Ironclad Recordings, who in June 2010 released Early Graves' second album titled Goner, has issued the following statement:

“Last night Makh Daniels, vocalist of Early Graves, tragically lost his life in a van accident while the band was traveling from Oregon to Nevada. An official statement will be released in time, but for now our thoughts are with Makh’s family, friends and bandmates during this terrible time.”[9]

Line-up

Final lineup
  • Chris Brock – vocals, guitar
  • Dan Sneddon – drums
  • Tyler Jensen – guitar
  • Matt O'Brien – bass
  • John Strachan – vocals

Past members
  • Makh Daniels – vocals (2007 - 8/2/2010) - deceased

Discography
Date of release Title Label
2008 We: The Guillotine Ironclad/Metalblade Records
2010 Goner Ironclad/Metalblade Records
2012 Red Horse No Sleep Records

References
  1. "Early Graves". Thegauntlet.com. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  2. "Early Graves Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  3. "EARLY GRAVES (TOUR DATES/GONER-OUT 6/22) | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com.
  4. "Interview with Chris Brock and Makh Daniels of Early Graves - The Review Busters". 24 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  5. "Early Graves". Archived from the original on 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  6. "Goner". AllMusic. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  7. Herron-Wheeler, Addison (2021-12-06). "Exit Interview: A Final Chat with Early Graves". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  8. "Metal band Early Graves singer Makh Daniels dies as van crashes on Interstate 5". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  9. "Early Graves Vocalist Makh Daniels Dies at 28". Exclaim.ca. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.}


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.