- Early Graves
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Early Graves Origin San Francisco, California, United States Genres Metal, thrash, hardcore Years active 2007–present Labels Ironclad/Metalblade Records Associated acts Apiary Members Chris Brock
Dan Sneddon
Tyler Jensen
Matt O'BrienPast members Makh Daniels Early Graves is a metal band from San Francisco, California[1] that includes aspects of thrash and hardcore in their music.[2] The band formed in 2007 from the ashes of tech metal band Apiary.[3] 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.[4] On June, 22, 2010, they released a second album, Goner.
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Accident
Early on Monday, August 2, 2010, vocalist Makh Daniels was killed in a van accident while traveling from Oregon to Reno, Nevada. [5]
Ironclad Recordings, who, in June 2010, released Early Graves’ second full-length 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.”[6]
Line-up
Current members
- Chris Brock – vocals, guitar
- Dan Sneddon – drums
- Tyler Jensen – guitar
- Matt O'Brien – bass
- John Strachan – vocals
Former 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 References
- ^ http://www.thegauntlet.com/interviews/1585/Early-Graves.html
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/earlygravessf
- ^ MEDFORD - A van carrying nine people lost control and rolled on Interstate 5, killing one passenger. It happened just after 5:30 Monday morning in the southbound lane between the Central Point and Blackwell Rd exits. Police say the van, pulling a trailer, was carrying a group of musicians to California. One lane is closed, but as of 6:30 a.m. traffic is moving freely in the other lane. No word yet on the condition of the driver and other passengers. A News10 reporter is on scene. Check back to ktvl.com as information becomes available http://www.reviewbusters.net/interview/review.aspx?id=1539
- ^ http://www.metalblade.com/english/artists/earlygraves/bio.php
- ^ Metal band Early Graves singer Makh Daniels dies as van crashes on Interstate 5
- ^ Early Graves Vocalist Makh Daniels Dies at 28
Categories:- Thrash metal musical groups from California
- Musical groups established in 2007
- Hardcore punk groups
- Musical groups from San Francisco, California
- United States heavy metal musical group stubs
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