Early Graves was an American extreme metal band that included aspects of hardcore, metalcore, thrash metal, crust punk, and sludge metal in their music.[1][2][3] The band formed in 2007; members had previously been in tech metal band Apiary.[4] They 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/Metal Blade 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 | |
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| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Crust punk, metalcore, hardcore, sludge metal, thrash metal |
| Years active | 2007–2021 |
| Labels | Ironclad/Metal Blade Records |
| Past members |
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Accident edit
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 Goner, 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 edit
Final lineup edit
- Chris Brock – vocals, guitar
- Dan Sneddon – drums
- Tyler Jensen – guitar
- Matt O'Brien – bass
- John Strachan – vocals
Past members edit
- Makh Daniels – vocals (2007–2010; his death)
Discography edit
| Release date | Title | Label |
| 2008 | We: The Guillotine | Ironclad/Metal Blade Records |
| 2010 | Goner | Ironclad/Metal Blade Records |
| 2012 | Red Horse | No Sleep Records |
References edit
- ^ Herron-Wheeler, Addison (December 6, 2021). "Exit Interview: A Final Chat with Early Graves". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Early Graves Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Early Graves – Goner Review". Last Rites. July 12, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Interview with Chris Brock and Makh Daniels of Early Graves – The Review Busters". July 24, 2011. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "Early Graves". Archived from the original on February 5, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
- ^ "Goner". AllMusic. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ Herron-Wheeler, Addison (December 6, 2021). "Exit Interview: A Final Chat with Early Graves". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ "Metal band Early Graves singer Makh Daniels dies as van crashes on Interstate 5". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "Early Graves Vocalist Makh Daniels Dies at 28". Exclaim.ca. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.}
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