From The Vault - D.R.I.

This is a short post here, but tonight's appearance of D.R.I. in Minneapolis had me thinking about the one time I saw the band on February 22, 1996 at The Daily Grind in Kansas City. Opening the show was the mighty Acid Bath shortly before they released the awesome Paegan Terrorism Tactics album, which unfortunately proved to be their last due to the death of bassist Audie Pitre in January 1997. Guitarist Sammy Duet went on to found Goatwhore. D.R.I.'s set was short, probably only 30 minutes, since vocalist Kurt Brecht didn't sing due to illness. The band intended to play a short instrumental set, but someone in the crowd jumped up on stage, grabbed a microphone, and sang most of the songs. Certainly not a representative show for the band, but they at least made it enjoyable. This also was on the tour to support what is still D.R.I.'s last album, 1995's Full Speed Ahead.

Watch the video for "Syringes In The Sandbox" from the last D.R.I. album, Full Speed Ahead.

There's still plenty of time to get down to Mill City Nights in Minneapolis to see D.R.I. support Suicidal Tendencies with Waking The Dead tonight - doors open at 8:00 and the show starts at 8:30.

Tonight - SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and DRI in Minneapolis

Long-running crossover thrash legends Suicidal Tendencies return for a show at Mill City Nights in Minneapolis atop a strong bill with support from DRI and Waking The Dead, essentially a new version of No Mercy from former Suicidal guitarist Mike Clark. Tickets for this 18+ show are $25 at the door, and the show starts at 8:30. Before the show, local hardcore band In Defence will be playing a free show (with your Suicidal ticket) downstairs in The Nether Bar. Doors for The Nether Bar open at 7:00.

Suicidal Tendencies playing The Bottleneck in Lawrence, Kansas on November 9, 1998. Click on the pictures to see more photos from this show (11).

Suicidal Tendencies just released a great new album, 13, which I reviewed here (8/10). Also check out the From The Vault feature will some live photos from 1998.

Watch the video for "You Can't Bring Me Down" from 1990's Lights...Camera...Revolution.

This Week In Concert - April 12, 2013

We get somewhat of a breather in metal shows during the upcoming week – the Concert Calendar here had 33 metal and hard rock shows in the last 21 days!

There’s two shows happening tonight, Friday, April 12. First, folk metal fans should get over to Station 4 in St. Paul for Paganfest featuring an international lineup of bands – Ensiferum (Finland), Tyr (Farce Islands), Heidevolk (Denmark), Trollfest (Norway), and Helsott (US). This is a 16+ show with an early start of 6:00 – tickets are $30 at the door.

The one and only Otep also performs tonight with support from One-Eyed Doll and Picture Me Broken at Pov’s 65 in Spring Lake Park. This is show is 18+, the doors are at 7:00, and tickets are $10.

It’s a night of local metal on Saturday, April 13 at Station 4 in St. Paul with Aeous, Ashes From Stone, Fifth Hour, and I, Corvinus. It’s an 18+ show that starts at 8:30, and it’s $5 in advance or $8 at the door.

Legendary thrash punk band Suicidal Tendencies takes over Mill City Nights on Tuesday, April 16 with DRI and Wake The Dead for an 18+ show. Tickets are $23 in advance or $25 at the door, and show time is 8:30.

Lastly, Wednesday, April 17 you can catch local sludge/doom band Witchden with Architects Death Spiral and Earthrise at Cause Spirits & Soundbar in Minneapolis. This is a free 21+ show that starts at 9:00.

Concert Announcements - March 1, 2013

The concert calendar is starting fill out more as shows for the summer season start to filter in. First up with the new announcements are concerts for which tickets go on sale today, Friday, March 1 at 10:00 am:

Suicidal Tendencies, DRI, and Wake The Dead will play an 18+ show at Mill City Nights in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 16.

Kvelertak returns to the area for an 18+ headlining show with support from Cancer Bats on Saturday, April 27 at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis (tickets on sale for this one at 12:00 noon).

Papa Roach comes to the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium in Rochester for an all ages show with Escape The Fate and Otherwise on Tuesday, May 21. Tickets purchased today are only $14.99 - advance go up to $23 thereafter and $25 at the door.

The ever-bizarre Primus will play an all ages show at Myth in St. Paul on Saturday, June 1.

As mentioned in the presale announcement a couple days ago, the legendary Alice Cooper will play an all ages show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Sunday, July 14.

There's plenty of other recent metal concert news:

Heathenfest 4 featuring Einherjer, Sig:Ar:Tyr, Vanir, Ashaena, Trelleborg, Hammer Horde, Vesperia, Minos, Battlesoul, and Winterhymn on Saturday, March 9 at Station 4 in St. Paul has been CANCELLED. A FREE 16+ show is being lined up in its place with Minos and other bands to be announced. A February 13 post on the Einherjer Facebook page blames the cancellation on the promoter: "Ok, it seems we need to clear up any misunderstandings regarding the cancellation of our performance at Heathen Crusade. We are not able to perform because we didn't get any money from the promoter. No money for flights, no money for visas. We've tried our best to find a solution, but the deadline for the working visa application left us no choice but to cancel. We're really sorry it came to this....and we are just as pissed off as you are!!!" There's always two sides to any dispute like this (every band I've talked to loves working with SwordLord), but my guess is that it all comes down to weak advance ticket sales.

(hed)pe returns to St. Paul on Sunday, March 31 at Station 4 for an all ages show with Nuisance, Strate-Jak-It, and Angry Room.

Long-running death metal band Suffocation brings Exhumed, Jungle Rot, Rings Of Saturn, and Adimiron to Station 4 in St. Paul on Monday, April 8 for a 16+ show.

Within The Ruins and The Contortionist co-headline an all ages show with support from I Declare War, Reflections, and City In The Sea on Tuesday, April 9 at Station 4 in St. Paul.

Punk band The Casualties will be playing at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 20.

Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy comes backs to Station 4 in St. Paul on Tuesday, May 7 with Krisiun, Aborted, Arsis, and Starkill.

Des Moines-based death metal band Amass The Grave plays Station 4 in St. Paul on Sunday, May 26 with The Curse Of Hail and Climactic for a 21+ show.

Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno will hit Neisen's in Savage on Wednesday, June 5.

Bang Tango plays the Hi 5 Bar in Burnsville on Thursday, June 6 with support from Metal Witch and Black Rainbow.

Former Guns 'N' Roses drummer Steven Adler brings his new band simply called Adler to Buster's in Mankato on Sunday, June 30.

D.R.I. Announces More US Tour Dates Through February

Having just completed a month's worth of tour dates, crossover-thrash legends D.R.I. recently announced a huge number of new dates all over the US that run through February 2011. There's two opportunities to see D.R.I. in the Twin Cities area just before Thanksgiving. The closer show is Monday, November 22 at the Medina Entertainment Center in Medina, Minnesota. If you live in western Wisconsin, D.R.I. plays the House Of Rock in Eau Claire, Wisconsin the night before on Sunday, November 21.

October 14 - Jacksonville, FL, Jack Rabbits

October 15 - Tampa, FL, Brass Mug

October 16 - Orlando, FL, The Club At Firestone

October 17 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Culture Room

November 9 - Peekskill, NY, Popeye's Pub

November 10 - Newport News, VA, Budda's Place

November 11 - West Springfield, VA, Jaxx

November 12 - Hartford, CT, Webster Theater

November 14 - Baltimore, MD, Sonar

November 18 - Columbus, OH, Newport Music Hall

November 19 - Lansing, MI, Mac's

November 20 - Madison, WI, The Annex

November 21 - Eau Claire, WI, House Of Rock

November 22 - Medina, MN, Medina Entertainment Center

December 15 - Farmington, NM, Gators Bar And Grill

December 16 - Pueblo, CO, Zippers

December 17 - Denver, CO, Bluebird Theater

December 18 - Salt Lake City, UT, Club Vegas

January 15 - Hollywood, CA, Key Club

January 16 - Ventura, CA, Ventura Theatre

January 27 - Grand Rapids, MI, Intersection

January 28 - Flint, MI, The Machine Shop

January 29 - Indianapolis, IN, Emerson Theater

January 30 - Chicago, IL, Reggie's Rock Club

January 31 - Des Moines, IA, Vaudeville Mews

February 1 - Springfield, MO, Outland Ballroom

February 12 - Corpus Christi, TX, Zero's

February 13 - Houston, TX, Numbers

February 14 - Austin, TX, Emo's

February 15 - San Antonio, TX, White Rabbit

February 17 - Amarillo, TX, The War Legion Underground

February 18 - Oklahoma City, OK, The Conservatory

February 19 - Tulsa, OK, Marquee

February 20 - Dallas, TX, Trees

February 24 - Rochester, NY, Montage Music Hall

February 25 - Providence, RI, Club Hell

February 26 - Philadelphia, PA, Trocadero Theater

February 27 - Sayerville, NJ, Starland Ballroom

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