The desire for escape is central to Deafheaven (Death Metal/Black Metal). It’s often about attempting to escape cycles: the repetition of the everyday, things you’ve inherited, situations you don’t want to face, your very DNA. Maybe you can find temporary release through self-medication, day dreams, delusion, and maybe even art. Up to this point, though, something also seemingly central to Deafheaven’s music: the fact that no matter the approach you take, you can’t run away from yourself.

Deafheaven formed in the Bay Area in 2010 as the duo of childhood friends vocalist George Clarke and guitarist Kerry McCoy. Drummer Daniel Tracy joined in 2012, guitarist and keyboardist Shiv Mehra came on board in 2013, with bassist Chris Johnson joining in 2017. Together they’ve continually pushed what it means to make metal, they’ve also continued to feel just as open, honest, and soul-bearingly human as they did back in 2010.

Also featuring:

• Harm's Way (Hardcore Punk)
• I Promised the World (Metal)