"Metal Daze" rockin' out on Guam

I got a chance to catch local 80's metal tribute band (don't you dare say 'cover') Metal Daze a couple of months ago and they totally rocked. In this day and age of Dropped D tuning, Cookie Monster vocals, sampling like all get out and a lack of guitar solos, it's phenomenal to see people my age continue to carry the torch from the glory days of hard music. The band itself is comprised of all-star musicians from various bands, particularly featuring the tight low-end of Andy Svec and the the lead work of Sarge Eclavea, owner of the Pacific's most prodigious left hand. I remember watching Sarge gig when he was a kid with the Betel Nuts at Barney's and he still amazes.

The band's library of songs is impressive...not just the perfunctory "Round and Round", "Enter Sandman", "Crazy Train" and "Rock You Like A Hurricane" that you'd expect from other 80's bands. These guys go DEEP. I'm talking stuff only true metalheads would appreciate. Vintage Dokken, Rush, G&R, Living Color, etc. They also do a sick Metallica medley. This is real rock.

They're playing a special two-night gig at The Trench on July 27 and August 3 starting at 9:30. Check 'em out...it's a great time.