By Christopher Crone Here’s my review of the massive metal maelstrom that was the evening of October 15, 2025, at the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall in Berkeley—six bands deep, blistering from front to back, a tour-de-force of thrash fire. If you dug the… Read More ›
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NEFARIOUS Rises: EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX & HEATHEN Vets Forge New Thrash Supergroup
From the heart of San Francisco’s legendary metal scene rises NEFARIOUS—a supergroup forged in the fires of thrash, ready to carve a new chapter in heavy metal history.
Eliminate featuring Former Dark Angel, Whiplash, Kreator Members Announce West Coast Tour Dates
Eliminate have announced a run of dates for August. Come check out Eliminate featuring classic members of Dark Angel, Hirax, Whiplash/Kreator and more. Theyll be performing cuts from the first two Dark Angel albums that singer Don Doty performed on, as… Read More ›
Interview: Thrash, Fans, and First Impressions: HIRAX’s Katon Talks NAMM, Blast Beats, and Metal Legacy
At the 2014 Winter NAMM show, Capital Chaos TV caught up with Katon De Pena of Hirax—a pioneer of thrash metal with roots deep in the underground scene. Known for his relentless energy and DIY ethos, Katon shared his surprising… Read More ›