RETRODEMON

Rank #5 Santa Barbara, CA Metal / Heavy Rock / Alternative Rock

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Members: Giancarlo Mistretta - Vocals/Guitar, Tyler Clark - Drums, Eric Eskelson - Bass/Vocals, Joey Osso - Guitar/Vocals

Sounds Like: Black Sabbath, Corrosion Of Conformity, Alice in Chains, (the) Melvins, Killing Joke: Official

Bio: RETRODEMON is a four piece heavy rock band formed in 2005 by local Santa Barbara music scene veterans, singer/guitarist Giancarlo Mistretta (Creature Feature, Nogahyde), drummer Tyler Clark (Ultraspank, Nogahyde, Indica), guitarist Alastair Greene (Alan Parsons Live Project, Alastair Greene Band)... See Full Bio

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“Retrodemon delivers some nuclear powered Stoner/Sludge inspired by Sabbath, Corrosion Of Conformity, Black Label Society, Down, heavier Alice In Chains, Kyuss, Monster Magnet... Super Heavy Riffage all over the place and some twisted yet melodic vocals, for a fist pumping, wall blasting, high voltage bomb. It even includes an overdriven cover of "Ride The Lightning"!!!”

— Andrea, Sludge Swamp

“Southern California’s Retrodemon is a four piece who combine heavy riffs and catchy melodies for an interesting listen. The band’s sound is a cornucopia of stoner, southern, and heavy rock. It's one that could be heard on mainstream radio, but what sets Retrodemon apart is their talent and the actual substance to their music. They do have soaring choruses that are very catchy, but likewise they have technical and very proficient guitar solos and grit. There is an Alice in Chains and Down vibe to Retrodemon’s sound, and yet the album also features a cover of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” and Slayer’s “South of Heaven.” They probably show you where Retrodemon’s head is, musically speaking. Retrodemon would please the mainstream and underground fan. They have very catchy vocals and choruses, but also feature heavy riffs and technicality. This is a great place to start for a band that should have many more releases to come.”

— Matthew Tranker, StonerRock.com

“With a list of players that reads like a who’s who of the Santa Barbara music scene, we’ve got no doubt these hard rockers will bring the heat come semifinals time. Sonically, they’re a dark and twisted take on early Soundgarden, sprinkled with nods to Led Zeppelin, Alice in Chains, and the Melvins. (Read: lots of head banging, lots of epic guitar solos.) Playing Tuesday, October 11, at Velvet Jones.”

— Aly Comingore, The Santa Barbara Independent

“A reminder as to why old-school metal was so darn popular. Retrodemon pulls up the roots of metal, bringing us back to the good old days of early Metallica and Black Sabbath with powerful riffs and clean vocals.”

— The Santa Barbara Independent

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SYCOPHANT

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ATHEIST

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FADED

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MACH STEREO

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DARK SUNDAY

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RETRODEMON 'Without A Soul' Live @ Velvet Jones

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Fri
May 24

WHISKEY RICHARDS
Santa Barbara, CA, US | 8:00pm
WHISKEY RICHARDS
Santa Barbara, CA, US
Fri May 24 8:00pm
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In honor of Snakefist guitarist Chris Vallee, who is currently awaiting a double lung transplant, SNAKEFIST is presenting VIVA LA VALLEE! Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The show will at Whiskey Richard's on Friday, May 24th, featuring performances by: SNAKEFIST tribute performance (featuring Eric Lamb and Guy Dolev on guitars) FREAKIN' ON SPEAKERS https://www.facebook.com/freakinonspeakers?fref=ts BROKEN MACHINE https://www.facebook.com/BrokenMachineShit?fref=ts RETRODEMON https://www.facebook.com/RETRODEMON?fref=ts Prizes To Be Raffled From:: A Frame Surfshop http://www.aframesurf.com/ Shoreline Hammocks http://www.shorelinehammocks.com/Home.aspx Golden Eagle Body Piercing https://www.facebook.com/goldeneaglebodypiercing?fref=ts Segway Tours of Santa Barbara http://www.segwayofsb.com/ Plaza Deli, Pizza Mizza, Greek House Cafe http://www.pizzamizza.com/ More TBA $5 at the door, raffle ticket included 21+
Sat
Apr 27

SOhO Restaurant and Mus…
Santa Barbara, CA, US | 9:00pm
SOhO Restaurant and Music ...
Santa Barbara, CA, US
Sat Apr 27 9:00pm
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Electric SEX Enterprises Presents: The DTEASE [Santa Barbara, CA] www.TheDTEASE.com RETRODEMON [Santa Barbara, CA] www.RETRODEMON.com 21+ Doors: 9PM Show: 10PM
Fri
Mar 8

CreekSide Inn Bar and G…
Santa Barbara, CA, US | 8:00pm
CreekSide Inn Bar and Grill
Santa Barbara, CA, US
Fri Mar 08 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 7

Velvet Jones
Santa Barbara, CA, US | 8:00pm
Velvet Jones
Santa Barbara, CA, US
Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Oct 31

IV Halloween Bash
Isla Vista, CA, US | 7:00pm
IV Halloween Bash
Isla Vista, CA, US
Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:00pm
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What's crazier than Halloween in IV?.... It's having ¡La Vasa!, Retrodemon, and Sloppy Job play on Halloween night! Come out for the mid-week party of the year at: 6616 Trigo Ave. Party starts early at 7:00 and stops at 10:00 as per piggy patrol's request. It's all ages and totally free. If you want to bring beer, be prepared to show ID at the gate.

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THE TIMMYYZZZ
kikkin tunes great sound nice riffage great vocs well done thanks for the support right back at ya keep thrashin jeff c/o THE TIMMYYZZZ
XPANSION THEORY
Next time you're in AZ, we need to share a bill! Great stuff!
Elmer Pastorius
Good Music, good production, good vibes, a great job
Dammit!
dude its 420 put on retrodemon
Acid Easter
digging the grungy stoner heaviness of Faded
Pace Ride
Awesome!!!