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the Devil Himself

Santa Cruz, CA Other / Alternative Metal / Hard Rock

50% of sales go to the charity Fender Music Foundation.

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About

Members: Dave - guitar/vocals, Dan - guitar/vocals, Mike - bass, Jason - drums

Sounds Like: Tool, Nirvana, Opeth, Chevelle, Deftones

Bio: It begins with a low rumble, almost immediately discountable as nothing more than distant thunder. A trembling vibration which builds, akin to that which must have accompanied Dante in his explorations of the many levels of Hell. It grows, adding layer upon layer of sonic menace, building, surgin... See Full Bio

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: We see you! tDH sticker in the Bay Area, and it's an oldie. If this belongs to you... YOU ROCK!! http://t.co/E8hJnM0m24

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“Five years ago, The Devil Himself got its start while playing cards. “We got formed around a poker table,” recalls guitarist/singer Dave Christensen. “We all used to play and it kept coming up in conversation that we all played different instruments. We kept saying we should jam, but our lives wouldn’t allow it. Finally it came together and we haven’t stopped playing since.” Flash forward to today, and the Santa Cruz-based alternative metal band—also featuring guitarist Dan Burnham, drummer Jason Goldberg, and bass guitarist Austin Wilhoit—has just released its fifth album and third EP, Speak No Evil, on Oct. 1, 2011. The record is the final segment in a three-part series, also featuring See No Evil and Hear No Evil, that sounds like a thundering bastard child of Tool, with electric surges and hauntingly heavy vocals that mirror a grittier Chevelle. Frequently packing local venues with head-banging moshers....”

— Spencer Hardwick, Good Times Weekly

“THE DEVIL HIMSELF - Catalyst; $7; 10/01/11 9pm Specializing in potent riffage and full-throated primal screams, Santa Cruz’s The Devil Himself brings a distinctively personal perspective to metal. Letting loose a lifetime of personal demons and emotional baggage, lead singer and guitarist Dave Christensen is an emotive and visceral presence leading the band. His compatriots—guitarist Dan Burnham, bassist Austin Wilhoit and drummer Jason Goldberg—match Christensen’s intensity, with muscular yet inventive arrangements. The band’s sophomore release, The Way Souls Sway, is one of the heaviest and most credible slabs of heavy metal to emerge from Santa Cruz in recent years.”

— SantaCruz.com Staff, SantaCruz.com

“The Devil Himself With the crunch of a thousand skulls underfoot and the vocals of an immolated eagle comes The Devil Himself. The four-man army—spawned in the darkest pits of Santa Cruz in 2006—is manned by soldiers of metal Dave Christensen, Dan Burnham, Austin Wilhoit and Jason Goldberg. With interlocking guitar riffs, machine gun drums and flaming vocals, The Devil Himself will charge The Catalyst this Saturday. Those uninitiated, who desire a glimpse of the darkness to come, should search the depths of YouTube for the “Gates of Hell.” | SM”

— SM, Good Times Weekly

“Combining powerful melodies with hard-edged vocals, dual guitars, and a deep, steady rhythm section, the Devil Himself took the crowd at The Brit on a dark, grinding journey that was reminiscent of the best early grunge.”

— Sean Patrick Thompson, Examiner.com

“Adding a metallic charge to the competition, The Devil Himself brings the iron-wrought gates of eternal damnation to the stage with confidence. Abandon every hope, he who plays against these guys.”

— Hannah Buoye , Good Times Weekly - YYM Rock Olympicks Finals

“the Devil's sound was dark, driving and calculated--an intriguing meld of grunge, metal and prog-rock. Though I only heard the group play a couple of songs, it was clear its talent level was high, as was its ability to rock an audience into shameless oblivion.”

— Garrett Wheeler, Metro Santa Cruz

“Damn... I think my face just got ROCKED off!”

— a faceless fan

“One must understand that the Devil Himself is not a one-dimensional sort of band; The songs crave a deeper involvement from the listener, to truly stop and absorb them. This is not throw-away crap. This is art which comes from an intensely personal space”

— Sean Patrick Thompson aka Devil Boy, seanpatrickthompson.blogspot.com

“At Coaster’s Lounge, I saw The Devil Himself and Honest Mistake. The Devil Himself is my kind of intense. Pretty heavy and hard, but their tunes are intricate with heavy melodies that stay with you. They need to be heard.”

— Janet Leonard, Connection Magazine

“Artistic, introspective, and almost self-deprecating while resolving its own issues, Pushing The Panic Button reminds me of some early, pre-Seattle grunge, heavy in its content and overall execution. ”

— Sean "DevilBoy", DevilBoy - CD Review "...pushing the panic button"

“Have you ever met The Devil Himself? Quite an experience. Their raw talent has been captured perfectly inside a little piece of plastic we commonly refer to as a CD. Pushing the Panic Button... ”

— Jake Student, Your Music Magazine - CD Review

“Patterning itself after a debauched punk-rock circus, Lodgeapalooza boasts the talents of local punk and metal heavyweights Three Up Front, Honest Mistake, The Devil Himself, Who's Holdin' and My Stupid Brother. ”

— Garrett Wheeler, Metro Santa Cruz

“The Devil Himself took the stage next and grabbed the locals by the throat. This up and coming group had a stellar performance with thoughtful lyrics and mind blowing riffs”

— Doogie, Your Music Magazine #62

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May 4

Coaster's
Santa Cruz, CA, US | 8:00pm
Coaster's
Santa Cruz, CA, US
Sat May 04 8:00pm
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May the Fourth be with you... Who's Holdin', the Billy Krystals and the Devil Himself - 21+ $5 This will be the last show with our dear friend and awesome drummer Jason Goldberg. Help us to celebrate the goodtimes and send him off with a show for the memory bank. Special Guest performers and a special prize for the one who is labeled best dressed, as their favorite Star Wars character of course. Winner will be judged by tDH and crowd response. I assure you, if you are currently or have ever been a fan of tDH music, this is not the show to miss.
Sat
Apr 13

9 Lives Club
Gilroy, CA, US | 8:00pm
9 Lives Club
Gilroy, CA, US
Sat Apr 13 8:00pm
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10th Annual Festival of Fools
Fri
Mar 15

Henfling's
Ben Lomond, CA, US | 8:00pm
Henfling's
Ben Lomond, CA, US
Fri Mar 15 8:00pm
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Beware the Ides of March! Our first show of 2013 will be at Henflings with locals Ghost at Sea. $5 cover 8pm-1am
Fri
Mar 15

Henflings Tavern
Ben Lomond, CA, US | 8:00pm
Henflings Tavern
Ben Lomond, CA, US
Fri Mar 15 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 15

Coaster's
Santa Cruz, CA, US | 7:00pm
Coaster's
Santa Cruz, CA, US
Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:00pm
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6th Annual Holiday Havoc at Coaster's Boardwalk Bowl featuring: Zebra 3, Honest Mistake, Who's Holdin' and the Devil Himself. 6 Years and running strong! Be sure to dress in your favorite X-mas sweater... one last shot at being naughty before Santa starts checking his lists!!!

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Hear No Evil
MP3: $6.00
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#6
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DIVE BOMBER
connect through music!!! LOVE>>> PAINTED MAN
Chapa
You guys rock.
dB Sound Studios
Awesome music! I like "Bootlegger" a lot. If you're ever looking for a studio to work with let me know. I can give you a professional-level recording that will make your s...
SuBDuFuZe
Really dig you guys, keep rockin'!
Dammit!
this band rocks hard! great songs horns up dammit!
the johnnie squizzerc...
rock and fucking roll guys ;-)

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Q: just wanted to say you guys killed it at henflings Friday night. looking forward to the next show in april. see you soon. gary and Stephanie(Salinas fan club)

A: Thank you both! It's always a pleasure when we see ya rockin with us!

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Fri Apr 12 2013

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