METAL AT THE SHACK: Almost Dead, Thrash Compactor, & S.C. Riot

Name: METAL AT THE SHACK: Almost Dead, Thrash Compactor, & S.C. Riot
Start: 2026-07-10T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-10T21:30:00-07:00
Location: Shanty Shack Brewing

Schedule

Fri Jul 10 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Shanty Shack Brewing | Santa Cruz, CA

Almost Dead, Thrash Compactor & S.C. RiotPrepare your eardrums for an all-ages night of chaos on July 10th featuring Almost Dead, Thrash Compactor, and S.C. Riot.Hailing from Martinez, California, Almost Dead delivers a heavy fusion of Thrash and Groove Metal. Often compared to legends like Pantera, Sepultura, and Testament, they masterfully blend Bay Area thrash with technical death metal and metalcore influences. Their 2024 album, Destruction Is All We Know, has earned praise for its brutal onslaught and seamless incorporation of black metal and hardcore elements.Joining them are the Placerville thrashers known as Thrash Compactor. Specializing in a Y2K Thrash Metal Revival style, they describe their sound as pure thrash and deliver high-velocity riffs designed specifically for the pit. Their self-titled debut album showcases an aggressive and groove-heavy approach that keeps the energy high.Rounding out the lineup is S.C. Riot, a staple of the local Santa Cruz scene. Known for providing high-intensity raw aggression, this local hardcore and thrash powerhouse sets the perfect tone for a night of heavy music.