The Black Angels in Concert November 7, 2007

The Black Angels in Concert November 7, 2007

The Black Angels Set List

Black Grease Better off Alone Manipulation Bloodhounds on My Trail Sniper at the Gates of Heaven The First Vietnamese War Empire Never Ever



The Black Angels are from Austin, TX. They've been making music for just two years, but have already earned a large base of loyal fans and widespread praise from critics for the band's heavy-duty, trippy jams. It's a sound The Black Angels call "Native American Drone Rock and Roll."

Taking their name from the Velvet Underground tune "The Black Angels Death Song," the six-member band moves through the acid-infused, hazy spirit of '60s psychedelia with a home-grown mantra: "Turn On, Tune In, Drone Out."

It's an eclectic group of artists from diverse backgrounds. Bassist Nate Ryan was born on a cult compound; guitarist Christian Bland is the son of a Texas preacher man; organist Jennifer Raines grew up in a mortuary; and drummer Stephanie Bailey and vocalist Alex Maas believe a little girl in a red linen dress haunts the group's home. The band is also joined by Jennifer Raines on drone machine, multi-instrumentalist Kyle Hunt and, on occasion, projectionist Richard Whymark.

Together, they say they're "marching forward into battle for your souls."