Early Graves

Early Graves
Origin	San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres	Crust punk, metalcore, hardcore, sludge metal, thrash metal
Years active	2007–2021
Labels	Ironclad/Metal Blade Records
Past members	Chris Brock Dan Sneddon Tyler Jensen Matt O'Brien Makh Daniels

Early Graves was an American extreme metal band that included aspects of hardcore, metalcore, thrash metal, crust punk, and sludge metal in their music.[1][2][3]

History

Formation

The band formed in 2007; members had previously been in tech metal band Apiary.[4] They toured the U.S. extensively with The Handshake Murders, Gaza, The Funeral Pyre and Unearth, amongst many others. Their debut album We: The Guillotine was released worldwide August 19, 2008, on Ironclad/Metal Blade Records.[5] On June 22, 2010, they released a second album, Goner.[6] The band disbanded following a performance at the Decibel Metal & Beer Festival on December 10, 2021.[7]

Death of Makh Daniels

Early on Monday, August 2, 2010, vocalist Makh Daniels was killed in a van accident while traveling from Oregon to Reno, Nevada.[8] Ironclad Recordings, who in June 2010 released Early Graves' second album Goner, issued the following statement:

"Last night Makh Daniels, vocalist of Early Graves, tragically lost his life in a van accident while the band was traveling from Oregon to Nevada. An official statement will be released in time, but for now our thoughts are with Makh's family, friends and bandmates during this terrible time."[9]

Line-up

Final lineup

• Chris Brock – vocals, guitar
• Dan Sneddon – drums
• Tyler Jensen – guitar
• Matt O'Brien – bass
• John Strachan – vocals

Past members

• Makh Daniels – vocals (2007–2010; his death)

Discography

Release date	Title	Label
2008	We: The Guillotine	Ironclad/Metal Blade Records
2010	Goner	Ironclad/Metal Blade Records
2012	Red Horse	No Sleep Records

References

1. Herron-Wheeler, Addison (December 6, 2021). "Exit Interview: A Final Chat with Early Graves". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
2. "Early Graves Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
3. "Early Graves – Goner Review". Last Rites. July 12, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
4. "Interview with Chris Brock and Makh Daniels of Early Graves – The Review Busters". July 24, 2011. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
5. "Early Graves". Archived from the original on February 5, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
6. "Goner". AllMusic. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
7. Herron-Wheeler, Addison (December 6, 2021). "Exit Interview: A Final Chat with Early Graves". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
8. "Metal band Early Graves singer Makh Daniels dies as van crashes on Interstate 5". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
9. "Early Graves Vocalist Makh Daniels Dies at 28". Exclaim.ca. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.

External links

• Early Graves at AllMusic