Early Graves
Early Graves was an American extreme metal band known for combining elements of hardcore, metalcore, thrash metal, crust punk, and sludge metal in their music. Formed in 2007, the band members previously played in the tech metal band Apiary. Early Graves toured extensively across the U.S., sharing the stage with bands such as The Handshake Murders, Gaza, The Funeral Pyre, and Unearth. Their debut album We: The Guillotine was released worldwide on August 19, 2008, under Ironclad/Metal Blade Records. The band released their second album, Goner, on June 22, 2010. Early Graves officially disbanded following a performance at the Decibel Metal & Beer Festival on December 10, 2021.
Accident
On Monday, August 2, 2010, vocalist Makh Daniels tragically lost his life in a van accident while the band was traveling from Oregon to Reno, Nevada. Ironclad Recordings, which had released Goner in June 2010, released 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.”
Band Members
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; deceased)
Discography
- 2008: We: The Guillotine – Ironclad/Metal Blade Records
- 2010: Goner – Ironclad/Metal Blade Records
- 2012: Red Horse – No Sleep Records
