/r/theblackangels

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Subreddit for the dark, mysterious psych rockers The Black Angels. Based in Austin, Texas and formed in 2004, the primary ensemble of Alex Maas, Christian Bland, Stephanie Bailey, Kyle Hunt put a new lease on garage-based psych music. Post videos, share stories, show us your favourite pictures from tour, just have fun. Remember, keep it classy.

Subreddit for the dark, mysterious psych rockers The Black Angels. Based in Austin, Texas and formed in 2004, the primary ensemble of Alex Maas, Christian Bland, Stephanie Bailey, Kyle Hunt put a new lease on garage-based psych music. Post videos, share stories, show us your favourite pictures from tour, just have fun. Remember, keep it classy.

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What was y'alls thoughts on their Levitation performance this year/Halloween?

Show just ended curious on how you feel

2 Comments
2024/11/01
03:47 UTC

3

Spare ticket for Austin today

I have to work so selling cheap $25 wish I could go http://tixel.com/u/adrianap17

0 Comments
2024/10/31
21:43 UTC

1

Unknown instrument

What's they name of the instrument Alex plays on his lap during Manipulation? Small box, string instrument. Thanks

6 Comments
2024/10/28
01:20 UTC

38

Lodge room last night 10/18

I fully enjoyed it while it was a more mellow set They sat on chairs That should tell you enough

0 Comments
2024/10/19
03:32 UTC

7

Lodge room show last night was disappointing

They reimagined all their songs. Dialed way back on any distortion. Had acoustic guitars instead. Drummer only had a bass drum and a snare from what I could tell. And they just sat in chairs the entire time. Very low energy night and not what I've expected from previous shows.

Good for them I guess for trying to change things up, but as a fan I was let down, as were the people I was with.

34 Comments
2024/10/18
14:10 UTC

7

Belly up show.

Who’s going to the show at the belly up on Saturday?

3 Comments
2024/10/17
14:55 UTC

16

New Band Member?

Is Ram out of the band? Footage from the European tour indicates there's a female playing bass. I don't expect any official announcement from the band seeing as how they've handled lineup changes in the past. He was also not present for the semi acoustic set they played in Austin a couple weeks ago...

14 Comments
2024/09/18
15:28 UTC

7

Wake up babe, new black angels album just dropped

3 Comments
2024/08/07
15:19 UTC

1

Favorite of my top 6 BA songs?

0 Comments
2024/01/08
06:10 UTC

2

Presale codes ?

Hey all huge fan of the band caught them in Portland Oregon a few years back. Looking at going to the show Oct 18th but don't have a presale code. Anybody willing to share? Appreciate it. I'll buy you a beer at the show! \m/ \m/

2 Comments
2023/06/15
17:07 UTC

2

What's the TAB for that riff in Manipulation?

0 Comments
2022/11/09
13:09 UTC

9

I struggle with sleep disorders

It's actually in my contract at work to manage my hours *to an extent.* They're wonderful for allowing it, but I'll be the first to admit enough is never enough. Mornings can be beautiful to behold, freshen the senses, a quiet time to eat delicious home cooked breakfast. Unfortunately... I'm more likely to enjoy a morning like that after staying up all night.

So anyway I set La Pared (Govt. Wall Blues) to be my final wake-up alarm in the morning. Highly recommended. It's *PERFECT* because those gentle and nostalgic bells begin the track without being "ALARMING." Then the first fuzz enters as a final warning before the band kicks in, loading me up with excitement and IMMEDIATELY wanting to get up and go join a rebellion and do some war cries.

Over and over and over again, THANK YOU and Congratulations to the Black Angels. Damn.

2 Comments
2022/11/05
03:21 UTC

1

Stainless Steel Providers?

I could swear I heard a snippet of Stainless Steel Providers in the encore last night at the Variety Playhouse (Atlanta)… anyone know if I was just hearing similarity or maybe TBA paying homage to Revolting Cocks?

1 Comment
2022/10/22
20:35 UTC

16

Anyone realize that “Icon” from their new record was actually an Alex Maas song he would fiddle around with 16 years ago?

Personally, I haven’t been a huge fan of the Black Angels since Phosphene Nightmare. I think Nate Ryan (and Kyle Hunt) brought a lot to the band, stylistically, that I’ve missed on their recent records.

Anyways, I was working late last night and listening to their new record on Spotify in the background and heard some familiar lyrics…

“Nico is crying and no one can help her. Icon is drowning and no one can tell.”

I recognized this as Alex Maas’ “Icon” that he used to play acoustically for friends in the 2005 / 2006 era. I used to be a regular on The Black Angels forum around this time and people would trade videos or mp3’s of demos and wondering these songs would make it to albums via The Shine Brothers, The Viet Minh, Christian Bland & the Relevators, etc. Kind of like when “I’d Rather Be Lonely” which was an Alex Maas acoustic song was re-worked into a full Black Angels song for their 2012 RSD 7” single.

Not a huge fan of the “Icon” revamp, since I think the lyrics fit the delicate and gentle acoustic nature instead of a full-blown psych rock song. But that’s just me.

Link below to the original!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tpHFmoK7s30

7 Comments
2022/10/22
18:38 UTC

4

ATL show tonight?? I've got an extra ticket, just buy me a beer.

3 Comments
2022/10/21
20:46 UTC

25

10/18/22 - Philadelphia

2 Comments
2022/10/21
12:44 UTC

2

Selling 2 tickets for 10/30 in Austin if anyone wants them. Really bummed to be going to see them

0 Comments
2022/10/19
16:03 UTC

3

anyone going to the ATL show?

0 Comments
2022/10/18
19:58 UTC

1

Selling 2 tickets to Carrboro show at the Cats Cradle on Wed 10/19

I can’t go unfortunately and have two tickets available. Paid $50 after fees. Asking $35 total.

0 Comments
2022/10/17
13:44 UTC

2

Levitation in Austin

Selling a 4-day pass for Levitation. This is sold out. Shoot me a message if interested.

1 Comment
2022/10/16
02:27 UTC

0

Opening bands?

Anyone know who is opening for them on this current leg of the tour??

2 Comments
2022/10/11
22:35 UTC

3

Cleveland Show 9 Oct - anyone miss live event?

If so..... recorded it and could put a link up later today.

4 Comments
2022/10/11
12:48 UTC

24

About to see The Black Angels thanks to u/Spikesjoe

5 Comments
2022/10/10
00:42 UTC

1

Ticket to the show in Cleveland

I have spare ticket to the show tonight. I can't go. I cross posted this in r/Cleveland. PM

4 Comments
2022/10/09
12:57 UTC

3

Selling my 4-day pass to Levitation!

I can no longer go and want to make sure it actually gets used!

2 Comments
2022/10/06
21:37 UTC

3

Beachland Ballroom show in Cleveland.

The show is sold out and I’m looking to purchase 2 tickets. Anyone have any they are looking to sell?

3 Comments
2022/10/03
19:37 UTC

1

On average, how loud do their concerts get?

I have really sensitive hearing but I dont wanna miss their concert

8 Comments
2022/09/28
14:44 UTC

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