Beware of Darkness Restores Faith in Rock

Yes, yes, yes. If you're looking for a real rock band, I've found them for you. The band's name is Beware of Darkness and they were formed in Los Angeles in 2010. The band isn't Glam -- just straight up rock. I think you will like them. The band is playing Rock on the Range and I'll definitely catch their set.

Check it out:

Live version. A little sloppy, the way I like it:

Comments

[dj]

More faith has been restored in rock n roll for me, this kicks ass!!

[Metalboy!]

Second THAT, DJ!

These guyz KICK A*S ROYALE!

I saw a fair amount of bands at The Troub and I would fathom to guess there aren't many who ROCKED that joint to this extent. It would be interesting to know Ace Steele's assessment as I believe he saw more than his fair share of amazing bands there, let alone, I believe, performing there himself with his amazing band, ACTRESS!

Since Ace is an L.A.er, I wonder if he's caught these guys live and what he thinks. Of course, I'm curious to see what others think, as well, obviously! But one thing I can tell you, IMHO, I feel like this is THE BEST Song of the Year thus far!

Thanks again, Al, for yet another phenomenal discovery! I also enjoyed the back to back set up of your post allowing to check out how Beware of Darkness compares live vs. studio.

Also, kudos to the director of this video. I can also say, shot for shot, I have not seen a more well filmed video than this in years! Van Halen, et al, take note -- Next time bother to do something clever with your videos. It really makes a difference image-wise!

ROCK ON, Beware of Darkness!

[crued]

I knew you would like this Alley-Kat! :)

[Metalboy!]

And, please, Al!...

... as I have lamented before, probably more than once...

Do you have to use the word "obscure" when describing these amazing long lost bands...

Thinking of them as "rare hidden gems" is far better!

[Metalboy!]

Oops! The above comment was intended for the Trash Cowboys post! Doh!

ROCK ON, Beware of Darkness!

[Bob]

Not bad. With the pounding drums and overly-distorted guitars, the song has a slight White Stripes feel to it.

[Gary]

2 thumbs up from this old guy! The boys definitely carry on the tradition of "power trio's". I actually like the live version better as it proves they're not "pro tool hero's" (anybody can sound incredible anymore with pro tools in the studio)

[Metalboy!]

Bob, I hear ya on the White Stripes nod, but Beware of Darkness has so much more goin' on musically, though perhaps not as memorably as the songwriting of "Seven Nation Army".

And just look at that bass player going almost as apesh*t as Donnie Purnell of KIX. White Stripes sure as h*ll never had anything like that, hahaha!!! Personally, I think Beware of Darkness is ten times more bad*s than White Stripes, this coming from a big White Stripes fan. Wish they had a cooler name, though.