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EVILDEAD Announce So Cal Shows

by Amy Sciarretto
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Southern California thrash metal veterans EvilDead are set to return to the stage for two special Southern California appearances this August with fellow thrash legends Whiplash, followed by the band’s first-ever Asian tour in late October.

EvilDead will hit 1720 in Los Angeles on Friday, August 28, alongside Whiplash, Fueled By Fire, High Command, and guests. The following night, Saturday, August 29, EvilDead and Whiplash will take the stage at The Observatory / Constellation Room in Santa Ana, California. Get tickets here or here.

EvilDead also announce that Sandy K. Vasquez, known for his work with Bloodlust and Ruthless, will join the band on bass for the remainder of 2026.

Longtime bassist Karlos Medina has requested a personal leave of absence. The band fully supports his decision and wishes him the very best during his time away.

“Sandy K. is a killer bass player and a longtime part of the Southern California metal scene, so we know he’s going to crush it,” says the band.

Following the Southern California shows, EvilDead will head overseas in October for a historic Asian tour, bringing the band’s signature West Coast thrash attack to metal fans across China, Japan and Taiwan.

Dates are below.

10/23 — Shanghai, China
10/24 — Tianjin, China
10/27 — Tokyo, Japan
10/28 — Tokyo, Japan
10/30 — Taipei, Taiwan

The Asian dates represent a major milestone for EvilDead and will bring the band’s music to a new generation of international thrash metal fans.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1986, EvilDead became a part of the American thrash metal movement with classic albums including Annihilation of Civilization and The Underworld. After returning to active duty, the band released United States of Anarchy in 2020 and Toxic Grace in 2024 through Steamhammer Records, continuing the aggressive, uncompromising sound that established EvilDead as one of California’s enduring thrash metal forces.

With the “F.A.F.O.” video here.

Photo Credit: Alex Solca
EVILDEAD ARE:
Phil Flores — Lead Vocals
Albert Gonzales — Lead/Rhythm Guitars
Juan Garcia — Rhythm/Lead Guitars
Rob Alaniz — Drums
Karlos Medina — Bass
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