Concept albums are not new territory in metal by any means. But Northern Virginia’s Yesterday’s Saints elevate the notion of conceptual metal to a whole other level, thanks to the rich, extensive storytelling and the pummeling metal on ‘Generation of Vipers.’ The music is as smart and thought provoking as it is extreme, and that’s not an easy thing to do.
The album is assembled like an opera, three acts, with an instrumental interlude and outro. It traces the story of Satan, one of the most notorious characters in history, throughout time, from his desire to usurp God’s throne to his modern infiltration of mankind to the indication that all mankind are now his descendants.
This video is Yesterday’s Saints drummer Albert Born performing a drum play-through of “The Recruitment” off the album ‘Generation of Vipers,’ available now at www.yesterdayssaints.bandcamp.com.
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Albert’s Gear:
Pearl Vision Birch in Black Sparkle
10″ & 12″ upper toms
14″ & 16″ floor toms
22″ Kicks
14″ Ludwig Superphonic Aluminum Snare
Pearl Roadster Throne
Axis Long Board pedals with DW beaters and one riser on each.
Paiste 2002 Cymbals:
18″ & 20″ Power Crashes
14″ High-hats
20″ Power Ride
16″ & 18″ Chinas
Paiste Rude:
10″ Splash
Custom 12″ Splash
Kick heads:
Remo Power stroke 3 with Evans AF patches
Triggers for Live (not used for LP recording/or in video):
Alesis DM “Reggae Kick” setting
Tom heads:
Remo Emperor Clears on top
Aquarian Plastic Clear Black on bottom.
Snare head:
Control Sound with Power Dot and a dab of Gorilla Snot
Diplomat Hazy on bottom
Sticks:
Vader 2B Hickory wood tip
Iron Man / Yesterday’s Saints 2015 US Tour Dates:
3/12 Washington, DC – The Pinch, 3548 14th St., NW, Washington, DC
3/13 Allentown, PA – Jabber Jaws, 1327 W. Chew St., Allentown, PA
3/14 Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., Philadelphia, PA
3/15 Brooklyn, NY – The Paper Box, 17 Meadow St., Brooklyn, NY
3/16 Providence, RI – Dusk, 301 Harris Ave., Providence, RI
3/17 Salem, MA – Koto, 90 Washington St., Salem. MA
3/18 Buffalo, NY – Broadway Joe’s, 3051 Main St., Buffalo, NY
3/19 Ft. Wayne, IN – Skeletunes (former Berlin Music Pub) 1201 West Main St., Ft. Wayne, IN
3/20 Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary (Yonka House) 1501 E. Outer Dr., Detroit, MI
3/21 Columbus, OH – Ruby Tuesday Bar, 1978 Summit St., Columbus, OH
3/22 Dayton, OH – Courtyard Lounge, 320 W. National Blvd., Englewood, OH
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