Glam metal band Sea Hags’ sole LP was released by Chrysalis in 1989 but their first live show was May 1st, 1985. When this live show was recorded in 1986, they were already opening for the Dead Kennedys, Social Distortion, Circle Jerks, X, the Flaming Lips, Redd Kross, Suicidal Tendencies, Sonic Youth, Soundgarden, Primus and even Motörhead.

Their first 6 track demo was produced by renown producer/engineer Sylvia Massy and Kirk Hammett and the Metallica guitarist played on two of the tracks and quickly sold out. By September 1986, Sea Hags had played 60 or 70 shows, at least, drummer Greg Langston said, so the band was extremely tight when they scheduled a live recording session with Massy engineering.

The recording at CD Studios is very representative of that period, he adds. In front of an invited audience of about 60 enthusiastic fans, the band charged through its then-current set.

The recording is an authentic and organic document of Sea Hags’ original trio; without the additional studio players whose work figured into earlier - and later - recordings. But the label’s insistence that the lineup change, drummers and add members inevitably changed the dynamic and the band fell apart.

This is Sea Hags at their best ... before the label meddled with the chemistry that made them such a powerful and compelling live band.

Liberation Hall returns to the San Francisco underground with the announcement of Dead & Gone, a previously unreleased 10-song live set from the hard rock band Sea Hags. Dead & Gone arrives in stores September 12th, 2025 on CD & digital from Liberation Hall.

1. Huntin’ For Dad
2. Happy Hours With You
3. Dead And Gone
4. Chicken Boys
5. Ridin’ Out
6. Doghouse
7. Back To The Grind
8. Love Kills
9. King Bee Blues
10. Cock Eyed Crow

This previously unreleased live show opens on the angst-strewn alt-rocker Huntin’ For Dad and the melodic rocker Happy Hours With You, and then we get brought forth the alt-punk title track Dead And Gone, the gritty guitar piece Chicken Boys and the throaty Ridin’ Out.

Along next is the rhythmic rock of Doghouse which is backed by the early Crüe-esque Back To The Grind, the riff-tastic gem Love Kills, the set rounding out on the rock-grunge sound of King Bee Blues, closing on the punk-rooted Cock Eyed Crow.

Musicians:
Ron Yocum: Guitar, Vocals
Chris Schlosshardt: Bass, Background Vocals
Greg Langston: Drums

Sea Hags - Doghouse [Official Music]

Official Purchase Link

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