The most influential hardcore punk band to come out of Sacramento, and the most seminal non-seminal forgotten hardcore punk band of the 80s; Tales of Terror consisted of frontman Rat's Ass (Pat Stratford), guitarists Luther Storms (Lyon Wong) and Capt. Trip Mender (Steve Hunt), bassist Dusty Coffin (Geoff Magner), and drummer Thopper Jaw (Mike Hunter). Their sole album, Tales of Terror; released in 1984 by CD Presents, received positive reviews and appeared on Kurt Cobain's list of top 50 albums of all time.
These are photos from concerts where Tales of Terror played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Ramones / Tales of Terror / Pariah Dec 3, 1984 Carmichael, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
45 Grave / Tales of Terror / Thin White Rope / Groovie Ghoulies / Hot Spit Dancers Jun 16, 1984 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
The Exploited / Tales of Terror / The Afflicted / Capitol Punishment Jun 10, 1984 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Loserlist69
Circle Jerks / Tales of Terror / Straw Dogs / Roon Apr 19, 1984 Stockton, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
Circle Jerks / Tales of Terror / Shangai Dog / Groovie Ghoulies / D.U.H. Apr 18, 1984 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
G.B.H. / Tales of Terror / The Faction / People's Temple Mar 12, 1984 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
