Tales of Terror Concert History

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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jan 01, 1992
Whore Lords / Tales of Terror / Sex 66 Press Club Sacramento, California, United States
May 17, 1985
Circle Jerks / D.O.A. / Tales of Terror / The Fastbacks
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Crest Theatre Sacramento, California, United States
Feb 17, 1985
Circle Jerks / Fang / Tales of Terror / Breakouts
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Entertainment Factory Carmichael, California, United States
Jan 03, 1985
Danny Poo and the Rotodogies / Tales of Terror / Hot Spit Dancers / Death's Ugly Head / Skate Nix
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Entertainment Factory Carmichael, California, United States
Dec 03, 1984
Ramones / Tales of Terror / Pariah
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Entertainment Factory Carmichael, California, United States
Jul 15, 1984
The Toy Dolls / Tales of Terror / The Antics / Pariah / The Effiges Club Minimal Sacramento, California, United States
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Jun 16, 1984
45 Grave / Tales of Terror / Thin White Rope / Groovie Ghoulies / Hot Spit Dancers
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Club Minimal Sacramento, California, United States
Jun 10, 1984
The Exploited / Tales of Terror / The Afflicted / Capitol Punishment

The Exploited / Tales of Terror / The Afflicted / Capital Punishment

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Vortograph Sacramento, California, United States
Apr 19, 1984
Circle Jerks / Tales of Terror / Straw Dogs / Roon
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Jester's Club Stockton, California, United States
Apr 18, 1984
Circle Jerks / Tales of Terror / Shangai Dog / Groovie Ghoulies / D.U.H.
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Club Minimal Sacramento, California, United States

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Circle Jerks / D.O.A. / Tales of Terror / The Fastbacks on May 17, 1985 [110-small]

Circle Jerks / D.O.A. / Tales of Terror / The Fastbacks
May 17, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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The Exploited / Tales of Terror / The Afflicted / Capitol Punishment on Jun 10, 1984 [548-small]

The Exploited / Tales of Terror / The Afflicted / Capitol Punishment
Jun 10, 1984
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Circle Jerks / Tales of Terror / Straw Dogs / Roon on Apr 19, 1984 [005-small]

Circle Jerks / Tales of Terror / Straw Dogs / Roon
Apr 19, 1984
 Stockton, California, United States
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Ramones / Tales of Terror / Pariah on Dec 3, 1984 [615-small]

Ramones / Tales of Terror / Pariah
Dec 3, 1984
 Carmichael, California, United States
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The Vandals / Wasted Youth / Tales of Terror / Dead Pledge / Authorities on Jan 15, 1983 [462-small]

The Vandals / Wasted Youth / Tales of Terror / Dead Pledge / Authorities
Jan 15, 1983
 Sacramento, California, United States
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45 Grave / Tales of Terror / Thin White Rope / Groovie Ghoulies / Hot Spit Dancers on Jun 16, 1984 [301-small]

45 Grave / Tales of Terror / Thin White Rope / Groovie Ghoulies / Hot Spit Dancers
Jun 16, 1984
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Youth Brigade / Tales of Terror / Stretch Marks / Dead Pledge on Jul 16, 1983 [557-small]

Youth Brigade / Tales of Terror / Stretch Marks / Dead Pledge
Jul 16, 1983
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Youth Brigade / Tales of Terror / Stretch Marks / Dead Pledge on Jul 16, 1983 [556-small]

Youth Brigade / Tales of Terror / Stretch Marks / Dead Pledge
Jul 16, 1983
 Sacramento, California, United States
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1992 1 concert
1985 3 concerts
1984 8 concerts
1983 8 concerts
1982 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Tales of Terror had?

Tales of Terror has had 21 concerts.

What genre is Tales of Terror?

Tales of Terror is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, United States, Hardcore, Punk Rock, Hardcore Punk, and Deep Hardcore Punk.

When was the last Tales of Terror concert?

The last Tales of Terror concert was on January 01, 1992 at Press Club in Sacramento, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Whore Lords / Tales of Terror / Sex 66.

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