SoDo’s Studio Seven is a prime location for underage metal shows and, more important, for finding awesome band names. In July alone, the venue hosted bands with names that ranged from goofy (Poke Da Squid) to violent (Murder Death Kill) to morbid (Dying Fetus). But of the bands that have played the venue in the past few months, Seattle-based metal five-piece Deathmocracy might be the most unabashed in their punning. What is a Deathmocracy, anyway? It would probably be a terrible form of government, but it’s a perfect name for a metal band. ANDREW GOSPE myspace.com/deathmocracy
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