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Leave Behind a Groove in the Earth
Starlite Cinemas is proud to present a return engagement of Duncan Wilder Johnson's documentary Leave Behind a Groove in the Earth: The Story of Sam Black Church!
In the 1980s hardcore punk music was born from the underground, spearheaded by bands like Black Flag and Bad Brains.
In the early 2000s bands like Killswitch Engage, Unearth, Shadows Fall, and Lamb of God ruled the worlds concert halls as the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.
But whats the connection?
The answer is a Boston based-band from the 1990s.called Sam Black Church
No one could touch em. I mean it was like, HOLY SHIT! What is this? -Allec Setten, Sony Records, formerly Geffen Records
It was a band that everyone would stop and stare because they couldnt believe what was happening on stage. Just total chaos, utter chaos. -Mike DAntonio, Killswitch Engage
There was no other front man like Jet. -Brian Fair, Shadows Fall
From modest beginnings playing empty rooms, to filling large clubs, Sam Black Church rocked the youth from Maine to California, even hosting KORN on a support slot in San Diego. Sam Black Church were known for their high energy performances and quickly garnered the top spot for Hardcore/Metal concert draws in New England. After completing 3 releases with indie record label TAANG!, SBC were poised to make the leap to Geffen Records, but they hit a snag some describe as miscommunication, and others describe as malice.
Filmed and edited over 10 years by Boston rocker/performer/photographer Duncan Wilder Johnson, Leave Behind A Groove In The Earth showcases archival footage of Sam Black Church in their element: LIVE! Interviews tell the story of a group of kids originally from West Virginia and Washington D.C. who moved to Boston for college. Influenced by everything from The Circle Jerks to Judas Priest, they created a sound, a style, and a live presence never experienced before, which soon became classic.
(description courtesy of thrashachusetts.com)
Running time: 91 minutes
Unrated, contains strong language
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LocationStarlite Cinemas (View)
5 Milton Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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