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Shai Hulud

Over the past 11 years, Shai Hulud has earned their place in the hardcore scene, and their use of technical hardcore style, complex melodies and emotionally driven vocals influenced the entire metalcore scene and earned them the title of legends. Since the band signed to Crisis Records in 1996, they’ve released seven original works, including splits with Indecision, Boysetsfire and Another Victim, only adding to the critical claim and accruing a committed fan base. They also gained a level of infamy for their frequent lineup changes, but many fans took vocalist Geert Van Der Velde’s 2003 departure as the end of Shai Hulud. These Poughkeepsie, New York transplants are clearly back in business, however, and they’re armed with new vocalist Eric Dellon, a new deal with Metal Blade Records, and reissues of their 1997 debuts A Profound Hatred of Man (EP) and Hearts Once Nourished with Hope and Compassion (full-length). These hardcore heavy-hitters decided to mark their triumphant return by touring with equally-acclaimed Dead to Fall, who released their most recent album The Phoenix Throne earlier this year, and that tour hits Buffalo on Tuesday at Club Infinity. Also playing are Twelve Tribes, One Dead Three Wounded and label-mates Phoenix Mourning.

Tuesday, October 17 at 6pm. Club Infinity, 8166 Main Street (565-0110).