What kind of a musical group is the band Dagon?”
Dagon LP: Making ocean-themed metal Dagon is one of a handful of metal bands to keep that “old school” metal sound while also staying aware of the changing tides of musical trends. While the Lansing-based group’s harrowing style builds upon classic metallers such as Iron Maiden and Slayer, the band also has a tuneful sense of melody, and that keeps the music fresh and edgy. Simply put, it’s real metal. And there’s nothing wussy or poppy about it. The history of Dagon goes back about 10 years, when the guys played in local bands Summer Dying and Bestiary. One thing led to another, and they joined forces to start Dagon. Now the guys are signed to an indie metal label, Bombworks Records, and they release a new full-length album, “Terraphobic,” on Saturday at H.I.V.E. in Grand Ledge. This album, like the last, is ocean-themed. “It could be as simple as sharks or something more complex; for example, a few songs about actual historical naval figures and actual battles,” drummer/vocalist Jord
