San Francisco got a full-throttle dose of Bay Area thrash energy as Parabellum unleashed their new EP at a packed-out listening party at the legendary DNA Lounge—and this wasn’t your average stand-and-listen event. This was a full-blown, chaotic, family-style metal celebration.
Representing the new wave of Bay Area thrash metal, Parabellum proved they’re not just carrying the torch—they’re lighting new fires. With the EP produced by Gary Holt, expectations were high, and the band delivered a night that felt raw, electric, and completely unforgettable.
Kicking things off was the one-night-only phenomenon “Haraldbellum”—with Harald O joining Parabellum on stage, instantly setting the tone for the madness to come. Harald took on emcee duties in his own unpredictable style, delivering hilarious, personal, and, at times, surprisingly touching spoken-word moments. Add in costume changes, bubbles floating through the crowd, and yes… possibly even a real chicken sighting, and you had pure, unfiltered chaos in the best way.
Next up, Back Stabbath turned the room into a full-on riff worship shredding fest, delivering heavy grooves and classic-inspired power that hit hard and kept the crowd locked in.
Then came Jesus Crisis, the brother-and-sister duo bringing serious, no-frills rock and roll with undeniable chemistry and grit. Their set was tight, powerful, and the perfect lead-in to the night’s main Parabellum celebration.
When Parabellum took over, the room was already electric—but they pushed it even further. Surrounded by friends, family, and a die-hard local scene, the band fed off that energy and gave it right back. This wasn’t just a performance—it was a celebration of everything the Bay Area metal scene represents: loyalty, chaos, talent, and community.
Women In The Pit 777 was there, and nights like this are exactly why. Real moments. Real music. Real connection.
Keep your eyes locked on Parabellum—this is only the beginning. Their upcoming album “Testament” is on the horizon, and if this night was any indication, it’s going to hit hard.