Metal at the Shack: Wartroll & Section 5150

Wartroll & Section 5150 

Live at Shanty Shack Brewing, 138 Fern St, Santa Cruz, CA

May 16th

Prepare for a night of heavy riffs and handcrafted brews as Shanty Shack Brewing hosts a high-energy double bill featuring Bay Area metal veterans Wartroll and Section 5150.

WarTroll

Hailing from the Frozen Northern Climes via the East Bay, this "Trollish" quartet delivers a fierce blend of Folk, Death, and Blackened Metal in full troll regalia. Part of the growing vanguard of theatrical fantasy-themed metal bands akin to their allies in A Band of Orcs and Dungeon Crawl, Wartroll are renowned for their epic chronicles of battles, fantasy lore, and humanoid drinking shenanigans. They pair breakneck tempos with rhythmic, troll-folk-themed-heavy lyrics that invite you into a world of "high adventure" and beer-fueled mayhem.

Section 5150 

Bringing pure Bay Area Thrash to the stage, Section 5150 is a heavy-hitting ensemble that isn't afraid to shred. Influenced by thrash and groove metal, they are known for their high-octane live energy and a "party hard" attitude that has made them a staple in the local metal scene since 2009.

Shanty Shack Brewing

A laidback nano-brewery known for its vibrant outdoor patio and "backyard vibes". Enjoy a rotating tap list of small-batch creative beers—from hazy IPAs to barrel-aged sours—alongside local food truck offerings. It's a kid and pet-friendly environment located near the Tannery Arts Center.

Come for the metal, stay for the beer, and get shell-shacked with two of the region's most intense underground acts!