On episode 197 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with vocalist Don Turner of Seaside Massacre!

Hailing from Sacramento, California, Seaside Massacre is a metallic hardcore band that formed in 2019. Having honed their craft over the years through energetic live shows, emotional lyrics, and brutal musicianship, Seaside Massacre is storming into the new year with a lot of momentum.

After dropping their EP entitled Shells in 2024, Seaside Massacre released their cover of Hatebreed's "Destroy Everything" and latest single "First Blood" in 2025. Additionally, Seaside Massacre hit the road last summer for The Terror Tour with their friends in BLVKOUT, continuing to expand their fan base.

On Friday, January 9th, Seaside Massacre is headlining the Brutal Winter 2 concert at Goldfield Roseville in Roseville, California. The show will also feature HellHeart, Mythnautica, Trachea, Still Counting, and Resider. 

On this episode, Don talks with Mike about his early introduction to metal and heavy music, finding his voice as a hardcore vocalist, how therapy and journaling have helped him grow and express himself as a musician, connecting with fans live, covering Hatebreed, Seaside Massacre's upcoming headlining show on 1/9, and more. 

This episode of the pod also features the aforementioned "First Blood" from Seaside Massacre, available where you get your music!

Follow Seaside Massacre on Instagram @seasidemassacre. For tickets to their headlining show on 1/9, visit https://wl.eventim.us/event/seaside-massacre/669803?afflky=GoldfieldTradingPost.

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