Shellshag are known for four things: a relentless tour schedule; a
stalwart DIY attitude; jumping on people, throwing their drums,
crowdsurfing, and other mischief; and making more fuzzed-out,
Breeders-like noise than two people should be able to. Akimbo are
known for two things: grinding, fast, melodic metal and the best
drummer in Seattle. Helms Alee are known for one thing: stoned
freak-outs of the heavy, slow variety. (Comet, 922 E Pike St,
322-9272. 9 pm, $6, 21+.)