Maryland DeathFest VIII (2010)

[Mystlyfe77]

http://www.supremebrutality.com/

Updated list below

The first bands and dates (May 28-30) have been announced already.

The first 18 bands are as follows:

ENTOMBED (Sweden)
OBITUARY
EYEHATEGOD
PENTAGRAM
SINISTER (Netherlands)
INCANTATION
PORTAL (Australia)
HAEMORRHAGE (Spain)
IMPALED
GRIDLINK
INGROWING (Czech Republic)
GRIDE (Czech Republic)
16
BIRDS OF PREY
MASSGRAVE (Canada)
F*CK THE FACTS (Canada)
TOMBS
HOWL

Supposedly none of these are even the headliners.

Who's considering going?

Throw up your horns, I'm gonna mosh in preparation. \m/


Updated (final) List
AUTOPSY
SODOM (Germany)
GORGUTS (Canada)
OBITUARY
ENTOMBED (Sweden)
POSSESSED
D.R.I.
WATAIN (Sweden)
ASPHYX (Netherlands)
EYEHATEGOD
PENTAGRAM
PESTILENCE (Netherlands)
NAGLFAR (Sweden)
BLOOD DUSTER (Australia)
MALEVOLENT CREATION
CONVERGE
NECROPHOBIC (Sweden)
MELECHESH (Netherlands)
SINISTER (Netherlands)
INCANTATION
PORTAL (Australia)
WOLFBRIGADE (Sweden)
HAEMORRHAGE (Spain)
THE CHASM
COFFINS (Japan)
IMPALED
DECEASED
SADISTIC INTENT
NAZXUL (Australia)
CAPITALIST CASUALTIES
GRIDLINK
GOROD (France)
CAPTAIN CLEANOFF (Australia)
ROMPEPROP (Netherlands)
BIRDS OF PREY
TRAP THEM
CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN
GRIDE (Czech Republic)
INGROWING (Czech Republic)
JUCIFER
FANG
MAGRUDERGRIND
VERBAL ABUSE
STORMCROW
TOTAL ****ING DESTRUCTION
MALIGNANCY
OBLITERATION (Norway)
16
JESUS CRÖST (Netherlands)
MASSGRAVE (Canada)
SULACO
**** THE FACTS (Canada)
DEFEATIST
PUTRESCENCE (Canada)
TOMBS
SURROUNDINGS
HOWL
THE COMMUNION
ROTENNESS (Mexico)
HONKEY KONG

Pre-fest party:
GENERAL SURGERY
BIRDFLESH
EX DEMENTIA
IRON LUNG
ENGORGED
P.L.F.
NEKROMANTHEON
XBR'A'INIAX

[afterstasis]

nice lineup. i dig the majority of those... unfortunately, no way can i go.

[franticfish]

Obituary, Eyehategod, Portal and Pentagram are enough to make me go but theres two things: they probably won't come to the UK and I'm aiming to go to Wacken next year so I'll probably be left broke.

[Onslaught_fei]

Damn, thats a far drive but theres a few really good bands.

[WhiffleBallTony]

Oh damn. I'm up for that.

[tridentgum0]

Maryland? Anyone willing to give me a ride from Georgia?

[Fizzeler]

Interesting I may be able to go :)

[Oscar-Rio]

Would love to go, but no realistic way it could happen.

[Tank9088]

I MIGHT be able to go.(Read: Small Chance)

[veng]

Just be prepared for bands to cancel. This year (last March) both Marduk and Pestilence canceled (boooo), but that allowed Bolt Thrower to play TWO amazing sets.

The year before that I believe Cynic canceled.

There will always be some disappointments (Atheist's set was cut short, for example). Overall it's a good show. It's getting a bit too crowded for me however. Fighting my way through a sea of black t-shirts, beards, and unwashed, long hair is for kids.

[MrFruitLord]

That's a shame, because I live very far away from Maryland. Would love to see most of those bands.

[Mystlyfe77]

Just be prepared for bands to cancel. This year (last March) both Marduk and Pestilence canceled (boooo), but that allowed Bolt Thrower to play TWO amazing sets.

The year before that I believe Cynic canceled.

There will always be some disappointments (Atheist's set was cut short, for example). Overall it's a good show. It's getting a bit too crowded for me however. Fighting my way through a sea of black t-shirts, beards, and unwashed, long hair is for kids.

I take it you won't be returning in 2010 then?

On the bright side, they haven't announced the venue, so it could be moved to somewhere bigger than Sonar (even with the outdoor stage).

[Fizzeler]

I take it you won't be returning in 2010 then?

On the bright side, they haven't announced the venue, so it could be moved to somewhere bigger than Sonar (even with the outdoor stage).

Wait what is the venue?

[Mystlyfe77]

Wait what is the venue?

They haven't announced one for 2010 yet. Last year it was at Sonar.

[Fizzeler]

They haven't announced one for 2010 yet. Last year it was at Sonar.

So long as it is not to far I should be able to go :)

[back_blows]

That is a beastly lineup, but unless hell freezes over I can't go. Too bad, because I really want to see Portal live.

[veng]

I take it you won't be returning in 2010 then?

On the bright side, they haven't announced the venue, so it could be moved to somewhere bigger than Sonar (even with the outdoor stage).

I hope it stays in lovely, temperate, picturesque Baltimore at least. My favorite part is going to the Subway that's right next to the 'Chicken, Beer, and Porn' shop.

[KingProgdor]

I know a few people who have already been saving up for a month or so in preparation for this. I'd go but money is an issue, and so is getting a ride.

[veng]

The Maryland Death Fest: Where Baltimore becomes the sleeves-hating, denim capital of the world for a weekend.

[MrFruitLord]

Can't stop thinking about how cool it would be to see Eyehategod...

[Mystlyfe77]

I hope it stays in lovely, temperate, picturesque Baltimore at least. My favorite part is going to the Subway that's right next to the 'Chicken, Beer, and Porn' shop.

You mean the one sandwiched between the sketchy bar on one side and another sketchy bar/possibly strip club on the other side with the "Big Top" adult store on the corner? I love how that block has like 4 strip clubs, a sketchy bar, a subway, and a carry out/arcade on it. :rolleyes:

[veng]

You mean the one sandwiched between the sketchy bar on one side and another sketchy bar/possibly strip club on the other side with the "Big Top" adult store on the corner? I love how that block has like 4 strip clubs, a sketchy bar, a subway, and a carry out/arcade on it. :rolleyes:

That's the one! Last year (2008) I saw one of the crust punks get pulled out of the grassy area in front of the Sonar in an ambulance.

Always a good time!

[FleshofJesu]

portal alone makes me want to attend.

[Mystlyfe77]

They've added some more bands, including Converge, Melechesh and Autopsy. Autopsy is the first headliner announced.

New list:
AUTOPSY
ENTOMBED (Sweden)
OBITUARY
EYEHATEGOD
PENTAGRAM
PESTILENCE (Netherlands)
NAGLFAR (Sweden)
MALEVOLENT CREATION
CONVERGE
MELECHESH (Netherlands)
SINISTER (Netherlands)
INCANTATION
PORTAL (Australia)
WOLFBRIGADE (Sweden)
HAEMORRHAGE (Spain)
COFFINS (Japan)
IMPALED
DECEASED
NAZXUL (Australia)
GRIDLINK
ROMPEPROP (Netherlands)
BIRDS OF PREY
STORMCROW
GRIDE (Czech Republic)
INGROWING (Czech Republic)
GOROD (France)
16
JESUS CRÖST (Netherlands)
MASSGRAVE (Canada)
**** THE FACTS (Canada)
TOMBS
HOWL

[Fizzeler]

Pestilence awesome :D

[timmay9]

I might be able to go to that. Not sure how I'm going to handle mosh pits though.

[DrewLee865]

Autopsy makes the whole thing look awesome.

[tridentgum0]

I might be able to go to that. Not sure how I'm going to handle mosh pits though.

Avoid them? I'm 6'1'', 230+ and I'm scared ****less of mosh pits.

[timmay9]

Avoid them? I'm 6'1'', 230+ and I'm scared ****less of mosh pits.

I'm almost 6'1", and weigh like 185, but am scared of them too. I give off too much of a Biff vibe. I get weird looks when browsing through the metal section of my record store.

[Fizzeler]

The main factors for me is price and location

[macamatic]

Heh, I'm 5'9", 160lb., and love moshing (unless it gets totally out of hand or there's hXc dancing). :P

[MrFruitLord]

Moshing is fun if you're with a bunch of friends. If some random guy I don't know starts pushing me, I'm going to punch him in the face.

[Tank9088]

Moshing is fun if you're with a bunch of friends. If some random guy I don't know starts pushing me, I'm going to punch him in the face.

Yeah, it kinda gets awkward when you're moshing with your friends and some random guy jumps in. I'm always thinking "Get the hell out".

[Runesmith]

I'd love to see Pentagram, but there's no way I'd subject myself to the audience that tends to frequent these kind of shows.

I'm sorry. I've had terrible experiences at metal shows before.

[macamatic]

Moshing is fun if you're with a bunch of friends. If some random guy I don't know starts pushing me, I'm going to punch him in the face.
I've never moshed with more than a couple of my friends. The rest were just others at the concert.

Again, it's fun if you're with an Ozzfest-type crowd, who don't try to punch you all the time and will stop if somebody gets seriously hurt or falls over. I would never mosh at a hardcore show (even some metalcore pits push it).

[Mystlyfe77]

You all need some balls about the pits, man! Different style pits for different style shows, but they're almost always fun unless there's an *******. I just got back from a thrash/punk/crossover show that featured some hardcore dancing (real stuff, not the crazy bull**** that happens at some metalcore shows), and it was fun as hell. I'm only 5'8" so it's not like I'm some huge dude.

There aren't many better ways to work out aggression, get some exercise, get the adrenaline pumping, and listen to sweet tunes while having that much fun.

I don't mosh all the time, but for a few songs it's almost always worth it.

[macamatic]

You all need some balls about the pits, man! Different style pits for different style shows, but they're almost always fun unless there's an *******. I just got back from a thrash/punk/crossover show that featured some hardcore dancing (real stuff, not the crazy bull**** that happens at some metalcore shows), and it was fun as hell. I'm only 5'8" so it's not like I'm some huge dude.

There aren't many better ways to work out aggression, get some exercise, get the adrenaline pumping, and listen to sweet tunes while having that much fun.

I don't mosh all the time, but for a few songs it's almost always worth it.
I hope this wasn't directed at me...in any case, my only problem with hardcore dancing is the high risk of taking a hit in the face. Also, it's important to note that pretty much all the shows I go to are melodeath and metalcore, so I get to deal with the "bull****" you mentioned.

I agree with everything else.

[afterstasis]

Again, it's fun if you're with an Ozzfest-type crowd, who don't try to punch you all the time and will stop if somebody gets seriously hurt or falls over.

actually, the ozzfest crowd in st louis was one of the worst i've ever seen in terms of being overly aggressive and unwilling to watch each other.

[macamatic]

actually, the ozzfest crowd in st louis was one of the worst i've ever seen in terms of being overly aggressive and unwilling to watch each other.
I guess it varies by location?

[Mystlyfe77]

I hope this wasn't directed at me...in any case, my only problem with hardcore dancing is the high risk of taking a hit in the face. Also, it's important to note that pretty much all the shows I go to are melodeath and metalcore, so I get to deal with the "bull****" you mentioned.

I agree with everything else.

It was directed at everyone in different capacities. Sometimes the best way to deal with those HxC dancers is just to knock 'em on their ass a couple times. Or just get the rest of the crowd to circle pit anyway and run 'em over. :D

But at least you have the balls to go in pits. They really aren't that bad in most cases, and when they are, the rest of the crowd is typically pretty insane too. Everyone should try a pit at some point, as well as crowd surfing and stage diving.

[Runesmith]

You all need some balls about the pits, man! Different style pits for different style shows, but they're almost always fun unless there's an *******. I just got back from a thrash/punk/crossover show that featured some hardcore dancing (real stuff, not the crazy bull**** that happens at some metalcore shows), and it was fun as hell. I'm only 5'8" so it's not like I'm some huge dude.

There aren't many better ways to work out aggression, get some exercise, get the adrenaline pumping, and listen to sweet tunes while having that much fun.

I don't mosh all the time, but for a few songs it's almost always worth it.

I'm a carebear. I have no need for aggression, adrenaline, or exercise. :D

[veng]

Well crap. Autopsy definitely makes me want to go. I was all about calling last year my last one as it's gotten way too crowded and too much of a hassle.

Also, Pestilence was supposed to be there this year (2009) but they were a no-show because of Visa issues IIRC. I ain't holding my breath.

[Nuff_Said]

Well crap. Autopsy definitely makes me want to go. I was all about calling last year my last one as it's gotten way too crowded and too much of a hassle.

Also, Pestilence was supposed to be there this year (2009) but they were a no-show because of Visa issues IIRC. I ain't holding my breath.

that seems to be a common problem with bands set to play at that festival. The Maryland Death Curse.

[Fizzeler]

that seems to be a common problem with bands set to play at that festival. The Maryland Death Curse.

I hope they come this has got to be one of the coolest metal festivals my state ever does and I need to get group together to go with and seeing Pestilence live would be like :D

[Nuff_Said]

I hope they come this has got to be one of the coolest metal festivals my state ever does and I need to get group together to go with and seeing Pestilence live would be like :D

i would cause abortions to see Autopsy and Portal live.

[afterstasis]

i would cause abortions to see Autopsy and Portal live.

along with tombs and coffins those are the two i'd like to see the most.

[Fizzeler]

heh I think it should be added to the OP who is going when tickets go for sale :D

[Mystlyfe77]

along with tombs and coffins those are the two i'd like to see the most.

I'm not big on Tombs, saw them when they were opening for Isis. They were pretty good, but not great.

I'm pumped to see Pentagram and Converge are my favorites on the roster, but I'm probably not going to get another opportunity to see Coffins, Portal, or Melechech, so they're exciting me as well.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

When did Converge become death metal?

[Mystlyfe77]

When did Converge become death metal?

Ahem.


The concept of MDF is simple: to bring to the United States the best and most extreme bands the underground has to offer. Never conforming to trends, or being limited by genre restrictions, MDF is a showcase of what extreme music, both new and old, is capable of. With an emphasis on diversity, the festival brings together the very best death metal, grindcore, thrash, hardcore, black metal, and experimental bands from all around the world. With bands from all over the U.S. and Canada, and exclusive fly ins and rare appearances from some of the most in demand bands from Europe, Australia, and Japan, the diversity of the lineup is only surpassed by the diversity of MDF's rabid fan base, who annually travel from all over the world for a weekend of fun and music.

Many of the bands are not death metal. Some of the bands that come aren't even metal at all (Weekend Nachos, who attended in 2008, is a powerviolence band, for instance).

[afterstasis]

I'm not big on Tombs, saw them when they were opening for Isis. They were pretty good, but not great.

I'm pumped to see Pentagram and Converge are my favorites on the roster, but I'm probably not going to get another opportunity to see Coffins, Portal, or Melechech, so they're exciting me as well.

i haven't given it a whole lot of play time yet, but i really dig the new tombs album a lot... it was probably my favorite relapse records release this year, beating out some good stuff like coalesce and minsk.

i'd love to see pentagram, but i never really got into converge despite numerous attempts.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

Ahem.



Many of the bands are not death metal. Some of the bands that come aren't even metal at all (Weekend Nachos, who attended in 2008, is a powerviolence band, for instance).

Good explanation. :)

[afterstasis]

speaking of non-metal bands at deathfest, didn't the endless blockade play last year?
does anyone remember how they were received? those guys rule.

[Mystlyfe77]

i haven't given it a whole lot of play time yet, but i really dig the new tombs album a lot... it was probably my favorite relapse records release this year, beating out some good stuff like coalesce and minsk.

i'd love to see pentagram, but i never really got into converge despite numerous attempts.

Haven't had time to listen to the new Coalesce or Burnt by the Suns albums yet, but Minsk was worth listening to (but not great). Wasn't a big fan of the new Voivod or Brutal Truth albums, and most of their other releases (Graves of Valor, etc.) don't appeal to me. The new Rumpelstiltskin Grinder and Agoraphobic Nosebleed albums were pretty good though (about on par with Minsk).

[Mystlyfe77]

BUMP!

I got my tickets, anyone else grab theirs yet?

Also, they've posted who plays each day. (http://www.marylanddeathfest.com/runningorder.html)

[Mystlyfe77]

Oh man, the cancellations and replacement have made this show even better.
Naglfar pulled out and was replaced by Krallice. Haemorrhage pulled out and was replaced by Repulsion. And Nirvana2002 was added with nobody pulling out (first ever date outside of Sweden).

This show is going to wreck.

[DrewLee865]

Naglfar is so much better than Krallice live.

[MrFruitLord]

Haven't had time to listen to the new Coalesce or Burnt by the Suns albums yet, but Minsk was worth listening to (but not great).

This is old, but both are great albums.

[Mystlyfe77]

This is old, but both are great albums.

I like Coalesce, not so much the Burnt by the Sun. Too much chugga chugga, not enough grind.

[MrFruitLord]

I like Coalesce, not so much the Burnt by the Sun. Too much chugga chugga, not enough grind.

But it's amazing chugga chugga, if you ask me.

[Mystlyfe77]

Less than a week away! I take it I'll be the lone representative of these boards at the show?

[veng]

Less than a week away! I take it I'll be the lone representative of these boards at the show?

I'll see you there, my friend. Maybe. Unless I don't recognize you. Which I probably won't. Nevermind.

[Mystlyfe77]

I'll see you there, my friend. Maybe. Unless I don't recognize you. Which I probably won't. Nevermind.

Look for the guy hanging out with the other people from Philly. Unless I'm not. Which is probably a good portion of the time.
Look for the guy in black shirts with obscure bands on them. Perhaps with a hoodie and/or a denim vest if I feel like it. Wait...
Look for the guy with shorter hair (though by no means short in terms of modern guy fashion, think Alex Ovechkin length). That one will narrow it down more. :p

Everyone should listen to my MDF pre-fest preparation radio show on 'KDU (http://www.wkdu.org/) in about 45 minutes (5PM).

[ROCKBANDFANATIC7526]

Everyone should listen to my MDF pre-fest preparation radio show on 'KDU (http://www.wkdu.org/) in about 45 minutes (5PM).

I will. You gonna play me some Barn Burner?

[Fizzeler]

Sadly I can not go to this both money and parental factors :(

I really wanted to see Pentagram to

[TeamAliceFTW]

I <3 Maryland.

[ROCKBANDFANATIC7526]

Myst, great show buddy.

[Mystlyfe77]

Rompeprop! i

[Mystlyfe77]

Both the pre-fest and yesterday were awesome. General Surgery, PLF, Iron Lung, D.R.I., and Coffins have kicked huge amounts of ass. But, without a doubt, the best band so far has been Gorguts.
Oh... My... ****ing... God... were they awesome.
fapfapfapfapfap
*Gorgasm.*
The Dysrhythmia influence on their new material is apparent, but it still sounds awesome.

Incredibly stoked for today and tomorrow.

[ROCKBANDFANATIC7526]

Franticfish must be jealous.

[afterstasis]

Franticfish must be jealous.

i sure as hell am... that's easily one of the best festival lineups i've ever seen.

[Mystlyfe77]

What a ****ing weekend. I'll post more details (and a picture of my haul) later.

Coolest moment?
Definitely seeing Coffins play in a warehouse aftershow at dawn.