Ancient Rites, Metsatoll (Estonia) and others confirmed...

[PurpleCrayonWriter]

I've been diggin' the hell out of Ancient Rites. When I first heard the band, I must admit I wasn't too impressed. But their live album is totally kicking my ass. Extremely good stuff.

And I really like Lunarium, one of the support bands, too. Their CD arrived yesterday and I find it to be one of the most endearing, enjoyable listens I've experienced in a long time. I look forward to seeing those guys at HC3.

All in all, I think this is shaping up to be a very solid line-up.

Well done, HC cast and crew!

Bill

 

[Inazone]

Hey folks, this is Ryan from Under Eden just dropping by. We really appreciate the opportunity to play HC3 and that some of you are at least somewhat familiar with us. We have spent many months working on new material, which means that we can put together a set of songs that will better fit this show than a typical night of death metal. I will post a sample (in a new thread) from our recently completed EP that you can feel free to check out.

 

[Element_man]

I checked out your song sample, Inazone. Very cool music, I'm looking forward to seeing it in a live context!

 

[Climb Thar Hill]

Yes.

<3

 

[JayKeeley]

I did not say that.... Repeats are good this year.

Just now getting round to the Metsatoll samples on myspace. This is pretty good, much better than expected. Really interesting and somewhat progressive stuff.

Seeing as you don't mind repeat artists, I'm curious if you've reached out to Gwynbleidd for a repeat performance. Aside from them being excellent [and domestic], I think they would compliment the existing bill immensely -- particularly back-to-back with a band like Metsatoll.

 

[Reign in Acai]

Crusader please pick up Gwynbleidd as Wraithian's replacement. They've made mention that they would love to do the fest again!!! Great blokes, they are!

 

[Maggotcrusher666]

They've made mention that they would love to do the fest again!!!

Mike Scalzi of Slough Feg also expressed interest in his band returning.

But seriously get Slough Feg back!

Gwynbleidd were also pretty cool and are probably one of the better US bands that could play the show.

 

[swizzlenuts]

Great blokes, they are!

/Birmingham

 

[EricT]

Yeah, I'd love to see Gwynbleidd again.

As well as Slough Feg.

 

[Dark One]

Indeed, Gwynbleidd would always be welcome.

 

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

They pwned opening for Novembers Doom.

 

[EricT]

Elend.

I've heard one album and it bored the living fuck out of me.

 

[swizzlenuts]

Holy shit, The Diabolical Serenades is pretty fucking good. I haven't listened to this for about two years. I hope they play some of this shit live.

 

[Dark One]

Holy shit, The Diabolical Serenades is pretty fucking good. I haven't listened to this for about two years. I hope they play some of this shit live.

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Indeed - Check out Dark One's pick in the poll we ran months ago....

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ent-rites-thread.html?highlight=ancient+rites