few bands announced for MDF VII

[Crucified Coma]

Maryland Deathfest VII
May 22nd - 24th, 2009
@ Sonar in Baltimore, MD

Pestilence (Netherlands)
Mayhem (Norway)
Atheist (Florida)
Asphyx (Netherlands)
Immolation (New York)
Brutal Truth (New York)
Hail of Bullets (Netherlands)
Abscess (California)
General Surgery (Sweden)
Today is the Day (Tennessee)
Phobia (California)
Sayyadina (Sweden)
Flesh Parade (Louisiana)
Jig-Ai (Czech Republic)
Antigama (Poland)
Gnostic (Georgia)
Crowpath (Sweden)
Man Must Die (Scotland)
Entrails Massacre (Germany)
Triac (Maryland)
+ many more T.B.A.

www.marylanddeathfest.com

 

[Pellaz]

There's a death-metal band named "Sayyadina"? Someone's been reading Dune.....
Next thing you know, there'll be a band named Shai-Hulud-- Oh, wait.

 

[DoomsdayZach]

Wait, who the fuck is singing with Pestilence? It's not Van Drunen is it?

edit: Oh shit, just noticed Hail of Bullets and Asphyx are both on there too! Is this a legit pest reunion?

 

[booB]

Not a bad lineup thus far. Atheist is GREAT live. I'd love to see Pestilence.

 

[Crucified Coma]

Sayyadina are grindcore. And awesome.

Van Drunen will be with Asphyx and Hail of Bullets, but he's not doing vocals with Pestilence (sadly).

 

[DoomsdayZach]

but he's not doing vocals with Pestilence (sadly).

Fuck that.

 

[dcowboys311]

This is one of the greatest lineups this continent has ever seen.

 

[Cheiron]

This is one of the greatest lineups this continent has ever seen.

Maybe they'll get more than 2 good bands to achieve something close to that.

 

[rms]

^ you have to respect Atheist, Pestilence, Asphyx, Immolation and mayhem even if you dont like them

 

[AngraRULES]

This is one of the greatest lineups this continent has ever seen.

And this is one of the most ludicrous, absurd comments this forum has EVER seen.

There's some good 3 or 4 bands in the lineup, but now you're pushing.

 

[PatrickHoyt]

I know the guys from Gnostic and three of their members belong to Atheist. I think those are probably about the only two bands I really care for on the list--granted I haven't heard any of the others. Gnostic is definitely worth checking out if you've never heard of them.

http://www.myspace.com/gnosticmusic

 

[Dolamite S. Biffle]

And this is one of the most ludicrous, absurd comments this forum has EVER seen.

There's some good 3 or 4 bands in the lineup, but now you're pushing.

Agreed

 

[nailz]

This is one of the greatest lineups this continent has ever seen.

How can you tell? At first glance, I couldn't even READ 3/4 of those band names. Terrible logo design ftl.

 

[dcowboys311]

Hmm let's see...
Mayhem, Pestilence, Asphyx, Immolation (boring live but good in studio), and Atheist are all legends.
Hail of Bullets is a very solid band with only one release to their name, but with van Drunen on vocals you can't go wrong.
Gnostic, Today is the Day, Brutal Truth, General Surgery, Abscess, and Jig Ai are great. Phobia, Man Must Die, and Antigama are ok. The rest I haven't heard.
So that's 15 bands worth seeing right there, unless you are very anti-growls.

I'd be willing to say that most of the people saying that there are only 2-3 good bands on that list have only heard 4-5.

 

[Jasonic]

Does anyone actually take MAYHEM seriously?

 

[PatrickHoyt]

Does anyone actually take MAYHEM seriously?

well obviously :Smug:

Hmm let's see...
Mayhem, Pestilence, Asphyx, Immolation (boring live but good in studio), and Atheist are all legends.
Hail of Bullets is a very solid band with only one release to their name, but with van Drunen on vocals you can't go wrong.
Gnostic, Today is the Day, Brutal Truth, General Surgery, Abscess, and Jig Ai are great. Phobia, Man Must Die, and Antigama are ok. The rest I haven't heard.
So that's 15 bands worth seeing right there, unless you are very anti-growls.

I'd be willing to say that most of the people saying that there are only 2-3 good bands on that list have only heard 4-5.

I really don't find it appealing myself so Im kinda in the "who takes this seriously?" category with you Jasonic.

But I still stand by Gnostic and Atheist being good bands regardless--really the only two I'd probably care to see whether I research the other bands or not.

 

[Rider of Theli]

...So that's 15 bands worth seeing right there, unless you are very anti-growls.

*raises hand* :Smug:





Gotta give you grief for giving up a night with Kamelot for a band that plays Atlanta all too often and a comedian who's been to Atlanta numerous times as well.

 

[Cheiron]

Sorry mate, but I have to say that each ProgPower lineup is better And that's by pure enjoyment of bands. As for legends... well I guess Rocklahoma has it beat. Because it had plenty of legendary bands on it. Same with this other thing that Krucible is trying to play at.

Unfortunately for Atheist, nobody gives a shit about them anymore. Though interest will certainly have increased from when they played at Chicago Powerfest just over a year ago, due to them announcing new material.

I like Pestilence. Other bands? Either don't care about, or haven't listened to them enough to care. Looks like a bit of deathcore though.

 

[dcowboys311]

I don't "take Mayhem seriously," but I do think they write good tunes. Not really sure what you're trying to say there Jasonic.

And I'm giving up Kamelot with 2 bands who play Atlanta all too often to go see a comedian who always plays at 21+ clubs around here (meaning I can't go!), one of my favorite metal bands, and the chance to see some good friends in the Athens area who I only see 3-4 times a year

 

[Rider of Theli]

...At first glance, I couldn't even READ 3/4 of those band names. Terrible logo design ftl.

LOL - QFT

if I can't read a band's name, I likely do not want to hear their over the top brutal noise either.

So Brian, while you may call this one of the greatest lineups this continent has ever seen - and some brutal music fans will undoubtedly agree with you - I just don't see it. Of course that's what makes the world go 'round: Opinions.