Following a successful 2007 debut, the Indianapolis Metal Fest is returning this September 26 and 27 to prove itself as the Midwest's premiere metal festival.
The festival includes an assortment of headliner-status and personally-chosen unsigned artists, including three bands that will be making their U.S. debuts. Bands already confirmed are:
BLACK CHAPEL
BLEED THE SKY
DAYLIGHT DIES
DEMIRICOUS
DEW-SCENTED
DIVINE HERESY
EKOTREN
GIGAN
INTO ETERNITY
KITTIE
LEVEL-C
MUSTASCH***********
OBSZON GESCHOPF
PSYOPUS
SKELETONWITCH
THE ABSENCE
THE DESTRO
THE GATES OF SLUMBER
THREAT SIGNAL
In all, the festival will host 60 bands over the two days.
With an extensive background in the music business and live show promotion, promoter Rob Mason has modeled the Indianapolis Metal Fest to encompass all sub-genres of metal for a well-rounded and diverse lineup of bands.
"In addition to a great American lineup, we're bringing in bands from Sweden, Germany, France, South America, and Canada," Mason said. "MUSTASCH, for example, are huge in Europe. They recently won the Swedish equivalent of a Grammy award, and they're making their U.S. debut at Indianapolis Metal Fest."
Mason also remains committed to his original vision of shining the spotlight on the Indianapolis metal scene and the bands who grind it out in local venues every day.
"Even though the fest has increased in size, I'm very dedicated to the idea that IMF will be a catalyst to present opportunities to local and regional talent," he said. "A band we put on the stage at IMF last year was signed as a direct result of their performance. They weren't a local band, but the opportunity was there."
The show will take place at Madame Walker Theater, located at 617 Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 12 and cost $30 in advance/$40 at the door for a two-day admission. Tickets will be available through www.indianapolismetalfest.com and at select retails locations.
All tickets are general admission. Indianapolis Metal Fest II is an all-ages show.
The festival includes an assortment of headliner-status and personally-chosen unsigned artists, including three bands that will be making their U.S. debuts. Bands already confirmed are:
BLACK CHAPEL
BLEED THE SKY
DAYLIGHT DIES
DEMIRICOUS
DEW-SCENTED
DIVINE HERESY
EKOTREN
GIGAN
INTO ETERNITY
KITTIE
LEVEL-C
MUSTASCH***********
OBSZON GESCHOPF
PSYOPUS
SKELETONWITCH
THE ABSENCE
THE DESTRO
THE GATES OF SLUMBER
THREAT SIGNAL
In all, the festival will host 60 bands over the two days.
With an extensive background in the music business and live show promotion, promoter Rob Mason has modeled the Indianapolis Metal Fest to encompass all sub-genres of metal for a well-rounded and diverse lineup of bands.
"In addition to a great American lineup, we're bringing in bands from Sweden, Germany, France, South America, and Canada," Mason said. "MUSTASCH, for example, are huge in Europe. They recently won the Swedish equivalent of a Grammy award, and they're making their U.S. debut at Indianapolis Metal Fest."
Mason also remains committed to his original vision of shining the spotlight on the Indianapolis metal scene and the bands who grind it out in local venues every day.
"Even though the fest has increased in size, I'm very dedicated to the idea that IMF will be a catalyst to present opportunities to local and regional talent," he said. "A band we put on the stage at IMF last year was signed as a direct result of their performance. They weren't a local band, but the opportunity was there."
The show will take place at Madame Walker Theater, located at 617 Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 12 and cost $30 in advance/$40 at the door for a two-day admission. Tickets will be available through www.indianapolismetalfest.com and at select retails locations.
All tickets are general admission. Indianapolis Metal Fest II is an all-ages show.
Our magic comes from Glenn, from the kick-ass PPUSA production crew, and from the buzz from bands all over the world who can't wait to play this fest. Oh, and I can't forget the fans -- some of the most passionate (and articulate) metal fans around.
