TEXAS MADFEST ANNOUNCEMENT

[Crystal Mountain]

I guess the best thing to do is to announce at least two of the bands as everyone is eager to see what we have in store, so tomorrow Friday Feb 2nd I will announce two of the bands for TEXAS MADFEST so stay tuned.

Feb 2nd is almost over!

 

[mëtålspëd]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...two-bands-announced-texas-madfest-2007-a.html

 

[sh0kr0k]

Feb 2nd is almost over!

You know what, we have our own forum now!! Go check it out!
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/texas-madfest-432/

and just cuz, I'll post the press release here too. Don't know why I didn't do it sooner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 02, 2007

TEXAS MADFEST ANNOUNCES TWO BANDS ON 2007 LINE-UP.

Houston's Texas Madfest (July 13-14, 2007) will feature 8 premiere bands in the progressive, power, and thrash metal genres. The first two bands to be announced are ETERNITY BLACK and SIX MINUTE CENTURY.

Eternity Black, featuring ex-Helstar members Rob Trevino, Larry Barragan, and Russell DeLeon, will open the event on Friday night. Hailing fom Houston and endorsed by Diamond Amplification, Eternity Black infuse heavy metal with hard-hitting thrash riffs and extreme vocals.

Saturday's events will begin with Six Minute Century, a melodic progressive band also from Houston. Six Minute Century combine heavy metal with classical orchestraions and technical proficiency to create a mood for their songs relating to historical events.

More bands, along with ticket info, will be announced periodically. Visit myspace.com/madfest for more info and official forum link.

-Tammy Zepp
Texas Madfest Co-Coordinator

www.eternityblack.com
myspace.com/eternityblack
www.sixminutecentury.com
myspace.com/sixminutecentury
myspace.com/madfest

 

[MysticX9]

Cool, I was right about Eternity Black anyway!

 

[rockyracoon]

Thanks for the words.

I can assure you that we all take this very seriously, and would never break up for nothing. Joel, Matt, Rick (not forgetting Mike, you rule Mike) and I have been playing and recording together since 1990, and we have a genuine interest in each others lives. We have been through hard times and great times (Bon Jovi, Prog Power, etc), and thus have many memories.

I can tell you that in general, I am the catalyst of pushing the band where it is today (not touring). I want that said so that those out there that care, understand that Joel and Matt would be on a whirlwind tour by now if it weren't for me. I can tell you, If things were to change financially for the prog industry, then Stride would be on the road. Let's hope that happens.

Finally.... As I said above, I appreciate your kind words and hope we can bring you and everybody else a great third album. I can tell you that it will be heavier.

I think those who have followed Stride certainly benefit greatly from the time, effort, and emotion you all put into your music. It's unfortunate that touring more outside the Houston area isn't in the cards right now, but metal fans are typically a patient breed, and I'm sure you guys want it just as much as we do. When it comes, it will be great...no doubt about that. It must really be irritating to see unsubstantiated rumors floating around on a forum where you guys(Mike and Gary) have seemingly grown fond of posting, and then to see non-band members claiming to be in the know about something so important to you. Sometimes, it seems like people claim to be privy to "inside info," just for the sake of knowing something others don't. It's a shame, really...

 

[Throat For Stride]

I think those who have followed Stride certainly benefit greatly from the time, effort, and emotion you all put into your music. It's unfortunate that touring more outside the Houston area isn't in the cards right now, but metal fans are typically a patient breed, and I'm sure you guys want it just as much as we do. When it comes, it will be great...no doubt about that. It must really be irritating to see unsubstantiated rumors floating around on a forum where you guys(Mike and Gary) have seemingly grown fond of posting, and then to see non-band members claiming to be in the know about something so important to you. Sometimes, it seems like people claim to be privy to "inside info," just for the sake of knowing something others don't. It's a shame, really...

Rocky, You've always been a classy guy, and I can tell you that the band appreciates you and your Chi-Town buds loyalty to Stride. Of course it doesn't hurt that your a Beatles fan (you know how i feel about them).

 

[sh0kr0k]

Check it out.... we made it to Blabbermouth.com!
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=66437

I don't give a s$#@ what you guys think about that site, I'm delighted that they are taking notice of what we're doing! It's a chance for the bands to get their name out there even more, and that's what we want to do - help build the next generation of headliners Score one for the Home Team!

 

[Rider of Theli]

...Score one for the Home Team!

SCORE!!!

 

[Bryan316]

Run that flag in for the SCORE!

 

[sh0kr0k]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!

 

[AngraRULES]

February 08, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DARK EMPIRE AND MEYVN CONFIRMED TO PLAY TEXAS MADFEST.

New Jersey based progressive-thrash metal band Dark Empire and Texan progressive sensation Meyvn have just been confirmed to play Houston's Texas Madfest. The show, scheduled for July 13-14, 2007 is the very first confirmed live appearance of Dark Empire in its history.

"I am ecstatic to be playing Madfest and to finally bring Dark Empire to the stage for our fans in Texas," said guitarist and founder Matt Moliti. The band who is fronted by Jens Carlsson (Persuader, Savage Circus), released their debut album Distant Tides last year and received raving reviews from around the globe. "We look forward to rocking faces with lots of new songs from our forthcoming release, Humanity Dethroned, as well as some favorites from our debut, Distant Tides," Moliti added. Dark Empire will be taking the second slot in the order of appearance on saturday.

Meyvn, who has been considered the best Texan act more than once by many publications will be bringing their astounding combination of great musicianship, catchy melodies and passionate lyrics to Texas Madfest. The band's debut album Splintered Skies was released by KillZone Records, generating a lot of buzz in the specified media, and will certainly surprise many at Texas Madfest.

"I couldn't be more proud of what we're accomplishing with this," said Tammy Zepp, co-coordinator of Texas Madfest. "Meyvn has long been one of the top names in the Texan metal scene, and I'm totally euphoric about having Dark Empire playing their first show ever at the fest. Fans can be certain that these two bands will deliver a top-notch performance."

Texas Madfest will be taking place at club FBI in Houston Texas on July 13-14, 2007. More bands, along with ticket info and event details, will be announced in the upcoming weeks. Visit myspace.com/madfest for more info and official forum link.

 

[dcowboys311]

Dark Empire is going to tear that place up.

 

[mëtålspëd]

Dark Who? Congrats to Matt, and a very solid addition to the fest. As each day passes, I find myself closer and closer to Houston...

 

[AMBR]

Damn, I think I'm going to have to make a trip to Texas in July. :hotjump:

 

[sh0kr0k]

 

[FataMorgana]

Hell yea!

 

[mtndewqueen88]

whoohoo Dark Empire! It's going to be ridiculous.

 

[Petethedrummer]

Well I've never been to texas....i kind of have a reason so go visit now...

 

[Bryan316]

YOU PEOPLE AIN'T SEEN SHIT YET!

 

[J-Dubya 777]

I just saw one, and a couple others that weren't mine in the gravel boxes in the basement. So far, so good, gotta do what I have to, to get there!

J-Dubya