BRITAIN'S finest black metallers, ANAAL NATHRAKH, will perform a one-off exclusive headline show at DAMNATION FESTIVAL to mark the release of their next album.
The terrifyingly heavy supergroup, who have only played live at several special shows previously, will top a brutal looking Terrorizer Stage which already boasts Kataklysm, Aborted and 1349 with Relapse Records new boys MAN MUST DIE and fast-rising Leeds death-merchants SOULFRACTURE opening proceedings.
Meanwhile, Damnation veterans RAGING SPEEDHORN and the latest contenders for UK metal’s crown MALEFICE will bolster the stunning Jagermeister Stage, topped by the diverse billing of Kreator, Amen and Orange Goblin.
The blistering two-stage lineup will demolish Leeds Met University on Saturday 20th October for what will be the most important independent metal night of the year.
Festival spokesman Gavin McInally said: "After three years of begging, bribing and going way past the point of harassment, the finest extreme band the UK has to offer will finally grace Damnation Festival, in the shape of the mighty Anaal Nathrakh.
“No stage is more fitting of a Terrorizer moniker and we’re delighted to have them on board as well as the best new extreme talent in Man Must Die and Soulfacture, also primed for the mayhem.
“The additions of Raging Speedhorn and Malefice to the Jagermeister Stage will again bring the best in British talent together for what is no doubt the biggest showcase of diverse heavy, homegrown talent in the UK this year.”
Malefice frontman Dale Butler said: "We've watched and admired Damnation grow in the underground over the past years.
"We all know its reputation as an amazing festival, run the way it should be by people that actually give a shit about the music!"
"For these reasons we're honoured to have been asked to play this year and can't wait to show the Damnation punters what we can do live.
"See you in the pit!"
The full line-up for Damnation Festival is: Kreator, Anaal Nathrakh, Amen, Kataklysm, Aborted, Orange Goblin, 1349, Raging Speedhorn, Panic Cell, Narcosis, Devil Sold His Soul, Romeo Must Die, Ted Maul, Lazarus Blackstar, Man Must Die, Malefice & Soulfracture.
Tickets for Damnation Festival 2007 are on sale now at the price of £22.
Briefs are available through http://www.seetickets.com or http://www.ticketline.co.uk/ and in person at Manchester's Piccadilly Box Office, Liverpool's Radio City Box Office and in Leeds as of August 6th at Crash, Jumbo, Out of Step and Leeds Met Union.
For further information about the event visit: http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk or e-mail: enquiries@damnationfestival.co.uk
*Prices are subject to booking fee.
