#Decibel Metal & Beer Festival

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Philadelphia hosted one of the most brutal festivals on the East Coast, and Decibel Magazine threw a great party for the masses to gather. The third annual Decibel Metal and Beer Festival took place at The Filmore, where many metal fans lined up to try the numerous beers that had arrived at the venue. The fans were thirsty and wanted to rage as metal bands delivered their best riffs on stage. The lineup consisted of acts like Exhorder, legendary death metal purveyors, Obituary and the recent sensation Baroness. It was two days of brutal assault.

  The Filmore is a phenomenal venue, with its warehouse like lobby, and a monstrous floor for all to mosh pit, there was plenty of room for all the breweries to display their savory craft beer. Breweries like Metal Monkey Brewery presented their sours and IPA’s while Cigar City brought a delectable blood orange beer in partnership with Obituary, great citrus notes and smooth finish. As beer was poured and consumed bands like Tombs masters of brutal metal delivered a killer performance. With Mike up front, and guitarist the sound was beyond perfection. They played tracks like “November Wolves” and “Cold” to entice the masses and they successfully amped all the headbangers. All members of this band played tight, with precision and aggression this band has delivered numerous killer performances, and this has to be one of their best yet. They performed at the Knotfest meets Ozzfest two years ago and they have this intensity to their set it will make you want to see them each time they are in town.

The night was young, and the stage was just about to get dark, as Uada, black metal act conjured a sacrilegious performance. The stage went dark, as you are left with nothing, but the logo lit in the background and fog is released setting the ominous ambiance Uada rises out of the shadows and performs an intense show. Their maelstrom of riffs and heavy drumming (Josiah Babcock) is only one part of their unleashed fury, the lead singer Jake Superchi growls like a ravaging demon perpetuating the evilest of sounds. The shadows made sound, and with their ambitious performance they won the dark souls of everyone at the venue. They played tracks like “The Purgin Fire” and “Cult of a Dying Sun”, some which were filled with nothing but black metal elements that would ensue a ritual on any given day. Nothing could stop this malevolent sound, and metal heads raged relentlessly to it.

  By this point, some people must have already been feeling the effects of the luscious golden liquid, beer, as moshers were intense during the Exhorder performance. Exhorder, from New Orleans are the east coast Death Angel, they played some insane thrash metal and unleashed their energy on stage. Exhorder is working on a new album, to be released via Nuclear Blast Records and for those who saw the performance they are pumped about this news. Their lead singer Kyle Thomas sings high notes as both guitarist Vinnie LaBella and Marzi Montazeri from Heavy As Texas, attack you with their speed and ear piercing guitar solos. During this violent attack, drummer Sasha Horn releases all the heavy pows to make your head roll complimented by a destructive bass (Jason Viebrooks), Exhorder unleashed their fury for all to see. The night was killer, and so was the next band.

  Obituary, the Gibsonton, Florida locals and master of heavy death metal decapitated their fans. Obituary went on stage heavy as always, they delivered a barrage of pain to the listeners as they played “Slowly We Rot”, “Cause of Death” and many more of the classic favorites. Tom Hardy was destructive as usual with his powerful person on stage, swaying his shampoo commercial long hair. Seriously, what kind of vitamins do these guys use. Trevor Peres, on guitar delivered a perplexed plethora of rhythmic guitars as Kenny Andrews slay the masses with his ear piecing solos and rapid fire. The obliteration of the masses was a guaranteed event, as you hear the double pedal by Donald Tardy complimented by the head pounding bass line by Terry Butler. Obituary, once again demonstrated why they are the masters of classical Florida death metal purveyors. The headliners went on soon after the mayhem settled, The Baroness lit the stage bright with their energy and heavy music. The Savannah, Georgia natives went on stage, ready to party. John Baizley goes on stage and delivers some killer guitar work.

The other energetic guitarist, Gina Gleason, delivers great lead riffs, enticing the fans with her charismatic persona and guitar skills. The band plays a tight set, and the fans loved each track performed with skill by The Baroness. Sebastian Thomson, on drums plays phenomenally and beats his drums relentlessness; as depth is added to this band’s sound by bassist Nick Jost. The night came to an end, as beer coolers emptied out and stumbling joyful metal heads walked out of the venue all bands implanted a brutal memory on fan’s brains, with a few bruises from the mosh pit. Decibel magazine has done a phenomenal job with the lineup and brewery selection. Next year might be hard to top, but we will leave it for the experts.

  Day two we saw a collection of tunes from bands like Enslaved, Triptykon among many. We arrived as soon as the lights went out, and the Norwegian progressive death metal band Enslaved climbed the stage. Amidst the fog, and darkness Enslaved rage on the stage to classic songs and new ones alike. The presence of Ivar Bjornson and Arve Isdal on stage is palpable. With their glorifying metal, Enslaved made the crowd go wild and headbangers and crowd surfers enjoyed a compilations of riffs and melodies of the purest form. With Their furious set, even photographers were headbanging, I don’t blame them I missed a few shots to enjoy this marvelous performance. Enslaved was followed by the post black metal band Deafheaven, they are packed with energy and amazing sounds. Their set was a very intense one, delivering a magnificent performance and pumping the crowd with rage and nostalgia. The band has been touring heavily and at each venue you can always hear new fans talk about their live performance. George Clarke is filled with energy, and rages on stage as if it is his last performance, hadbanging, and connecting with the crow he delivers a tantalizing performance. It was a well lit stage, and they delivered a sublime performance. To close the night and the festival, no-one other than Triptykon rised to the occasion. Members of Celtic Frost went on stage and delivered what is a heavy performance. The band played some classic Celtic Frost tunes and some new work, the fans partied hard. On stage, the band played their part and projected a  dark aura, a synergy that embellished all the fans and made them rage. The metal and beer festival by Decibel Magazine brought many metal heads together, to enjoy some dark ales, sours, IPA’s and Obituary’s own blood orange beer, quite delectable. Triyptikon, Enslaved among other bands raised hell. The third annual Decibel Metal and Beer Festival concluded once more, and fans left the venue raving about each aspect of this phenomenal gathering.

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Decibel Metal and Beer Festival 2019 Philadelphia hosted one of the most brutal festivals on the East Coast, and Decibel Magazine threw a great party for the masses to gather.

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Decibel's Metal & Beer Fest 2019

FESTIVAL REVIEW: Decibel’s Metal & Beer Fest 2019

Decibel Magazine’s Decibel Metal & Beer Fest was, to put it simply, stacked. Fourteen bands across all variants of Death, Grindcore, Prog, and Doom, descended onto Orange County for a weekend of heart-pounding jubilation. The two-day event was held this year at The Observatory, a large yet paradoxically intimate standing-room-only venue, intelligently designed to put the audience at three…

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CLOAK April "March Of The Adversary Tour" Set; Headline Decibel Metal & Beer Fest After Party

CLOAK April “March Of The Adversary Tour” Set; Headline Decibel Metal & Beer Fest After Party

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Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Editor

Atlanta’s blackened death ‘n roll band CLOAK announce the dates of their April live actions, including their own headline sets and those in support of label-mates Horrendous. (more…)

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Chicago Open Air 2017 Line Up

Headliners Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne And Korn Will Be Joined By Rob Zombie, Slayer, Godsmack, Megadeth, Stone Sour, Seether, Anthrax and Many More

  The Chicago Open Air music lineup leads off with a rare U.S. festival appearance from rock legends KISS (headlining Friday) as well as one of the first solo performances from Ozzy Osbourne (headlining Sunday) since the final Black Sabbath tour, where he will reunite with guitarist Zakk Wylde after a decade apart. Rock heavyweights Korn will headline Saturday. Overall, the three-day music, craft beer and Gourmet Man Food festival will feature over 40 music performances, also including Rob Zombie, Slayer, Godsmack, Megadeth, Stone Sour, Seether, Anthrax, Lamb of God, Meshuggah, Amon Amarth and many more on the Main Stage and the BlackCraft Stage. SiriusXM's Jose Mangin returns to host the weekend and introduce acts. General Admission and VIP tickets are on sale now at www.ChicagoOpenAir.com and at all Chicago-area Kuma's Corner locations. In addition to music, a number of special events, onsite attractions and festival partners make Chicago Open Air a must-attend destination. Here is a preliminary list of what attendees can expect. Chicago Open Air Kickoff Dinner: Danny Wimmer Presents will be throwing the official Chicago Open Air Kickoff Dinner, held at Kuma's Corner (2900 W. Belmont) on Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m. For $50, attendees will be treated to burgers, appetizers and beer, and will have the chance to hang out with host Jose Mangin, from SiriusXM's Liquid Metal. A limited quantity of only 100 tickets will be available at www.ChicagoOpenAir.com. Gourmet Man Food: Festival attendees can savor a variety of local and regional cuisine throughout the weekend including selections from Bruges Brothers, Chicago Doghouse, Crème of the Crop, Dia De Los Tamales, Dinky's Donuts, Kuma's Corner, Pizano's (Chicago deep dish), and Yum Dum. Additional Gourmet Man Food vendors will include: Aporkalypse Now, Porkchop, The Big Cheesy, Ben's Burrito Bowl, Master of Patties, Pie Baby (wood-fired pizza) and The Cheesies Truck. Headbangers Bier Hall: Presented by Decibel Magazine, this unique metal themed dive bar is returning to Chicago Open Air. Headbangers Bier Hall will feature national and regional craft beers and artist inspired beverages including: Goose Island (Chicago — 312 Urban Wheat Ale, Four Star Pils), Half Acre Beer Company (Chicago — Daisy Cutter Pale Ale, Vallejo IPA, Pony Pilsner), Iron Maiden's Trooper Beer, Lagunitas (Petaluma, CA — IPA, A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'), Motörhead Wine, Revolution Brewing (Chicago — Fist City, Rev Pils), Surly (Minneapolis — Surly Hell Lager, Surly Furious IPA), Two Brothers Brewing (Chicago — Sidekick Extra Pale Ale, Dog Days Dortmunder Style Lager), and more to be announced. Look for unique experiences throughout the weekend. Monster Energy: Stop by the Monster viewing deck to refuel and meet some of your favorite Chicago Open Air artists! Monster Energy will be keeping fans fueled up and ready to rock by offering free sampling on their Monster Energy viewing deck. Enjoy Monster Energy drinks from one of the best seats in the house. Make sure to check back throughout the festival for a schedule of Monster Energy's interactive artist experiences. Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality. Website: www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/music Facebook: www.facebook.com/monsterenergy Instagram: www.instagram.com/monsterenergy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/monsterenergy #monsterenergy #monstermusic Jack Daniel's: "Taste of Tennessee" invites visitors to come out and tour the nation's oldest registered distillery from outside the Jack Daniel's Hollow. Visitors get to see (and smell) whiskey dripping slowly through charcoal and the new oak barrels used in maturing Tennessee's finest whiskey. The Experience is open to all fans, 21 years old and up, for tours free of charge. Stop by the Jack Daniel's Experience for interactive engagements throughout the weekend. Website: www.jackdaniels.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jackdaniels Instagram: www.instagram.com/jackdaniels_us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackDaniels_US #jackdaniels #drinkresponsibly Revolution Brewing: Illinois' largest craft brewery is brewed right in the heart of Chicago. Started as a brewpub in Logan Square in 2010, Revolution added to its growth with the 2012 opening of its production facility in the Avondale neighborhood, just a short distance from the brewpub. Revolution offers dozens of different beer styles to craft beer fans through stores, its brewpub, and its taproom located at the brewery. Revolution focuses on brewing the highest quality beer as displayed in its popular brews such as Anti-Hero IPA and Fist City, a Chicago pale ale. Rev Brew has tripled its brewing capacity over the past year and sells its beer in seven states including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Wisconsin. The Music Experience: The Music Experience features all things a musician needs to ROCK OUT! The interactive exhibit features your chance to test out your inner Rock Star with guitars, basses, amps, drums, keyboards and electronic gear that are used by today's most popular bands. After laying your hands on the hottest equipment available, you will walk away feeling like a rock star! Find a full list of exhibitors coming soon. Website: http://themusicexperience.com/about/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMusicExp/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tmexp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/themusicxp Ellefson Coffee House: The premier roasts from Megadeth's David Ellefson will be available onsite at Chicago Open Air exclusively at this special fan meetup spot. Ellefson opened his first coffeeshop in his hometown of Jackson, Minnesota in February 2017 and offers various blends including Roast in Peace, Kenya Thrash, She Wolf and Urban Legend. Fans might even see the bassist-turned-barista serving them coffee! Website: https://ellefsoncoffeeco.com/ Caduceus Wine Garden: This wine garden will highlight Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards, owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and PUSCIFER. Having already dove headfirst into this venture, Maynard found out from a distant relative that wine making is in his blood. His Great Grandfather, "Spirito" Marzo, had vineyards and made wine in Venaus, Italy, just North of Turino in Piemonte. Website: https://caduceus.org/ Heavy Tiki: The dark side of Tiki is through the totems where savages and beasts enjoy Scorpion Bowls and Zombie cocktails—all in the name of tropical leisure. The Tiki Gods are looking for a good time and they have come to Chicago Open Air to find it! At the Heavy Tiki Bar, fans will find an oasis filled with killer cocktails, shade, and a live broadcast from the one and only Mancow, the legendary radio personality from Chicago's WLUP. Kuma's Corner: Kuma's Corner will be returning to serve their signature metal themed burgers. Website: https://kumascorner.com Metal Hammer: The premier metal magazine is turning 30 years old in 2017 and will be celebrating all weekend long at Chicago Open Air. Stay tuned to Metal Hammer's website and social media pages for more details. Website: http://teamrock.com/metal-hammer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalhammer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metalhammeruk/ Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/metalhammeruk/ BlackCraft: We are proud to announce The BlackCraft Stage as the second stage at Chicago Open Air. Beez from "That's Not Metal" will also be interviewing artists backstage for BlackCraft all weekend. Set times and performing artists will be announced at the end of June. During Chicago Open Air, make sure to visit the BlackCraft apparel shop next to the stage. It's the only place to purchase BlackCraft merchandise over the weekend. Website: https://www.blackcraftcult.com/ FYE: FYE is the ONLY place to score your favorite Chicago Open Air artists' latest CDs and Vinyl at the festival and even get a chance to get them signed! Participating labels include Roadrunner, Century Media, Another Century, Nuclear Blast, SharpTone Records, Spinefarm and Razor & Tie Records. We will be hosting artist signings all weekend long — follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest signing schedules and special pop-up performances. Website: www.fye.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/FYE Instagram: www.instagram.com/officialfye/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialfye Fxck Cancer: The Dyin 2 Live DREAMS Program is a wish-granting organization whose purpose is to try and enrich the lives of those fighting cancer by offering them an experience that will bring hope and inspiration to their lives. In doing this, we hope it can help give them a chance to forget, even if it's only for a day what they are battling. Through our extensive network of friends, supporters, and affiliates, we are able to reach out to individuals and present them with one of a kind experiences and opportunities that arise. We feel a Dyin 2 Live Dream can offer a source of inspiration for those undergoing difficult medical treatments and be a positive force that offers a life-changing impact not only on them, but also the family to overcome their obstacles. If you are currently fighting cancer or know of someone in the fight who could benefit from a Dyin 2 Live Dream, please submit your story and tell us why and how a Dyin 2 Live day would help. Also, anyone interested in being a supporter, volunteer, or donor, please contact us at mywish@dyin2live.org. Website: www.Dyin2Live.org Facebook: facebook.com/Dyin2LiveDREAMS or facebook.com/FxckCancerUSA Instagram: @FxckCancer and @Dyin2LiveDreams Take Me Home: Take Me Home (TMH) has been saving the lives of homeless animals since 2001. TMH was founded as an animal rights advocacy foundation saving orphaned animals and striving to end animal overpopulation. TMH works in conjunction with shelters and rescues throughout California and beyond to help save animals on death row, on the streets, or in unsafe living conditions. Stop by their booth for custom gear and to contribute to a great cause. Website: www.takemehome.tv The daily music lineup for Chicago Open Air is as follows: Friday, July 14: KISS, Rob Zombie, Megadeth, Anthrax, Meshuggah, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Falling In Reverse, Vimic, Suicide Silence, Whitechapel, Crobot, Code Orange, Hell or Highwater, Failure Anthem Saturday, July 15: Korn, Godsmack, Seether, Clutch, Steel Panther, Body Count, Avatar, Mushroomhead, Metal Church, Pig Destroyer, Dragonforce, Cane Hill, Night Verses, Black Map Sunday, July 16: Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Stone Sour, Lamb Of God, Amon Amarth, Behemoth, Hellyeah, Demon Hunter, DevilDriver, KYNG, Norma Jean, Whores., DED Chicago Open Air is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, Live Nation and Toyota Park, with the support of the Village of Bridgeview and Bridgeview Mayor Steven Landek. Festival doors open at 11:00 AM each day. For more information on Chicago Open Air, visit www.ChicagoOpenAir.com. Chicago Open Air sponsors include: Monster Energy, Jack Daniel's, FYE, Dyin 2 Live / Fxck Cancer, Take Me Home Animal Rescue, El Jimador Tequila, The Music Experience, Roadrunner Records, Century Media Records and more to be announced. Website: www.ChicagoOpenAir.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/chiopenair Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiopenair Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiopenair Click to Post

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BARONESS & DEAFHEAVEN Set 2019 Co-Headlining N. American Tour; Support From Zeal & Ardor

BARONESS & DEAFHEAVEN Set 2019 Co-Headlining N. American Tour; Support From Zeal & Ardor

Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor

In a live performance package that promises to be one of next year’s more unique experiences for music fans, BARONESS and DEAFHEAVEN will unite on a co-headlining trek together in early 2019. (more…)

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GODFLESH New Round Of N. American Tour Dates For December; To Play Decibel Metal Fest L.A.

GODFLESH New Round Of N. American Tour Dates For December; To Play Decibel Metal Fest L.A.

(By Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist, RiffRelevant.com)

U.K.’s industrial post-metal unit GODFLESH have just announced another leg of North American tour dates that will take place in December. (more…)

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PALLBEARER Sets Winter Mini-Tour; SUMOKEM & RUBY THE HATCHET Support Select Dates

(Pic Courtesy Of Diana Lee Zadlo) (By Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Lead Journalist/Writer, RiffRelevant.com) Progressive metallers Pallbearer have announced a planned Winter mini-tour, set to take place on two separate jaunts. The band has announced a three-date tour with Sumokem in Arkansas and Oklahoma for January, then a slightly larger tour with Ruby The Hatchet in February. (more…)