Maryland Death Fest (MDF) 2009 day three recap thread[views:44679][posts:154]Sonar (Baltimore, MD) - [abscess][absu][agenda_of_swine][antigama][aura_noir][bolt_thrower][catheter][complete_failure][despise_you][destroyer_666][devourment][kill_the_client][krallice][lair_of_the_minotaur][magrudergrind][randomshots][RandomshotsFilm][sigh][splitter][the_endless_blockade][the_red_chord][trap_them][yakuza] [show listing] ______________________________ [May 26,2009 1:46pm - BSV ""] FROM GENESIS TO GENOCIDE |
| _____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:46pm - Sacreligion ""] Driving seems as if it'd be half the fun. After making the trek to South Cackalacky last year by car this trip looks like it'd be a breeze. Hopefully they outshine themselves with an amazing lineup next year so that I have more motivation to go. |
| ____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:46pm - deathchick ""] Taking route 83 to 81 to 84 instead of 95 and the Jersey Turnpike was a great decision. Thanks Josh. The drive back was so much better than the drive down. |
| _____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:47pm - Sacreligion ""] Is there no delaware bridge involved that way? I spent more time stuck in that awful state than all of awful new jersey on my way back from SC. |
| ____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:49pm - deathchick ""] The drive down made me hate New Jersey. Roads make no fucking sense and there are toll every 5 minutes which further congests the roads. |
| ______________________________ [May 26,2009 1:49pm - BSV ""] this lineup was incredible and I feel bad for people who didn't know what they were missing. Soooo many massholes. It felt like O'Brien's relocated or something. Honestly one of the best weekend's I've ever had. I won't complain about ANYTHING. |
| ____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:50pm - deathchick ""] Sacreligion said:Is there no delaware bridge involved that way? I spent more time stuck in that awful state than all of awful new jersey on my way back from SC. yeah, i think no delaware bridge, right josh? i had driving duty only half the time. |
| ___________________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:51pm - mikeofdecrepitude ""] It's worth mentioning that Flesh Parade were the sleeper band of the fest. Waited a long time to see those guys, the new vocalist was spot on, and the new album sounds absolutely wonderful. So good. |
| _____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:51pm - Sacreligion ""] When the first confirmed lineup was posted I was 100% positive I was finally going to make the trip this year. Then I got responsible and employed. Go figure. |
| ____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:51pm - deathchick ""] BSV said:this lineup was incredible and I feel bad for people who didn't know what they were missing. Soooo many massholes. It felt like O'Brien's relocated or something. Honestly one of the best weekend's I've ever had. I won't complain about ANYTHING. It really did feel like a Masshole takeover, haha. Good times. |
| ______________________________ [May 26,2009 1:54pm - BSV ""] No Delaware bridge but we did get a $4 for driving only like 20 miles of their highway. Way home was much better, beatufiful views all around. |
| _____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:56pm - Sacreligion ""] I'm going to drive next year, bring a 1/4 lb. of awesome doobage, and take backroads the whole way. 36 hour trip to baltimore, anyone? |
| ____________________________________ [May 26,2009 1:57pm - deathchick ""] mikeofdecrepitude said:It's worth mentioning that Flesh Parade were the sleeper band of the fest. Waited a long time to see those guys, the new vocalist was spot on, and the new album sounds absolutely wonderful. So good. I was impressed with them too. I'll have to check out the new album. |
| _________________________________ [May 26,2009 2:19pm - darkwor ""] deathchick said:Taking route 83 to 81 to 84 instead of 95 and the Jersey Turnpike was a great decision. Thanks Josh. The drive back was so much better than the drive down. yes...took that both ways. Scenic drive, stress free, save $20 on tolls, didn't have to drive through NJ, NYC, which is the best part. Gotta take this route next year. Best weekend ever? Comes close to the Finland trip last year for Tuska fest, but the MDF lineup was better. Tough to compare. So yes. |
| _______________________________________ [May 26,2009 2:24pm - thuringwethil ""] yeah, backed. That drive was sooooo pretty, especially thru PA. new(ish) Absu CD is just NVTS |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 2:35pm - the_reverend ""] Flesh Parade was one of the best of the fest. |
| _____________________________________ [May 26,2009 2:50pm - AUTOPSY_666 ""] deathchick said:best weekend ever or best weekend ever? No, it was the best weekend ever! BSV said:I won't complain about ANYTHING. And you loved my smootch! :D |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 2:55pm - the_reverend ""] I liked watching it 8====D |
| _____________________________________ [May 26,2009 2:57pm - AUTOPSY_666 ""] ASPHYX! DESTROYER 666! ABSU! JIG-AI! SIGH! AURA NOIR! IMMO outside! ATHEIST! |
| _______________________________________ [May 26,2009 3:46pm - NuclearWinter ""] Sacreligion said:According to 95% of that crowd. No. Haha! I'm pretty sure that pic was taken during The Red Chord, who were the oddball band on the outside stage Sunday. We were all waiting for Absu. |
| _______________________________________ [May 26,2009 3:47pm - thuringwethil ""] NuclearWinter said: Sacreligion said:According to 95% of that crowd. No. Haha! I'm pretty sure that pic was taken during The Red Chord, who were the oddball band on the outside stage Sunday. We were all waiting for Absu. yeah I kinda timed it so I wouldn't even have to hear the conclusion of red chord:HUMP: |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 3:53pm - the_reverend ""] I saw people with trc shirts. |
| _________________________________ [May 26,2009 3:53pm - darkwor ""] Drummer complaint: On the exact same drumset, the drummer from The Red Chord outplayed Proscriptor in every way, from his kick technique to his strength and speed, and overall had a much better sound. Proscriptor even dropped a few sticks. Absu is one of my favorite bands, and they obviously have much better music - just saying, The Red Chord outperformed them (yes I do think the entire band did), they were one of the best sounding bands at the festival, and I was shocked. Oops. |
| _________________________________ [May 26,2009 3:57pm - moenli ""] Yea, Brad from TRC is a beast and a very underrated drummer in Metal |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 3:58pm - the_reverend ""] you do know brad's former band, right? http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=3626 |
| _________________________________ [May 26,2009 4:03pm - RustyPS ""] the_reverend said:you do know brad's former band, right? http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=3626 does that make them 1337? |
| _________________________________ [May 26,2009 4:05pm - darkwor ""] He really is - one of the best drummers of the weekend. Rotten Sound, Sayyadina, Atheist, and Mayhem performances all made me want to practice more. I missed Cephalic Carnage and Phobia, they probably kicked ass too. |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 4:36pm - the_reverend ""] the weirdest drummer was I think it was antigama. wicked weird set up and that whole band was a tattoo nightmare. |
| _________________________________________ [May 26,2009 4:42pm - BoarcorpseJimbo ""] i agree with Malika. Best long weekend ever. Even despite terrible tooth pain... the vaporizer helped. |
| _________________________________________ [May 26,2009 4:45pm - BoarcorpseJimbo ""] FUCK, Antigama. I only heard them for the first time standing outside Saturday, and only caught their last song... which i really liked. And i thought TRC killed. I def would've liked more than one from fused and two from clients, but that's ok, they played the stuff from PFE well. |
| _________________________________________ [May 26,2009 4:48pm - BoarcorpseJimbo ""] Rev: i thought you got a shot of me smiling like an idiot but i couldn't find it. Am i crazy? |
| _____________________________________ [May 26,2009 5:56pm - AUTOPSY_666 ""] "It's not gonna be alright..." Oh, and SIGH! [img] |
| _______________________________________ [May 26,2009 6:40pm - sli sli sli ""] deathfestival was a surreal experience, maybye cuz i was drunk 99 percent of the time quote of the weekend: "This next ones about leather and swords... ...its called swords and leather!" |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 7:00pm - the_reverend ""] brandon's picture there is the best of the whole fest. Mirai was fumbling with flames and gave up. I didn't figure there would be more. I am lame. |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 7:21pm - goatcatalyst ""] Best weekend ever for sure. Nice meeting some of you. Bummed I didn't make it back to Jim's to try out that vaporizer! |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 8:38pm - quintessence ""] I am finally back home in NH. Yes I broke my nose for Destroyer 666 but it was the best weekend i've had in years. I only wish I could of seen what I looked like covered in blood in the mosh pit... |
| _____________________________________ [May 26,2009 8:41pm - I_am_not_me ""] I really really really fucking wish I went. |
| _________________________________________ [May 26,2009 9:12pm - malice trooper ""] Tired;knee's,back&neck sore.Cephalic,Decap,Asphix,Venomous,Victims;Hail,Brutal,Immolation,Athiest.Napalm,Bolt;Red,Absu,Krallice,Aura,Destroyer,Trap,Devourment,Bolt&Sigh were awesome!30+hours of fun in&out of the sun!I missed Lair,Phobia,General,Wolves,(Marduk&Pestilence)(Hah-hah).Maybe next year!Thanks MDF!I met great folks from all over! |
| ______________________________________ [May 26,2009 10:12pm - AUTOPSY_666 ""] ASPHYX killed. |
| ________________________________________ [May 26,2009 11:10pm - NuclearWinter ""] Asphyx probably had the best sound of the entire weekend, from where I was standing, anyhow. A bummer Mayhem fucked their set time over. |
| ______________________________________ [May 27,2009 1:02am - quintessence ""] The best sets I saw where. Aura Noir, Asphyx, Bolt Thrower, Birdflesh, Absu, Abscess. I wish there was another day and I was still there right now at some random hotel room party... ah well. |
| _______________________________________ [May 27,2009 1:04am - thuringwethil ""] Aura Noir blew me away. So good. |
| ______________________________________ [May 27,2009 1:07am - quintessence ""] Funny thing is I hung out with Blasphemer later that night and he insisted they were playing like absolute shit and normally they are 100 times better. Haha, I will have to fly to Norway sometime to see them if they really are that much better. |
| _____________________________________ [May 27,2009 1:10am - AUTOPSY_666 ""] Can't wait to be in better shape for next year, this year was rough! |
| _______________________________________ [May 27,2009 10:07am - goatcatalyst ""] That GRID really took its toll, eh Dwyer? Tee hee |
| ____________________________________________ [May 27,2009 10:19am - mikeofdecrepitude ""] darkwor said:Drummer complaint: On the exact same drumset, the drummer from The Red Chord outplayed Proscriptor in every way, from his kick technique to his strength and speed, and overall had a much better sound. Proscriptor even dropped a few sticks. Absu is one of my favorite bands, and they obviously have much better music - just saying, The Red Chord outperformed them (yes I do think the entire band did), they were one of the best sounding bands at the festival, and I was shocked. Oops. I am not a Red Chord fan at all, but I got sucked into watching their set while waiting for Absu. I can't really deny the fact that they played tight, and their drummer was solid. I thought Proscriptor's drumming was killer, the guy's a beast, but it was his lack of vocals that I'm disappointed in. |
| ____________________________________________ [May 27,2009 10:21am - mikeofdecrepitude ""] Oh and Aura Noir were obviously kings. |
| __________________________________ [May 27,2009 10:30am - darkwor ""] Aura Noir was bloody virgin tight. Hope I get the chance to see 'em again. |
| ________________________________________ [May 27,2009 10:46am - boblovesmusic ""] Aura Noir was also a huge highlight for me. Just before their set, I was complaining how there wasn't a lot of thrash in the MDF lineup (yeah yeah, I know it's a death fest, but the lineup this year is pretty awesomely diverse with grind, black, death, some sludgy stuff, etc). Then Aura Noir hits the stage and I'm like "YES!!! THRASH!!!" and even better Black/Thrash! |
| _______________________________________ [May 27,2009 11:00am - the_reverend ""] [img] |