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MONTHLY COLUMN by Diane Demeter
CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST 2004... This month I’d like to focus on a special interest event for you Midwest Metal Heads. It’s time for a road trip, people. The Second Annual Central Illinois Metalfest, at The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL, Friday and Saturday August 13th and 14th. If you missed last years’ event, you have a chance to redeem yourself. Line-Up Friday August 13:Artery Eruption (CA), Severed Remains (OH), Decrypt (IN), Dead For Days (IL), Screaming Afterbirth (WI), Incinerate (MN), Necrotic Disgorgement (OH), Putrefy (UK), Putrid Pile (WI), Waco Jesus (IL), Internal Suffering (Columbia), Mastic Scum (Austria) and Lividity (IL). Line-Up Saturday 14:Gemisaudi (OH), Saprogenic (MI), Vomit Spawn (FL), Estuary (OH), Dyscrasia (WI), Exploding Zombies (MI), Slough (IL), Leukorrhea (MA), Mutilated (MI), Funerus (PA), Emeth (Belgium), Stabwound (Sweden), Lust of Decay (NC), Gorgasm (IL), Fleshgrind (IL), Mortal Decay (NJ), and Incantation (PA). I hooked up with Matt Bishop, the founder of the Central Illinois Metalfest and member of Champaign’s Death Metal band Lividity, to fill you in on the details. Diane Demeter: Last years’ fest was one day, this year it's two, why the change? Matt Bishop: Well ...I had tons and tons of bands interested to play the 2003 event but could only get 1 day booked at the club. So, if I could of gotten 2 days last year I would of had it as a weekend fest like this years event is. DD: What other changes are in store for us? MB: Besides the number of bands, which has jumped from 15 to 30, there is not a whole lot different.... I think the line up features some of the best brutal bands in the underground metal scene today, a few making their first United States appearance. So should be an exciting weekend for all! DD: On this years bill you have 5 bands from outside the U.S. (pretty impressive), how'd that come about? MB: We (Lividity) have a strong following overseas and abroad and have made a lot of friends over the years...so worked this year to get some of the out-of-the-country bands on the bill to get them some states exposure... we have 5 bands from out of the USA on the bill... Mastin Scum (Austria), Emeth (Belgium), Stabwound (Sweden), Putrefy (UK) and Internal Suffering (Columbia). DD: Are there going be a lot of vendors this year? MB: Oh yeah! Plenty of vendors for all your metal needs and desires! (Excellent selection of underground CD’s, t-shirts and other kick-ass memorabilia! Probably some tattoo artists, as well. DD) DD: What did you learn from last years’ fest that you’ve incorporated, this time around? MB: Just learned how to do and not do things...still a learning process to this day.... main goal is to just put on a great show and get the local scene jumping again like it was in the 90's. DD: The ticket prices are extremely affordable, compared to other fests, why is that? MB: Main goal was to not tax the heck out of the fan. I feel with a fair ticket price and a solid lineup people will travel. I know a lot of people from all over the world flying to little old Champaign/Urbana to see the show. (Friday the 13th, One Day Pass is only $15, an ungodly amount for seeing 13 bands. Saturday the 14th, 17 bands, One Day Pass $20 and $30 for both days. Tickets are on sale now at www.etix.com or www.canopyclub.com DD) DD: Is Lividity the only band filming a video at the show? MB: No. I think a few others are getting their sets filmed but can’t confirm that. We’ll be filming our set for a DVD that will document 10 years of Lividity. Out later in 2005! DD: Additional comments? MB: Just want everyone to come support your local metal scene August 13th and 14th at The Canopy Club In Urbana, IL. Sorry 18 and older only. Its gonna be a great weekend! I’d like to thank Ian, Mike, Chad and the whole Canopy Club crew for the 100% help and support in putting on this event on and bringing the metal back to CU!! For more information, go to the official website at www.xwarp.net/fest/fest.html (This is a very informative site with good directions to the show, a huge list of hotels in the area and anything else you could think of. DD) (Author’s Note: I will return to reporting on the Metal World news, events and releases in the August issue of Midwest BEAT Magazine. This event was just too important and cool to not dedicate an entire column to this month). ‘Til Next Time… KEEPING METAL OUT OF THE MORGUE! | ||
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