NEW ENGLAND STONER AND DOOM FESTIVAL Schedule & Set Times; GOZU Added
(By Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist, RiffRelevant.com) As we now inch to just a matter of days away from the highly-anticipated NEW ENGLAND STONER AND DOOM FESTIVAL this coming weekend, April 20th & 21st, there is up-to-the-minute news being announced. (more…)
(By Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor, RiffRelevant.com)
Additional bands revealed for the NEW ENGLAND STONER & DOOM FESTIVAL that’s set for this April 2018… we have updates about the lineup and another headliner!
The New England Stoner & Doom Festival is scheduled to take place at Altones, in Jewett City, Connecticut, bringing us all a two-day blowout of massive riffs on the stoner coded weekend of the year, April 20th and 21st, 2018.
Salt Of The Earth Records joined forces with S.C.E.N.E. Productions (Southeastern Connecticut Entertainment Networking Events) has put this inaugural event in place, with sponsorship from us here at Riff Relevant, underground music royalty The Obelisk site, as well as local businesses the Booze Barn, and CT PRO Percussion.
‘Gold’ Tickets are sale NOW (a few hours early of the original January 26th date), via the NESD website here. The Gold Ticket package includes entry to 4/19 exclusive Pre-fest party at 33 Golden in New London, CT and unlimited access to both days of fest on 4/20 and 4/21 in Jewett City, CT. Gold Package also includes a NESDF event t-shirt and a NESDF compilation cd.
The main event thus far includes a roster of acts representing Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, plus Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Today brings us five more confirmed bands, with two new states to add to this… California and Illinois!
There is a slight change, as unfortunately Olde is unable to make the trek due to border complications (not the band’s fault, just extra red tape and not enough time to find the right scissors). However, it doesn’t change that Toronto representation is still on this map! Come find out…
(Click any image to open photos and read some quick info about each band.)
Renowned artist and illustrator Brad Moore will also be appearing at NESD, in addition to the bands and vendors.
The NESD Fest Pre-Party is set for April 19th, to proudly revel in Connecticut’s very own. The Pre-Party has four stoner rock and doom metal bands from the NE local scene coming together to warm you up for the blazing weekend of New England Stoner and Doom Fest 2018. Taking place at 33 Golden Street in New London, CT, the venue is just is a hop, trip, and bong hit away from Jewett City,
This is the rest of the roster of heavy lifters set to pummel us over the festival weekend. There may still be more bands announced, but until then…
(Note: bands are listed in the same order they were announced, this is not the lineup order)
(By Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor, RiffRelevant.com)
Additional bands revealed for the NEW ENGLAND STONER & DOOM FESTIVAL that’s set for this April 2018… we have more news about the lineup, as well as a contest they’re having!
The New England Stoner & Doom Festival is scheduled to take place at Altones, in Jewett City, Connecticut, bringing us all a two-day blowout of massive riffs on the stoner coded weekend of the year, April 20th and 21st, 2018.
Salt Of The Earth Records joined forces with S.C.E.N.E. Productions (Southeastern Connecticut Entertainment Networking Events) has put this inaugural event in place, with sponsorship from us here at Riff Relevant, underground music royalty The Obelisk site, as well as local businesses the Booze Barn, and CT PRO Percussion.
The main event thus far includes a roster of acts representing Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, plus Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Today brings us three confirmed bands, two from new states to add to this… Indiana and North Carolina!
BUT FIRST – In our last announcement, we mentioned a NESD Fest contest to be a VIP Team Member – it recently ended and a winner was chosen! John Metichecchia won himself a full NESD Fest Pass with a prize pack, and will be helping to post some NESD updates on their Facebook page and social media. Here is his first:
Greetings, fellow doomers. It is with distinct honor & pleasure that I make the following roster announcements for The New England Stoner & Doom Fest. From Raleigh, North Carolina, Demon Eye bring their highly skilled & unique blend of classic rock, proto-metal and traditional doom. Indianapolis, Indiana’s Void King, disciples of stoner doom n’ roll, come equipped with a plethora of almighty riffs to feast upon. Last but not least, Connecticut’s own Kings And Liars, will be showcasing their hard rock, metal, & post hardcore prowess for all to enjoy. – John Metichecchia
Looks like they found themselves a good VIP Team Member! Now, on to the bands… (Click any image to open photos and read some quick info about each band.)
There is also a NESD Fest Pre-Party on April 19th, to proudly revel in Connecticut’s very own. The Pre-Party has four stoner rock and doom metal bands from the NE local scene coming together to warm you up for the blazing weekend of New England Stoner and Doom Fest 2018. Taking place at 33 Golden Street in New London, CT, the venue is just is a hop, trip, and bong hit away from Jewett City,
This is the rest of the roster of heavy lifters set to pummel us over the festival weekend. There may still be more bands announced, but until then…
(Note: bands are listed in the same order they were announced, this is not the lineup order)
(By Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor, RiffRelevant.com)
At the beginning of November, Riff Relevant announced the NEW ENGLAND STONER & DOOM FESTIVAL was coming in April 2018… we have more news about the lineup, as well as a contest they’re having!
Salt Of The Earth Records joined forces with S.C.E.N.E. Productions (Southeastern Connecticut Entertainment Networking Events) to organize a new heavy music festival with a special focus on New England regional bands, and scheduled for the weekend of April 20th and 21st, 2018.
The New England Stoner & Doom Festival is scheduled to take place at Altones, in Jewett City, Connecticut (in Southern CT) and will bring together some of the more beloved heavy underground bands for a two-day/two-stage celebration of massive riffs on the most stoner-fied weekend of the year. The festival is also sponsored by a few folks, including us here at Riff Relevant, as well as The Obelisk, Booze Barn, and CT PRO Percussion.
They’ve also thrown in an extra day to celebrate Connecticut’s very own, with a Festival Pre-Party on Friday, April 19th. The collection of US locales represented by the roster includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, plus Toronto, Ontario, Canada! Who knows what else is coming…
Before we get to the bands, check this out… NESD Fest is holding a contest to be a VIP Team Member! Go to their Facebook page (click here or image for post/entry) and chime in your answer to enter! You could win a full NESD Fest Pass with a prize pack. Get your entry in before December 23rd!
The Pre-Fest Party has four great stoner rock and doom metal bands from the NE local scene coming together to get you warmed up for the full heated weekend of New England Stoner and Doom Fest 2018. Friday’s event takes place at a smaller, more intimate venue at 33 Golden Street in New London, CT, which just is a hop, trip, and bong hit away from Jewett City,
You can click any band name below to link to their own Facebook page, as well as click any image to open photos and read some quick info about each band.
Now that we’re all loosened up and half-deaf from Friday, here comes the major list of heavy lifters to kick our heads in over the full festival weekend. There are still several more bands to be announced in the next few weeks, but this is the roster we have so far:
(Note: bands are listed in the same order they were announced, this is not the lineup order)
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My friend Jim Forrester, affectionately known by the name Rev. Jim, was murdered by strangers while talking on the phone with his wife outside of his work at The Tattoo Museum in Baltimore City. Jim was former bassist for Sixty Watt Shaman, currently of Foghound and Serpents of Secrecy.
Video of the suspected killers has been released: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/12/22/fells-point-murder-video/
He leaves behind a wife and two children. A GoFundMe was set up to help with the financial burden this loss brings: https://www.gofundme.com/funds-for-forrester
There is also a benefit show tonight at Cafe 611 & Guido’s Speakeasy, located on N Market St, Frederick, Maryland. This event will feature 13 bands on 2 separate stages. All proceeds go to his family.
Show time is 6pm-12:30 pm Friday Dec 29th.
https://www.facebook.com/events/180510659201090/
There is a significant and growing reward for information leading to the arrest of his killers. The Church of Satan’s philosophy advocates Lex Talionis, the law of retribution. Justice will be served when his killers are punished to the full extent of the law.
Magister Kevin I. Slaughter