The current covid-19 / coronavirus / novel coronavirus / ‘rona / bugstorm (take your pick, just wash your damned hands) pandemic effects have dealt a crushing blow to a majority of the world in many ways, none of them good. Everyone is affected in some way, and many who’ve primarily earned their keep from the music world are hit especially hard.
Vermont’s trio of solidly sludge rock, distinctively metal, yet ever-tilting towards hardcore GHASTLY SOUND are nearing the release date for their debut full-length ‘Have A Nice Day‘. (more…)
TJ Maynard, bassist for Burlington, Vermont’s Ghastly Sound spent some time with Robot Dog Studio to do a video review of the Hyperion bass from Balaguer Guitars. This is a pretty nifty thing and we’re premiering it today. (more…)
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.
‘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,
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.
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,
(By Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor, RiffRelevant.com) Burlington, Vermont’s Ghastly Sound is far from ghastly. They signed on a while back with Magnetic Eye Records, based in my hometown of Albany, NY. I scooped up their limited 7″ single before even listening to it. I trust MER wouldn’t fail me as a music listener, and they never have. When I finally did listen, my jaw dropped to the…
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:
** Saturday 4/20 & Sunday 4/21 **
(Note: bands are listed in the same order they were announced, this is not the lineup order)
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.
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.
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.
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