SEATTLE,
WA. (Northwest Death Fest) - The second annual Northwest Death Fest
will be held at the Fenix Underground in Seattle on April 3, featuring
one-off performances by Cannibal Corpse, Sadus, and Incantation.
The all-day event will also feature 24 underground metal acts performing on two stages.
"I
hand-picked 24 of the best unsigned metal bands from the Pacific
Northwest, " said promoter Frank Hetzel. "There's a thriving scene in
this area! The fans and bands are very supportive of my shows. You can
expect a great bill of brutal bands."
Cannibal Corpse, Sadus
and, Incantation have been making extreme music for over 15 years.
Cannibal Corpse released their ninth studio recording, "The Wretched
Spawn," in February 2004. Incantation, from the East Coast, released an
album last year, as well, and recently returned from a European tour of
12 countries.
Sadus were part of the San Francisco thrash
metal movement in the mid '80s and were together until 1997. The band
reunited in 2002 and is currently working on new material for their
first album since 1997.
"I'm a big fan of Cannibal Corpse and
have seen them many times," Hetzel said. "I chose them because they
always give a 110 percent performance. Cannibal Corpse is about as
extreme as they come. I chose Sadus for the festival because they have
never played in the Northwest area. Incantation is another one of my
favorites. Their reputation as one of the heaviest death metal bands is
known worldwide and will definitely get the crowd stirred up."
Howitzer
Productions began in 2002 and has promoted over 75 shows, as well as
four festivals in the Washington area. Hetzel is a musician himself and
realizes the difficulties that bands face trying to get a fair deal
from club owners and booking agents.
"It's really important to
me that the bands and the fans leave my shows satisfied," Hetzel said.
"My experience on the other side of the fence as both a member of a
band and a concert-goer helps me put together quality shows."
There
will be an X Box and a DVD player giveaway at 3 p.m. and free giveaways
all day long. Vendors will also be on hand selling collectible and
current metal merchandise. The first 500 people through the door will
receive a free CD including one track each from the 27 band roster.
The
Fenix Underground is located at 109 S. Washington St. in Seattle, Wash.
(206-405-4313). This is an all ages event, 21 and over with ID for
access to the bar.
Doors open at 10 a.m. and the show will begin at 11
a.m. and run continuously until midnight. Ticket prices are $22.00 in
advance and $28.00 day of show, and are available through
Northwestdeathfest.com, the Fenix Underground box office, and
Ticketmaster.
