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Apr 22, 2009
Meet Label, promo, media & graphics pros from the Heavy Metal Industry!
"By the glory of the Metal Gods, a fateful new association between CHICAGO POWERFEST & METAL MERGENCE has given opportunity to represent & help upcoming talent at the upcoming POWERFEST event," stated Mergence mastermind, Scott Jackson.
In a mini version of the annual networking event, staff will meet fans and bands looking for everything from better representation to professional packaging. The Chicago all star line up will include some of the industries most prolific & well known Metal entities such as: Dark Star Records, Chicago Metal Factory, Bitriot Records, Rebel Radio & Bookings, Monsterman Graphic to name a few. Bands approaching the Metal Mergence group can submit their demo, find booking resources, and perhaps even get a kickass new shirt or CD cover all in one stop! See the awesomely diverse line-up for Powefest at Chicago Powerfest.com. Join the Metal Mergence legion and find out more about our mission at myspace.com/metal mergence.
Finland's up-and-coming KIUAS, Chicago's very own metal veterans NOVEMBERS DOOM, and Germany's PERZONAL WAR are among the first bands to be announced for CHICAGO POWERFEST 2009 (Main Event). Rounding out some of the other support slots will be Sweden's ASSAILANT, Germany's SHEEPHEAD, and Chicago's MINDWARP CHAMBER.
The 7th edition of the Chicago Powerfest will take place at the Pearl Room in Mokena, Illinois on May 7-9, 2009. Also, as previously announced, the PAGANFEST USA: Part 2 tour will be making a stop on the first night (May 7) of this year's Powerfest to kick it off again with some amazing Pagan metal!
The remaining bands, which also include both headliners and both direct supports, will be announced shortly and as they become confirmed. Ticket information will also be made available very soon. Please be patient...as you will NOT be disappointed!!
Once again, tickets will be available for individual days as well as 2-day ticket combos, CRJ Productions, organizers/promoters of the event, will also continue with its
official fan sponsorship/VIP program this year...intended to give fans a higher level of participation in the fest and a chance to take advantage of some cool perks.
