Dark Cloud Productions is excited to present, right here from our very own WV region, Metal Blade Records recording artist....BYZANTINE !!! Coming out in support of their latest album HARBINGERS Due to be released June 18th. An incredible album by an incredible band that you won't want to miss. BYZANTINE was discovered early on by Lamb of God‘s Chris Adler back in 2004 and have been terrorizing the metal scene ever since.
In direct support to BYZANTINE will be the areas newest metal act hailing from Frederick, MD. Recording artist and special guest LAST II debuting its first show and playing the entirety of their first album BLACK HOLE Part 1. A high energy modern metal band ready to climb the ranks to be one of the top metal acts in the region. Don't miss their very first show. Be part of their history !!!!
Freaks Unleashed will also be featuring some incredible bands out of the Baltimore area. Recording artist Rise Among Rivals, will be bringing their vibe of incredibly well written, powerful, and melodic rock along with their usual flawless performance. A band that is sure to be on its way to the stars. You won't want to miss out on their ascension. Join in on their journey and tell your kids you were there !!
Also, coming straight out of the Baltimore metal scene is yet another polished act that is sure to deliver the goods, Devil In Disguise. Having just released their latest recording effort and following up with new video releases, this is one band that everyone will enjoy. From heavy riffin' to melodic vocals, to all out brutal assaults, Devil In Disquise will bring the heat. AND YOU WILL NOT ONLY LOVE IT, BUT YOU'LL BEG FOR MORE !!!
Dark Cloud Productions teamed up with Extreme Management Group to bring out Quiescent Mantis. Hailing all the way from Knoxville, TN. Death metal meets Thrash metal. These guys like it loud and fast. As Bassist and lead Vocal- Jordan Mckenzie likes to say "I hope you like thrash because we're bringing it and we don't apologize for $__t"...Quiescent Mantis is pure attitude !! Gotta Love It....
By no means, Lets not leave out the earlier bands. Freaks Unleashed Metal Fest is packed with great talent across the board. Two of the opening acts are local to Winchester VA. Up and coming Trapp Hill Collision and Operation:Death are going to bring their regional attitude along with their local brand of energy that will definitely get the crowd primed for what will be a day of metal mayhem and chaos...
Last but certainly not least, playing in the second slot, is DEKAY. Self described "Chaotic Industrial Horror-core Band" hailing from the gritty streets of Baltimore, Maryland. DEKAY is going to bring the very essence of what FREAKS UNLEASHED is all about. Supporting their debut album they are eager to break out from their home base and share their brand of shock metal with the rest of the world. DARK CLOUD PRODUCTIONS is proud to Unleash these Freaks on Virginia. God help us ALL....
