The young skronk-rockers Tramhaus come from Rotterdam, but their form of itchy, energetic post-punk feels spiritually connected to the stuff coming out of London’s Windmill scene. Tramhaus put out their first demo in 2022. Two years later, they dropped their full-length debut The First Exit and then spent a solid 18 months touring all over…
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The underground extreme metal community has just received its first massive layout for the upcoming festival season. Organizers behind North America’s premier extreme metal gathering, Maryland Deathfest, have officially broken their silence to unveil the first massive wave of confirmed artists locked in for the festival’s highly anticipated 2027 installment. The legendary four-day multi-venue celebration will serve as a foundational anchor for death metal, grindcore, black metal, and doom purists worldwide.
The monumental initial lineup announcement features a heavy dose of rare international acts, highly requested classic reunions, and a handful of exclusive, full-album playthrough sets specifically coordinated for the Baltimore stages.
The 22nd edition of Maryland Deathfest is officially scheduled to take place from Thursday, May 27 through Sunday, May 30, 2027. True to the festival’s massive structural history, the full completed bill will feature nearly 100 international and domestic bands performing across several indoor and open-air spaces throughout the downtown Baltimore footprint.
The initial wave locks in key regional pioneers alongside extreme music mainstays flown in from across Europe and Asia.
The highlight of the initial roster centers on three distinct heritage acts delivering highly specialized legacy sets. United Kingdom progressive extreme metal veterans Akercocke will perform their landmark 2003 album Choronzon in its absolute entirety.
Simultaneously, Norwegian black metal titans Enslaved are locked in for an exclusive performance of their iconic 1994 debut full-length record, Vikingligr Veldi, tracked front-to-back. California death metal mainstays Exhumed will join the album playthrough circuit, treating fans to a dedicated, raw “Gore Metal” set featuring their foundational 1998 debut studio record in its entirety.
Canadian progressive thrash metal innovators Voivod are also locked to cross the border, promising an exclusive live set composed entirely of old-school deep cuts from their earliest eras.
What are the official dates for Maryland Deathfest 2027? The festival will take place over four consecutive days, running from Thursday, May 27 through Sunday, May 30, 2027.
Where is Maryland Deathfest hosted? The long-running metal institution takes place across multiple performance areas and stages within downtown Baltimore, Maryland.
How many total bands will perform at MDF 2027? While the first wave of over 20 artists has been formally unveiled, the finalized four-day schedule will host nearly 100 extreme metal acts.
STAY LOUD: With Enslaved, Exhumed, and Akercocke performing absolute cornerstone records front-to-back, which classic full-album playthrough are you hitting the pit for? Let us know your thoughts on this initial lineup wave in the comments below, and subscribe to the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast for your ongoing extreme metal updates!
The premier extreme metal festival institution Maryland Deathfest has revealed its initial band lineup for the 2027 edition, taking place May 27–30 in Baltimore. The first wave features nearly 100 planned acts, highlighted by exclusive full-album playthrough sets from Akercocke, Enslaved, and Exhumed, alongside a special old-school deep cuts set from Canadian innovators Voivod.
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When it comes to having a robust and lasting legacy of professionalism in the Australian Heavy music community, there are few bands that can stand as tall as Segression. Forming in Wollongong in 1996, Segression forged a reputation as one of the nation’s hardest touring acts with super energetic live performances, consistently raising the bar […]