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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 51The Sanctuary Small’s Bar2932 Caniff 10339 Conant St.Continued from page 50. Website: www.smallsbardetroit.comTHU, OCT 11, 2018 - 7pm THU, SEP 27, 2018 - 7pmTerror, Backtrack, Harm’s Way, Year Of The Knife, & Berserker & Small's presents PREserker featuringCandy. Midnight, Shed The Skin, Axioma, Mammon, ManicTickets: $17 Outburst, Throne, Oure Hiss, Menagerie, & SteveEvent Link: www.facebook.com/ Harvey Oswald.events/297123924377424 Ages: All Tickets: $10 entry with Berserker V ticket / $13adv./ $16 day of Event link: www.facebook.com/ events/518610591890269

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 56HAZEL PARK MT. CLEMANSCellarmen’s The Emerald Theatre24310 John R Rd. 31 N Walnut St.Website: www.facebook.com/cellarmens Website: www.theemeraldtheatre.com *Unless indicated, all shows are all ages.TUE, SEP 18, 2018 - 8pmAggro Or Die!, Great Reversals, Los Bungalitos, & SAT, SEP 29, 2018 - 7pmCome Out Fighting. 101 WRIF presents Monster MagnetEvent Link: www.facebook.com/ w/ Electric Citizen & Dark Sky Choir.events/1821293861271760 Ages: 18+ Tickets: $25 Events: www.thecrofoot.com/events/3848.html

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 57PONTIACThe Crofoot Ballroom/Pike Room1 S Saginaw St.Website: www.thecrofoot.com FRI, SEP 28, 2018 - 5pm (C)*Unless indicated, all shows are all ages. Berserker V feat. King Parrot & more. Tickets: $35 (all ages adv.) / $75 (VIP 21+)C = The Crofoot Ballroom, P = Pike Room Ticket Link: smarturl.it/BerserkerV Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/413697922445839WED, SEP 5, 2018 - 7pm (P)Abigail Williams FRI, OCT 12, 2018 - 6pm (P)w/ Ghost Bath, Wolvhammer & Throne. Cane HillTickets: $15 adv. / $17 day of w/ Sharptooth & Afterlife.Event Link: www.thecrofoot.com/events/3847.html Tickets: $12 adv. / $15 day of Event Link: www.facebook.com/FRI, SEP 7, 2018 - 6pm (C) events/638286313217909Bill & Shred's Excellent Tour-Venture featuring UponA Burning Body THU, OCT 25, 2018 - 6pm (C)w/ Buried Above Ground, and Adrift On River Styx. Stick To Your Guns & EmmureTickets: $18 adv. / $20 day of w/ Wage War & SanctionEvent Link: www.thecrofoot.com/events/3868.html Tickets: $20 adv. / $23 day of Event Link: fusionshows.com/events/stick-to-your-MON, SEP 17, 2018 - 6pm (P) guns-emmure-10-25-18-the-crofoot-ballroomWar Of Agesw/ Capsize, Ghost Key, & Desires TUE, OCT 30, 2018 - 6pm (C)Tickets: $13 adv. / $15 day of Haken & LeprousEvent Link: www.thecrofoot.com/events/3892.html w/ Bent Knee. Tickets: $22 adv. / $27 day ofTHU, SEP 20, 2018 - 6pm (C) Event Link: www.thecrofoot.com/events/3869.htmlBlessthefallw/ The Word Alive, Ded, Thousand Below, & A WarWithin.Tickets: $18 adv. / $20 day ofEvent Link: www.thecrofoot.com/events/3841.html

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 61ROYAL OAKRoyal Oak Music Theatre FREE FLIER318 W 4th St. PLACEMENTWebsite: www.royaloakmusictheatre.com EMAIL YOUR SHOW OR TOUR FLIERS TO*Unless indicated, all shows are all ages. [email protected], OCT 17, 2018 - 6:30pmAEG Presents: The Sin and The Sentence World TourTRIVIUMw/ Avatar, Light The TorchMore info & tickets:www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/events/detail/355276SUN, DEC 2, 2018 - 6pmUnderoathw/ Dance Gavin Dance & The Plot In You.Tickets: $29.50 adv. / $35 day ofEvent Link: www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/events/detail/357436

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 62WARRENHot Rock Sports Bar & Music Cafe24300 Hoover Rd.Website: www.facebook.com/HotRockMusicCafeSAT, SEP 15, 2018 - 6pm THU, OCT 18, 2018 - 7:00pmRM Booking present Face Your Maker, & Altered Perceptions.RVNT Tickets: $10 adv.wsg/ Emuness, Lucid Walk, & more TBA. Event Link: www.facebook.com/Tickets: $10 adv. / $12 day of events/2175231242709587Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/259589478169745 THU, OCT 25—SUN, OCT 28, 2018 - 6pm Hellraiser Fest ‘18SAT, SEP 22, 2018 - 7pm For more info visit the event Link:BLB presents \"Hardcore Havoc\" www.facebook.com/events/1758242127569694featuring Smash Your Enemies & more.Tickets: $10 adv. FRI, NOV 16, 2018 - 7pmEvent Link: www.facebook.com/ BLB presents \"Punk Meet Metal\" featuring some ofevents/2114572442147811 the best pop-punk & metal bands around. Cover: $10SAT, SEP 29, 2018 - 5pm Event Link: www.facebook.com/Concerts 4 Hope presents Hardcore 4 Hope events/286712545239264featuring Our Vices, On My Behalf, Absence Of Des-pair, & Neracoal. FRI, NOV 24, 2018 - 7pmTickets: $15 adv. / $10 day of / $80-120* VIP Booth Metalheads S/C & DJ Badd Luck presents(*Includes pitcher of pop/bear & pizza) \"Metalheads Masquerade Face Mask/Paint MetalEvent Link: www.facebook.com/ Birthday Bash\" featuring View From the Asylum,events/1087601501401972 Dragsaw, Ded By Dezine, & Downspeed. Ages: 18+FRI, OCT 12, 2018 - 7pm Cover: $5 (w/ mask/facepaint) / $8 (without)BLB presents Inventure & Renegades Event Link: www.facebook.com/w/ locals TBA. events/237761230372865Tickets: $10 adv.Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/225520218281171

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 66WESTLANDThe Token Lounge28949 Joy Rd.Website: www.thetokenlounge.com*Unless indicated, all shows are 18+ w/ proper ID & All Ages w/parent.SAT, SEP 1, 2018 - 7pm FRI, OCT 12, 2018 - 7pmVenom Inc. Kingdom Come “30th Anniversary Tour”w/ Metalfier, From Birth To Death, & Life has w/ Most Wanted & Sever It All.Taught. Tickets: $20Tickets: $20 adv. / $25 at the door Event Link: www.facebook.com/Event Link: www.facebook.com/ events/243900456198809events/781643982031675 SAT, NOV 3, 2018 - 7pmTUE, SEP 18, 2018 - 7pm Doyle.Angra & Scarlet Aura. Tickets: $15 adv.Tickets: $25 / $60 VIP Meet & Greet Event Link: www.facebook.com/Event Link: www.facebook.com/ events/609249066086610events/1042923339193635 TUE, NOV 6, 2018 - 7pmFRI, OCT 5, 2018 - 7pm Eve To Adam & Lydia Can't Breathe.Firehouse Ages: 18+w/ Most Wanted, Whiskey A Go Go, Stompbox, & Tickets: $10Sideline Syndicate. Event Link: www.facebook.com/Tickets: $25 events/380939659097066Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/2165853493642395 SAT, NOV 17, 2018 - 7pm Crud, Kung Fu Lovers, Circle The Crown, & SugarSAT, OCT 6, 2018 - 6pm Punk Fairies.Carnis Immortalis album release show Ages: 18+w/ Recorruptor, Manic Outburst, Forces, & Fortress. Tickets: $15 adv. / $20 at the door Event Link: www.facebook.com/MON, OCT 8, 2018 - 7pm events/206515216726595Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaperwsg / Leather Leone.Tickets: $15 adv. / $20 at the doorEvent Link: www.facebook.com/events/1052194234943583

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 67 YPSILANTIThe Token Lounge Maidstone TheatreContinued from page 66 1425 EcorseFRI, NOV 23, 2018 - 7pm Website: www.facebook.com/maidstonetheatreRaven, Hatchet, & Mobile Deathcamp. *Unless indicated, all shows are 18 and up.Ages: 18+Tickets: $15 adv. SAT, SEP 22, 2018 - 8pmEvent Link: www.facebook.com/ CoDamevents/228505514505280 wsg/ Die Laughing & JDY Band. Event Link: www.facebook.com/SAT, NOV 24, 2018 - 7pm events/1856275771086072Seduce.Tickets: $15 adv. / $20 at the door SAT, OCT 13, 2018 - 6:30pmEvent Link: www.facebook.com/ Heavy Metal Harvest 2018events/2005722416158022 featuring Archthrone, Throne, Mutilatred & Asylence.SAT, DEC 1, 2018 - 7pm Ages: 18+ after 10pm unless with a parent.Wreking Crue - The Motley Crue Experience. Cover: $6Tickets: $10 adv. / $15 at the door Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/Event Link: www.facebook.com/ events/395374470992507/events/267980907266605 SAT. OCT 27, 2018 - 8pmSUN, APR 14, 2019 - 7pm Influence, Absorbed, Death Abides, & more.Uli Jon Roth (New show date). Event Link: www.facebook.com/Tickets: $20 - $30 events/468531743588645Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/217101598935398THU, MAY 30, 2019 - 7pmFlotsam & Jetsam.Tickets: $20 adv.Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/237599046954314

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 70 WEST MICities and venues in this section.Grand Rapids20 Monroe Live 71The Intersection / Elevation / The Stache 72Mulligan’s Pub 78The Pyramid Scheme 80Van Andel Arena 80KalamazooPapa Pete’s 83Shakespeare’s Lower Level 83Twin LakeEffin’ Bar & Grill 85

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 71GRAND RAPIDS20 Monroe Live FREE AD PLACEMENT11 Ottawa Ave. DO IT WHILE IT LASTSWebsite: www.20monroelive.com Are you a graphic designer,Unless indicated, all shows are all ages. photographer, or videographer?SAT, SEP 15, 2018 - 6:30pm Is your business a local merchMastodon. company, music venue, recordMore info & tickets: www.20monroelive.com// store, or recording studio?EventDetail?tmeventid=0800549BBCCE5ADA... Do you offer a service orFRI, SEP 22, 2018 - 8pm product for musicians or fans?MC50 present Kick Out The Jams: The 50th An-niversary Tour. If you answered yes to the above ques-More info & tickets: www.20monroelive.com// tions, then why not take this opportuni-EventDetail?tmeventid=0800547FC57759BE ty for free ad placement. All we ask in return is that you help spread the wordSUN, SEP 30, 2018 - 6:30pm about Pure Michigan Metal and Michi-Bullet For My Valentine. gan Metal Underground.More info & tickets: www.20monroelive.com//EventDetail?tmeventid=08005498EBC1851F Email: [email protected], OCT 19, 2018 - 6:30pmClutchw/ Sevendust, Tyler Bryant, & The Shakedown.More info & tickets: www.20monroelive.com//EventDetail?tmeventid=080054CDDD4E5CB9TUE, NOV 20, 2018 - 6:30pmGeneration Axe ft. Vai, Wylde, Malmsteen, Betten-court, & Abasi.More info & tickets: www.20monroelive.com//EventDetail?tmeventid=080054DAE4386947...

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 72(Grand Rapids - continued)The Intersection / Elevation / The Stache133 Grandville Ave. SWWebsite: sectionlive.com SAT, SEP 29, 2018 - 6pm (E)Unless indicated, all shows are all ages. After The Burial & The Acacia Strain. Tickets: $20 adv. / $22 week of / $24 day ofI = The Intersection, E = Elevation, S = The Stache Event Link: sectionlive.com/event/burial-acacia- strainTHU, SEP 13, 2018 - 6pm (S)For The Fallen Dreams 'Changes' Ten Year Anniver- FRI, OCT 5, 2018 - 6pm (E)sary Tour w/ Obey The Brave, IAM, Of Virtue, Hol- Skindred ‘That’s My Jam Tourlow Front, & Vestigial. wsg/ Sumo Cyco, Raven Black, & Heartsick.Tickets: $15 adv. / $17 day of Tickets: $9.79 (Limited Early Bird) / $12.79 adv. /Event Link: sectionlive.com/event/fallen-dreams- $15 day ofchanges-ten-year-anniversary-tour Event Link: sectionlive.com/event/skindred-thats- my-jam-tourFRI, SEP 14, 2018 - 6:30pm (I)Beartooth WED, OCT 17, 2018 - 7pm (I)w/ Knocked Loose & Sylar. Arch Enemy wsg/ Goatwhore & Uncured.Tickets: $22.50 adv. / $25 day of Tickets: $25 adv. / $28 week of / $30 day ofEvent Link: sectionlive.com/event/beartooth-the- Event Link: sectionlive.com/event/arch-enemydisease-tour FRI, OCT 19, 2018 - 7pm (I)SAT, SEP 15, 2018 - 6pm (S) SiriusXM Hair Nation Tour 2018 w/ Jack Russell'sEscape The Fate & Slaves Great White, Bullet Boys, & Enuff Z'nuff.wsg/ Famous Last Words, Picturesque, & Set To Tickets: $25 adv. / $28 week of / $30 day ofStun. Event Link: sectionlive.com/event/siriusxm-hair-Tickets: $17 adv. / $20 day of nation-to.....Event Link: sectionlive.com/event/escape-the-fate-slaves-beautiful-human-tour TUE, OCT 23, 2018 - 7pm (I) SectionLive presentsSAT, SEP 22, 2018 - 6pm (E) An Evening with Machine Head.Contamination Tour featuring Dying Fetus Tickets: $20 adv. / $22.50 week of / $25 day ofwsg/ Incantation, Gatecreeper, and Genocide Pact. Event Link:sectionlive.com/event/an-evening-with-machin...Tickets: $20 adv. / $23 week of / $25 day ofEvent Link: sectionlive.com/event/dying-fetus-contamination-tour

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 73The Intersection / Elevation / FREEThe Stache FLIER PLACEMENTContinued from page 72. EMAIL YOUR SHOW OR TOUR FLIERS TOTUE, NOV 13, 2018 – 7pm (I) [email protected] Corpsew/ Hate Eternal & Harm’s Way.Tickets: $25 adv. / $30 day ofEvent Link: sectionlive.com/event/cannibal-corpseFRI, DEC 7, 2018 - 7pm (I)WGRD presents: Jackylw/ Trixy Tang & Tru-Burn.Tickets: $12.79 (Limited Early Bird) / $20 adv. / $23day ofEvent Link: sectionlive.com/event/jackyl-3THU, DEC 13, 2018 - 6pm (S)Like Moths To Flames 'The Dark Divine Tour'wsg/ Oceans Ate Alaska, Phinehas, & Novelists.Tickets: $15 adv. / $17 day ofEvent Link: sectionlive.com/event/like-moths-to-flames

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 78(Grand Rapids - continued)Mulligan’s Pub SAT, OCT 27, 2018 - 10pm Echo Of Silence, Divided They Fall, Empiricist, &1518 Wealthy St. SE Counting Flaws. Event Link: www.facebook.com/Website: www.facebook.com/mulliganspubgr events/279805515901115*All shows are free and for ages 21 and up. FRI, NOV 23, 2018 - 10pmTHU, SEP 6, 2018 - 9pm Tiny Tree, Knives Are Quiet, & Charles The Osprey.Scumrotten, Tooth, The Stools, & Cull. Event Link: www.facebook.com/Event Link: www.facebook.com/ events/443394176140667events/339510809923778FRI, SEP 7, 2018 - 10pmSuits and Daggers, Audrey Burne, & For We AreMany.Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/295261947875940/SAT, SEP 15, 2018 - 10pmTiny Tree, Brutes, & Fire KittenEvent Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/306558313227417/FRI, OCT 5, 2018 - 10pmCoffin Talk, Dad Nerves, Dicontent, Dead Weight.Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/1794945243921738SAT, OCT 6, 2018 - 10pmNew Day Revolution, Bleed The Water, & Sibus.Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/389395314922128FRI, OCT 26, 2018 - 10pmThe Outliers, Influence, & Death Abides.Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/246592459402970

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 80(Grand Rapids - continued)The Pyramid Scheme Van Andel Arena68 Commerce Dr. SW 130 West FultonWebsite: pyramidschemebar.com Website: vanandelarena.com *Unless indicated, all shows are all ages.WED, SEP 25, 2018 - 8pmRed Fang, Big Business, & Dead Now. MON, NOV 26, 2018 - 6pmTickets: $18 adv. / $20 day of 97.9 WGRD Presents Breaking Benjamin & Five Fin-Event Link: www.facebook.com/ ger Death Punch.events/609313216108393 More info & tickets: vanandelarena.com/ schedule/979-wgrd-presents-breaking-benjamin-SAT, NOV 10, 2018 - 7pm and-five-finger-death-punchDeafheaven & DIIV.Tickets: $21 adv. / $23 day of WED, MAR 13, 2019 - 7:30pmEvent Link: www.facebook.com/ Metallicaevents/261311321124006 Ticket prices: $65 and $135 More info & tickets: vanandelarena.com/schedule/SAT, NOV 17, 2018 - 7pm metallica-worldwired-tourMac Sabbath w/ Frank And The Deans & Drink TheirBlood.Ages: AllTickets: $18 adv. / $20 day ofEvent Link: www.facebook.com/events/197463214200708

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 83KALAMAZOOPapa Pete’s Shakespeare’s Lower Level502 S Burdick 241 E Kalamazoo Ave.Website: www.facebook.com/papapetes Website: www.facebook.com/ shakepeareslowerlevelSAT, SEP 8, 2018 - 7pmOceans Beneath Us & Ascendence SAT, SEP 15, 2018 - 8pmwsg/ Last Sleep, Foxfollow, Counting Flaws, & City Of Flesh & Iron, Pan, Augres, Desiring Dead Flesh, &State. Lucius Fox.Cover: $7 Cover: $5Event Link: www.facebook.com/ Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/278006609612780 events/639002229791857 SUN, SEP 16, 2018 - 7pm The Goddamn Gallows and more TBA. Tickets: $12 adv. / $15 day of Event Link: www.facebook.com/ events/233396187301381 TUE, SEP 25, 2018 - 8pm Destroyer Of Light, Tomb Of Teeth, & Junkyard Horse. Event Link: www.facebook.com/ events/215741119056348

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 85TWIN LAKEEffin’ Bar and Grill5837 Holton Rd.Website: www.facebook.com/effinbarandgrill*Unless indicated, all shows are 21 & up.SAT, SEP 22, 2018 - 9pmDeath On Fire, Withhold The Blood, & Kill Tomor-row.Event link: www.facebook.com/events/402119523612485

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 87Versa Viices MMU: How did the band form and howGenre: Metal / Hardcore long have you been writing music togeth-Hometown: Detroit, MI er?Label: Unsigned/Independent Scott: Stefan and I have known each other for 11Detroit based Versa Viices was born out of the years. In 2015, we actually started a projectashes of Culprits. Under the name of Culprits, called Culprits and of which we released 2 songsthe band was formed in 2015 and lasted about a “Back to Zero” and “Worst Case Ontario”. Theyear. Fast forward to 2018, Scott & Stefan de- band kind of fell apart at the end of 2015 due tocided to finish writing unfinished songs and a combination of other people quitting and “lifestarting fresh as a new band, Versa Viices. happening.” We started Versa Viices, actually, at the very beginning of May. We since then haveUpcoming EP ’Time Won’t Forgive Us’ is due to re-released both songs on Spotify, Amazon, etc.be released digitally on December 11th, 2018. as we will continue to play them live.“Back To Zero” streaming audio video: MMU: What was the inspiration for thewww.youtube.com/watch?v=c3fZ_Hhbn2Q name and what’s the reasoning for the two i’s in “Viices”?Web links: Stefan: Well, the name is just Vice Versa butFacebook - www.facebook.com/versaviices vice versa of that. If that makes sense. It seems aSpotify - open.spotify.com/ bit silly, but it helps our message get across.artist/6vVzMqCwvv73Nxs8TrMI2U Which is simply putting the bull aside and find- ing a way to turn the bad, sometimes impossibly horrible situations we all face every day, and finding the lesson or the good that comes from it. As far as the two I's in viices, it’s another symbol of how we function. This record has been written to explain what’s really going on with us. How we’ve survived some really horrible things and everything we put into this is backed by a story or feelings we've had and we feel the lyrics in our songs and the emotions poured into them reflect that. And plus there’s only two of us. MMU: Who plays what instruments and who does the vocals? Stefan: Well all the songs are written for a 5 piece band, that being said we split the differ-

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 88ence. Scott is all guitar and I don’t mean that in a cocky or tival like Rock on the Range.bass work and Stefan handles arrogant way, but the reason Stefan: Definitely Audiotree.drums and vocals. our last band fell apart was be- More than anywhere else. cause Stefan and I wanted oneMMU: Do you plan on ac- sound and the people who MMU: Which local bandsquiring more members in joined attempted to change the are currently your favor-the future or staying as a 2 entire direction and it caused a ites? What about national-piece with hired guns for lot of frustration and head- bands?live shows? butting. Stefan: I dig Scapegoat andStefan: We are in the process MMU: What musicians or Dethrone the Deceiver. Detroitof finding full-time members bands have influenced you deathcore is lit right now. Mybut we'll have other musicians the most? favorite nationally is Circashow ready by the time we re- Survive hands down.lease our debut ep called “Time Stefan: Is this where I sayWon't Forgive Us\". Nickleback? Ha ha no. Not at Scott: Wilson! One of my good all. For me it’s The Ghost In- friends, Kyle, is in that band.We want full time members for side. I dig the message. Plus Scapegoat is a good one too,sure. Just looking for the right Being As An Ocean and Stick full of really good dudes. Wepieces for the puzzle. We've To Your Guns. Yeah. Definite- are longtime For the Fallenworked so hard to complete ly. Dreams fans. Lately, I’ve beenthe record that we want every- a big fan of the bands Move-thing to work out to its full po- Scott: Myself, I’m gonna say ments, Knocked Loose andtential. We are more than pa- I’ve been influenced by Every Gideon.tient and willing to play with Time I Die, Letlive, The Acaciafill-ins until the right musi- Strain, Counterparts and Be- MMU: What do you do incians come through. ing As An Ocean. your free time when not playing or writing music?Scott: To piggyback on Stefan. MMU: Do you have a buck- et list of venues you want Scott: In my free time I devoteWe went into this because we to perform at? If so, which a good portion of it to BBQ.have both been in bands ones? You can ask Stefan, I’m con-throughout the years, but we stantly trying to find betterhave always been in bands that Scott: I’ve always wanted to ways to smoke ribs, or cook awere already established. So play the Crofoot Ballroom just mean steak as I started tryingwe wanted to put something because I’ve seen some pretty to learn it within the past year.out that is purely “US”. But amazing shows happen there I play a lot of NHL and 1st per-moving forward we are hoping and I got married there. My son shooters on PS4 and I loveto actually turn this into more goal is to perform a set on Au- spending time with my wifethan just a project or “studio diotree. I’m a huge fan of and in-laws.band”. We just don’t want smaller venues because it’speople right now to come in more intimate, but I’d love to Stefan: I'm really into pod-and try to change what we al- play anywhere that has a killer casts, comedy, and UFC so I’mready have done. line up or even an outdoor fes- constantly looking for new

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 89content. Stefan: Well I mean that’s cool FREEMMU: When listening to for like cruises and bars I guess FLIERmusic which format do but I could never be a part of PLACEMENTyou prefer: physical cas- one. I wanna see a band forsettes, CDs, vinyl, digital what they create. It's awesome EMAIL YOUR SHOW OR TOURdownloads, or online watching peoples natural FLIERS TOstreaming? chemistry on stage and how they act playing what they've [email protected]: I still love CDs. I like written.the excitement of going to thestore, buying a physical copy Scott: I think they’re awesomeand then have the joy of dis- for weddings and publiccovering the contents. It makes events. I think tribute showsit feel more real and exciting. are awesome when they’reIt’s sad that that phased out. I done correctly.still love pulling the bookletsout of CDs and reading the lyr- MMU: Final question. Hasics. In this day and age music a released date been deter-has gone to digital and it’s so mined for the upcomingeasy to go on YouTube and EP? What formats will itSpotify to discover new music. be available on?Stefan: CDs for sure. Takes Scott: Yeah. December, 11th.me back to high school. When Digital via Amazon, iTunes,the scene around here was on Spotify, Apple Music andfire. Google Store.MMU: If you could get anymusician, alive or dead, toperform as a guest on yourmusic. Who would youchoose and why?Stefan: Mitch Lucker. He was,well, still is amazing. He wenttoo soon.Scott: Brenden Urie. So wecould have some wild ass cleanvocals.MMU: What's your opin-ion on cover bands?

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 91Upcoming New Releases Carnis Immortalis - Carnis Immortalis Genre: Death Metal Release Date: 10.06.2018Versa Viices - Time Won’t Forgive Us (EP)Genre: MetalcoreRelease Date: 12.11.2018To Be AnnouncedAbsorbed - TBAFallout Of Reason - TBAInfinite Design - TBAPlague Years - TBADoes your Michigan-based metal band have an upcoming new album?Tell us about it.Send a press kit to:[email protected]

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 92 INTO THE ABYSS COSTA RICA This month we explore the metal soundscape of Costa Rica with 8 bands worth checking out. Previous countries explored: Peru Italy Austria Mexico Canada Finland Denmark Poland France Brazil Australia

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 93Advent Of Bedlam Fecal AddictionGenre: Death Metal Genre: Grind GoreLabel: Horror Pain Gore Death Productions Label: Base Record ProductionFor fans of: Belphegor, Dead Congregation,Hate Eternal, Immolation, and Morbid Angel. Fecal Addiction is a Costa Rican slamming groovy grind gore trio founded in 2006 fromAdvent of Bedlam is a death metal quartet Heredia, Costa Rica. Originally this was a onefrom Heredia, Costa Rica. Founded in 2000 un- man project until 2013 with the addition of twoder the name \"December's Cold Winter\", other members. Their first full-length albumchanged their name in 2009. The band has re- ‘Jenkem’ was released either November 2017 orleased 4 albums under both names. Their latest January 2018.and third full-length album ‘Human Portal Phe-nomenon’ was released May 4th, 2018. Jenkem track list: 1. Introduction to the Fine Art of JenkemVH1’s That Metal Show have proclaimed Ad- 2. The Arrival (Night Soil)vent Of Bedlam as 'Costa Rica’s best metal ex- 3. Sniffing the Stenchport', and \"Human Portal Phenomenon\" is an 4. Bottles, Shit and a Sunny Dayalbum that does that title justice. 5. Slopping out the Chamber Pot / Jenkem 6. Hallucinations (Moral Panic)Human Portal Phenomenon track list: 7. Butt-Hash1. Human Portal Phenomenon 8. Shitseinberg2. Olympus Mons 9. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRR - Made of3. Born of Synapses Ignorance)4. The Ever Watchful Eye 10. Let's go Tits Bang5. A Liar's Spit 11. The Secret Song Inside (Dear Uncle Creepy)6. A Human Farm 12. Epilogue7. The Vanishing8. Crown of Greed Bandcamp: fecaladdiction.bandcamp.com9. Comstockery Facebook: www.facebook.com/fecaladdiction10. Vultures of the WorldWatch the video for “The Ever Watchful Eye”:youtu.be/Fe-Xiu6TEC8Official Site: www.adventofbedlam.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/adventofbedlam

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 94Howler KonkordiaGenre: Thrash Metal Genre: Power / Heavy MetalLabel: Unsigned / Independent Label: Unsigned / IndependentHowler is a thrash metal quintet based in San Founded in 2015, Konkordia is a power metalJose, Costa Rica. Since forming in 2009, the sextet based in San Jose, Costa Rica. Theirband has released two EPs & one full-length. deput EP Legends was independently releasedTheir latest is titled Phantoms Of Society EP September 1, 2017.which was released September 29th, 2017. Legends EP Track list:Phantoms Of Society Track list: 1. Legends Overture MMXVII (instrumental)1. Time to Make Our Move 2. Chains of Eternity2. Spiral City 3. Blunt Sword3. Fusion (instrumental) 4. She4. Endless Cemetery (Live jam session) 5. Listen to the War Cry5. Massive Destruction (Live jam session) 6. Heart of the Sea6. The Mercenary (Live jam session) Bandcamp: konkordiacr.bandcamp.comBandcamp: hwler.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/Howler- KonkordiaOficialCR127217427351753

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 95Nostoc PazuzuGenre: Progressive Groove Genre: Death / Doom MetalLabel: Unsigned / Independent Label: Psychogrind RecordsNostoc is a progressive groove metal quartet Pazuzu is a death doom metal quartet formedbased in Heredia, Costa Rica, Their first full- in 2005 from San Jose, Costa Rica. On April 13,length AEvum was independently released on 2018 the band released a split album titled ‘InAugust 7th, 2017. the Crypt of the Hakeldamach Feld ’ with Polish black death metal band Throneum throughAEvum track list: Psychogrind Records.1. A Path to Ascend2. Saturnian Mindscope Introspection In the Crypt of the Hakeldamach Feld track list:3. The Artisan 1. Throneum - Burn and Conquer the Ashes4. Imbued in Æther 2. Throneum - The Light of All Daughters of5. Transmute Nana6. The Anamnesic Voyage 3. Throneum - Chalice of Hemlock7. Delirium 4. Pazuzu - Entrapment in Gloom 5. Pazuzu - Calamity and DeathWatch ‘Transmute’ Lyric video: 6. Pazuzu - Inhale of Sinswww.youtube.com/watch?v=LlwZ7hH6guA Bandcamp: pazuzucr.bandcamp.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/Nostoc.Band

MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 96 PNEUMAPneuma The CursedGenre: Heavy Metal Genre: Stoner / Post-MetalLabel: Unsigned / Independent Label: Unsigned / IndependentPneuma is a heavy metal quartet based in San The Cursed is a Costa Rican stoner rock /Jose, Costa Rica that formed in 2003. To date metal quintet in the vein of Mastodon, Baron-the band has independently released three full- ess, Anathema and Black Sabbath. Formed as alength albums and has opened for bands such as \"super group\" in 2016 with musicians comingMetallica, Mastodon, Judas Priest, & Morbid from local bands such as Gandhi, Sr. Tijeras,Angel. Their latest, titled The Game, was re- Dream of Fire and Time's Forgotten/Will of theleased September 1st, 2017. Mountain.The Game track list: On October 8th, 2017 the band independently1. 28 released their self-titled debut full-length.2. Slave3. Changes The Cursed track list:4. The Game 1. Gatekeeper5. Gorilla on Opium 2. The Archmage6. Struggle 3. Scourge7. Landslide 4. Cronemberg8. Hatelist 5. Spirit Beast9. Watership Down 6. The Horror Within 7. Final BattleWatch the video for “Slave” 8. Ritualyoutu.be/9j0nzbeHCLs Bandcamp: thecursedband.bandcamp.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/PneumaMetal Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecursedcrYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNCGnWj6olx2W5O64gmJqw

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MICHIGAN METAL UNDERGROUND | ISSUE 23 | SEPTEMBER 2018 99Photographer Vs VideographerBy Paul Nandrajog'Don't videographers and pho- A videographer uses a video are happy with their work.tographers do one and the camera to capture an event.same thing?' This has often They capture a series of mo- Things A Videographerbeen the cue for a heated argu- ments in audiovisual content. Doesn't Tell You!ment on the difference be- They may work for a companytween photographers and vide- or as an individual contractor. There's a lot that goes into doc-ographers. It's often required A single film can be used to umenting events than simplyfor a video production compa- document an event. holding up a camera. There's any clarify the difference. lot that your video expert Difference Between the would like to tell you:There are several points of Two Creating a video takes moreconflict that are causing a rift Although photography and than capturing what you see.between professional vide- videography have their simi- It's also about capturingographers and photogra- larities, they can't be lumped sound. Professionals use exter-phers. Amongst these points of into the same category. There nal sound recording equip-conflict is that they find that are a lot of differences between ment for the best quality. Thethey are competing for the the two. sound recordings and the audi-same positions. ovisual content have to be syn- Photography has been around chronized during editing. ThisDefining Videographer for many years. People under- isn't easy. Photographers onlyand A Photographer stand the importance of pho- have to worry about the imag-These two professionals are tography and the work that a es.like skiers and snowboarders. photographer puts into gettingThey are completely different the perfect shots and deliver- In order to capture those im-in what they do and how they ing awe-inspiring prints to cli- portant moments at the rightwork. It is important for both ents. angle, multiple cameras, andclients and professionals to re- sound equipments are re-alize that their functions are Video on the other hand is quired. This means workingnot interchangeable. moving images and incorpo- with footage from different rates audio. Video is quickly sources during editing to getA photographer takes photo- catching up to photos and oth- the perfect film. Photographersgraphs using a camera. Profes- er images as a medium of com- only need to select the bestsional photographers may munication. Despite this, shots even if they are fromwork for companies or as indi- many people still don't have a multiple cameras.vidual contractors. They cap- clear understanding of theture a moment in a single im- amount of work a videogra- A lot more equipment is re-age. Several photographs pher has to do in order to doc- quired to get the perfect foot-therefore are required to en- ument an event, edit a film, age. A videographer may needcapsulate an event. and ensure that their clients stabilizers, more than one

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