The first Housecore Film & Music Festival was such a success that curators Phil Anselmo and Corey Mitchell are going for a second round, October 23-26, in Austin, Texas.
Today, some initial announcements were made, including the first round of bands:
Satyricon
Eyehategod
Macabre
Cattle Decapitation
Unearth
Warbeast
Portal
Wizards of Gore (former Rigor Mortis members performing their old Rigor Mortis songs as a tribute to Mike Scaccia)
Ringworm
KEN mode
SubRosa
Acid Witch
Author & Punisher
Archspire
Witchburn
Krigblast
Fulgora
Evil United
So right there, it's already awesome. Additionally, Randy Blythe will be hosting the event and doing as Q&A after a special screening of the documentary As the Palaces Burn.
There will be a ton of horror stuff too, including a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre with all living castmembers making an appearance. Early bird tickets are on sale now for just $199; that price will increase as more bands/films/events are announced, so don’t dick around — buy your tickets now!
[via MetalSucks]