DAMNATION FESTIVAL is just days away from it's boldest chapter yet on Saturday October 24th;
*Exclusive UK shows from LIFE OF AGONY and ROTTING CHRIST
*Grind supergroup LOCK-UP making a rare live performance to hit the stage one last time
*MISTRESS bowing out with a one-off reunion show
*The last ELECTRIC WIZARD show before they return to the studio
*Aussie black metallers NAZXUL playing on British soil for the first time
*And a bill that also includes THERAPY?, ANATHEMA, AKERCOCKE, JESU, DESTRUCTION and many more!
As the excitement builds, we can reveal the important steps being taken to ensure this is the greatest ever Damnation Festival.
Having taken on feedback from last year, pass-outs will now be available. What's more, we're delighted to announce that specialised caterer 'Deli Kate' will be parked outside offering punters the chance to grab fresh, healthy options.
We have also addressed concerns regarding the venue being too busy, and with capacity capped and less fans in the building, congestion between stages will be greatly reduced.
Stage times have been improved as part of our ongoing campaign to make this year's event this finest we've ever hosted - less clashes and longer sets should really make Damnation Festival 2009 a day to remember!
JAGERMEISTER STAGE
FIREBIRD: 3.15 - 3.45 (30 minutes)
THE GATES OF SLUMBER: 4.15 - 4.45 (30 minutes)
ELECTRIC WIZARD: 5.15 - 5.55 (40 minutes)
ANATHEMA: 6.25 - 7.05 (40 minutes)
DESTRUCTION: 7.35 - 8.25 (50 minutes)
THERAPY?: 8.55 - 9.45 (50 minutes)
LIFE OF AGONY: 10.15 - 11.20 (65 minutes)
TERRORIZER STAGE
NAZXUL: 1.20 - 1.55 (35 minutes)
CHARGER: 2.25 - 3.00 (35 minutes)
MITHRAS: 3.30 - 4.05 (35 minutes)
NEGURA BUNGET: 4.35 - 5.15 (40 minutes)
MISTRESS: 5.45 - 6.35 (50 minutes)
AKERCOCKE: 7.05 - 7.55 (50 minutes)
ROTTING CHRIST 8.25 - 9.20 (55 minutes)
LOCK-UP 9.50 - 10.50 (60 minutes)
ROCK SOUND STAGE
RINOA: 1.40 - 2.10 (30 minutes)
STAND-UP GUY: 2.40 - 3.10 (30 minutes)
AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR: 3.40 - 4.10 (30 minutes)
MANATEES: 4.40 - 5.10 (30 minutes)
MINSK: 5.40 - 6.20 (40 minutes)
A STORM OF LIGHT: 6.50 - 7.35 (45 minutes)
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU: 8.05 - 8.50 (45 minutes)
JESU: 9.20 - 10.20 (60 minutes)This year will also see the introduction of a Signing Tent - giving you the chance to meet and greet the likes of LIFE OF AGONY, ROTTING CHIRST, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU and more.
Not only will DESTRUCTION be joining those already confirmed for the Signing Tent; they have also announced a moving tribute to late Evile bassist Mike Alexander. Guitarist Ol Drake will join Destruction on-stage to play some of Mike's favourite tracks.
Finally, fans will have the chance to win a brand new Jackson JS1 Dinky Electric Guitar, thanks to a FREE raffle courtesy of Reverb.
The full Damnation Festival lineup on Saturday October 24th at Leeds University Union is: Life of Agony, Therapy?, Lock-Up, Destruction, Jesu, Anathema, Electric Wizard, Rotting Christ, Akercocke, Mistress, This Will Destroy You, A Storm of Light, The Gates of Slumber, Firebird, Negura Bunget, Mithras, Charger, Nazxul, Minsk, Manatees, And So I Watch You From Afar, Stand-Up Guy, Rinoa.
Tickets are on sale now priced at £29.50 from
http://www.leedstickets.com/ ,
http://www.ticketline.co.uk/ and
http://www.seetickets.co.uk/Fans can pay on the day at the venue.
Tickets are also on sale in Leeds at stores including Crash and Jumbo.
For more information visit:
http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk or
http://www.myspace.com/damnationfestival
