October 23 @ 7:00 pm

MUSHROOMHEAD: Mushroomhead – are one of the most unique and adventurous alternative metal bands working today. Known for their stunningly theatrical live show and artsy masks, this innovative band has forged new ground in the rock world and influenced many other bands to push the envelope and bring art into rock. Formed in the early-1990s in Cleveland Ohio, the band’s combination of metal, rock and atmospheric elements has struck a chord with thousands of fans worldwide. Mushroomhead have been performing incognito since 1993, when drummer Skinny founded the band. The band was meant to be a side-project so they wore masks to go unrecognized, but after only a few shows they developed a rabid and loyal fan base in Cleveland. Influences range from the driving rhythms and breakneck turns of Pantera to the dark melodies of Faith No More, to the atmospheric stylings of Pink Floyd, but all done in Mushroomhead style. Notable songs include “Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children,” “Sun Doesn’t Rise,” “Kill Tomorrow” and “Qwerty” to name a few.

FEAR FACTORY: One can’t overstate the size of the Fear Factory boot print on the neck of heavy metal. Unleashing influential albums with devastating anthems for over 30 years, Fear Factory is widely recognized as both crucial and innovative in extreme metal circles. They perfected an explosive blend of staccato paint-stripping riffs, industrial-tinged drums, electronic flourishes, and a scream/sing dichotomy, all of which became staples in heavy music, ever since the group first emerged in L.A. Fear Factory has headlined major festivals; earned several awards from the international sales charts; toured with legends like Black Sabbath, Slayer, Iron Maiden, and Metallica; performed at three Ozzfests; and influenced generations of bands who achieved multiplatinum success.
They toured with Slayer and on the Ozzfest mainstage. They headlined in Europe and North America, where they took System Of A Down and Static-X (featuring future bassist Tony Compos) as support.

NINE TREASURES: Nine Treasures are a unique combination of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian instrumentation. Guitars, bass, and drums collide with string instruments including the balalaika and the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), resulting in a sonic kaleidoscope that follows no set template. Nine Treasures move easily from a straight-up headbanging style to the more atmospheric progressive style.