AMADIS Confirmed for Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air

The Warriors of Metal, Inc. non-profit organization is very excited to announce that the Burlington, Vermont Heavy Metal band AMADIS have confirmed their participation in the Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air to take place on June 28th and 29th, 2013 at the Frontier Ranch in Pataskala, Ohio. 

Band leader and guitarist J.J. Harris states: "We had such a great time at WOM Fest last year that we can’t wait to do it again! We’ll be packing up the sharks and heading back to Ohio for yet another no holds barred shredfest with some of our favorite bands and friends, and I’m sure many new ones along the way. We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us but we’ll be shooting for a full length album by then and we’re sure to have some other surprises in store. In 2012 we showed mother nature that it takes more than a silly little tornado to stop Heavy Metal. In 2013 we’re REALLY going to show her who’s boss. We only know one way to do this thing: 10,000 watt turbo-maximum laserdrive. Time to leather up and kick some ass!"

Amadis and 3 other bands (Brazen Angel, Power Theory & Twisted Tower Dire who was present but did not get to play due to a storm stopage) are the only artists returning to Ohio who played the main stage during the festival's 5th year anniversary show in 2012.  

Bands confirmed for Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air so far include: Flotsam and Jetsam, Attacker, Twisted Tower Dire, October 31, Dawn Of Valor, Seax, Skull Hammer, Brazen Angel, Power Theory, Sonic Pulse, and Amadis from USA plus Axenstar from Sweden, Alas Negras & Dantesco from Puerto Rico, Voltax from Mexico, and Dragonrider from Jordan.

More confirmations shall be forthcoming. Please stay up-to-date by checking the festival's Facebook page.



In the year MMVI, Franky Vitriol and J.J. Harris formed a bond over a Gibson Flying V and a pair of leather pants. Soon after, Harris recruited longtime allies Gustavus Adolphus and Johan Sebastian Rock, the rhythm section known as the gods of thunder, and Vitriol called upon former mate Syd Distic to lead the charge.

Amadis was born...

Sid Distic - Vocals
Franky Vitriol - Lead Guitar
J.J. Harris - Rhythm Guitar
Gustavus Adolphus - Bass
Johan Sebastian Rock - Drums

POWER THEORY has confirmed their return to Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air

Warriors of Metal, Inc. non-profit organization is pleased to announce that Philadelphia's own Heavy Metal band, POWER THEORY has confirmed their return to Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air to take place at the Frontier Ranch in Pataskala, Ohio on June 28 & 29, 2013. 

Band founder and guitarist, Robert "BB" Ballinger, Jr.  states: "Warriors of Metal Open Air Festival and The WOM family led by Datis and Lea Alaee are True Unifiers of the International Metal Underground and Power Theory is proud to return and raise our banners for the cause in 2013" Metal Forever, BB.

Since their performance at WOM Fest V Open Air, ex-Sleepy Hollow guitarist, Steve Stegg has joined Power Theory and they are currently at work on their 3rd full length album.

Bands confirmed for Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air so far include: Flotsam and Jetsam, Attacker, Twisted Tower Dire, October 31, Dawn Of Valor, Seax, Skull Hammer, Brazen Angel, Sonic Pulse, and Power Theory from USA plus Axenstar from Sweden, Alas Negras & Dantesco from Puerto Rico, Voltax from Mexico, and Dragonrider from Jordan.

Stay tuned for more confirmations to next year's festival throughout this week on the festival's Facebook page,

Philadelphia`s up and coming power metal band POWER THEORY recently released their second album “AN AXE TO GRIND” on the german record label “Pure Steel Records”. The album consisting of nine songs and mastered by Rocco Stellmacher. The cover artwork was done by the well-known artist Eliran Kantor who already did covers for Testament, Atheist, Sodom, Gwar, etc.

The record is now available for purchase through Pure Steel Records official website,  and it also distributed through H’ART Musik-Vertrieb GmbH.

1. Edge of Knives

2. Deceiver

3. Puresteel

4. An Axe to Grind 

5. A Fist in the Face of God 

6. The Seer

7. On the Inside

8. Colossus

9. The Hammer Strikes (Mjolinir's Song) 

To keep up to date with this explosive band and their schedule please check out their website. 

Ohios`s WOM Fest VI Open Air confirms Power / Thrash Metal Supergroup, Sonic Pulse For 2013!

Warriors of Metal, Inc. non-profit organization is excited to announce that Massachusetts Power / Thrash Metal supergroup, Sonic Pulse has been confirmed to play at Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air which will take place at the Frontier Ranch in Pataskala,Ohio on June 28th & 29th, 2013.

Sonic Pulse currently consists of vocalist Dan "Hammer" Kowal (Skull Hammer, ex-Ravage), guitarist Mick Mayer (ex-Vindicator), bassist Lauren "Kitty Cain" Kowal ( Blood Of My Enemy), Joe "Hollywood" Bollettiero (Trioxin), and David Carlino (ex-Razormaze).  Dan Kowal states: "I couldn't be more excited to be confirmed for WOM VI! Last year was a blast playing and partying with some mighty metal warriors, and I can't wait to see many of those people again. There are some amazing bands already confirmed, and we are excited to share the stage with some of our friends from MA.  So if you're a metalhead who plans on camping this summer, and you don't go to this, you are simply a poser. Tickets are about as cheap as regular camping, plus you know you'll be camping with fellow metalheads. There are great metal times to be had, and might I add that this is ALL AGES.  So all you kids who wish you could see your favorite bands, but they keep playing bars you can't get into, now is your chance! Flip off your parents (or don't if they're cool), grab your friends, get in a car, and ROAD TRIP!  Oh and one last thing. F*CKING ATTACKER IS PLAYING!!!!!!!!"

The first release from Sonic Pulse with 4 original songs and 2 covers entitled "Larger Than Life" was released on June 1, 2012.

Bands confirmed for Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air so far include: Flotsam and Jetsam, Attacker, Twisted Tower Dire, October 31, Dawn Of Valor, Seax, Skull Hammer, Brazen Angel, and Sonic Pulse from USA plus Axenstar from Sweden, Alas Negras & Dantesco from Puerto Rico, Voltax from Mexico, and Dragonrider from Jordan.

More band announcements will be made next week.  Please stay up-to-date by continuing to check the festival's Facebook page.

1.Sonic Pulse

2.Queen of Beers

3.Bong Zombies

4.Eye of the Beerholder

5.Demoniac Spell (Demoniac cover)

6.Beyond the Black Hole (Gamma Ray cover)

7.Adventure Time

facebook.SonicPulse

BRAZEN ANGEL added to Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air

Warriors of Metal, Inc. non-profit organization is excited to announce the confirmation of Atlanta, Georgia's BRAZEN ANGEL as the latest band to be added to the roster of Warriors Of Metal Fest VI Open Air to take place at the Frontier Ranch in Pataskala, OH on June 28 & 29, 2013.

Band Manager and guitarist, Chris Cannon states: "Brazen Angel is absolutely honored and fired up about being invited back to the Warrior's of Metal Festival! We were very impressed with the festival last year and had a great time. The stage set-up is nice, the people were wonderful, great sound, and smooth transitions. We felt like we got a strong reaction from the crowd so it was a no-brainer when Datis asked us back. Next year we'll be bringing even more of our Southern-Bred material with some new songs and all the good 'ole boy charm we can muster. Can't wait to see you there!"

Brazen Angel's performance at the festival's 5th year anniversary show garnered them many Ohio fans who'll be glad to see them back at next year's event.  We thank our loyal fan and festival sponsor, Lance Souther for this amateur live video of Brazen Angel at this year's festival.

Bands confirmed for WOM Fest VI Open Air so far include:  Flotsam and Jetsam, Attacker, Twisted Tower Dire, October 31, Dawn Of Valor, Seax, and Skull Hammer from USA and Axenstar from Sweden, Alas Negras & Dantesco from Puerto Rico, Voltax from Mexico, Dragonrider from Jordan  and North Carolina / Virginia Traditional Metal professionals of Twisted Tower Dire.

Stay tuned for more confirmation announcements at the festivals official Facebook site.

Brazen Angel plays a unique brand of melodic metal unlike any other band in the Atlanta area. Beginning originally as an off-shoot of the hard rock band Solar Krush back in 2003. After several line-up and sound changes, a decision was made by founding members Chris Cannon and Joey Phillips to pursue a blend of the thrash, power, traditional, and melodic metal they followed so closely. The addition of Doug Neal to the mix brought an additional element of AC/DC styled riffs and licks. Despite several prominent shows, including opening for the 80's heavy metal band W.A.S.P., the band never fully reached it's potential. Enter Evans Martin in the fall of 2008. His easy-going nature, love, and appreciation of the same types of music as the other members and superb drumming ability filled the drumming void that had existed for so long. Futhermore, he was able to bring his twin brother, Reese Martin, into the fold. Reese's unique voice, which can range from soft and pleasant, to raw and powerful, fit the band perfectly.

Chris Cannon - Lead Guitar
Joey Phillips - Bass Guitar
Doug Neal - Rhythm Guitar
Reese Martin - Vocals
Evans Martin - Drums

More: facebook.Brazen.Angel

Manilla Road's Mark Shelton To Appear At The Pre-Fest Showcase Of Warriors Of Metal Fest

The Warriors of Metal, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Manilla Road's Mark "The Shark" Shelton will be making an appearance at the Pre-Fest Showcase of the Warriors Of Metal Fest V Open Air.  The Pre-Fest Metal party will be held at The Shrunken Head Rock Club at 251 West 5th Avenue in Columbus, OH on the evening of June 28th.  Doors open at 7:00 pm and music starts at 8:00 pm and will continue till closing time.  The cover charge is $10 at the door and all attendees will receive a raffle ticket for a prize drawing at the conclusion of the show.

Prompted about how the fans will most definitely love an appearance by him, even if he had just arrived from the airport, Mark Shelton stated: "Yep, it's always all about the fans for me man.  I won't be hiding out anywhere!  I will be right there in the crowd with the rest of them.  I'm just a metal head at heart man and no different than anyone else.  I'm all about the gig.  I want to see as many bands as I can!"

In order of performance, the participating bands for the Pre-Fest Showcase are:  MeteorFall from Youngstown, Ohio, KLNZR from Marietta, Ohio, Age Of Distrust (AOD) from Chillicothe, Ohio, Skull Hammer from Worcester, Massachusetts, the headliner of the night, Ravage, from Malden, Massachusetts, followed by ZüüL from Carbondale, Illinois and the final band to perform will be Seax from Framingham, Massachusetts.

Warriors Of Metal Fest Open Air will celebrate its 5th year anniversary show by hosting two legendary American Metal band headliners who have not played in Ohio since the late 1980s; Manilla Road headlining the Friday night, June 29th show and Helstar headlining the Saturday night, June 30th show this year. Watch the Warriors of Metal Fest V promo video below.

Tickets for Warriors Of Metal Fest V Open Air are still available at www.warriorsofmetalfest.com but June 28th is the last day for the purchase of discounted advanced tickets online.  For any information regarding the festival please visit the Fest website above or www.facebook.com/warriorsofmetal.

Warriors Of Metal Pre-Fest Showcase Lineup and Location Announced

Warriors of Metal, Inc. is excited to announce the lineup and location of Warriors Of Metal Fest V Open Air's Pre-Fest Showcase to take place on Thursday, June 28th at The Shrunken Head Rock Club at 251 West 5th Avenue in Columbus, OH.  Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm.  Ticket price for this engagement is just $10, available only at the door. 

In order of appearance, the participating bands are as follows:  Youngstown, OH Power Tharash Metal band MeteorFall will kickstart the show, followed by Marietta, OH's KLNZR.  Chillicothe, OH veterans of WOM Fest I, II & IV, Age Of Distrust (AOD) will keep the audience warm for the "Massachusetts Metal Invasion of Ohio" which will be initiated by Worcester, MA's Skull Hammer playing direct support to the former Metal Blade recording artists and headliner of the night,  Ravage.  Carbondale, IL's ZüüL will keep the energy high and last but not least, Framingham, MA's Speed Metallers of Seax will bring the night to a high octane conclusion.

All attendees shall receive a raffle ticket at the door for a drawing of a "Bag O'Metal" prize at the end of the show.

Tickets for Warriors Of Metal Fest V Open Air are still available at www.warriorsofmetalfest.com but June 28th is the last day for the purchase of discounted advanced tickets online.  For any information regarding the festival please visit the Fest website above or www.facebook.com/warriorsofmetal.

 

 

Banshee replaces Benedictum on the Warriors of Metal Fest Roster

Warriors of Metal, Inc. is sad to announce a cancellation and yet elated to announce an exciting replacement on the roster of the Warriors Of Metal Fest V Open Air to take place on June 29th & 30th at the Frontier Ranch in Pataskala, Ohio this summer.

WOM Fest IV Open Air veteran Veronica Freeman of Benedictum contacted Warriors of Metal, Inc. last night with the following statement: "Benedictum will not be able to attend the WOM Festival this year. We do so regret this and want everyone to know how much we love and support Datis and his efforts and every sponsor and fan that helps to make this festival happen.  Our schedule will need to remain open at that time to facilitate work on the new album and work around some tight scheduling. We wish each and every band an amazing time and each and every fan throw your fists in the air in support of this event!!  Love to everyone.  V / Benedictum"

While we are saddened by this turn of events, we do understand Benedictum's tight scheduling issues, wish them well and hope for a great 4th album from them.  We are, therefore, privileged to announce that former Metal Blade and Atlantic Records recording artists of Banshee (currently with Snowblind Productions) will replace Benedictum on our line-up this year.  Banshee has come back together after 21 years to record their 4th album called "Mindslave" which is slated to be released within the next couple of months.

This will be Banshee's very first Open Air Metalfest appearance since the release of their new album and it is interesting to note that the 3 year WOM Fest veteran vocalist, George Call (ex-Omen) of Aska & Violent Storm will now be attending his 4th consecutive year at Warriors of Metal Fest Open Air for his 5th performance at our Fest with 3 different bands!!!  Aska headlined the Friday night of WOM Fest II in 2009, George sang with Omen, headlining the Friday night of WOM Fest III, and he sand with Aska, co-headlining the Saturday night of WOM Fest III in 2010 with Cage, and of course Aska headlined the Saturday night of WOM Fest IV in 2011!  So now we welcome George Call back among our Metal family, friends and fans as he fronts the return to form of the late 80s Power Metallers of Banshee.  We would like to thank Chuck Hopkins of Banshee for giving us this opportunity to showcase his band at our Metalfest this year.

Banshee has an officially unreleased track called "Unearthed" on the Warriors of Metal Fest V Open Air 2012 Double CD Compilation that will be availabe to 2000 fans attending Keep It True XV Festival in Germany in less than 2 week's time and all the fans attending the Warriors Of Metal Fest V Open Air this year.  Tickets are available at  www.warriorsofmetalfest.com.

Weekend passes for adults (17 and up) are just $50 and Weekend 4-Packs for adults (groups of 4 people) are only $40 per person. Adult single day tickets are $30 for each day and $25 per person in a 4-Pack for a single day ticket. Teenager tickets (11-16) are only $15 for the whole weekend, Friday only or Saturday only. Kids under 11 get in for free. Camping is free and ticket buyers can also pre-order their Fest t-shirts at the time of their ticket purchase.