The team behind the long-running popular Maryland Deathfest have set their sights north for 2018, launching a festival in Montreal this upcoming fall. Set to take place October 19-20 at four Montreal venues, the initial lineup includes Autopsy, Demolition Hammer, Exhorder, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Malignancy, Uada, Mortal Decay, and more. Check out the full list of confirmed bands via the flyer below.
From the festival’s Facebook post:
As for venues, let’s just say that we hope you’re ready for a total invasion of Montreal, as 4 venues will be used throughout the course of the weekend, all of which are within walking distance of each other. 3 venues will be used on Friday and 4 venues will be used on Saturday. Set times will be arranged so you can see as many bands as possible!
Venues:
Mtelus (Used only on Saturday, Oct. 20th)
Foufounes Electriques (Used on both Friday, Oct. 19th and Saturday, Oct 20th.)
Katacombes (Used on both Friday, Oct. 19th and Saturday, Oct 20th.)
Piranha Bar (Used on both Friday, Oct. 19th and Saturday, Oct 20th.)
2-day passes go on-sale Tuesday, January 30 at noon. Stay tuned for more band announcements, but the lineup is already very impressive for the inaugural Canadian lineup.
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