I Heart Metalheads: Maryland Deathfest X!

I shot the first day of Maryland Deathfest X yesterday!

FINALLY!

The first Deathfest I could’ve gone to was back in 2005. I really can’t believe it took me this long to go.

I used to host the metal show in college & I played drums in a hardcore band back then, too.

I love metal! And I know some of you might find this hard to believe, but metalheads are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. The bands are great, but I find Deathfest-goers fascinating.

In the pit, if someone gets knocked over, fellow moshers flock to pick em up.

Metal is music for the disenfranchised. But a metal fest gives these cultural outliers a commonality. People were in such great moods. I’ve never seen so many people dressed in black smiling so much.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s definitely a few jerks at metal shows, but by and large, it’s a super-nice group of people.

Also, thanks to J.M. Giordano. …for the beer.

Napalm Death

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