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06/05/2026

Good people are the backbone of every great local music scene.

Our friends at Mayhem Music Promotions are looking to add another member to their team! If you're 21+, have reliable transportation, love live music, and want to help support local rock, metal, punk, and hardcore shows, this might be for you.

From helping bands and stage crews to working the door and assisting with events, you'll play a part in keeping original music alive and well in our community.

Check out their post for details and reach out to Jen Quirk if you're interested.

🤘 Support local music.
🎟 Go to a show.
👕 Buy merch.
🔥 Stay for the last band.

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them or share this post!

-K

06/05/2026

Attention bands! 🎙️🤘

Our friend Beau Nasty from In The Pit Radio is currently accepting submissions from hard & heavy bands for potential airplay on the show.

If you've got a new single ready to unleash, check out the original post below for complete submission details and formatting requirements before sending your track in.

Remember: "Ready to Air" means your MP3 must be properly named and tagged, including artist, song title, and artwork. Taking a few extra minutes to format your submission correctly helps ensure it gets considered.

📧 Submission email: [email protected]

Give the post below a read and get those tracks submitted! 🔥🤘

-K

What's up, metalheads?! It's your boy Beau Nasty, host of In The Pit radio show 🎙️! I'm on the hunt for the most brutal, face-melting tracks to blast on the airwaves! 🤘
If you're a hard & heavy band looking for airplay, listen up! 📣 Submit your latest single in MP3 format, ready to air, to [email protected] 📧. Don't miss out on the chance to get your music heard around the world!


What does READY TO AIR mean? Your music must be formatted and tagged like this and attached in mp3 format directly to an email.
FILENAME: Artist - Song Title.mp3 (ie. Pantera - Message in Blood.mp3)
Metatags: Artist/Song Title/Artwork minimum

06/05/2026

We've had quite a few bands reach out asking how they can get on the Metal Massacre bill, so we wanted to take a minute to explain our process.

First, don't be discouraged if you missed this year's application window. We want as many bands as possible to apply for future events.

Metal Massacre XV: The Ides of Massacre is officially booked, and we're excited about the lineup we've assembled. If a band drops from the bill, we'll be working through our reserve list before considering bands that did not apply.

If you're interested in playing Metal Massacre XVI, applications will open on New Year's Day and remain open for eight weeks.

Not in a band but want to see one play Metal Massacre in the future? Tell them about us and encourage them to apply.

Now for the important part.

The best way to get on our radar is to become part of the community. Come to Metal Massacre. Watch the bands. Meet the promoters. Hang out with the musicians spending the weekend with us. Get to know people and let them get to know you.

Connect with bands that have played or are playing Metal Massacre. Build relationships. Trade shows. Help each other fill open spots on bills. Support one another. Word of mouth matters, and good bands who are good people tend to get talked about.

We call Metal Massacre a music festival because technically that's what it is. But our real focus has always been building connections between bands, strengthening scenes, and creating opportunities that continue long after the weekend is over.

One final thing that always stands out to us: support the community that supports you. Play benefit shows. Volunteer. Raise money for a cause. Give back to your local scene. Being a great band is important. Being a positive force in your community is too.

If Metal Massacre sounds like something your band wants to be part of, start making connections now, come hang out with us this summer, and keep an eye out for applications on New Year's Day.

We'll see you at Metal Massacre XV: The Ides of Massacre.

-K

06/03/2026

🔥 THE OFFICIAL FLYER FOR METAL MASSACRE XV: THE IDES OF MASSACRE IS HERE! 🔥

Once again, the artwork for Metal Massacre has been brought to life by the incredibly talented John Sloboda.

John has been behind the vast majority of Metal Massacre’s flyers and artwork for years, and his creative vision has become a huge part of the festival’s identity. Every year he manages to raise the bar, and we continue to be blown away by his talent, consistency, and dedication to this event.

John’s connection to Metal Massacre goes all the way back to the early days of the scene, when he was fronting Cleveland metal band Sappy Bell and playing shows all over Ohio, Pennsylvania, and beyond. From those early shared bills and long-running friendships, he naturally became part of the Metal Massacre family—and even after Sappy Bell played their final show (fittingly at Metal Massacre), he’s continued to shape the festival’s look year after year.

If you’d like to learn more about John’s history with Metal Massacre and his work over the years, check out his page here:
https://ketfoo.wixsite.com/metalmassacre/john-sloboda

Please join us in thanking John for another incredible piece of artwork and let us know what you think of this year’s flyer!

🤘 METAL MASSACRE XV: THE IDES OF MASSACRE 🤘

-K

06/02/2026

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-K

Here is a thread if you have a newer Traditional metal band, meaning not thrash, power metal, hard rock or doom metal. And certainly no death or black metal. Just new bands from the US and maybe Canada that fall under the traditional metal style. If you break the rules you will be visited by these skeleton warriors! So beware and follow the rules and push you new US / Canada based Traditional band below! And when we mean newer, like only an EP , demo or 1 album out. Who knows...maybe you will get booked in 2027! No spotify..only youtube and bandcamp links please!

06/02/2026

🔥 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: The Metal Family Experience 🔥

Huge thanks to The Metal Family Experience for sponsoring this year’s Metal Massacre XV!

🚂 Hop on the metal train ride with this podcast where they feature local bands from Erie, PA and the surrounding Northwestern PA & Tri-State area. They’re dedicated to unleashing the sounds of our vibrant local metal scene and giving artists a platform to share their music, stories, and energy.

🎸 Celebrating Local Metal Music Together

The Metal Family Experience is run by two best friends with a real passion for local metal. Their mission is to shine a spotlight on talented bands and help amplify the voices that keep our scene alive and growing.

📢 We’ll also be doing an interview with them on July 17 to talk more about Metal Massacre, aliens 👽, and the local scene—don’t miss it!

👉 Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568313176003

Support the businesses and creators that support our scene.

🔥 Metal Massacre XV thanks The Metal Family Experience for backing the movement! 🤘

-K

06/02/2026

🤘 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: MAYHEM MUSIC PROMOTIONS 🤘

Metal Massacre XV: The Ides of Massacre is proud to be sponsored by Mayhem Music Promotions!

Mayhem Music Promotions is a team of seven local promoters, musicians, and sound technicians with over 20 years of experience in the local music community. They are dedicated to promoting and hosting shows featuring original Rock, Metal, Punk, and Hardcore bands, always committed to doing it in a professional and supportive way.

Their mission is clear: give original bands the platform they deserve and make sure musicians are seen, heard, and paid.

If you’re in a band looking to book shows, or a venue/event wanting to work with original acts, they would love to connect with you.

Let’s keep supporting the people who support our scene:

🎸 Go to a show
🛒 Buy merch
🔥 Stay for the last band

Follow Mayhem Music Promotions:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085945394791

-K

06/02/2026

🤘 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: HAIR OF THE DAWG 🤘

Metal Massacre XV: The Ides of Massacre is proud to have Hair of the Dawg as one of our sponsors!

If you're looking for a new spot to grab great food, cold drinks, and relax with friends, Hair of the Dawg in Lake City is quickly becoming one of Erie County's newest must-visit destinations. 🍔🍻

What makes them even better? Their outdoor patio is dog-friendly, so your four-legged friends don't have to miss out on the fun! 🐶🐾

☀️ Outdoor patio now open
🍔 Full food menu available
🍻 Great drinks and a welcoming atmosphere
🐕 Dog-friendly outdoor seating
🌳 Dog park coming Spring 2026

Whether you're meeting up with friends, enjoying a drink after work, or looking for a place to hang out with your favorite furry companion, Hair of the Dawg has a spot waiting for you.

📍 9690 West Lake Road, Lake City, PA 16423
⏰ Wednesday-Saturday: 4 PM - 10 PM
🍳 Sunday Brunch: 11 AM - 3 PM
📞 (814) 450-2582

Give them a follow and check them out:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584289577166

Please support the businesses that support local music and Metal Massacre XV: The Ides of Massacre!

🤘 Support Local. Eat Local. Drink Local. Metal Local. 🤘

-K

06/01/2026

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-K