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It might have never happened again, the bringing together of horror and heavy metal under the Housecore Horror Festival banner with the passing of the festival’s co-founder, Corey Mitchell, last October. But, seeing an opportunity to honor his friend and the event that he helped create, Philip H. Anselmo decided that, yes, the show must go on. As a result, Housecore Horror Festival is on for its third annual year. This time, however, the fest will kick off in San Antonio, Texas, instead of Austin.
Anselmo said:
I’ve got a great team in place to help make this what Corey and I wanted it to be. There are a lot of mixed emotions here because no one can replace him. But, we know he would want this to continue and so that’s what we’re going to do. We miss him and think about him every day.
Bands already confirmed to play are Suffocation, Autopsy, Cripple Bastards, Nails, SYk & Dalila Kayros, YOB, Eyehategod, Child Bite, Warbeast, and many more to be announced soon. Maryland Deathfest co-founder Ryan Taylor will be booking bands this year and will help Anselmo craft a musical lineup that would make Mitchell proud.
In addition to showcasing the best in extreme metal, the festival will screen film gems from the personal vaults of both Anselmo and Mitchell. Horror filmmakers are encouraged to submit their films and winners will be selected in various categories and given the coveted Rot-Scar Award. “When Corey and I started this thing, it was important to us that we help independent filmmakers get their incredible work discovered,” Anselmo continues. “Nothing has changed, in that respect.”
Tickets to go on sale soon! Stay tuned for additional announcements.
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