Slayer And Manson To Headline Rockstar Mayhem Tour

Slayer And Marilyn Manson To Headline Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival 2009

posted Jan 27, 2009 at 9:52 AM by Diamond Oz. (71 Comments)

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This years edition of the Rockstar Energy Mayhem festival will be co-headlined by Marilyn Manson and Slayer according to Revolver. Also on the main stage will be Bullet For My Valentine. There will also be a "Jagermeister stage" which boasts performances from Trivium, God Forbid and All That Remains, as well as the "Hot Topic stage" which features Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth, The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel and Job For A Cowboy.

The latest Rockstar Energy Mayhem 2009 tour dates are as follows:

July 10 - Sacramento, CA
July 11 - San Francisco, CA
July 12 - San Bernardino, CA
July 14 - Seattle, WA
July 17 - Phoenix, AZ
July 18 - Albuquerque, NM
July 19 - Denver, CO
July 21 - Kansas City
July 22 - St. Louis, MO
July 24 - Atlanta, GA
July 25 - Indianapolis, IN
July 26 - Chicago, IL
July 28 - Toronto, ON
July 29 - Scranton, PA
July 31 - Cleveland, OH
August 1 - Pittsburgh, PA
August 2 - Detroit, MI
August 4 - Boston, MA
August 6 - Virginia Beach, VA
August 7 - Camden, NJ
August 8 - Hartford, CT
August 9 - Washington, DC
August 11 - Tampa, FL
August 12 - West Palm Beach, FL
August 14 - Dallas, TX
August 15 - Houston, TX
August 16 - San Antonio, TX

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1. Bastard_Of_Bodom writes:

It would be killer to see Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth and Slayer on the same set, however is it worth sitting through all those other bands..........I really don't know I guess ticket prices will decide for me.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 9:55 AM ET | IP Logged

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2. Blindgreed1 writes:

Oz: Thank's man. You were right about the timing. I appriciate the hard work and dedication you put in to bringing us the latest news.

Bruno: Are we shooting for the 10th or the 12th?

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 10:02 AM ET | IP Logged

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3. ElHefe writes:

Well, I'll probably have nothing better to do in Dallas on August 14th.

Slayer, Behemoth, Cannibal and Manson really about all I care about. (Not a big Manson fan...but I hear the live sets are pretty good).

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 10:03 AM ET | IP Logged

4. robw writes:

drop manson and bullett and this would actually be a really good fest....

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 10:10 AM ET | IP Logged

5. ballin_dew writes:

didnt slayer say they would never tour with manson again.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 10:23 AM ET | IP Logged

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6. BrunoHockalugie writes:

BlindGreed- Damn! You beat me to it! I just sent you an e-mail brother!

I am going for SLAYER, Manson, Cannibal Corpse & BEHEMOTH! Especially Slayer + Behemoth!

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:01 AM ET | IP Logged

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7. BrunoHockalugie writes:

and why is Cannibal Corpse + Behemoth on the Hot Topic stage and Trivium + All That Remains is on the Jaeger stage? The fans of Trivium aren't old enough to buy cigarettes, let alone booze.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:02 AM ET | IP Logged

8. robw writes:

to bruno, i dont think that really matters, they just think of it as two different stages. (there are older ATR and trivium fans, but most left wen they both changed their styles)

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:09 AM ET | IP Logged

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9. Diamond Oz writes:

Thanks BG, I was up until three in the morning trying to find this news and found it not long after I woke up. I'd watch Slayer and Cannibal Corpse and I'd check out All That Remains and God Forbid, but that's about it.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:25 AM ET | IP Logged

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10. BrunoHockalugie writes:

We appreciate your dedication Diamond Oz! You are doing your part to spread the word, much respect.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:28 AM ET | IP Logged

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11. BrunoHockalugie writes:

RobW- Obviously it really doesn't matter, it is just funny.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:29 AM ET | IP Logged

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12. Diamond Oz writes:

Cheers Bruno!

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:31 AM ET | IP Logged

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13. b12 writes:

PITTSBURGH helllyeahhhhhh going again this year....cant beat this package

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:38 AM ET | IP Logged

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14. Blindgreed1 writes:

Bruno: We need to get all the So Cal MU metalheads together for this one brother. I'll gayspace Shredder today and see if he can make it as well.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:44 AM ET | IP Logged

15. Fuck_A_Name writes:

Holy sh** thanks for the diligence Diamond Oz. there are alot of people I hang out with who have been waiting for a Slayer tour to come through here, and I think the myspace bulletin i just posted using the dates on here just made a lot of my friends very happy...

...And very angry. Bullet for my vagina?!?!? on the same tour as Slayer?!?! it's an outrage! lol

Now Playing: At the Gates- Nausea

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 11:49 AM ET | IP Logged

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16. Alec29 writes:

See you in Chicago!!

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 12:16 PM ET | IP Logged

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17. Blindgreed1 writes:

FAN: I can see the bottles of pi$$ flying through the air now. Possibly even a sandwich bag full of duke. Lol. That happened to KORN in Mexico a couple of years back. I wasn't there, but from what my brother tells me it was pretty disgusting.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 12:41 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. BrunoHockalugie writes:

BlindGreed- When Bullet for a Valentine plays, we will be on the opposite site of the festival grounds watching Behemoth...if Behemoth ain't on stage yet, we will be in the parking lot eating burgers and steaks, enjoying some cold ones...and of course some rolled ones, too.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 12:50 PM ET | IP Logged

19. Fuck_A_Name writes:

^you have no idea blingreed. those butt-thumpers are gonna get hell form the crowd of people I always bring. During Lordi's set at Ozzfest, we got the whole crowd chanting "FVCK YOU LORDI, FVCK YOU LORDI". Unfortunately, they thought the crowd was asking for an encore. >;:O

but I assure you, these bastards are gonna get something diabolical that will end up on youtube if at all possible. hehehehehe....

Although This does set in with my theory that Slayer always chooses co-headliners that all their fans hate, so that when Slayer finally comes out, everybody is that much more excited. :P

(slipknot, Manson, Trivium, and now Bullet) Seriously, it's just a matter of time till My Chemical Romance is on the Unholy alliance bill....just you wait...

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# Jan 27, 2009 @ 12:54 PM ET | IP Logged

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20. Blindgreed1 writes:

Bruno: I'll take you up on some lightly warmed red meat (rare enough so that a good vet can bring it back) and some cold ones for sure buddy!

NP: 213 - Slayer.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 12:54 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. Blindgreed1 writes:

FAN: MCR... LOL!!! I don't doubt it. How's the nose buddy?

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 12:56 PM ET | IP Logged

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22. BrunoHockalugie writes:

I could definately see MCR on this tour next year and think inevitably they will be on it. The organizer of the Mayhemfest is the same guy who turned his Warped Tour into an all out emo extravaganza slowly over a five year period.
I could see also Coheed and Cambria on this tour next year because in the eyes of that Lyman asswipe C & C now have "metal credit" because they are opening for Slipknot this year.

SLAYER!

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:10 PM ET | IP Logged

23. Fuck_A_Name writes:

oh fine, they just rebroke, ahem, fixed my nose sunday, and it should be mostly healed by friday. i just cant leave the house till then because of blood loss, and I cant be very physical or else it could shoot right back outta place fom just turning too fast....sucks asssss. hence, I am probably going to be on MU a lot during the day for the next 3 or 4 days...as opposed to normaly getting home at midnight and leaving my few occasional witty comments and leaving haha.

Now that I look at this whole tour though...I am soooo 50/50 on it.

SLAYER!!!!!!
Behemoth
Cannibal Corpse
Whitechapel are alright as far as deathcore goes I hear..
Black Dahlia are hilarious, and not that bad really musically so alright...
AND Trivium, as much as I hate them, put on a good show, so I'm fine with that...

BULLET FOR MY FVCKING VAGINA
Job for a cowboy- the entire reason i hate deathcore
All that remains- the entire reason I hate metalcore
God Forbid- cant stand them. no idea why. Not bagging on them, just cant stand em..
manson- uhhhh....do i really have to explain why i hate manson?
oh yeah, and BULLET FOR MY FVCKING VAGINA. I just cant express enough my hatred for this band. They are literally my anti-slayer. Everything that Slayer represents that is good about metal is everything that this band makes look bad about metal. I hate them. did I mention I hate them?

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# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:14 PM ET | IP Logged

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24. Blindgreed1 writes:

FAN: I think it's all going to depend on who is where and when. Last years Mayhem only had a few snags for me, but overall, I was able to avoid Dragonforce and the other assclowns on the tour and see who I went to see. Since BFMV is on the main stage, i'm betting they'll be first on the main stage and that means Bruno and I will probably still be at one of the other stages or on our way to the nearest beer stand on our way to the main stage.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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25. deathbringer writes:

LMAO @ the Hot Topic stage being the most brutal of them all.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:36 PM ET | IP Logged

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26. Blindgreed1 writes:

DB: Ironic to say the very least!

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:44 PM ET | IP Logged

27. Fuck_A_Name writes:

^haha yeah i noticed that too db. why are the bands most heavily supported by hot topic not on the hottopic stage, while the few heavy hitting metal bands on the bill are on it instead? Somebody missed a memo. lol

BG- yeah, i had sort of the same deal goin for me last year too. whenever a band came on I didnt like, off to the free Energy drink booth! I guess some bands are gonna get that treatment this year too haha.

Bruno- holy crap I hope to god ur wrong. CC on mayhem next year? I wouldhave to kick a puppy or something to make up for how gay that would be.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:50 PM ET | IP Logged

28. true slaytanic writes:

what!!!!!!!!! SLAYER with manson come on SLAYER you guys said never again well PROVE IT drop manson

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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29. V writes:

F_A_N:

No way about the Lordi story! The exact same thing happened in Saint Louis! We were all chanting something along those lines and they were like, 'oh, hell yea! you guys want more?!?' and the whole lawn area just roared 'NOOOOOO!!!!' It was priceless.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:52 PM ET | IP Logged

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30. V writes:

Anyways, this is an excellent bill. I have a varied taste in music and I think this brings most of it together, excluding Behemoth. I cant get into them at all. Tried, but cant. This will be an awesome day indeed.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:53 PM ET | IP Logged

31. analguest writes:

f***_a_name wrote : 'Although This does set in with my theory that Slayer always chooses co-headliners that all their fans hate, so that when Slayer finally comes out, everybody is that much more excited. :P'

'Behemoth will also play with Slayer on their 3-week pre-Mayhem Festival tour. That tour will include a dates on „B-markets” – smaller cities which the Mayhem Festival will not reach. We will update you with the dates and more information real soon. '
news from the official behemoth site

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 2:01 PM ET | IP Logged

32. noj writes:

im absolutely going to this. i'll just have to deal with the sh** sound of trivium and bullet. :(. but cannibal corpse and job for a cowboy makes everything better. :) surprisingly the hot topic stage is actually amazing.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 2:16 PM ET | IP Logged

33. bill writes:

haha. i love how slayer fans hate diversity. just like slayer's music.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 3:40 PM ET | IP Logged

34. Fuck_A_Name writes:

^i love how non-slayer fans are idiots, and eat up any garbage that floats their way. Like Bullet for my Vagina's music.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 3:45 PM ET | IP Logged

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35. deathfreak writes:

f*** Bullet For My Valentine. i kinda like even all that remains and job. o and i dont like trivium but i have heard they put on a good show. but jesus f***ing christ bullet is one of the worst excuses for metal.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 4:07 PM ET | IP Logged

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36. btbamfav20 writes:

f*** man! i love ALL of these bands!!! i CAN'T f***ING WAIT!!!

Now listening to: Inbreeding Insanity - Revolting Breed

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 4:08 PM ET | IP Logged

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37. MetallicPunk writes:

I might consider going to this since Slayer,MM,BFMV(Yes I like them get over it)Trivium and All That Remains,and Job For A Cowboy.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 4:33 PM ET | IP Logged

38. Bill writes:

I wish manson would just tour with nails already

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 5:05 PM ET | IP Logged

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39. InfernoNecrosis writes:

Well actually, the reason why Manson probably wouldn't want to tour with NIN is because Trent and Brian (AKA Marilyn Manson) have some legal issues. I think the story was that Trent owns the legal rights to Manson's first 3 albums, but I'm not completely sure.

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 6:09 PM ET | IP Logged

40. metalhead_dude writes:

hellyeah!!! here we go new mexico!! can't wait til the day come!! july 18!!

# Jan 27, 2009 @ 7:33 PM ET | IP Logged

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41. metal2death writes:

whats actually really funny... lordi got destroyed in philly. literally everyone was booing them the whole set. thats amazing that its wide spread hate haha. i started the booing of trivum at the lamb of god show in philly also. i cant wait to do it all in one show
ennnntombmeeeennt of theeeeee ma chiiiiiiineeee-jfac hahahahah

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42. zarathustra_999 writes:

Sounds like this would be expensive...Hope not. Slayer, Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse a wonderful trio :). Marilyn Manson, okay, but wouldn't mind seeing them. Not a big fan of the others.

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 12:12 AM ET | IP Logged

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43. Bind.Torture.Kill writes:

Well! I'm going to DC!

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 1:24 AM ET | IP Logged

44. drake savage writes:

Manson sucks....damn....he or she whatever the f**k that freakshow is is so overrated , ah man, disapointing to see that on this bill, but other than that, solid bill,....u compare last years bill compared to this years.....damn....this is a good metal festival....not great, but maybe the best in the states in quite sometime......san bernadino ca here i come

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 2:57 AM ET | IP Logged

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45. Kalis_wrath writes:

So, who all is going to So Cal for the MU convergance? I am seriousely considering it.

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 3:14 AM ET | IP Logged

46. LI Jim writes:

How in the holy hell can this tour not be scheduled in the NY area is beyond me....They must come to NY! Please make this happen Rockstar!

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 3:28 AM ET | IP Logged

47. LI Jim writes:

FYI, last years Rockstar fest cost $60 a ticket, so expect to pay anywhere from 50-70 a ticket for this.....

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48. bulldozerash writes:

i agree that manson sucks and want to say slayer sucks too for me.. i dont like their sh**ty music... all i hear from slayer is fast riffs that dont go together and some sh**ty repetitive soloes that are all over the place... i think slayer is overrated.... i just like lombardo.... i am not a tallica fan but if u compare regin in sh** with master of puppets you'll find out that mop is superior.... slayer doesnt have technical talents .... listen to christ illusion.... it's hilarious that the songs supremist , black serenade,eyes of the insane and catatonic are the same in some ways... i just liked flesh storm and a little catalyst from that... I HATE KERRY KING he is a bald idiot ...talking about the same thing in every album is just as sh** but they do it..... anyway f uck slayer.....

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49. deathfreak writes:

f*** YOU TOO at least slayer has not sold out

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50. FocusShift writes:

I have to say that I'm rather impressed by this line up. There will always be exceptions to any big billing but I'm looking forward to this.

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51. Blindgreed1 writes:

Yeah, "i am not a tallica fan"... Speaks volumes. Furthermore, "if u compare regin in sh** with master of puppets you'll find out that mop is superior.... slayer doesnt have technical talents". Intersting statement, rediculous, but interesting just the same. I don't believe the two are comparable (much like apples and oranges). Obviously this "person" has never seen Slayer live. As I've said before, if you don't get it; maybe it wasn't meant for you. To each his/her own. Slayer fvcking rules!!!

NP: Dead Skin Mask - Slayer (the non-technical over rated fvcks) \m/\m/!!!

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52. BrunoHockalugie writes:

Good Morning BlindGreed! MayhemFest update:
I just found out that the Special Guest on the Main Stage is Killswitch Engage. Not my cup of tea, but I know a few friends who are into them. ! I don't know if they will be playing before or after that Valentine Bullet band.

http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/231/15074/Killswitch-Engage-added-to-Rockstar-Mayhem-Festival.html

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53. BrunoHockalugie writes:

Why am I being blocked?????

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54. BrunoHockalugie writes:

3rd try!

Good Morning BlindGreed! Mayhem Fest update:

Killswitch Engage is the special guest on the main stage. Not my cup of tea, but I know a few buddies who are into them. I am not sure if they are playing before or after that Valentine Bullet band.

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 11:04 AM ET | IP Logged

55. metalhead213@yahoo.com writes:

Hell yeah. Last year's Hot Topic stage was BULLsh**. This year it's nothing but brutal death metal. And Trivium, ATR, & God Forbid ON THE SAME STAGE is amazing and of course Slayer is still f***IN' SLAYER. July 26th is gonna be insane. Stay (Sic) my friends NP: "Old" by Machine Head

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 11:38 AM ET | IP Logged

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56. Blindgreed1 writes:

Bruno: I believe MU had a slight issue. I had to log back in just now. Anyway, we'll have some time to kill during the BFMV. Sounds like a good time to spend $50.00 at the beer tent. lol.

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 11:53 AM ET | IP Logged

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57. BrunoHockalugie writes:

Hell's Yeah, BG. Weak-ass sh** like BFMV ain't gonna affect my day!

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58. godlike writes:

Hey guys... if I get the chance to show up, you'll be draggin my a$$ around.... I havent drank now in almost a year... 3 beers and I'll be leaning on somebody ;-)

# Jan 28, 2009 @ 4:47 PM ET | IP Logged

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59. Decay writes:

"f*** YOU TOO at least slayer has not sold out"

umm Kerry did a song and video with Sum 41...sum 41...and hes on all those vh1 "metal" interviews with all the glam dudes. not sayin i dont like slayer...i f***in love slayer! but they've done they're share of sellin out.

# Jan 29, 2009 @ 2:09 AM ET | IP Logged

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60. crazedmind writes:

Slayer alone is enough to get me to a show, and having cannibal corpse, behemoth, the black dahlia murder... this concerts gonna be f***ing nuts! and even thougth theres some questionable bands, your never gonna get completely rid of them on a monster tour like this with mainstream sponsers. the way i see it, theres way more extreme metal than i would have ever expected so its a for sure win for all of us

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61. Blindgreed1 writes:

godlike: No worries man. We take care of our own.

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62. BrunoHockalguie writes:

Godlike- Don't worry if you aren't the biggest drinker brother I know you are down for the herb and I got your back on that. At Mayhem 2008 one of my buddies brought a whole ounce of some killer nug inside so trust me we will have that department covered.

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63. Decay writes:

Bruno: HAHA me and my band do the same thing at all the big festivals man! Smoking Blunts for Slayer!!!!!!!

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64. Agmkreptile writes:

wow...Jagermeister stage sucks this year.

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65. ginny writes:

i can't wait!!!!!!!!!! i will be at the seattle july 14th show! it's a 4 hour drive for me but no way i'll be missing it. i've wanted to see manson for a long time now. i know my husband will wanna see cannibal corpse and slayer. last summers with slipknot was so fun at the seattle show

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66. Bill writes:

hey whos gonna headline slayer or manson?

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67. Blindgreed1 writes:

^^^ It depends on where you are. They are co-headlining, so some nights it will be Slayer, other nights Manson.

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68. Davidian writes:

The Hot Topic Stage is absolutely f ucking amazing. Whitechapel, Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse, and TBDM all on one stage! That's amazing.

The Jager Stage is pretty awesome too, Its gonna be hard for me to choice who to see when they play at the same time. XD.

The Main Stage is decent, decent because of Slayer. f*** BFMV, I'll definitely be skipping them to see another band, I'd see Killswitch again, as long as Adam D. is wearing his cape and talking about f***ing people's mothers. Manson, I'd see just so that I could say I've seen him. I heard he puts on an awesome show, so why not?

An awesome line up for a festival. The Hot Topic Stage is what I'm REALLY going for though.

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69. joe sho writes:

h elllllzzzzzz yyyyyyyyyiiiiiieeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

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70. darkA.T.M writes:

nice, gona see this in chicago anyone else??

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71. btbamfav20 writes:

they won't be playing at the same time... they didn't last year...

Now listening to: III - Indricothere

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