The Sword

Performers

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  The Sword

  RONKER is not the first state-of-the-art speednoise band to ever exist, but they are the first ones to coin the term. Formed in 2020 in the heart of the swamplands of Belgium the band comes naturally weathered and screaming bloody murder. RONKER’s music can be described as a mix between Danzig-era Misfits and Helmet, equally influenced by the earliest of hardcore-punk and 90’s alternative guitar music.
  Since its inception RONKER can mainly be found on the road. Carving out an audience in the most old-school fashion: by playing live. Always visceral, urgent and frantic, RONKER is prime example of being staunchly committed to rock and roll athleticism. Throwing shapes and taking names.
  
  The new RONKER album - for short “FIAFTNSLABB” (pronounced FIAFT’NSHLJAB) - is not only an ode to celebrating naivety, the album is deliberately kept unpolished and playful.
  It’s a kind of DUPLO-metal, opting for simplicity and a broad color palette.
  
  On their debut album, the band sounds hungry, nervous, and indulges in its bipolair nature: the carelessness of post-punk and the concrete character of 90’s alternative metal both contribute equally to the bands DNA. In their concoction there are bits of hardcore, blend with noise, indie, prog and punk. No house is sacred anymore.
  
  ”FIAFTNSLABB” available now through Labelman.
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  Red Fang

  Ever since their inception in 2005, Portland’s RED FANG have strived to write heavy, catchy music underlaid with subtle complexities. Founded by David Sullivan, Maurice Bryan Giles, Aaron Beam, and John Sherman, the band had a distinctive and fully-formed sound right from the start: a mix of compelling rock songwriting and party-hard metal euphoria that speaks to the headbanger, the hesher, and the music student alike. The band’s two-pronged vocal attack and knack for finding the sharpest hooks made sure that the music world caught on right away. Within just one year of RED FANG‘s first show, they were opening for genre stalwarts Big Business and The Melvins, and soon began appearing at festivals including FYF, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Sasquatch Fest, and more. After the release of their self-titled debut (Sargent House, 2009), RED FANG signed to independent label Relapse Records for the release of their 2011 full-length Murder the Mountains, which hit #25 on the US Top Heatseekers chart and received widespread critical acclaim. RED FANG followed that record up with a slew of dates worldwide, and two years later, released Whales and Leeches, which put the band on the US Billboard charts (at #66) for the first time and garnered praise from outlets ranging from Spin and Metal Injection to Stereogum and Alternative Press. The success of Whales and Leeches even led to a live appearance on Late Show with David Letterman in January 2014. Additionally, RED FANG have gained renown for their inventive comedic music videos directed by Whitey MConnaughy, several of which have become viral hits. The band’s videos have received more than 10,000,000 views in total. RED FANG have more than made a name for themselves on the live circuit as well. Over the years, they’ve toured with prominent artists such as In Flames, Opeth, Mastodon, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Helmet, and Crowbar, and have appeared at major festivals including Hellfest, Rockstar Mayhem Fest, Wacken, Roadburn, and many others. In their travels, RED FANG have performed across the globe, from North America and South America to Europe, Russia, and Australia. RED FANG is: John Sherman – Drums, Aaron Beam – Bass, Vocals, David Sullivan – Guitar, Maurice Bryan Giles – Guitar, Vocals New album 'Arrows' out now on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Order at https://orcd.co/redfangarrows

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  Spoon Benders

  Spoon Benders are an up-and-coming garage-psych punk band, hailing from Portland, Rag Tag Magazine calls them, "one of the most undaunted and progressive bands within city limits."
  Their most recent releases, recorded by Cameron Spies (Blackwater Holylight, The Shivas, etc.), encompass the exceptional growth that the band has undergone in such a short time. While their sound has evolved greatly, their live show still holds its incredible energy and controlled chaos.
  Inspired by bands such as The Pleasure Seekers and the Stooges, Spoon Benders are now consistently touring and directly supporting bands such as Meatbodies, Fuzz, Death Valley Girls and The Paranoyds. They have also repeatedly won over festivals such as Treefort Music Fest, Levitation, and Mosswood Meltdown.