A389 Bash
| A389 Bash | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Extreme metal, heavy metal |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Sonar Compound, Sidebar |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Founder | Domenic Romeo |
A389 Bash is an annual American music festival focused on underground extreme metal, held at the Sonar Compound and at the Sidebar in Baltimore, Maryland.[1]
The event is organized by Pulling Teeth guitarist Domenic Romeo, who is also the founder of A389 Records. The event serves as the label's anniversary celebration, and attracts attendees from across the US. Acts that played the festival in 2012 include Eyehategod, Integrity, Gehenna, Full of Hell and Weekend Nachos.[2][3][4] Russian power metal band Catharsis played in 2013.[5] American powerviolence band Despise You has also played this festival.[6]
See also
- Milwaukee Metal Fest
- Shamrock Slaughter
- Flatline Fest
- Metal Threat
- Hell's Heroes
- Prague Death Mass
- Toledo Death Fest
- Mad With Power
References
- ^ "Bangers and Thrash: On the Charm City Art Space and A389 Recordings". Baltimore Sun. 2014-12-01. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Stewart-Panko, Kevin (2012-01-19). "Into the Pit: A389 Records 8th Anniversary Bash". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Ramirez, Carlos RamirezCarlos (2011-11-22). "A389 Recordings Founder on Success, Moshing and Vinyl Collectors". Noisecreep. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ "5 Metal Festivals to Attend Before You Die". Metal Injection. 2015-11-19. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Staff, BrooklynVegan. "Catharsis playing Northeast shows with Die Young (dates)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Pessaro, Fred. "Iron Reagan and Despise You Talk Japanese Beatdowncore, Podcasts and Beer Nerd-ery". Revolver. Retrieved 2026-03-05.