Texas Independence Fest

Texas Independence Fest
GenreHeavy metal, extreme metal, metalcore, deathcore
VenueGrizzly Hall
LocationAustin, Texas
Years active2008-present
FounderAnthony Stevenson
Websitewww.facebook.com/texasindependencefestival/

Texas Independence Fest is an American underground music festival focused on extreme metal, held at Grizzly Hall in Austin, Texas. It started in 2008.[1]

Behemoth and Goatwhore headlined the event in 2014.[2] The 2016 lineup included Bury Your Dead, Unearth, Carnifex, Malevolent Creation, Ringworm and Nekrogoblikon.[3]

Anthrax and Killswitch Engage headlined in 2017.[4] The 2018 lineup consisted of Dying Fetus, Thy Art is Murder, Carnifex, Oceano, Fit for an Autopsy, Sworn In, Evergreen Terrace, The Browning, Rivers of Nihil, Enterprise Earth and Darkness Divided.[5]

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References

  1. ^ Curtin, Kevin (2017-07-06). "Playback: Come & Take It". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  2. ^ "Texas Independence Fest lineup announced". lambgoat.com. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  3. ^ "Texas Independence Fest To Include DESPISED ICON, BURY YOUR DEAD, CARNIFEX And More!". Metal Injection. 2016-01-28. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  4. ^ Curtin, Kevin (2017-07-06). "Playback: Come & Take It". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
  5. ^ "Show Review: Texas Independence Fest in Austin, TX". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-17.