{"id":31036,"date":"2013-07-28T11:37:20","date_gmt":"2013-07-28T16:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=31036"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:14:24","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:14:24","slug":"live-rockstar-energy-drink-mayhem-festival-2013-rob-zombie-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/live-rockstar-energy-drink-mayhem-festival-2013-rob-zombie-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2013: Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jonna Ambur <\/span>
\n– Senior Photojournalist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

JULY 21, 2013, COMCAST THEATER, HARTFORD, CT. —<\/h3>\n

\"RobThe sixth annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival landed in Hartford, Conn., on July 21, 2013. A sunny 90-degree day with some good, old-fashioned East Coast humidity greeted the guests as they headed through the gates. Four stages of non-stop Metal began just after high noon. <\/p>\n

Machine Head, Job for a Cowboy, Butcher Babies, Battlecross and Huntress were featured on the Jagermeister Stage<\/p>\n

The Musician\u2019s Exchange stage was home to Children of Bodom, Emmure, Born of Osiris, Attika 7, Motionless in White and Thrown Into Exile.<\/p>\n

The Sumerian Records stage was set for Scorpion Child, City in the Sea and the three winners of the \u201cHeadbang for the Highway\u201d competitions that were held statewide. <\/p>\n

Just beyond the stages, there was a maze of sponsor and merchandise booths. Each band had its own set-up, and some, such as Thrown Into Exile and Attika 7 even made appearances to sign autographs for fans. If you kept your eyes open, you could even catch your favorite musician checking out the bands and watching the fans the pits. Chris Kael from Five Finger Death Punch paid a visit to Battlecross and Machine Head during their sets, and he shared his photos on Facebook from his point of view.<\/p>\n

On the other side of the venue, there were a variety of vendors, discount ticket sales and the \u201cgolden gate,\u201d which was just beyond the security and was the entryway to the bands\u2019 trailers and tables for press interviews. <\/p>\n

Most of the bands had new albums or singles to support. For example, Butcher Babies performed music from their first release, Goliath; Huntress supported its second release Starbound Beast; Emmure supported its Slave to the Game and Scorpion Child performed its newest single, \u201cPolygon of Eyes.\u201d Attika 7\u2019s Blood of My Enemies currently is available for a free download. Motionless in White\u2019s Infamous with the single, \u201cAmerica\u201d is out now. Battlecross recently released War of Will, and Thrown Into Exile released its single \u201cNot Alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Reese, Mayhem\u2019s Co-founder celebrated a birthday and was greeted by the crowd singing \u201cHappy Birthday.\u201d Shortly thereafter, he shared information about the Metal of Honor program. Then, 10 brave United States soldiers joined him on stage to present a guitar and a salute to Jagermesiter\u2019s Hometown Hero winner, who served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a staff sergeant and was joined by his Afghan-rescued dog from the Puppy Rescue Mission.<\/p>\n

\"RockstarThe Main Stage featured Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon and Amon Amarth. Amon Amarth and Mastodon set the stage for the day\u2019s highlighted bands. Amon Amarth\u2019s incredible stage set and boundless energy were a great way to start the night. Mastodon followed, and while it was a calmer style of metal, it primed the audience for, what many called, the main event. <\/p>\n

Five Finger came to the stage and made it known that they were there and ready to tear shit up. The band performed its newest single \u201cLift Me Up,\u201d along with other well-known hits. Mid-set, Ivan brought on stage, the \u201cnext generation,\u201d which included a group of kids who were more than happy to visit with the guys during \u201cWhite Knuckles.\u201d In a poignant moment, Ivan later brought to the stage, 10 members of the U.S. National Guard. The entire band took time out to thank them for their service and paid a tribute to these brave soldiers. It was heartfelt and pure. The band finished its set to a standing applause of fans who weren\u2019t ready to say goodnight. Watch for the Volume No. 1 of the band\u2019s two-volume double album, The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell. Volume No. 1 drops in the U.S. on July 30, 2013.<\/p>\n

Rob Zombie was the headliner and came to the stage in all the glory of a headlining band, complete with costumes, huge stage props and movie screens and all the metal bling for which Zombie is known. Playing all the songs his fans were there to hear, the crowd belted out every word. He shared the stage for a short time with his wife, and he later introduced his daughter. This family man is a Rock god who ended Mayhem Fest on a high note for sure.<\/p>\n

The entire day was packed with music, fun and good people who all worked together like a well-oiled machine. It\u2019s definitely a festival to check out! <\/p>\n

The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival is nearing the end of its tour; the last stop on the tour is Aug. 4 in Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2013 Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n

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Photos appear courtesy of Jonna Ambur<\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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