{"id":44052,"date":"2014-08-14T14:49:52","date_gmt":"2014-08-14T19:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=44052"},"modified":"2014-08-14T14:49:52","modified_gmt":"2014-08-14T19:49:52","slug":"dirt-fest-2014-concert-review-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/dirt-fest-2014-concert-review-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Dirt Fest 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Kent McIntire<\/span>
\n– Photojournalist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

August 9th, 2014 at Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, MI. —<\/h3>\n

\"DirtFest2014\"This was my first trip to Dirt Fest in the quaint Michigan town of Birch Run, mostly known for the outlet mall and the exit one takes to go to the \u201cWorld\u2019s Largest Christmas Store.\u201d Christmas in August? If you\u2019re a hard rock and metal fan, that\u2019s exactly what you got!<\/p>\n

With six stages hosting more than 60 bands for nearly 11 hours, Dirt Fest did not disappoint. Admittedly, looking at the lineup, I had not heard of most of the bands and was not sure what to expect. Living in Metro Detroit, of course I had heard of Battlecross, [HED] PE, and Psychostick. There were other up and coming bands that may not be household names yet like Framing Hanley, Smile Empty Soul, and my favorite up and comer known as Nothing More. Mark my words – – Nothing More will be the next big thing! There. I said it here, but I digress. Of course there were national acts thrashing the main stages (for which there were two) hosting Tantric, Powerman 5000, Sid Wilson of Slipknot. Let\u2019s not forget the closing act from Killswitch Engage that tore the place apart. Just when you started to see those in attendance start to fade with the setting sun due the heat and sheer exhaustion, Killswitch Engage takes the stage and lights the place on fire with their entrance to Kool and the Gang\u2019s \u201cCelebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Nonpoint2\"I know it\u2019s been written in other blogs, but I have to agree with the somewhat negative comments about the time in which Chimaira played. This band has all of the ingredients to be a headliner in their own right. While they played on one of the two main stages, a 3:45 start time seemed strange to me because I expected them to be one of the showcase bands and a midday start just didn\u2019t fit that expectation in my mind. Nevertheless, they put on a fantastic show with lots of energy, crowd interaction, and didn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n

If I were handing out awards for giving the crowd what they wanted, the two bands that would win are Powerman 5000 and [HED] PE. [HED] PE took the stage before Powerman 5000. Front man Jared Gomes, aka \u201cMC Underdog\u201d or \u201cMCUD\u201d, strolls on stage in his muscle shirt with guns blazing (this boy is RIPPED), the master of Rapcore, Rap Metal, whatever you want to call it, packed as much old and new music as he could in their short 35 minute set. Oh, I\u2019d be remiss if I did not mention the tribute to Bob Marley which I have to believe was inspired by the pungent order that was wafting over the crowd. When MCUD announced theirs set was done, the crowd once again erupted \u2013 this time with a resounding \u201cBOOOO!\u201d Powerman 5000 played for nearly an hour ending right before Killswitch Engage took the neighboring stage. When PM5K hit the first chords of \u201cWhen World\u2019s Collide\u201d the crowd of however many thousand erupted, horns raised, and everyone jumping in unison. For clarification and before our beloved Derric Miller asks, no. No thumbs were visible. Thanks.<\/p>\n

I must go back and reflect on my statement above regarding the band Nothing More. I had the privilege of interviewing Jonny Hawkins and Daniel Oliver before their set. For the light that is starting to be shed on these guys, they are taking it all in stride and frankly, don\u2019t let all the press go to their heads. If you read their Facebook page, there\u2019s mention of their arms being branded. I asked them if they would share the story of what that meant and Jonny went into great detail. Be watching for the interview transcript here on HRH. It will be very clear to you where they came from, how they got to where they are, and gives you a glimpse of where they want to go. If for nothing else, the story of their arm branding is enough to make you agree these guys deserve all the success in the world. Nothing More is getting ready to hit the road with Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, and HELLYEAH. On the outside they are calm, cool, and collected. Asking about the upcoming tour, I could see the little kids in their eyes just wanting to scream with excitement. Watch for these guys. I\u2019ll go on record saying they are about to hit \u2026 and hit BIG! <\/p>\n

Dirt Fest 2014\u2014that\u2019s a wrap! \\m\/<\/p>\n

LIVE! | Dirt Fest 2014 Concert Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n

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Visit Dirt Fest online: http:\/\/dirtfest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Special thanks need to be given to Tom George of FiXT Publicity!<\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter @KentMPhoto<\/p>\n

Ourtunez.com main stage powered by Omega:
\n12:40 p.m. \u2014 It Lies Within
\n1:50 p.m. \u2014 Beyond Threshold
\n3:05 p.m. \u2014 Tantric
\n4:30 p.m. \u2014 Battlecross
\n5:55 p.m. \u2014 Sid of Slipknot
\n7:25 p.m. \u2014 Nonpoint
\n9:20 p.m. \u2014 Killswitch Engage<\/p>\n

Lascoford.com main stage powered by Omega:
\n12:05 p.m. \u2014 Arcanium
\n1:15 p.m. \u2014 Sydetrakt
\n2:25 p.m. \u2014 Psychostick
\n3:45 p.m. \u2014 Chimaira
\n5:15 p.m. \u2014 Nothing More
\n6:40 p.m. \u2014 HeD pe
\n8:15 p.m. \u2014 Powerman 5000<\/p>\n

National Rock Review stage powered by Diesel Concert Lounge:
\n12:10 p.m. \u2014 Kissing Candice
\n12:50 p.m. \u2014 Immoralis
\n1:30 p.m. \u2014 Through The Ashes
\n2:10 p.m. \u2014 Nuisance
\n2:50 p.m. \u2014 Blue Felix
\n3:35 p.m. \u2014 Eyes Set To Kill
\n4:20 p.m. \u2014 Critical Bill
\n5:05 p.m. \u2014 Like A Storm
\n5:50 p.m. \u2014 Gemini Syndrome
\n6:35 p.m. \u2014 Framing Hanley
\n7:20 p.m. \u2014 Sleepwave
\n8:05 p.m. \u2014 Smile Empty Soul
\n8:50 p.m. \u2014 Beast In The Field<\/p>\n

37 Studios \/ List St Studios stage:
\n12:40 p.m. \u2014 1876
\n1:20 p.m. \u2014 Bulletproof Snow
\n2:00 p.m. \u2014 Sins In Stereo
\n2:40 p.m. \u2014 Brody And The Busch Rd Trio
\n3:20 p.m. \u2014 Aim Your Arrows
\n4:00 p.m. \u2014 Hour 24
\n4:40 p.m. \u2014 Drawn To Fury
\n5:20 p.m. \u2014 Gift Giver
\n6:00 p.m. \u2014 Autumn Coma
\n6:40 p.m. \u2014 Ana
\n7:20 p.m. \u2014 braidedveins
\n8:00 p.m. \u2014 Hail To The King
\n8:40 p.m. \u2014 Deveraux<\/p>\n

Banana 101.5-FM Radio \u201cFlint Happens\u201d stage:
\n12:20 p.m. \u2014 Kougaran
\n1:00 p.m. \u2014 Dystopian I
\n1:40 p.m. \u2014 Bridge to Grace
\n2:20 p.m. \u2014 First Decree
\n3:00 p.m. \u2014 Cadre
\n3:40 p.m. \u2014 My Perfect Nightmare
\n4:20 p.m. \u2014 Dead Sky
\n5:00 p.m. \u2014 The Mighty Swine
\n5:40 p.m. \u2014 Black Flower Blossom
\n6:20 p.m. \u2014 The Finale
\n7:00 p.m. \u2014 Switchblade Scarlett
\n7:40 p.m. \u2014 Saint Ridley
\n8:20 p.m. At Ocean\u2019s Depth<\/p>\n

Arnar Clothing \u201cRise Above the Hate\u201d stage:
\n12:30 p.m. \u2014 Fides In Us
\n1:10 p.m. \u2014 Sunflower Dead
\n1:50 p.m. \u2014 Hell Rides North
\n2:30 p.m. \u2014 Laid In Stone
\n3:10 p.m. \u2014 Flood Of Souls
\n3:50 p.m. \u2014 Vicariant
\n4:30 p.m. \u2014 This Is Life This Is Living
\n5:10 p.m. \u2014 Martyr For Madison
\n5:50 p.m. \u2014 Murder FM
\n6:30 p.m. \u2014 Know Lyfe
\n7:10 p.m. \u2014 The Persevering Promise
\n7:50 p.m. \u2014 Shudder
\n8:30 p.m. \u2014 The 2nd System<\/p>\n

Arnar Clothing autograph tent:
\n2:30 p.m. \u2014 Like A Storm
\n3:10 p.m. \u2014 Gemini Syndrome
\n4:00 p.m. \u2014 Framing Hanley
\n5:00 p.m. \u2014 Sleepwave
\n6:00 p.m. \u2014 It Lies Within
\n7:00 p.m. \u2014 Blue Felix<\/p>\n

InkAddict autograph tent:
\n1:30 p.m. \u2014 Eyes Set To Kill
\n2:30 p.m. \u2014 Sid
\n3:30 p.m. \u2014 Nothing More
\n4:30 p.m. \u2014 HeD pe
\n5:30 p.m. \u2014 Nonpoint
\n6:30 p.m. \u2014 Smile Empty Soul
\n7:20 p.m. \u2014 Killswitch Engage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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