Tech-Fest 2017: Chelsea Grin, The Faceless join lineup

By
( )
published

Chelsea Grin and The Faceless among the latest wave of artists announced for July festival

Chelsea Grin
Chelsea Grin

Another 15 bands have been announced for this year’s Tech-Fest.

The Metal Hammer-sponsored event will take place at Newark Showground, UK, on July 6-10.

It was previously announced that artists including The Black Dahlia Murder, Obscura, Aborted, The Algorithm and Hacktivist had been announced for the 2017 event.

And they’ve now been joined by Chelsea Grin, The Faceless, Beyond Creation, Igorrr, Uneven Structure, Humanity’s Last Breath, Exivious, Panzerballett, Persefone, DSME, Virvum, Ghost Iris, James Norbert Ivanyi, Sleep Token and Dreamwaves.

Organisers say: “Tech-Fest 2017 is starting off with their heaviest line-up to date – and this looks set to be the festival’s best year.”

Tickets for the event are available directly through the Tech-Fest website, while a full list of all names announced so far can be found below.

Tech-Fest 2017 - lineup so far

The Black Dahlia Murder (UK Exclusive)
Chelsea Grin
Obscure (UK Exclusive)
Aborted
The Faceless (UK Exclusive)
Beyond Creation (UK Exclusive)
The Arusha Accord
Hacktivist
INGESTED
The Algorithm
Oceans Ate Alaska
Dyscarnate
Igorrr
Uneven Structure
Humanity’s Last Breath (UK Exclusive)
Exivious (UK Exclusive – Final UK Show)
Carcer City
Exist Immortal
Panzerballett (UK Exclusive)
Sarah Longfield
Persefone
Alaska
The Fine Constant
Within Destruction
DSME (Drewsif Stalin’s Musical Endeavors)
Virvum (UK Exclusive)
Ghost Iris
James Norbert Ivanyi
Sleep Token
Dreamwaves

UK Tech-Fest 2015

Scott Munro
Scott Munro
Louder e-commerce editor

Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving into e-commerce in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more for Louder. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, The Tragically Hip, Marillion and Rush.