Friday September 4th VOID & PHANTOM - Empire of Blood 2 Tour w/ Aphellion \*\*\* Formed in 2019 by vocalist Jackson Davenport, VOID is a haunted, technically sharp thrash/heavy metal force rising out of Lafayette, Louisiana. Blending razor-edged aggression with an eerie atmosphere, VOID stands at the crossroads of classic thrash intensity and dark, theatrical heavy metal. The band made its first major statement with their debut album Horrors of Reality in early 2023. The record introduced VOID’s uncompromising sound—fast, intricate riffing, commanding vocals, and a sinister edge—and was followed by a relentless stretch of touring that hardened the band on the road and built a growing underground following. That momentum led to VOID racking their first record deal, and the band then focused their efforts on crafting their most ambitious work to date: Forbidden Morals, a full-length concept album centered on a lost traveler’s descent into the castle of Vlad the Impaler. Dark, cinematic, and technically ferocious, the album marked a turning point for the band—putting VOID firmly on the map and opening the door to larger tours and wider recognition. Following the release of Forbidden Morals, VOID signed with Metal Blade Records to further carve their path in stone as one of the most compelling new voices in modern traditional metal. For fans of: Savatage, Metal Church, King Diamond, Annihilator, Testament, Lääz Rockit. \*\*\* Aphellion are a four piece speed/thrash metal band hailing from the suburbs of Maryland. Formed in 2023, they have been cutting their teeth playing local shows since 2024 delivering their piercing and unrelenting speed/thrash sound to the masses. Along with blasting and talking metal records of the past in their dungeon, they choose to pay their respects by trying to keep the flame of old school metal alive. With leather and spikes as armor they fight the good fight for old school heavy metal. Presented by Songbyrd All ages