Ion Vein to play Metal Mergence 3 - July 11th

[Chris Lotesto]

Hey guys, we're very excited to announce that we will be a part of the 3rd annual Metal Mergence
networking conference set to take place at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago! We've been hard at
work wrapping up the new album so it will be great to get out and tear it up once again onstage!
Check out the news for the full press release and we look forward to seeing you there!

Here is the latest official press release from organizer Scott Jackson which includes a new
start time and additional updated info:

SATURDAY, JULY 11TH: METALHEADS UNITE AND TALK BUSINESS? A NIGHT OF NETWORK
NAPALM...

Monstermangraphic, Dark Star Records, Chicago Powerfest, Rebel Radio
& Las Divas Promotions presents:

The 3rd Annual Metal Mergence - Chicago's Heavy Metal Conference.
Graphic Artists, Record labels/ Booking reps, Live bands, PRO Question & Answer panel & more…

Hosted by: The 1st Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th (Ari Lehman/ First Jason)

PRO Q & A featuring Tim King(Soil), Rob Such (Twelfth Gate), Chris Lotesto (Ion Vein), John Coyne (promoter) & Don Byczynski (producer/engineer) answering:

"So You Think You Want To Be A Rockstar?"
8:15 pm - 9pm

Live performances by:
RIVAL
ION VEIN
MINDWARP CHAMBER
TOMORROW HAS ARRIVED

Saturday, July 11, 2009
Reggies Rock Club
2109 South State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Doors open 8 pm
$10 admission 17 + (must provide proper ID)


REPS & PROS CONFIRMED: Monsterman Graphic, Brad Moore’s Illustration Station, F3 Studios, MBM Graphics, Dark Star Records, Bitriot Records, Rotting Corpse Records, Necrotic Records, CRJ Productions/Chicago Powerfest, Mortal Music, Pitch Black Productions, Metal Fury Promotions, Jen X Promotions, Las divas Promotions, Rebel Radio, Horror Avenue Bookings, Inclination Webzine & more to come!

The Metal Gods are back with a vengeance, inspiring musicians, graphic artists, record labels & booking agents to bring the hammer down at the 3rd Annual "Metal Mergence"! The 1 night only Networking conference will give top & upcoming talent in the Heavy Metal community a chance to showcase their work, meet record labels, booking reps and find graphic artists to assist their music projects. Art Exhibit by renowned CD artists, label reps & booking reps accepting demos, Celebrity guests in a pro Q & A answering all your questions about the metal biz, PLUS a live performance line up that will go down in Heavy Metal History! Join us Saturday, July 11th for a night of network napalm when The 3rd Annual Metal Mergence invades the legendary Reggie’s Rock room in the heart of Chicago! Live performances by: RIVAL, ION VEIN, MINDWARP CHAMBER, TOMORROW HAS ARRIVED...and more special guests to be announced…! To see all the confirmed pros or for more information visit http://www.myspace.com/metalmergence or call 773 857 2172…


More details about the Q&A sponsored by CRJ Productions:
"So You Think You Want To Be A Rockstar?"

Q&A Panel featuring:
Don Byczynski (producer/engineer, live sound engineer, musician) - BOTA Studio
John Coyne (promoter) - CRJ Productions/Chicago Powerfest
Tim King (musician, producer, artist development consultant) - Soil & Mortal Music
Chris Lotesto (musician, promoter) - Ion Vein & CRJ Productions/Chicago Powerfest
Rob Such (musician, promoter, artist development consultant) - Twelfth Gate, Mortal Music & CRJ/Chicago Powerfest

Utilizing the decades of experience in the music industry between them, these acclaimed “metal men” will be answering questions & giving tips regarding what to do & what not to do in order to have even a 1 in a million chance of success. Everything you need to know when considering a career in music, or even just to get your band out there & recognized.

[Chris Lotesto]

Chris takes part in the Q&A @ 8pm
Ion Vein on-stage at 11pm...don't miss it!

[axehomeyg]

You guys kicked some major ass! Great guitar work, Chris!