If you’re like me, Maryland Deathfest probably conjures up one of two images: a gathering of the crustiest of crusty metalheads enduring temperatures hotter than the sun in the homeland of John Waters to see some of the deepest cuts of extreme metal spanning the ages OR a couple of folks getting down and dirty in the Autopsy pit. If both popped into your mind, that’s fine too. For years, MDF has been the standard for an American heavy metal music festival. Taking notes from European festivals, it catered specifically to the needs of folks who loved that one death … Continue reading Live Review: Maryland Deathfest 2025