Berserker III - Bigger, Better & Even More Bad Ass than Year's Past

This past weekend fans got their fill of metal and fake blood at Berserker. This was the third year for the fest, put on by Shawn & Veronica Knight with help from the fine folks at The Crofoot. This year the event moved to the Masonic Temple in Detroit, spreading bands out across 3 stages on 3 different floors, and also featuring a level full of vendors. This was quite the change from the past two years, which took place at The Loving Touch and the WAB. It allowed for more fans, more room, and louder sets. Plus, it was in an area of the Masonic Temple that isn't used very often, giving concert goers a new venue to explore.

This year Berserker featured big names like Cannabis Corpse, Voivod, Macabre, Conan and the masked men in Ghoul,. In total, about 50 of the best metal bands around played throughout the three day festival. We managed to grab some videos from a few sets over the weekend. Check them out below.

The highlight of the weekend was definitely Ghoul, leaving fans covered in blood, puke, and other unidentifiable substances. But, every band that played this festival was outstanding. There was not a single band on the bill that disappointed, in fact we discovered quite a few bands that we hadn't heard of before and absolutely loved. The top of that list was definitely Black Tusk. Yeah, we might be a little late to the party on this one, but we urge you to check these guys out and pick up their latest album Pillars of Ash.


And of course Detroit was well represented at this event, with locals like Snakewing, Rebel Spies, Dead Church, Old Gods, and more playing alongside visiting acts. But, out of all of the local favorites that played, Child Bite probably topped the list. It was definitely a close call, because amazing sets were played by all, but every time this band comes back to town they seem to be better than the last time we saw them.

All in all Berserker III put on a hell of a show! Detroit is truly lucky to have such an awesome event held here every year, showcasing some of the best metal bands that Detroit and the world have to offer. We are thrilled to see this event growing and can't wait to see what the Berserker crew has in store for us next year.

~C

Berserker III Takes Over The Masonic Temple this Weekend!

This weekend Berskerker is bringing a lineup of some of the best names in Metal to Detroit for three crazy nights. This is the third year for the festival that is the brainchild of Veronica and Shawn Knight (Child Bite). The first two years the event took over The Loving Touch and the WAB, but the fest has grown so much in just a couple of years that they needed to move to a new venue. So this year Berserker will make The Masonic Temple its new home.

The event will feature 3 nights of music across 3 stages. It's happening this Thursday thru Saturday, March 3rd - 5th. The lineup includes local greats like Snakewing and Old Gods, alongside national acts like Macabre and Cannabis Corpse. Check out the full list of who is playing each night with set times below.

 

 

Tickets for Berserker are available two different ways. First, there are the single day passes that will run you $25 a day if you purchase them in advance or $30 a day if you wait 'til the day of. But, for just $45 you can get in to all 3 nights. $45 to see about 50 bands is a pretty amazing deal! The price of weekend passes will also go up $5 to $50 if you wait until the day of to buy them, so do yourself a favor and purchase your pass in advance at BerserkerDetroit.com. While you are there, check out previews and music videos from all of the bands on the bill. You can also buy tickets in person at UHF in Royal Oak or at The Crofoot box office.

Thanks to the amazing people behind Berserker we are also giving away one pair of weekend passes! That means you and your friend will get in to all three nights for FREE, saving you about 100 bucks! If you would like to enter to win these passes, please send your name over to hipindetroit@gmail.com with your name in the body and Berserker in the subject. If you would like to double your chances at winning, tell us you want to go on social media! Just tell everyone you want to go to Berserker for free and make sure you tag Hip In Detroit (@hipindetroit) and #Berserker in the post so we see it! You can hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or all three!

Before things kick off on Thursday there is one more night of music on Wednesday night that you won't need passes to get into. PREserker is the FREE kickoff party for Berserker and this year it's happening at Small's. The lineup for PREserker includes Cloud Rat, The Armed, Gore, Reverend, Stone Ritual, Plasticizer and Pandemonium. Things kick off at 7 p.m., there will be two stages of music, and all ages are welcome.

Whether you make it to PREserker, just one night of Berserker, or all four nights, this is a do not miss event! One of the best punk & metal fests around and we are lucky enough to have it right here in Detroit.

~C

24 Hour Giveaway: Win Tickets to See Revocation and Cannabis Corpse

Tuesday night, Black Iris Booking is bringing punk to Small's and metal to The Shelter. If punk isn't your thing and you crave something a little heavier, you can head up the road to The Shelter to catch Revocation, Cannabis Corpse, Archspire and Black Fast. This lineup will have the walls shaking.

Tickets for the show are only $15 in advance and $17 at the door. We also have a pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of Black Iris Booking. If you would like to enter to win, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with the subject line #metal. We will draw one lucky winner early tomorrow and we will email them details on how to claim their prize.

~S