Friday night at Maryland Deathfest's Soundstage, Integrity played a set that included most of their new split with Krieg, including a ripping GISM cover, as well as whole blocks of classic-era songs such as "Those Who Fear Tomorrow," "Systems Overload" and "Armenian Persecution." Joined on stage by various Baltimore music scene guests like Lily Hoy of Master Sword, Doug E Fresh of Stout, and Alex Cha of Ampallang Infection, and flanked by guitarist Dom Romeo's family (including his young children, who threw up the horns during dad's solos), Integrity delivered an epic performance that felt like a victorious homecoming show.
NYDM legends Suffocation, meanwhile, logged what could be their last gig in Baltimore with vocalist Frank Mullen, who will retire soon, according to reports. Rams Head Live also hosted bands like Sinister, Misery Index and Blood Incantation, while Eyehategod closed out Soundstage, after turns by Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition and others. Check out pics of all of Friday's action from both stages — all photos courtesy of Josh Sisk.
Integrity at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Integrity at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Integrity at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Integrity at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Integrity at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Integrity at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Integrity at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Integrity at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Eyehategod at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Lord Gore at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Lord Gore at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Lord Gore at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Lord Gore at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Test at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Test at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk
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Sinister at MDF XVI
photograph by Josh Sisk