Maryland Death Fest Venue Shuts Down

Club Sonar, the venue that was to host this months Maryland Death Fest, has just posted a brief statement on the venues facebook page announcing that they have closed the doors on the venue for good. The statement reads:

"We here at Sonar regret to inform you that we are no longer able to operate as a venue. Mr. Lonnie Fisher, corporate owner of Sonar, has shut the building down. He has refused to renew the liquor license and the corporate charter for 407 Saratoga Inc. All of the money in our account went into paying our taxes with the promise of the license being renewed and transferred to the new owners."

At this point it is unclear where the event will be moved to or if fans would be able to get a ticket refund.

Maryland Death Fest is expected to take place in Baltimore, Maryland May 26-29.

Maryland Death Fest officials have posted the following statement: "We know about Sonar. It was just brought to our attention. Please DO NOT panic. The festival will still go on as planned. If Sonar does not end up working, we already have a alternative site in the same area that would have a similar set up, so you do not need to worry, and you do not need to consider changing plans. More info about this is expected to be posted on Friday."

UPDATE 8:00pm EST
Maryland Death Fest Promoters have issed the following: "In just a few hours, we've managed to get some positive news regarding a new fest location. Everything should be wrapped up in the next couple of days. If the plan stays as is, you will not need to change your hotel plans, etc."

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Jason Fisher    May 04, 2011