Corrosion of Conformity

The Great NOLA Trendkill: A Metal Mecca Returns

By Jason •
Get ready for a heavy metal onslaught as Pantera storms New Orleans for a historic celebration of music and horror!

Brace yourselves, metalheads! The Great NOLA Trendkill is set to unleash an unparalleled weekend of sonic chaos on November 20-21 at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. Presented by Housecore Horror, Housecore Records, and Live Nation, this festival is not just an event; it’s a resurrection of metal history, featuring the legendary Pantera, who will grace the stage for their first show in the Crescent City in an astounding 30 years. This performance pays tribute to the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking album, The Great Southern Trendkill, originally unleashed upon an unsuspecting world in 1996.

But that's not all, folks! The weekend will double as the official record release show for Down’s Volume V, alongside a killer lineup that includes heavyweights like Black Label Society, Corrosion of Conformity, Power Trip, Crowbar, Eyehategod, Rāde, Herakleion, and the relentless Pig Destroyer. This isn’t just a lineup; it’s a full-on metal takeover that promises to shake the foundations of the city as we know it. Stay tuned for individual day lineups that will drop soon, but mark your calendars for what could be the metal event of the decade.

Adding to the frenzy, The Great NOLA Trendkill will bring back the Housecore Horror Festival, a celebration of all things macabre curated by Philip H. Anselmo, the titan of heavy metal himself. After more than a decade, Anselmo returns to his roots with a weekend packed full of horror films, music, and madness. The festival will span multiple venues across New Orleans, showcasing everything from local vendors to special appearances from horror industry icons. Anselmo promises a visceral experience where screams and thrills reign supreme. Get ready for a chaotic blend of music and cinematic terror that will make your heart race.

Philip Anselmo himself stated, “To be back in New Orleans with such a package of bands and events is a dream come true. Besides Pantera and Down, we have great NOLA and national bands playing, Housecore Records and Housecore Horror specialties, horror industry personalities, talented artists, and so much more. Please come down to my hometown and have a blast the entire weekend!” If that doesn’t get your blood pumping, I don’t know what will.

For those keen on making the most of this monumental event, presales kick off today (September 8) with a special password: NOLA. General sales commence on September 11, so be ready to grab your tickets before they sell out. And for those looking to elevate their experience, VIP packages are available that include hotel stays, exclusive merchandise, and shuttle services to the festival grounds. This is a chance to immerse yourself fully in the metal mayhem.

With Pantera back in the fold and a lineup that reads like a ‘who’s who’ of heavy music, The Great NOLA Trendkill promises to be nothing short of epic. This is the moment where legends collide and history is made. Let’s make some noise!