Dystopioid

Formed in the depths of a pandemic world, dystopiod brings the thrashing sounds of apocalypse from the barron plains of cold wyoming. "Wasteland trash metal" coined a new crushing sound for a 4 piece power machine!

Atomic Shine

Atomic Shine plays heavy rock music influenced by bands like Black Sabbath, Kyuss, Tool, The Melvins, Elder, Red Fang. We are local to Fort Collins and Loveland, and play original heavy rock music venturing into Stoner Rock and Metal. We released a full length album that has been featured on multiple popular YouTube channels with over 30K followers each. We have also been featured on Weedian’s “Trip To Colorado” compilation alongside other great heavy bands that have come out of Colorado over the years.

Fell Harvest

Based in Cheyenne Wyoming, Fell Harvest strives to inject the somberness of 90s death doom with the energy of modern melodic death and thrash.  Formed in 2018 by frontman Joseph Fell, they released their first EP just in time for the pandemic and its accompanying disruptions.  The band spent the following year writing and recording a full length.  The resulting effort, Pale Light in a Dying World, was released in July of 2021.  The title track for this record was featured on "Doomed and Stoned in Colorado" in April of that year.

 

Underseer

Underseer is a five piece Post Hardcore/Mathrock band out of Northern Colorado.

With each live show they take fans on a dynamic rollercoaster of of soaring highs, crushing breakdowns, and emotive lows. Since reforming in 2023 the band has played dozens of shows as well as being crowned Bandwagon Magazine's 2023 Champs.

Musically, Underseer has a little something for everyone and provides an inclusive, raw, high energy show thats needs to be seen live to truly appreciate. 

Orna

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Orna is a dynamic force that captivates audiences with a unique blend of genres. Fronted by a powerhouse female vocalist with dynamic range, Orna brings a fresh and compelling sound to the stage. Orna's music is a sonic journey that seamlessly weaves elements of Post Rock and Prog, while daringly incorporating touches of Sludge and Metal.

Ritual of Ascension

Hailing from Loveland, Colorado, Ritual of Ascension is a five-piece progressive metal force dedicated to transforming sound into story. Blending soaring melodies, intricate rhythms, and hard-hitting heaviness, the band crafts immersive sonic journeys designed to pull listeners into vivid, evolving worlds. Every song is a chapter, every performance a new adventure.

Takipnik

Takipnik is a Denver-based band formed in 2019. Their sound sits at the crossroads of alternative and post-metal, blending heavy riffs with atmospheric textures.

In August 2020, the band entered the studio to record their debut EP, The Biggest, a five-track release fusing hard-hitting synth rock with elements of heavy rock, punk metal, and grunge. The EP dropped in February 2021.

Salt Road Brewing

Venue Owner / Manager
Scott Ficarra
Venue Owner / Manager Phone Number
970-305-6460
Address

321 Old Firehouse Alley
Fort Collins, CO 80524
United States

Venue Age Limit
All Ages
Do you have a place we can store an a-frame sign overnight?
Yes
Can your venue provide a meal for the production team?
yes
Can your venue provide a table and 2 chairs for our volunteers checking wristbands?
Yes
We’ll be a dropping a FoCoMX banner on Thursday before the festival. How early on Friday can our FoCoMX team’s arrive to hang the banners and signs?
11:30am
Where should the artists load in and stage their gear?

Load in through Seckner Alley and stage gear in the barrel room.

Production Team Details

Blue Galaxy providing production

KNIFE BAND

Starting as a COVID fueled passion project while his guitar based bands couldn't meet up due to quarantine, Denver based songwriter Henry Navarre began KNIFE BAND as an outlet for his frustration and outlook on the changing world events. Beginning as an attempt to make metal he could perform by himself KNIFE BAND found a niche exploring an amalgam of extreme genres. Playing with themes surrounding the occult, global extinction due to climate change, and chopping up billionaires, KNIFE BAND continues to experiment with music genres and their barriers.