I’ve heard rumors of Serpents of Secrecy‘s existence for a while. Vague murmurings that former Alabama Thunderpussy frontman Johnny Throckmorton had a new band with Aaron Lewis from When the Deadbolt Breaks, stories of the involvement of a mysterious second guitarist, drummers, and so on. Even at Stoner Hands of Doom last year, already word was kicking around, and it seems that in November, the formidable lineup of Throckmorton, Lewis, Rev. Jim Forrester (bass; Sixty Watt Shaman), Chuck Dukehart III (drums; Sixty Watt Shaman) and Todd Ingram (guitar; King Giant) will premiere at Stoner Hands of Doom XIII in November.

That fest, the lineup for which is becoming more and more substantial with each passing week (Lo-Pan, a Lord reunion, Gozu, Order of the Owl, etc.) , is to be held in Richmond, Virginia, at Strange Matter the weekend of Nov. 7-10. Here’s more info about Serpents of Secrecy:

313 INC Artist Management Announce New Signing – SERPENTS OF SECRECY

(Feat. members of Sixty Watt Shaman, Alabama Thunderpussy, King Giant, When The Deadbolt Breaks)

Something’s got to give, you can feel it. The Universe is about to bring you a crushing gift of sonic excellence. The five elements of this musical current were called forth by The Great Brotherhood of the Heavy, 313 INC, specifically for this task. The rock solid rhythm section of Reverend Jim Forrester (Sixty Watt Shaman) on bass and Chuck Dukehart III on drums (Sixty Watt Shaman, Fog Hound) combined with the gut punching wall of guitars of Aaron Lewis (When the Deadbolt Breaks) and Todd Ingram (King Giant) that all together provide the perfect foundation for the explosive and soulful vocals of Johnny Throckmorton (Alabama Thunderpussy, Darkitect).

Right from the first jam sessions the chemistry was undeniable. Within a few hours of convening, three mammoth songs were delivered from a higher plane…with ease. And with a band line up like this, simply put, you KNOW it’s going to rule. Serpents Of Secrecy continue to write and craft what will be their first release. This almighty union is truly the stoner and doom rawk Illuminati.

So, while you’re waiting for the album to be completed, don’t sleep on getting your tickets for Stoner Hands of Doom 2013. Serpents Of Secrecy will deliver their debut U.S. performance during this legendary event scheduled to be held in Richmond, Virginia at the cities premier venue, Strange Matter.

Be sure to check out Serpents Of Secrecy online @
www.SerpentsOfSecrecy.com
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Unparalleled in its support for underground heavy, the Stoner Hands of Doom fest has begun to unveil the lineup and other info for the 2013 edition, SHoD XIII. The traveling fest, which in 2012 took place at the El n Gee in New London, CT, heads south this year, to Richmond, Virginia, where it will take over Strange Matter on Nov. 7-10.

I’ve never been to Richmond that I can recall, and this seems like a pretty good occasion to go. Fest organizer Rob Levey has begun the preliminary announcements of things like the above dates and locale and a basic list of bands that should give some idea of where SHoD is headed musically. Dig it:

We are almost there we have secured a place for SHoD XIII it will be held Veterans Day weekend Nov 7th – 10th the location is a mid atlantic city in the south but not the deep south. There will be some limitations this year on time so won’t be able to have as many bands as usual.

Wow I tell you our supporters are awesome anyway the club we are doing this year’s SHoD is called Strange Matter in Richmond Virginia here are the list so far either definite or very close.

Admiral Browning
Beelzefuzz
Fire Faithful
Pike Possum
Wizard Eye
Backwoods Payback
Demonaut
Stone Magnum
Wasted Theory
Planetoid
Deadweight
Second Grave

Be around 20 more when we are done talk to you soon.