Hewhocorrupts Fest: A Benefit for Punk Planet

Chicago-based hardcore punk label
Hewhocorrupts Inc. have announced plans for their first festival. Titled Hewhocorrupts Inc presents:
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A Benefit for Punk Planet, the three night fest will feature Unlucky Atlas,
Hewhocorrupts,
Sweet Cobra,
Phoenix Bodies,
Nude Celebs,
Kungfu Rick,
Damnation AD,
Holy Roman Empire,
Righteous Jams,
(Lone) Wolf & Cub,
Tower of Rome,
and a mini-film fest on
the initial night of the fest.

The event will take place between April 20th to April 22nd
and will benefit Punk Planet magazine.

The magazine ran into trouble last year when it's distributor, BigTop Newstand Services ran into cash problems.
The label has broken down each day and you can click Read More for the descriptions.

The first night, 'Sit Back & Relax', showcases the visual
artistic works from artists on the Hewhocorrupts Inc roster.
This event, taking place at South Union Arts, marks the
debut of the Holy Roman Empire "Guards Off" music video, a
Hewhocorrupts PSA, and footage from the Hewhocorrupts 2005
European tour. In addition, random footage from
Hewhocorrupts, Holy Roman Empire, Tower of Rome, and other
Hewhocorrupts Inc artists will weave in and out throughout
the night. What's Missing From Your Life (featuring Paul
Degan of defunct Hewhocorrupts Inc act John Brown Battery)
and Unlucky Atlas play acoustic between film sets.

The second night, 'Lessons in Abusing One's Liver', attempts
to create a memorable evening through the consumption of a
great deal of alcohol. Taking place at the Mutiny, THE
definitive dive bar in Chicago with a capacity of less than
100 and the home to world's BIGGEST urinal, the event
features grind core kings Hewhocorrupts (Hewhocorrupts Inc /
625 Thrash), local metal gods Sweet Cobra (Seventh Rule
Recordings), Indiana's Phoenix Bodies, and newcomers Nude
Celebs (featuring Ben Phillips and Andrew Jakus, formerly of
Hewhocorrupts Inc act Not Enough Gold). Lesson participants
should expect a hangover the following morning.

The final night, 'A Night of Pummeling Conclusions', brings
together an odd array of diverse hardcore / metal / indie
rock from both a national and local standpoint to Chicago's
infamous Metro. Kungfu Rick (625 Thrash, Robotic Empire,
etc.) reunites for one night only. Damnation AD (Jade Tree,
Revelation) plays its first Chicago show in over six years.
The remainder of the impressive lineup includes Holy Roman
Empire (Hewhocorrupts Inc), Righteous Jams (Kung Fu
Records), (Lone) Wolf & Cub (Hewhocorrupts Inc, record
release show), and Tower of Rome (Hewhocorrupts Inc). The
extremely eclectic lineup hopes to shine a spot on an
ever-evolving web of stale show lineups brought about by
lucrative package tours.

The series of events aspires to benefit the recently
struggling independent publication Punk Planet. Based in
Chicago, Punk Planet has remained a shining beacon of hope
to general fans of independent culture throughout its twelve
(12) years in existence. Continuing struggles with the last
national independent periodicals distributor have lead to
grave financial troubles as well as concerns for the future
of the independent press.