"Visual kei and Japanese rock have swept America, and there is hardly better proof of its influence than [geist]: an American group devoted to the sound, look, and feel of visual style Japanese rock."

In 2007, [geist] acquired vocalist Kane, who moved back to Baltimore from Georgia to join the band. They played an impromptu "guerilla" show at Baltimore's Otakon, the largest Japanese culture convention on the East Coast, and the subsequent release of their debut single, "nevaeHell," triggered nearly 1,300 plays in just over a two-week period. 

The following year, [geist]'s lineup gelled when Kazuya's longtime friend, Sai, joined on drums. [geist] performed alongside jpop darlings Mitsumassyu, played again at Otakon, and released their blistering yet lyrical second single, "The Brilliant Black." September saw the release of their first EP, Itsuwari. And in October, they opened for the acclaimed Zazen Boys in Baltimore. Soon after, [geist] expanded to include Kuni (ex-Ajipulse) on guitar.

[geist] then made their NY debut by playing at the CD release show of their good friends, Gelatine. They returned to New York twice, opened for Sony artist Kanon Wakeshima on Otakon's main stage, and went on a 5-date tour of the East Coast – all while working on their full-length debut, Grotesque. Grotesque, featuring 13 tracks of passionate, brutal music, was released in October 2009.

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Middle Child Syndrome are originally from Catonsville Maryland, over the pass few years they have been steadily gaining momentum. After opening for the Beautiful Death Tour, Middle Child Syndrome has been writing new material for their first album.

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This band was started by drummer Joey Knight with his fast skilled double bass skills and epic rolls. His younger brother Chris followed him, with an amazing reputation on the guitar it was no contest. Kid Coffin was the next to join, one of the best screamers out there and some wicked guitar skills to follow, not to mention the darkened background made him the number one contender for the singing position. Joe Cramer then join us with amazing riffs and fast action playing,it was not an option to have him in. We recently just discoverd a bassist, finaly someone as twisted as we are! he fits right in and picks up pretty fast! We are A New Disorder!

Their style of music are Metal / Grindcore Metal / Death Metal

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DotK stemmed as a small Christian metal band project from Baltimore, MD, founded by vocalist Black Raven and guitarist Draccnus Shock together with the help of a couple of refund checks from school, they began recording songs in Draccnus' basement and bedroom. Alterations to the goal of the band were made, whereas not to scare away many potential fans and prospective members, to its new vision of the creation of the genre "gold metal" (a unique blend of black metal sound with a very heavy positive, uplifting, or anti-negative flow and content). Raven felt that the changes made for the band were sufficient in order to find a sense of style as well to where he felt they both would feel comfortable. Black Raven, a fellow member of the Goth community wanted to reach out to all in the Goth community as well as spread the message of injustice done by the government, while Draccnus is geared toward producing heavy and dark music suitable for even rigid Christian standards, and professes power in overcoming tough situations and calling on a higher power for help. The band looks to bring a variety of symphonic, black metal, death metal and hardcore sound to the music scene.

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Alicia's Anime are a small business, owned and operated by Anime fans, which got started in 2004. They sell Anime and video game related merchandise on their website and at conventions in the Northeast US.

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PLB Comics is an independent group of artists and writers located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. PLB Comics offers original concepts and fresh perspectives on the world of Sequential Art, while maintaining an appreciation of mainstream classics.

Founded in 1987, PLB Comics has been producing professional quality comic books and commissioned works utilizing the talented writers and artists found on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The PLB Comics team combines elements of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance and Drama to create exciting comic books that appeal to the broader audience while always keeping a flair for originality and innovation.

With three issues of PLB Presents, the runaway hit The Fall Vengeance & Justice #1 and Gideon & Sebastian: Predators and Prey #1 in production, PLB shows that it has more lasting power than most independent comic book creators. This is directly related to the team's quality, eye for visual detail and literary writing style. Perhaps another reason for the team's success is their riveting and distinctive characters. It is the fantastical, while relatable nature of these unique characters that keep readers coming back, anxiously awaiting the next issue.

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Coldstream Studios is an independent illustration and fine art studio. Established by Brad Hudson, the studio is located in Mardela Springs, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Hudson received his MFA in Printmaking from the University of Maryland College Park in 1999, and is currently a full-time instructor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Coldstream Studios specializes in comicbook illustration but is steeped in fine art tradition. Current projects include Chris Harrington's Draxx, and Hudson's own book, Rocket Girl . Stay tuned for upcoming project, debuting artists, and convention appearances!
·  http://www.coldstreamstudios.com/
·  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brad-Hudson/375279894072
·  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Draxx/161733540525048

·  http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-One-Eyed-Pussy/166155710081307

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