New York City grinders DEFEATIST continue to prove that the NY metal scene is actually capable of producing something worthwhile every now and then. Guitarist/vocalist Aaron Nichols took the time to answer a few of our questions about the band’s return to the Maryland Deathfest, after opening last year’s pre-show. Going on at 1:05pm on Saturday, May 24th, the band is sure to set the bar high for the rest of the day.

For those unfamiliar with Defeatist, how would you describe yourself?

Bad vibes. Upset stomachs. Repeating the same mistakes over and over again.

Why did you decide to accept a spot on this year’s Maryland Deathfest?

Must be our love of playing on stages and barricades.

With so many bands performing, what do you think sets you apart from the others, and why should people make sure to check out your set?

This will be our first show in 6 months. Everyone loves to watch a train wreck.

What other bands on MDF are you most excited to see?

Not so much bands, but I’m looking forward to catching up with friends from around the country who can come out. Repulsion will be nice.

Would you considering locking Behold…The Arctopus in a closet so you could win best NYC band on the festival?

They can’t make a closet big enough to make us look good.

What is your set list looking like for the show, and are you going to do anything special?

Mixing in 6-7 new songs we’ve never played live before. It will be a mess.

If The Locust or Daughters were added to festival, would you kick their ass?

Did they say something about your mother?

What’s shittier, Baltimore or Brooklyn?

Are there trust fund hipsters in Baltimore?

If you could pick one band to play next year’s MDF, who would it be?

Neil Hamburger.

Is it going to suck going on at 1:05pm? Wouldn’t you be rather getting pancakes or something?

I would always rather get pancakes.

Are Agathocles too cool to play MDF?

I don’t know the code.

How much alcohol do you think you will consume over the weekend?

Enough to make me forget.

Do you secretly think you’re cooler than ASRA?

Have you seen their new promo photos?

Have you ever contemplated started a New York GrindCore club where you could make vests with matching patches?

Would there be meetings?

Why is there so much grind on a DEATHfest?

Have you ever seen the rider for a death metal band?

Do you have any new material coming out?

We have a lot of new material but haven’t been able to find a recording studio we can afford yet.

Any final words for our readers?

It gets worse.

www.myspace.com/defeatistgrind

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