Quiescent Mantis Returns to Tennessee Metal Devastation Fest with a Vengeance

On The Zach Moonshine Show, Quiescent Mantis members Chris and Jordan sat down to talk about their upcoming return to the Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest, reflecting on last year's explosive set and teasing even more chaos this time around.

🔊 “We’re coming back with a vengeance,” Chris declared early in the interview, promising to push boundaries and bring even more intensity to this year’s performance.

The band made a massive impression at the previous fest, with fans demanding their return. Zach confirmed, “There was a lot of people that came up to me afterwards and were like, ‘Man, you got to get them back.’”

Notorious for their wild stage antics—including crowd surfing on a blow-up mattress—Quiescent Mantis teased more madness for round two. “We’re going to look for some cheap blow-up couches this year. It’s going to be wild, that’s for sure,” Jordan laughed.

Beyond the antics, they’re sharpening their sound with new tech upgrades like in-ear monitors and are deep into writing their second album following their debut Exitus Stratagem Records.

The band is also gearing up for a huge show in Syracuse, NY, sharing the stage with Crowbar and Eyehategod, calling it a dream gig. “It’s just like a dream come true, really,” Jordan shared.

Their sci-fi-inspired bug-themed image isn’t just for show. Chris explained the inspiration stems from creature features like Starship Troopers and King Kong, hoping to one day merge music with special effects-heavy videos. “I wanted to combine my love of music and special effects,” he said.

They also reminisced about last year’s festival highlights, from getting the crowd pumped before noon to guest vocals with Autumn Lies Buried, and yes, the legendary air mattress surfing. “Just seeing the crowd reaction that early... the whole fest was a standout moment,” they agreed.

When asked what to expect this year, they hinted at more surprises and possible collaborations with fellow bands like Filth and Septarian: “Let’s just see how the weeks go,” Chris teased.

Before signing off, they left fans with one message:

🗣️ “Come catch us wherever you can catch us… we’re just going to play to however many people show up.”

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Catch the full show here at this link:

https://www.mixcloud.com/thezachmoonshineshow/swarm-and-fury-signs-of-the-swarm-quiescent-mantis-live-on-the-zach-moonshine-show/

Get tickets to the fest at this link: https://www.hubcityevents.com/events/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2025-10-11-2025