
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.
đ âWeâre coming back with a vengeance,â Chris declared early in the interview, promising to push boundaries and bring even more intensity to this yearâs performance.
The band made a massive impression at the previous fest, with fans demanding their return. Zach confirmed, âThere was a lot of people that came up to me afterwards and were like, âMan, you got to get them back.ââ
Notorious for their wild stage anticsâincluding crowd surfing on a blow-up mattressâQuiescent Mantis teased more madness for round two. âWeâre going to look for some cheap blow-up couches this year. Itâs going to be wild, thatâs for sure,â Jordan laughed.
Beyond the antics, theyâre 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. âItâs just like a dream come true, really,â Jordan shared.
Their sci-fi-inspired bug-themed image isnât 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. âI wanted to combine my love of music and special effects,â he said.
They also reminisced about last yearâs festival highlights, from getting the crowd pumped before noon to guest vocals with Autumn Lies Buried, and yes, the legendary air mattress surfing. âJust seeing the crowd reaction that early... the whole fest was a standout moment,â they agreed.
When asked what to expect this year, they hinted at more surprises and possible collaborations with fellow bands like Filth and Septarian: âLetâs just see how the weeks go,â Chris teased.
Before signing off, they left fans with one message:
đŁď¸ âCome catch us wherever you can catch us⌠weâre just going to play to however many people show up.â
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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