In a festival coup, Roadburn welcomes heavy metal innovators Neurosis in hosting their first version of “Beyond the Pale,” outside of the United States for the 2009 festival. According to Steven Von Till of Neurosis, “The mission of Beyond the Pale is for us to honor the spirit and power of sound with people that we feel are kindred spirits. We want to bring together a diverse group of people who push the envelope, are truly original, and have that unspeakable fire and inspiration flowing through their art.” Therefore, for the last day of next year’s festival taking place Saturday, April 25th, Neurosis will have complete freedom in choosing the bands and organizing the lineup for each of the stages at next year’s festival. Always an arbiter and supporter of underground art and music, Neurosis is prime to organize a truly unique experience for Roadburn 2009.

The entire festival will take place from Thursday, April 23rd to Saturday, April 25th at the 013 venue in Tillburg, Holland. An additional afterburner event will take place the following day on Sunday, April 26th. Additional details, including the full lineup (past performers include Savage Republic, Steel Pole Bath Tub, Shellac, Stars of the Lid), will be announced in the future.

Check out video from last year’s festival below.

Zone Six @ Roadburn Festival 2008:

Church of Misery @ Roadburn Festival 2008:

Graveyard @ Roadburn Festival 2008:

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