The Demented Duo,
Twiztid have today announced more massive, special guests appearing at the fourth edition of their pop culture-based convention
Astronomicon. Joining previously announced special guests – horror movie icons
Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2),
Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, The Devils Rejects) and
Kane Hodder (Hatchet, Friday the 13th) – will be
Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob, Clerks),
Corey Taylor (frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour),
Spencer Charnas (frontman of horror themed metalcore band Ice Nine Kills),
Ming Chen (Comic Book Men, I Sell Comics!) and pro-wrestling superstars, AEW’s
Sammy Guevara and
Tay Conti.
Focusing on comics, toys, horror, wrestling and film, this year’s Astronomicon 4 will be taking place at the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel over the weekend of August 20th – 22nd. Tickets and hotel packages are available now from
Astronomicon.com. Speaking on their fourth annual Astronomicon event, Twiztid share:
“It warms the soul to know we are able bring the best pop culture event of the year back to Michigan.”
– Jamie Madrox
“Another out of this world experience is coming! Time to celebrate once again for number 4!”
– Monoxide
As well as the special guest appearances, ticket holders of all ages will be treated to an array of awesome on-site activities, panels and exclusive releases including :
- The early and exclusive release of Series 2 comic book – “Haunted High-Ons: The Curse Of The Green Book”, with an Astronomicon exclusive cover only available at the event.
- Rob Miller (Syfy’s Face-off Season 8) will attend once again, along with some life size creations. In previous years, he’s brought a life size Game Of Thrones throne, 7 1/2 tall Hulkbuster, and an 8 ft tall Groot with life-size rocket raccoon.
- A professional photo op with Kane Hodder dressed in costume as Jason Vorhees from Friday The 13th Part 8.
- A cosplay contest with a $500 cash prize to the winner. Judged by a panel including award winning cosplayer Ashlee from Disfusional Studios.*
- A panel with Twiztid who will also be hosting multiple events across the weekend.
- Onsite video game tournaments each day in the free play video game room open to all attendees of Astronomicon all weekend long.*
- Events for kids in the form of the following:
- DIY Workshop hosted by Home Depot where kids can build their own item.*
- A Kids Dance Party where the parents are in the crowd and the kids are on stage having a great time.*
- A kids Cosplay contest where every kid goes home with a prize in addition to the top 3 winners.*
*Free to participate for ticketholders
The Demented Duo, Twiztid have today announced more massive, special guests appearing at the fourth edition of their pop culture-based convention Astronomicon. Joining previously announced special guests – horror movie icons Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, The Devils Rejects) and Kane Hodder (Hatchet, Friday the 13th) – will be Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob, Clerks), Corey Taylor (frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour), Spencer Charnas (frontman of horror themed metalcore band Ice Nine Kills), Ming Chen (Comic Book Men, I Sell Comics!) and pro-wrestling superstars, AEW’s Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti.
