DEREK RIGGS: To Appear at San Diego Metal Swap Meet.

Former IRON MAIDEN cover artist Derek Riggs has been confirmed to appear at the 10th […]

October 19, 2019

Former IRON MAIDEN cover artist Derek Riggs has been confirmed to appear at the 10th annual SAN DIEGO METAL SWAP MEET which will be held at the Setting Sun Sake Brewing Company on October 19 ,2019 in San Diego, California.

Derek Riggs has checked in with the following comment:

Derek Riggs

Our friend Brian Parker has graciously invited us to the 10th anniversary of the San Diego Metal Swap Meet. It is a fun event and we had not been able to do it for the past few years due to prior commitments. We are looking forward to this year's event. Hopefully, the people who were disappointed that we would not be there in past years, will see us this time

Brian Parker

Metal Swap Meet 2019 marks our 10th anniversary and our second year at Setting Sun Sake Brewing Co. The all ages event will be on Saturday, October 19, from 11am to 6pm. We are excited to announce that traditional metal band NIGHT DEMON will be performing at 5pm. We will have over 50 vendors selling all kinds of metal related merchandise, arts and crafts. Music with be played by DJ Katon of LA thrash metal band Hirax. Metal photographer Peter Beste will be there selling his new book Defenders of the Faith, and we will have signing by Night Demon and Alien Weaponry. The location has 8 breweries and multiple food options including Full Metal Burgers. The even is only $10 and free to 12 and under. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Israel Pelayo

"We are very excited to be celebrating our 10th anniversary this year and are so happy that the people of Southern California have supported this event so much. We hope to keep bringing everyone a quality event for many years to come."

DJ Katon (Katon W. De Pena, vocalist of LA thrash metal band HIRAX)

Some of the Heavy stuff that I will be playing: AC/DC, Slayer, Manowar, Vio-lence, Exodus, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Venom, Dark Angel, Clifford Lee Burton (Pulling Teeth), Megadeth , Saxon, Loudness, Malón, Kiss, Motörhead, D.R.I, Suicidal Tendencies, ZZ Top, Sarcofago, NunSlaughter, Evil Dead, Nifelheim, Sadistic Intent, Amon Amarth and many more....

Six hour Heavy Metal set.

Ben Burley (Full Metal Burgers owner)

Full Metal Burgers is stoked to be back again at the San Diego Metal Swapmeet this year. This event is always such a blast, the vendors have the sickest merch, and the community is simply the best. We look forward to this all year long and can't wait to melt everyone's faces off with deliciousness.

For the latest news, visit the following official San Diego Metal Swap Meet and Full Metal Burgers sites:

Biography:

Since 2009, the San Diego Metal Swap Meet has brought a unique event to Southern California. The event provides a place for metal merchants to sell their clothing, art, CDs, vinyl, patches, and just about anything else heavy metal related. It also offers a DJ, playing everything from early heavy metal favorites, to obscure metal gems. This is not only a merchandise central event, but it is also a social event, where old friends meet, and new friends are made.

The San Diego Metal Swap Meet has a tradition of offering an all ages avenue for the younger crowd to experience the record store vibe of the 80's and 90's, while also seeing a well known live band, to close the event, all for a very affordable door fee.

Past Performers and Special Guests:

JAG PANZER
EXHUMED
CAGE
THANATOLOGY
SLAYTANIC
CATTLE DECAPITATION
SADISTIC INTENT
DREAMING DEAD
GRAVEHILL
CONDEMNED
ANGER AS ART
HELLHUNTER
SONS OF SATAN (VENOM Tribute)
RUINES OV ABADDON
EUKARYST
LOU RUSCONI
PETER BESTE
DJ Katon (from HIRAX)
Derek Riggs (IRON MAIDEN cover artist)