Omaha Metalfest

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2007
OMAHA METALFEST IV FLYER
OMAHA METALFEST IV LINEUP
01. Aberrant (Denver, Colorado/Birmingham, Alabama) LINK
02. Anal Blast (Minneapolis, Minnesota) LINK
03. Axial Discorrelation (Cumming, Georgia) LINK
04. Dark Mirror (Des Moines, Iowa) LINK
05. Elctrikchair (Colorado Springs, Colorado) LINK
06. Gravestorm (Omaha, Nebraska) LINK
07. Intestinal Strangulation (Whittier, California) LINK
08. Loch Ness (Omaha, Nebraska) LINK
09. Malas (Chicago, Illinois) LINK
10. Sardonicus (Blair, Nebraska) LINK
11. Screaming Mechanical Brain [SMB] (Minneapolis, Minnesota) LINK
12. Sepulcro (Omaha, Nebraska) LINK
13. Xapharon (Corpus Christi, Texas) LINK
OMAHA METALFEST IV SCHEDULE
OMAHA METALFEST IV PRESENTATION
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ABERRANT
Denver, Colorado/Birmingham, Alabama
ABERRANT BIO: Aberrant was formed in 1999 with the intention of creating grindcore that does not sound like every other grindcore band!! Having many records out on various labels and many tours with more to come!! Aberrant will grind your ass!!!
ABERRANT MYSPACE:
myspace.com/aberrant303
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ANAL BLAST
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ANAL BLAST BIO:
ANAL BLAST MYSPACE:
myspace.com/analofblast
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AXIAL DISCORRELATION
Cumming, Georgia
AXIAL DISCORRELATION BIO:
A technical death metal band from Cumming, GA having bits of jazz, progressive rock, grindcore, and thrash in their music and sharing the stage with such national acts as: Origin, Misery Index, Cattle Decapitation, Destruction, and Arsis.
AXIAL DISCORRELATION MYSPACE:
myspace.com/axialdiscorrelation
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DARK MIRROR
Cedar Falls/Des Moines, Iowa
DARK MIRROR BIO:
A heavy metal band. No nu, no core involved! With two members just turning old enough to drink(legally) Dark Mirror has deep respect for pasts rock n roll and heavy metal. They come to the stage with a blend of classic rock, 70's heavy metal, 80s metal, thrash, power metal, AND modern metal influences to breath new life into the genre. Dark Mirror features Alonso Donoso at the helm on vocals, originally from Chile where he fronted an Iron Maiden cover band. Dark Mirror has shared the stage throughout the Midwest(so far) with acts like 3 Inches of Blood and Vader. Dark Mirror believes in protecting music's traditional values in true sounding recordings, and a high energy, entertaining, and LOUD live show. To find out more about Dark Mirror, check out darkmirroronline.com or befriend them on myspace.
DARK MIRROR MYSPACE:
myspace.com/darkmirror
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ELCTRIKCHAIR
Colorado Springs, Colorado
ELCTRIKCHAIR BIO:
As Elctrikchair grows, new and exciting revisions are underway. As you all know, the core and founding members of the original three piece Elctrikchair; brothers, Andy [Lead Guitar-Vocals] and Bob Rodriguez [Drums], are as committed as ever to delivering the most earth shattering metal possible. In anticipation of our commitment to quality underground metal and deserving metal fans world-wide our [original] management team and underground label [new and metal as hell] are auditioning and adding metal talent. Not everyone will fit the bill, you may see lineup changes when we don't feel the chemistry is metal enough. New additions are interim bandmembers and subject to change for at least their first five years with Elctrikchair. This approach is necessary to ensure our fans will get the best unadulterated metal product possible. Hails brothers and sisters in metal! The "chair" is immortal! Elctrikchair's big break happened in 2004 when they played the Milwaukee Metal fest 18 with Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation, Death Angel, Mod, Macabre, Cephalic Carnage, and the Misfits Destruction Tour 2006, the second leg of 'We're Not A Real Band Summer 2006' successfully launched in the Northwest and Canada was again a resounding national success. On behalf of our sensational tour bands, Elctrikchair and Grindscape, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone [sorry, too many to list] that had a hand in making one of the nation's only genuinely 'independent' tours such an incredible success and helping to lay a cornerstone for future national/international independent tours. Topeka's Heart Attack Jacks packed the house with metal fans and was treated to sic performances by Elctrikchair and Grindscape. The first of the tour's challenges became apparent when excited fans demanded autographs and purchased merch in record numbers, leaving merch inventories in short supply. Not a bad problem to have right out the gate. Heart Attack Jacks showed why the mid-west is known for its hospitality and friendliness. If you're a rising independent music act, you don't want to pass on an opportunity to play Heart Attack Jacks. Topeka fans put to rest all the rumors you hear about the scene being dead in the mid-west. Fans rocked out to the thunderous metal of Grindscape and Elctrikchair, headbanging, moshing and generally raising hell, nowhere in America is metal more alive than in Topeka, Ks. Lincoln, Nebraska's Knickerbockers was the perfect venue to host Destruction Tour 2006. An enthusiastic metal crowd witnessed Lincoln favorite, Cynge as they heated up the stage with ear shattering original hardcore. Elctrikchair and Grindscape followed and added to the awesome show with deafening original metal to the delight of screaming fans, many underage who were turned away at the door moshed in defiance on sidewalks and headbanged on window seals outside the club while struggling to hear the explosive sounds of their favorite thrash band. A huge crowd at Carbondale, Illinois' Mugsy McQuire's [some guessed 500 or more] blew the doors off anything seen during the tour. Wow! Southern Illinois is the home of metal. Our special thanks to Crunch Haven, the masterful promotions company that put this show together. None of this would have happened without their professional intervention. Hails! Carbondale's Poor King, two piece masters, caught the attention of the crowd followed by hardcore sensation, Lineage, comprised of ex-members of Monstrosity and guitarist, Will Mcclanhan; a spectacular soloist who has performed with Obituary. Annihilate took the stage to complete the perfect package. All three Illinois' bands combined to thrill screaming fans. EC seemed inspired by the crowd response and expressed their appreciation by putting on perhaps one of their best performances ever. Lead guitarist, Andy Rodriguez, put it this way: "The energy of the crowd was surreal, we lost track of time." The show ended with fans screaming for more and the sound manager being pummeled with insults for muting sound to end EC's extended forty-five minute set. Elctrikchair and Grindscape then headed to the Big Apple for a Destruction Tour 2006 highlight appearance at the world famous CBGBS. The most memorable comment Elctrikchair got from a CBGBS staff member: "You guys act so normal, I didn't realize you were the headlining band. Based on how you play, you deserve to be treated like rock stars but its really cool that you don't think you're too cool to be one of us." CBGBS is being evicted to make room for accommodations for the homeless. It's fitting that the greatest 'grass roots' [non-commercial] independent rock club in the history of the United States is stepping aside to make room for its fellow disenfranchised citizens. Some of CBGBS history, however, will live on forever. A book that serves as a historical record of the club's past has been written and certain icons of the club are marked to become part of the new CBGB'S to open in Las Vegas in the near future. The world knows that nearly every great band has been invited to play CBGB'S. The walls and nearly everything else [including the urinals and commodes] in the dimly lit punk-metal cove are papered with proof of rock's timeless presence. Walking through the club gives one a very real sense of being embraced by ghosts of rock's past [The Ramones, Nuclear Assault, Dead Boys, Carcass, AC/DC, Napalm Death,The Misfits just to name a few.] CBGB'S has long been and shall always be the envy of every fan, band and music venue in the world. Hails! CBGB'S Elctrikchair brothers, Bob and Andy Rodriguez and bandmate, Steve Stanulonis; put it best, "headlining a show at CBGB'S is such an honor that it wouldn't be fair to set foot on stage without saluting every band, musician or act in America that ever dreamed of being a part of this legend." Upon learning that his band had been confirmed to headline a show at CBGB'S lead guitarist, Andrew Rodriguez, had this to say, "I dreamed about performing live on stage at CBGB'S since I was in eighth grade [Andrew is now 22 years old]." With a wide-eyed expression on his face and a flood of emotion consuming him, he added, "Playing CBGB'S is my lifetime dream realized, performing as the headlining band at CBGB'S is beyond my wildest imagination. I want every kid who ever picked up a guitar to know that it isn't bull shit. If you're willing to work your ass off dreams do come true. No matter how much crap you have to deal with along the way. This makes every sweltering basement rehearsal and envious insult worth it. Hell yes, CBGB'S, Elctrikchair is honored. The only thing that separates us from other musicians is that we are fortunate enough to have this opportunity and willing to pay the dues to get to New York. During our trip we couldn't help wondering how many legendary bands endured the grueling challenges of the road. Without modern conveniences, early rock bands survived starvation diets, gave up showers for weeks on end, tried to ignore the blistering heat and fatigue and set aside the attitudes of assholes they encountered along the way. None of these things discouraged them which is why many of those same things continue to inspire Elctrikchair." We played our guts out for our great fans and everyone trying to make it now or that will try in the future. Together, we're the world's music scene." Long Island's Whiskey Life opened the CBGB'S show with an incredible New York groove metal sound followed by Remains of the Fallen who then exploded onto the stage with some of the Big Apple's best hardcore. Colorado's Grindscape captured New York fans with their awesome Rocky Mountain doom metal sound and headliner, Elctrikchair also from Colorado, stormed into the Big Apple sending N.Y. fans into a frenzy with sensational original thrash metal. Crazed fans moshed, headbanged, jumped on stage in perhaps the most frenzied farewell CBGB'S could ever have envisioned. Ear drum shattering sounds, unrestrained rebellious vocals, melodic perfection, it was all there. None of the fans or bands wanted it to end. At times it seemed members of every band that ever played there was on the floor or on stage and their fans were feeding the endless sea of energy. It was, electric. The entire CBGB'S show was broadcasted live, via the internet, to rock fans around the world. Hails, to rock fans worldwide! Elctrikchair and Grindscape are now officially a part of the enduring legacy and proud heritage of the greatest rock club in the history of the United States, New York's, CBGB'S. We would like to send a special thanks to our friends [who kept us from starving and delirium] fans, venue owners and promoters who made this timeless rock honor of all honors a reality for Elctrikchair, Grindscape, Colorado and most of all, rock fans around the world. Despite the early morning hour following their performances at CBGB'S, Elctrikchair and Grindscape took time to pay respects to victims of 911 by visiting the former site of the World Trade Center towers, now eternally honored with ongoing construction of appropriate historical monuments. Destruction Tour 2006 also included band member visits to national attractions in Boston, MA, Washington, D.C., Arlington, VA and Niagara, N.Y. By the time the tour arrived in Joplin, MO it was 8 p.m. and 97 degrees, by 9 p.m. temperatures reached 115 degrees on stage with humidity nearly 95%. Even those conditions didn't keep music fans from packing the Cesspool Castle to see their favorite metal bands. Grindscape was first to take the stage and blew the roof off the place followed by Elctrikchair who polished off one of the best metal shows MO has ever seen with energy driven stage antics and a fury of sic thrash fans moshing and headbanging to an electric, pulsating and thunderous roar and the taming shrill of incredible solos that are a metal trademark. Following Elctrikchair's set, fans showered the band with shouts of more, more, more, more... EC responded with a surprise encore to bring the hottest evening in rock-n-roll history to a dreaded but suitable conclusion. Fans cheered and eagerly approached both bands to buy merch and get autographs. Destruction Tour 2006 also included sic shows by Elctrikchair, Grindscape and several east coast acts at Chicago's O'Malley's, Boston's O'briens, Gaithenburg, MA's Firehouse Cue and Buffalo N.Y.'s, Showplace Theatre. OMAHA METAL FEST III Among the best run, most well organized metal fests we've ever had the privilege of participating in, Omaha metal fans are among the best in the world. The fans that attended OMF III brought their metalness with them and weren't afraid to show it off. Included in a slate of some of the best metal bands in the U.S. Elctrikchair and Intestinal Strangulation led the way by putting on what could arguably be referred to as the best metal show in America and leaving no doubt as to why independent [underground] bands are so much better than mainstream radio-big business-corporate bands, mascarading as metal. Its not about money, its about metal. They don't get it. These were genuine metal fans, they weren't planted there by corporate slugs asking them to pretend. They didn't attend because their friends or family were in bands, they came because metal is sic. They didn't leave after one band played, they stayed for the entire fest and supported metal. We've never seen anything like it! Omaha, holds its horns high. Metal can learn from these frenzied mid-western metal marvals. Hails OMF III, you set the stage for what we envision will be a long standing mid-western and world metal tradition. Omaha is writing its own version of legendary metal. Turnout for OMF III was very strong compared to other metal fests around the U.S. We recommend the Omaha Metal Fest to any metal band looking to escape the frauds and experience metal. Mary Bialastoki, Author Dust2Dust Music DARKSOUL7.net Radio stations playing ELCTRIKCHAIR metal are: KCRT-Power Surge Trinidad, CO-Interview 7/23/04 Raton, N.M. KBPI Clear Channel FM, The Pitt Denver, CO KBCU Boulder, CO KLEN Northplatte, NE KRNU Lincoln, NE KMSA Grand Junction, CO KIWR FM, THE RIVER Council Bluffs, IA 90.5 the edge Concord, CA Discography: Thrash Militia(2003) time capsle studios Eternity Into Darkness(2004) Produced by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio(Summon, Serberus and Cephalic Carnage) and Shadows of Death(Megic Media Dave hammer 2007)
ELCTRIKCHAIR MYSPACE:
myspace.com/elctrikchair
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GRAVESTORM
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
GRAVESTORM BIO: Gravestorm was formed in Omaha, Nebraska on the month of September, 2002CE. Verdilak, Necrotis, Aragos banned together and decided to start a black metal project. The name of this project was to be Desecrator. This pre-Gravestorm line-up did not start writing any solid material until after they had found a suitable drummer. After many tryouts and rehearsals it was decided that long time friend to the band, Ashgaroth, would be the most appropriate and dedicated candidate for the position. In late 2002 some material started to come to the surface. Due to pressures of other bands named 'Desecrator', it was later decided that the band name should be officially changed to Gravestorm.
After much rehearsal the three song demo 'Eternal Redemption' was recorded and soon thereafter released in a small quantity of 25. Gravestorm's first official show was that of October 31st, 2003. In support 2 other bands were to play as well. Due to rumors and death threats to the bands and others, mostly procured through online forums, the other bands dropped off the show at the last moment. Gravestorm went on to play the show alone despite such disappointments. That show had proven to the local music community that Gravestorm was here to stay despite any such threats empty or otherwise.
Spring of 2004 marked the recording of Gravestorm's second musical endeavor 'Cold Grim World'. Although to date not officially pressed, it has been released since then through means of filesharing & has had a strong circulation through underground mp3 trading in Europe. In the Summer of 2004 Gravestorm had the opportunity to perform at Omaha Metalfest II along side such acts as: Anal Blast, Incinerate, Hollowed & Diabolic Possession among others. This show proved to establish the name Gravestorm in local music.
2005 proved to be a turbulent year for Gravestorm. Aragos left the band on guitar duties to persue his own solo project Verminus. Shortly thereafter, Legna joined on for bass duties & Grabesstille for 2nd guitar duties. After much attempt at rehearsals and organization Legna left the project. This led to a period of inactivity for many months. Eventually in early 2006 the band got back on it's feet and started playing local shows again & writing new material. Late 2006, Gravestorm discontinued it's search for a new bassist. Grabesstille picked up the duties of bass guitar playing which then made Gravestorm a completed 4-piece.
In April of 2007, Gravestorm ventured to Texas to participate in San Antonio's annual Demonic Gathering Fest. The Fest included such acts as: Catholicon, Demontuary, Ancient Malus, Misskarriage, Blessed Agony & many others. As of now, Gravestorm is currently in the studio recording old as well as new material. The band has had several proposals to produce splits with other black metal bands within the scene. The band also has plans to work on producing a full length album once all the recording preparations are finished.
GRAVESTORM MYSPACE:
myspace.com/gravestorm
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INTESTINAL STRANGULATION
Whittier, California
INTESTINAL STRANGULATION BIO:
INTESTINAL STRANGULATION MYSPACE:
myspace.com/intestinalstrangulation
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MALAS
Chicago, Illinois
MALAS BIO:
Forged in 2000, Chicago IL, MALAS has been conjuring their brand of skull thrashing METAL. Members from the late 1980’s bands: MALDICION, LORD BLASPHEMER & SEVERED have reborn the bone crushing Chicago metal sound influenced by CELTIC FROST, SLAYER, SODOM, DARK ANGEL, OBITUARY, KREATOR, EXODUS, DEVASTATION, ETC. Their live show is an assault to the senses. Blasting & thrashing a fierce attack of Death Metal.
MALAS is: ERIK PERTL – Vocals & Bass
ALEX MCINTIRE-Guitars
DAN CHAIREZ - Drums.
OVER SIX YEARS OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AROUND THE CHICAGO AREA, SUBBURBS AND NEAR STATES. MALAS HAS BEEN, WITHOUT DOUBT, CHICAGO'S MOST ACTIVE METAL LIVE BAND... EARNING THE REPUTATION AS ONE OR THE ONLY ONE BAND IN THE CITY THAT PLAYS IN SEVERAL SCENARIOS CONQUERING THE METALHEAD AUDIENCE WITH THEIR AWESOME LIVE ATTACK!!!
MALAS MYSPACE:
myspace.com/malas
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SARDONICUS
Blair, Nebraska
SARDONICUS BIO:
The fetid seeds of what was to become Sardonicus were cast upon the burned and bloodied soil of rural Nebraska a decade ago during what was arguably the pinnacle of death metal, thrash and grindcores prosperity in the early 90s. What started as a regular jam session between a pair of friends, Scott and Jamie, designated as Flyswatter and influenced by bands such as Entombed, Pestilence, MOD, SOD, Metallica, Dismembered, DRI, and Nuclear Assualt became a full fledged metallic force once augmented by a bassist and a vocalist. These four young men with a wicked penchant for all things heavy requisitioned an old horse stable, gutted it like a fish, and converted it into their own rats nest in which to incubate and propagate their viciously aggressive sonic spawn. Originally christened as Decomposed, they later shortened said appellation to simply Ded, a concise and foreboding nomen if there ever was one, much like their music at the time. Compact and caustic blasts of death infused grind were the order of the dark day; zombie holocausts, suicides, torture, and other themes of untimely human demise permeated the bands compositions. Adding influences from Slayer, Sepultura, Napalm Death, Carcass, and Cannibal Corpse to name a few, the fearsome foursome of Jamie Steffen on drums, Dan Hanes on bass, Scott Kyle on guitar, and Ian Dawson on vocals honed their vile concoction while letting it seep into the underground via numerous rehearsal and demo tapes that still circulate to this day, and decimating local stages with the like-minded hordes in Divine Chaos and Desecration among others. As nations were preparing their terms of surrender under the looming shadow of the mighty Ded, disaster struck swiftly and silently like the reapers scythe... Dan and Ian had left, Ian to Connecticut and Dan...no one associated with the band is currently aware of Dans whereabouts. He is presumed alive and officially classified MIA. While it seemed that Ded were exactly that, our remaining villains bided their time jamming sporadically and serving time in other outfits such as Lowball while their nefarious creations hibernated amidst the catacombs of metallic would-be legends, lying in wait for their day of reckoning, their day of resurrection, their day to reclaim past glories... A new millennium dawns, and with it comes fresh blood to the ranks; the resurrection begins. Bassist Charles "Chip" Frieden joins the band, they begin utilizing drop tuning and a new stage in song and riff writing evolution begins. Shortly thereafter, vocalist Selvmord emerges from the shadows to lend his violently versatile vocals to the sound. The sardonic songwriting begins to veer more towards non-repeating song structures with brutal and blackened riffage. Selvmords intense dedication to the aesthetics of brutal death metal and raw black metal increasingly influence the direction of Sardonicus development, while his background, philosophies and belief structure paint an extremely grim and violent lyrical picture with which to augment the instrumental onslaught. In May of 2004, the final addition to this burnt and bloody collage falls into place with the recruitment of a second guitarist, Scott Pearson. Besides adding additional girth to an already hefty sound , Scott brings to the fold a unique sense of tech metal influenced rhythm, a heavy interest in odd time signatures, and a simple yet interesting and effective perspective on harmony and melody. The addition of a second guitarist opened yet more avenues of musical exploration by freeing up original guitarist, Scott Kyle, to explore more lead and melody based ideas while the second "flying Scotsman", Pearson, holds down the rhythm guitar parts, shadows with a harmony line, or occasionally takes a lead of his own... the sardonic sound mutates again.
SARDONICUS MYSPACE: myspace.com/sardonicus666
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SEPULCRO
Omaha, Nebraska
SEPULCRO BIO:
Formed in 2003 in Omaha, NE ,death metal band, Sepulcro, is one of the rising local metal acts in Omaha. The band has had numerous line up changes but in 2006 the modern lineup was formed, composed of Anthony Bera on the drums, Adrian Salcido on guitars, James Doke on bass, and Chad (a.k.a Selvmord) handling the vocals for the band. The band recorded a strong 5 song demo back in 2004. Sepulcro has opened for underground death metal bands such as Anal Blast, Godless Rising, and Intestinal Strangulation and has won over new friends and fans at every show they play. They hope to come out of the local underground scene and bring metal to masses, let the onslaught begin!
SEPULCRO MYSPACE:
myspace.com/sepulcro
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SCREAMING MECHANICAL BRAIN [SMB]
Minneapolis, Minnesota
SCREAMING MECHANICAL BRAIN [SMB] BIO:
SMB looms large on the horizon at the dawn of a new era. As co-founders of a brand new genre, they have chosen music's most difficult path. Them, and several like minded groups have been steadily taking over the underground music scene, growing in power and pushing relentlessly for the day the earth cracks open and swallows up the current trend of boring, cookie cutter, pussy rock music, and leaves the new generation standing strong atop the highest mountain. On that day, Screaming Mechanical Brain will be recognized as the visionaries they are, and as the saviors of rock and roll.
Brimming with creativity, skill, and sheer willpower, SMB fuses every kind of music from throughout history using both digital and standard instruments into a seamless blend of mind blowing rock. There are no walls, there are no boundaries. This band has proven that you can think outside of the box, and still get in people's heads. When these mighty men take the stage, you can move your body in every way imaginable. It does not matter who you are, or what you are into-SMB is for YOU. This is the new standard, all other music is obsolete. No one can stand in their way, so you best join in and enjoy the ride.
Since the band released The Process of Assimilation in 2004, SMB has played hundreds of shows across the USA and sold thousands of records to fans all around the world. In 2005 SMB released The Museum of Barnyard Oddities, a collection of b-sides, covers and remixes that has attained legendary status. In 2006 There Is No God In Space dropped-the band's most daring album to date-and all hell has broken loose. Their independent label can barely fill orders fast enough, and SMB is now being forced into a full time touring schedule by pure demand. Can the boys handle all this hard work and attention?
SCREAMING MECHANICAL BRAIN [SMB] MYSPACE:
myspace.com/smb
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XAPHARON
Corpus Christi, Texas
XAPHARON BIO:
Xapharon is Extreme Epic Black Metal Group reigning from Corpus Chirsti Tx. Formed in 2003 originally under the name Mortridan, but after a short period began once again as Xapharon. Xapharon draws upon the pagan heritage of our Meso-American Ancestors of the Past (Maya, Aztec).
XAPHARON MYSPACE:
myspace.com/xapharon
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Saturday, September 22, 2007
Indianapolis, Indiana