MANSFIELD — He has long, dark-reddish hair and he has his head pointed toward the grass, bobbing rhythmically. His hands are held together in a cup, like he’s clutching die, and pumping up and down, side to side, while his feet two-step to the beat. Myles Jaeckel is moshing. At first, alone. Then, the 18 […]
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‘Hardcore saves lives’: Christian Nolen discovers brain tumor at Divebomb show
MANSFIELD — Divebomb fan Christian Nolen discovered a brain tumor after being knocked to ground at the band’s farewell show in November.
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Mansfield Music Fest attracts hardcore acts from across Ohio
MANSFIELD — Ellis Byrd stood away from the mosh pit towards the back of the crowd as the thump of the bass and intense scream of vocals echoed off the hills. At 57, Byrd was older than the average attendee at Mansfield Music Fest, but that didn’t mean he was any less engaged. “Us old punk […]