CONCEPT CAFES COFFEE is proud to announce their newest editions to Cannibal Corpse’ "Beheading & Brewing," nitro cold brew line, available & exclusively at the Spooky Empire Horror Convention on October 30th – November 1st in Orlando, FL.
In more exciting news, Paul Mazurkiewicz, the legendary Cannibal Corpse founding member and drummer, and Vince Locke, Cannibal Corpse's longtime art collaborator, will be appearing for a fan Q&A panel for the first time ever. The Q&A is scheduled for October 30th at 6pm, and will be free for all convention attendees.
Paul and Vince will be discussing the legacy of Cannibal Corpse’s debut album ‘Eaten Back to Life’ all the way through to their most recent release. ‘Chaos Horrific,’ and the incredible impact it has had not only on Death Metal and the Metal universe at large, but the Horror Community over the last going on almost four decades.
Paul Mazurkiewicz is returning for his second appearance at Spooky Empire and will be meeting with fans during a couple of signing sessions scheduled for Friday & Saturday. This will be Vince Locke’s first-ever appearance at Spooky Empire and he will not only be meeting with fans, but will also be onsite all weekend long with CONCEPT CAFESselling and signing art, as well as taking commissions.
Also, fans will be treated to (3) brand new exclusive super limited-edition collectible nitro cold brew cans that will be sold at the convention bars; so be sure to pick one up to drink, one to sign/collect, and one to gift to grandma come Christmas morning!
You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience and for those who cannot attend, the panel will be recorded and livestreamed.
About Paul Mazurkiewicz:
Born in Great Falls, MT on the airbase where his father proudly served, and raised in Buffalo, NY since the age of 2, the legendary drummer for the iconic Death Metal titan that is Cannibal Corpse, picked up a hockey stick at the early age of 5 before a pair of drumsticks at the age of 16. Drumming now for 42 years without missing a blast beat, Paul’s drumming roots were influenced by the likes of Metal giants such as Black Sabbath, Kiss, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Slayer. Known for his signature ‘Bomb Blast’ beat technique, he himself has innovated, inspired, and influenced the hordes of modern Metal drummers out there today. As a founding member of Cannibal Corpse, and with 16 albums under their belt, Paul has toured the world playing in front of millions of fans for almost 4 decades, undoubtedly an iconic career in his own right. There are no signs of his blast beats slowing down either, upon listening to his playing on Cannibal’s last release 'Chaos Horrific,' whereas as you can hear his playing becoming even more dynamic. In recent years, Paul has also started side projects with fellow friends from other bands; Umbilicus, a 70’s Rock-inspired project, and Heaven’s Gate, a Hardcore-Thrash project. Still getting out on the ice whenever he can, he is a lifelong Buffalo Sabres fan of course, and a Buffalo Bills diehard. Paul is also a vegetarian for going on 23 years now, and is a huge animal lover, a passion he shares with his girlfriend. When he’s not hammer-smashing his snare in the studio and out on the road, Paul enjoys time off spent enjoying life with his girlfriend and daughter; and of course whenever he gets a chance, you might catch him clacking sticks on the ice.
About Vince Locke:
Vince Locke has been creating published illustrative art for over 30 years. His portfolio includes countless comic books and graphic novels (including Deadworld, Sandman, A History of Violence, The Dollhouse Family, American Freak, Sandman Mystery Theatre, House by the Cemetery, The Essentials, and The Unwritten), all album and merchandising art for world famous death metal band Cannibal Corpse, numerous role-playing game book illustrations (White Wolf, TSR, and Wizards of the Coast), book and magazine illustrations (2000 A.D., Barnes and Noble, author Caitlin Kiernan), and artwork for the animated show Aqua Teen Hunger Force. He is also well-known for his horror themed fine art and has had paintings in many gallery exhibitions. He received the Haxtur Award for Best Long Comic Strip in 2005 for A History of Violence and was a guest speaker at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
His most recent work is the completion of Swamp Thing #88 with Rick Veitch and Michael Zulli. Swamp Thing #88 was famously cancelled in 1989 before the issue was completed, fearing a backlash over a storyline involving Jesus Christ.
About CONCEPT CAFES:
Concept Cafes Coffee is humbly the world’s leader in official private label coffee collaborations in both the global Metal & Horror communities. Currently shipping the most unique, critically-acclaimed artist coffee experiences in award-winning collectible packaging to rabid fans on (6) continents, these artist collabs can also be found on massive online retailers like Hot Topic, and major music media like Loudwire. Conceptsalso supports artist brands on tour, at major music festivals, and conventions on (2) continents currently, with (1) more in the works. With a legendary artist collab roster that includes Motörhead, Cannibal Corpse, GWAR, Cavalera, Ice Nine Kills, Ministry, and more; Concepts also collaborates directly with Shudder (AMC) and horror franchises like Return of the Living Dead. Concepts was started only (4) short years ago and has disrupted the current conventionality of the coffee industry on a global scale, raising the horns of Metal fans around the world. With a DIY mentality and balls-to-the-wall approach to industry disruption, Concepts vision is simple: to bring more artists and their brands to the mainstages around the world and to help bring more fans together. Where are they headed next… more music genres, entertainment, and even sports. So, don’t be surprised when the corporate energy drink juggernauts start taking serious notice!
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