s we at GeekDad HipTrax head into the holiday season (and the veritable iron man competition that is the 12 Days of Geekmas), we pause to expound upon the virtues of DC's Music and Gaming Fest. MAGfest's main man Brendan "Inverse Phase" Becker was even kind enough to stop by to chew the proverbial fat with us.

Mmmmm… fat…

Get your game on with:

"Tourian-Mother Brain" by Metroid Metal

Returning this year to the MAGfest stage is Metroid Metal, a band that solemnly swears to rock your face right the hell off! After an amazing turn at MAGfest 7 (not to mention blistering sets at the last three Penny Arcade Expo events), Stemage and company have again sets their sights on conquering the Mid-Atlantic.

"River City Ransom (Boss)" by Year 200x

Michigan video game metal giants Year 200x will be making their 3rd MAGfest appearance at this year's MAGfest 9. In a set that promises classic tracks from their 2008 debut We Are Error mixed with brand new material and special guests, it is not one to be missed.

To learn more about these fantastic acts and the many other bands, events and special guests lined up for MAGfest 9, check out the official event site. Promising 4 days of non-stop gaming related events, the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia is surely the place to be next January 13th through 16th.