🎙️ ** Heart On Your Sleeve Fest II: Live Recap from Muskegon, MI**

**Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd**

In this high-energy special episode of *The Metal Maniacs Podcast, we take you straight into the chaos, sweat, and pure emotion of the 2nd Annual Heart On Your Sleeve Fest, held in Muskegon, Michigan—a Saturday packed with heavy riffs, heartfelt lyrics, and community-driven catharsis.

Jay and Modd were on the ground, deep in the heart, and front row center to witness one of the most emotionally charged and sonically brutal events of the year. Whether you were there or missed it, this live recap will take you inside the walls of the fest—from the bands that crushed it, to the fans that made it unforgettable.

🖤 **What You’ll Hear in This Episode:**

- A full **recap of the lineup**, standout sets, surprise moments, and crowd reactions

- **Behind-the-scenes vibes** from the venue, merch tables, and green room

- Shoutouts to the **local and regional acts** that went above and beyond

- **Emotional highs and heavy breakdowns**—how the festival blends hardcore, emo, metalcore, and noise

- What makes Heart On Your Sleeve a **must-attend fest in the Midwest**

- Reflections on the **DIY spirit** and the incredible community of fans, artists, and organizers that keep this thing alive

🔥 From first-time performers to fest veterans, this year’s Heart On Your Sleeve brought together some of the **rawest talent** in the Michigan scene and beyond. We break down what makes this fest so **unique, inclusive, and honest**—no ego, no gatekeeping, just loud music and real emotion.

🎸 **Shoutouts to some of the incredible bands who tore it up:**

**Glassfield** • **The Burdens** • **Violet Scum** • **Tunnel of Love** • **RTNR** • **Iron Sharpens Iron** • **Lucius Fox** • **The Ultra Violets** • **Bronson Arm** •

🎧 **If you believe in the power of live music, DIY culture, and the community that forms around heavy sound—this one’s for you.**

🎤 Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd

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