Party on a boat, er, aircraft carrier, y’all. Philm, Severed Fifth, Absu, Witchaven, Impaled, Autopsy, Fog of War, and Abysmal Dawn are among the bands scheduled to perform at the third annual Slaughter by the Water show, happening Saturday, August 25, aboard the USS Hornet in Alameda. Testament’s Chuck Billy will host, and a headliner and other acts will be announced later.
Tickets are $35 in advance; $45 at the door. Bands start at 5 p.m. and go till 2 a.m. There will also be free access to the pier from noon to 9 p.m., which includes a Pier Stage entertainment (bands?), food vendors, and retailers. Parking is free.
