Dark Force Fest 2024 Vlog - New Jersey's Three Day Gothic Music and Arts Festival

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Dark Force Fest is a weekend long festival and convention celebrating gothic music and culture. Taking place in a medieval castle themed hotel, this event features vendors, cosplay and over 30 musical artists such as Nitzer Ebb, Stabbing Westward, Vision Video, and The Cruxshadows. Join me for a spooky good time!

[@Dahligonzalez]

Was such a great experience!!! Miss it so much

[@RayOutThere]

It really was! I'm still thinking about it and counting the days until the next one

[@jaredpierce8477]

Rabbit Junk has a ton of range in their musical style.

[@RayOutThere]

They seemed like a very interesting act. I would have to listen deeper into them. They certainly brought an exciting energy.

[@Melissa2087]

I've passed by that Sheraton before... It always look SO cool.

[@RayOutThere]

It really feels like a gothic castle!

[@laemoniadaemonia]

This looked like such a good time. I'll have to check it out next year, for sure. You're right, Jersey doesn't really have these sort of events too often but I guess that's what makes them more special when they are around. Looking forward to more of your travels, cheers!

[@RayOutThere]

Thank you! I've been to a lot of concerts and this was hands down the most pleasant crowd and comfortable environment. And the acts were just insane! I understand why so many people came from out of state to see it. It made me realize how lucky we are to have this event so close.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Looked like a fun time. Omg, so many bands through out the 3 days. I was thinking why did you not just stay at the hotel than driving back and forth, but it must have been really close.

[@RayOutThere]

Yeah it was really convenient and I saved a buncha money

[@charlestonpinballarcade]

Ray! I’m not really into goth music, but you always make great videos and make things interesting. You have to get to the Graveface Records and Museum down here in Savannah and also they have a location in Chicago. Also, they have a pop up in the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah.

[@RayOutThere]

That looks like its right up my alley!

[@epicexploration]

Great video of the event and it was super awesome seeing you there and I appreciate the video feature 15:45 and shout out! All the bands gave amazing performances and this is definitely an event not to be missed next year as it gets bigger and better each year :-)

[@RayOutThere]

Can't wait for it!

[@Volundur9567]

If you get a chance to understand Das Ich, their lyrics are very profound philosophical.

[@RayOutThere]

I will look into them, thank you!

[@GeeEm1313]

There are a lot of fests on the East Coast. I don't know if you're into punk. But they held the Holidays in the Sun USA fest in Asbury Park back in 2002. It was a big deal. The punks ended up ruining the hotels too haha DC used to have the Superbowl of Hardcore until there was a stabbing during Suicidal Tendencies set.

[@RayOutThere]

I will have to look out for more of them. I was bummed because California gets two goth/alternative festivals and that's so far. There's Sea Hear now but there's not enough artists I like to justify going

[@breakingxmyxheart]

Awesome video!! Although sorry to have to correct you… NITE ARE actually twins! 😂 the whole “we are just good friends who look alike” thing is a bit they do because people always ask them if they are twins LOL 😂

[@RayOutThere]

LOL! I was trying to play into the joke. I guess I did it too well

[@breakingxmyxheart]

@@RayOutThere Ohhh hahaha 🤣🤣🤣 Yeah some people actually get confused after they do that joke during their set, so it’s hard to tell! LOL

[@shyllanoon3008]

Nite are twin brothers. They’re from Dallas.

[@RayOutThere]

They made a joke onstage about being friends who looked similar, I was playing into that. They're amazing, and I'm looking forward to the next chance I'll get to see them!

[@MarieWoodward-fs8pq]

Hi Ray. Although I really like skulls and bats, I can honestly say I've never heard of any of these bands. I do appreciate hard rock but not a fan of goth. Some of these bands looked amazing. Looks like you had a blast. Hope it was fun for you. Thank you Ray for sharing

[@RayOutThere]

I had a lot of fun! Goth music is great! I find it atmospheric and beautiful. Thanks for watching!

[@dylansousa5571]

Ray i love country music and goth music

[@RayOutThere]

I feel like those are two vastly different styles. Glad you liked the video!

[@wayside70]

Im a bit late on the video. Is that in parsippany off lanidex plaza..?

[@d.bulldoze]

Very cool video man. I think you can get away with 10 second live shots. I could be wrong. Wonder who is the true Nite? I saw these guys at Hells Heroes kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3u1oWObiNqJisksi=KuRwxNb8qoQb35Pf