Anthrocon 2009 DJ Spotlight: DJ Ironheart

Anthrocon features some of the most talented DJs in the Furry Fandom, but who are they really? We'll be taking some time in the weeks running up to the convention to let you know, in their own words, what makes them tick and what you can expect from their sets.

We're back again, this time to feature a DJ who's been back every year since his debut at Anthrocon, by heavy request, DJ Ironheart!

Fandom Name: Quell Ironheart
Stage Name: DJ Ironheart
Age: 26
Influences: Throbbing Gristle, Coil, Skinny Puppy, VNV Nation, and Combichrist...along with my own warped imagination.
Genres Played: Industrial, Darkwave, Aggrotech, IDM, Breakcore

Biography:

I've been working with electronic music in one way or another since high-school, but I got my start DJing under a few different names during a short-lived stint in college. When I came home I went through a period of personal troubles and put music on the back burner for several years. That ended after my first Anthrocon about a year after I first discovered the furry fandom. Experiencing the DJs my first night there reminded me why I loved working with audio and when I came home I set back to work. This will be my third time returning as a DJ for Anthrocon and that love is just as strong today if not stronger.

I tend to ride a bit on the experimantal side of things with my own musical projects, though I've bounced between genres several times over the years. Honestly, I don't care for being nailed to one particular pigeonhole. As of this writing I'm working on an EBM album, a follow-up to the experimental/dark ambient 1nferi0r project, and an ambitious and very dark industrial project with a close friend of mine.

All this aside, I'm always glad to return to standing behind the decks and even more delighted to return to the place that reminded me what my calling was in the first place. So...may the beats flow, the people move, and the music never stop.

I look forward to seeing you all at AC!

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Keep your eyes peeled! The convention is fast approaching and we've still got a few DJ Spotlights to share with you all!