Planet Caravan producers AC Entertainment have just unveiled the custom artwork for the 2009 festival. Alan Forbes’ design will be featured on festival t-shirts and a limited run of event posters. His images are well known in the world of hard rock and heavy metal from his work with such bands as QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MELVINS, HIGH ON FIRE, PELICAN, EARTHLESS and many more.

This announcement also comes with the addition of a bonus festival activity - showings of John Srebalus’ documentary film Such Hawks Such Hounds. The film explores the music and musicians of the American hard rock underground, focusing on the psychedelic and ’70s proto-metal-derived styles that have in recent years formed a rich body of unclassifiable sounds. Such Hawks will be shown after each day’s music on the outdoor viewing patio at

The Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company. Showings start at 12:30AM, only a short walk from the Orange Peel and Mo Daddy’s. The Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company offers great food and delicious local beers, all available

during the film. Weekend pass purchasers will also receive 15% off food with their festival laminate.

Planet Caravan, a two-day music festival celebrating the origins of heavy music, takes place September 18-19, 2009 at The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club and Mo Daddy’s in downtown Asheville, NC. The event

spotlights bands that carry on the traditional sounds of heavy rock and blues and others that push it into new and exciting territories.

Festival tickets are $79.50. Single day tickets for either Friday or Saturday are $49.50 per day, plus applicable service fees. Both are on sale now. For tickets, visit The Orange Peel box office, call Ticket Web at 866-468-7630, or visit www.planetcaravanfestival.com.

The solidified festival lineup is as follows:

Friday, September 18th (tickets here)

CLUTCH

KYLESA

BURST

WINO

LIONIZE

TOMBS

BISON B.C.

ZOROASTER

SOURVEIN

PICK UP THE SNAKE

Saturday, September 19th (tickets here)

PENTAGRAM

ORANGE GOBLIN

YOB

ASTRA

TADDY PORTER

THE GATES OF SLUMBER

ORCHID

HULL

SALOME

BATILLUS

Further festival details can be found at this location.