Local metal fans rejoice; the first-ever Tennessean Sludge Fest will be held at Autograph Rehearsal Studio on Aug. 14 and 15. Twenty doom-, sludge- and stoner-metal acts from across the country will be performing during the two-day event, which is sponsored by Nashville label Helmet Lady Records. Local artists playing the festival include Sovereign, Flummox and Battle Path. More information can be found at facebook.com/autographrehearsalstudio.