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Metal festival in stone fortress, red and purple lights, band performing, and fans under a lightning-filled sky.

Festival History: Brutal Assault 2024

If there’s one place where darkness, chaos, and crushing riffs come together to create a sublime inferno, it’s Brutal Assault. Held in the haunting fortress of Josefov, Czech Republic, this

A bustling scene at the merchandise area of Graspop Metal Meeting 2024, with festival-goers exploring stalls filled with band t-shirts, hoodies, and exclusive metal merchandise, under bright festival lights and banners.

Festival History: Graspop Metal Meeting 2024

Graspop Metal Meeting 2024 has come and gone, but the reverberations of its power are still echoing through the metal community. This year’s edition of Graspop wasn’t just another festival—it

Massive crowd of metal fans at Summer Breeze 2024 festival, with intense stage lights, smoke, pyrotechnics, and fiery sunset sky.

Festival History: Summer Breeze 2024

The Summer Breeze Open Air festival in 2024 was a special one—marking 25 years of unrelenting metal mayhem in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. Summer Breeze is no ordinary festival; it’s a pilgrimage

A gothic woman inside The Tivoli in Helsingborg during a metal concert, with stage lights illuminating the crowd and the band performing in the background.

Live Review: Evergrey and Cyhra at The Tivoli in Helsingborg

Helsingborg, the heart of Skåne, is a city that knows how to embrace the darker, heavier side of music. On September 21st, 2024, the legendary Tivoli played host to an

A close-up scene of a man and woman at Wacken Open Air 2024, both dressed in metal attire, headbanging and enjoying the concert together. In the background, a massive crowd of metalheads dressed in black cheers in front of a grand stage with elaborate lighting and pyrotechnics. The sky is dark, filled with fireworks and laser lights.

Festival History: Wacken Open Air 2024

Ah, Wacken Open Air. Just the name sends shivers down the spine of every true metalhead. This year, the mighty Wacken Open Air 2024 promised to be a festival to

A dramatic concert scene inspired by the front persons of Pain and Metalite, capturing a live performance atmosphere with intense stage lighting and a powerful energy.

Live Review: Pain and Metalite Live in Lund 2024-10-08

On a gloomy October evening in Lund, Sweden, the historic city was about to be shaken to its core. Not by the academic reverence that usually defines it, but by

Festival History: Time to Rock Festival 2024

The summer sun is a scorching sentinel, heralding the arrival of the most anticipated event in every metalhead's calendar: Time to Rock Festival 2024. This year, the festival promises an

Sonata Arctica performing on stage at Gimle in Roskilde, with a gothic metalhead woman enjoying the concert in the foreground, fans headbanging and holding up metal horns.

Live Review: Sonata Arctica in Roskilde 2024

On September 20, 2024, the historic city of Roskilde bore witness to an unforgettable night of melodic power metal as Sonata Arctica took the stage at Gimle. As a long-time

Electrifying concert scene of Cobra Spell performing live at Spillestedet Stengade in Copenhagen on August 23, 2024, with vibrant stage lights, energetic band members, and enthusiastic metalhead crowd.

Live Review: Cobra Spell Live in Copenhagen 2024

Cobra Spell Live in Copenhagen 2024 on August 23, 2024, will forever be etched in the memory of every metalhead who had the fortune of being at Spillestedet Stengade in

Amon Amarth live concert in Gothenburg at Liseberg on August 31, 2024, featuring Viking-themed stage decorations, band members performing energetically, and a crowd of metalheads headbanging with raised horns under a dramatic, fiery sky with lightning.

Live Review: Amon Amarth

As the sun began to set over Gothenburg on August 31, 2024, the air was thick with anticipation. The city, known for its vibrant metal scene, was about to host

Concert review banner for Gene Simmons Band Live in Gothenburg on July 31, 2024, featuring Gene Simmons in iconic makeup and costume performing on stage with dramatic lighting and pyrotechnics, and a packed crowd of excited fans at Liseberg.

Live Review: Gene Simmons Band Rocks Gothenburg

On the night of July 31, 2024, the iconic city of Gothenburg transformed into a rock and roll haven as the legendary Gene Simmons Band took the stage at Liseberg.

Soulfly's live performance at Pumpehuset is ready. It visually represents the raw energy and power of the concert.

Live Review: Soulfly at Pumpehuset, Copenhagen

On a balmy evening in Copenhagen, the air was thick with anticipation. The legendary metal band Soulfly was set to perform at Pumpehuset on July 30, 2024, and the venue

Dynamic pirate-themed scene with a pirate ship battling through stormy seas, featuring the band Alestorm playing instruments on deck with fans cheering.

Now Playing: Alestorm

Ahoy, mateys! Welcome to the wild and raucous world of Alestorm, the pirate metal band that has taken the seas (and stages) by storm. If you’re into metal with a

Group of friends enjoying drinks and making rock hand gestures at Sweden Rock Festival 2024 campsite

Festival History: Sweden Rock Festival 2024

Welcome to the ultimate review of Sweden Rock Festival 2024! This blog post dives deep into the heart of one of the most iconic metal festivals in the world, capturing

Leyendas del Rock 2017 festival moment with a gothic couple kissing on stage, crowd cheering in the background.

Festival History: Leyendas Del Rock 2016 to Leyendas Del Rock 2020

Leyendas Del Rock Festival holds a significant place in the realm of metal music gatherings, showcasing some of the most iconic bands and performances in the genre. Understanding the history

A metalhead couple from behind, watching a concert at Hellfest, the man wearing a patch-laden vest and the woman in a black mesh top and corset.

Festival History: Hellfest 2021 to Hellfest 2023

Overview of Hellfest: Hellfest stands as a pinnacle of heavy metal festivals, renowned for its unparalleled lineup, electrifying performances, and vibrant atmosphere. Since its inception, Hellfest has been a beacon

Festival History: Hellfest 2016 to Hellfest 2020

Hellfest 2016 stands as a beacon in the realm of heavy metal festivals, revered for its unparalleled lineup, electrifying performances, and vibrant atmosphere. Since its inception, Hellfest has been a

Bloodstock 2005: A gothic duo stands out in the festival crowd; her corset and his jacket are bedecked with metal music insignia, their presence a tribute to the subculture they celebrate, surrounded by like-minded spirits.

Festival History: Bloodstock 2005 to Bloodstock 2010

Bloodstock Festival stands as a pinnacle in the realm of heavy metal gatherings, known for its electrifying performances, passionate fanbase, and rich history. Understanding the evolution of this iconic festival

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