Year: 2026

Hailing from Brno in the Czech Republic, Vanguard have been playing modern, technical, and melodic death metal since 2015—a style that appeals to fans of Death and The Black Dahlia Murder, as well as those […]

Hailing from Graz, Interregnum has been crafting melodic death metal with a folk influence since 2006, drawing inspiration from bands like Ensiferum and Dark Tranquillity. With powerful riffs, catchy melodies, and German-language lyrics – covering […]

Epsilon, from St. Pölten in Lower Austria, play death metal that has evolved over the years – shifting from the thrash-influenced sound of their early days into a powerful, melodically tinged death metal juggernaut. They […]

Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Midnight have been playing their gritty “Black ’n’ Roll” – a blend of black metal, speed metal, and punk, infused with a healthy dose of Motörhead and Venom attitude – since […]

Since 2009, Mortal Strike have served as the thrash metal panzer division of the local scene. Following their victory at the 2011 “W:O:A Metal Battle Austria” and their subsequent performance at Wacken Open Air, they […]

Dear supporters, the first wave of 12 bands has been announced, which means it is also time to kick off the presale! If you want to attend our 20th anniversary edition, we kindly remind you […]

Vomitory are a true institution of Swedish death metal. Since 1989 they have delivered fast, groovy and uncompromising death metal. After their 2023 comeback with “All Heads Are Gonna Roll”, they upped the ante again […]

Stillbirth have been active since 1999; their “Brutal Surf Mix” of slam, grindcore, and deathcore comes with a wink and a smile. The German band will be bringing their sound to Kaltenbach Open Air in […]