Formed in 2008, Swedish melodic metal band Dynazty gained prominence with their 2020 chart-breaking album The Dark Delight, which achieved gold status in Sweden and Finland, alongside the platinum-certified single Heartless Madness. They have toured extensively across Europe with acts like Sabaton and Powerwolf.
Oh wow! From Eastern Scotland, Alestorm's 'Pirate Metal' has captivated fans worldwide from New Zealand to Lithuania with their humorous, party-friendly anthems.
Formed in 1984 in the San Francisco Bay Area, thrash metal band Heathen is known for fusing melodic, forward-thinking musicianship with aggressive style. Their early albums, Breaking the Silence and Victims of Deception, are regarded as genre classics.
Zakk Wylde is the bandleader of heavy blues-rock outfit Black Label Society. Known for hits like Stillborn and In This River, the band has released albums including Grimmest Hits and Billboard Top 5 entries Order Of The Black and Catacombs of the Black Vatican.
Thundermother is an all-female hard rock band from Växjö, Sweden, formed in 2009. Known for electrifying anthems and relentless touring, their style draws from AC/DC and Motörhead. Albums include "Heat Wave," "Black and Gold," "Dirty & Divine," and "Live'n'Alive." They earned a Gaffa Prize and toured with legends like Scorpions and Kiss. Their motto is "We fight for Rock'n'Roll."
Formed in 2010 in São Paulo, Brazil, metal band Nervosa is a global reference in thrash and female metal. Led by founder Prika Amaral, the group is known for their distinct style and earned top album of the year charts for their 2023 release Jailbreak.
Formed in Finland in 1995, Sonata Arctica is a power metal band known for their melodic sound inspired by Nordic nature. Led by vocalist Tony Kakko, the group has released ten albums and the acoustic projects Acoustic Adventures in 2022.
Van Canto is a German a capella metal ensemble formed in 2006, consisting of five singers and a drummer. Using classically trained vocals to mimic guitar and bass sounds, the group is known for albums like Hero, Tribe of Force, and Break the Silence.
Xandria are a symphonic metal band known for classics like Ravenheart, Valentine and Nightfall. After a long hiatus, they returned with The Wonders Still Awaiting, charting Top 10 in Germany and #4 on the UK Rock & Metal chart, led by vocalist Ambre Vourvahis.
📍Helsinki, Finland rock band formed by Children of Bodom/Disco Ensemble/Lapko members; powerful melodies & honest lyrics; acclaimed albums, EU chart success, killer live shows.
An international three-day rock and metal music festival held annually in the beautiful castle park of Moravsky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, featuring major global and domestic rock and heavy metal artists.
Citron is a legendary Czech hard rock/heavy metal band from Ostrava, formed in 1976. Initially playing blues rock, they embraced heavy metal, achieving fame with albums like "Plni energie" and "Radegast". They earned a Zlatý slavík award and sold over a million records. The band is known for collaborations, including with singer Tanja.
Tampa, FL metal band Savatage (Jon & Criss Oliva): thrash/power/prog + rock opera; “Hall of the Mountain King,” “Streets.” Key collab Paul O’Neill; spawned TSO. Cult icons.
