Inherited

1 concert

Inherited is a fierce groove thrash metal band blending Slayer’s thrash with hardcore energy. Winners of Metalbattle, they’ve rocked Wacken Open Air with crushing riffs and raw intensity.

Carcass

6 concerts

CARCASS, a ferocious force in death metal for over 30 years, excel with intricate execution. Known for "Under The Scalpel Blade," TORN ARTERIES blends nostalgic sounds with new production, solidifying their iconic status in the genre.

Sacred Reich

4 concerts

Sacred Reich, from Phoenix, Arizona, is a thrash metal band known for political lyrics and a satiric edge. Key albums include Ignorance and The American Way. They made a comeback in 2019 with Awakening, featuring Phil Rind and Wiley Arnett. The band has played high-profile shows like Wacken Open Air.

Dark Angel

8 concerts

Formed in Los Angeles in 1983, Dark Angel delivered complex, aggressive thrash metal and was known for the albums "Darkness Descends" and "Time Does Not Heal." The band, which included notable members like Gene Hoglan and worked with Combat Records, never broke the mainstream but was influential in the metal underground. After several lineup changes, they disbanded in the early '90s but left a lasting impact with records like "Leave Scars" and the live album "Live Scars." Guitarist Jim Durkin passed away in 2023.

Soulfly

12 concerts

Max Cavalera, born in Brazil, co-founded Sepultura and later started Soulfly, blending metal and Brazilian tribal sounds. The band’s debut went gold. Known for collaborations with Corey Taylor, Chino Moreno, and brother Igor in Cavalera Conspiracy. Notable albums include Conquer and Archangel.

Midnight

21 concerts

Cleveland's cult band Midnight, led by multi-instrumentalist Athenar, fuses speed metal, black metal, and punk rock, gaining a devoted following since 2002.

Hatebreed

31 concerts

HATEBREED, a hardcore heavy metal band known for intense, cathartic music, continues to impact with "Weight Of The False Self." Renowned for collaborations with ZEUSS, their sound is a testament to life's emotional burdens.

Angelus Apatrida

1 concert

Formed in 2000, Angelus Apatrida is a renowned Spanish thrash metal band with a consistent lineup. Their powerful sound, akin to Metallica and Pantera, shines in records like "Aftermath." Known for their distinctive style and international acclaim, they remain a formidable force in the metal genre.

Accept

6 concerts

Teutonic metallers ACCEPT, led by Wolf Hoffmann, gained fame with #1 album "Blind Rage." Known for hits like "Blood Of The Nations," they dominate the metal scene.

In Flames

18 concerts

In Flames, pioneers of melodic death metal, are renowned for their classic albums like "Come Clarity" and "Clayman." Known for powerful performances, they have toured with Slipknot and Megadeth. Their 14th album, "Foregone," showcases their aggressive and melodic strengths.

Meshuggah

3 concerts

Swedish metal pioneers Meshuggah, formed in 1987, are famed for their complex, groove-infused death metal. Grammy-nominated for "The Violent Sleep of Reason," they've shaped a new subgenre.

Wolfbrigade

1 concert

Originating in 1995 as Wolfpack, WOLFBRIGADE, a seminal force in the crust punk scene, transitioned in 2000 to intensify their dark, aggressive d-beat style. With 10 LPs and numerous splits, they've significantly influenced global punk music.

Textures

2 concerts

Dutch Math Metal pioneers TEXTURES formed in 2001, making waves with their debut album "Polars." Known for their DIY ethos, they produced all their albums and crafted unique artwork. Signing with Nuclear Blast in 2011, they released "Dualism" and "Phenotype." They've toured with legends like Meshuggah and Sepultura and influenced bands such as Periphery and Tesseract. Following a 2018 disbandment, TEXTURES reunite, ready to reclaim their spot in progressive metal.

Decapitated

27 concerts

Formed in 1996, Polish Technical Death Metal band Decapitated mastered atmospheric depth and creative tracks, touring with Lamb Of God and Meshuggah. Known for evolving sound with albums like “Anticult” (2017), they are hailed by Metal Hammer as torchbearers of metal music.

Sylosis

6 concerts

Sylosis, a modern metal band from Reading, England, is known for its sophisticated, uncompromising style. Signed to Nuclear Blast, their acclaimed albums like Conclusion Of An Age and Cycle Of Suffering solidify their reputation in thrash metal.

Nephylim

3 concerts

Nephylim, from ‘s-Hertogenbosch, is a Dutch Melodic Death Metal band known for melancholic melodies and powerful live shows. Winners of The Rock Circus Talent Tour (2023) and Dutch Wacken Metal Battle (2022), they secured 4th place internationally.

Tenside

2 concerts

Munich's TENSIDE, formed in 2005, blends metalcore, thrash, and industrial metal. Known for "Come Alive Dying," they hit German charts at #6. Played Wacken, toured EU/Asia.

Savage Lands

2 concerts

Savage Lands, a nonprofit founded by Megadeth's Dirk Verbeuren and activist Sylvain Demercastel, unites metalheads to combat Costa Rica's deforestation. Supported by Gojira and Lamb of God, the organization funds sanctuaries and green zones through music royalties. "The Last Howl" features Andreas Kisser and John Tardy as a tribute to howler monkeys.

Severe Torture

3 concerts

Severe Torture, formed in 1997 in the Netherlands, is a brutal death metal icon known for raw, intense sound. Notable releases include Feasting On Blood. With five albums, they've impacted Europe, the Americas, and Mexico.

Channel Zero

4 concerts

Channel Zero, the "Belgium Metallica," formed in 1990 in Brussels. Known for albums like "Unsafe," they played with Biohazard and Megadeth. Reunited in 2010, they released "Kill All Kings" in 2014 with new drummer Ray Mayorga.