Meshuggah

4 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.

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.

Inherited

2 concerts

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.

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

31 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.

Sacred Reich

5 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.

Nephylim

2 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.

In Flames

15 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.

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.