PROMISE DOWN (Friday 22:20-23:00)
Belgian Heavy rock ’n roll band PROMISE DOWN was founded in 2019 by drummer MARC
(ex Twilight, Revenge, White Fang) and guitarist DAX (ex Cyanide, Metal Genocide), both playing in HEAVYILY MAD at that time. Bass player DON (ex Sixpack, Patriarch) joined shortly after. After a few auditions, it was clear WILLIAM was the right guy for the vocal duties. The band wrote more than 30 original songs, and released two cd’s. In 2024 the band decided to hire a fifth member in the person of SVEN (ex October Changes, A Sweet Suffering). SVEN took over the bass, while DON returned back to his favorite instrument, the guitar. PROMISE DOWN is one of Belgium’s hardest working bands, with numerous live shows throughout the year. Prepare for a wall of sound!
EVIL INVADERS (Friday 23:30-24:30)
From Belgium, with thrash: EVIL INVADERS! Formed in 2007, the band conquered the world in no time. This four headed monster creates energetic songs, filled with catchy melodies, flashing solo’s and high screams where even Rob Halford would bow for. Since the release of the debut album ‘Pulses of pleasure’ in 2015, the only way was up. No doubt about it, the band is at the absolute top of the European metal scene!
DEFEROXA (Saturday 9:30-11:30) Breakfast show
The best way to start your Saturday is with a good breakfast and some good music. DEFEROXA is a fairly new rock and metal coverband from the neighborhood. They will provide all the classics while you enjoy your breakfast. We love the smell of metal and breakfast in the morning!
RELODER (Saturday 14:00-15:30)
Opening the festival Saturday, HELL’s home orchestra RELODER. The was founded during gthe post-corona era in 2022. With influences dating back to the early metal days, from the 70s up to the 90s and beyond, the band brings a powerful mix of well-known metal classics, along with deep cuts that only true metalheads would recognize.
MINDCRIME - QUEENSRYCHE TRIBUTE (Saturday 16:00-17:00)
The search for a good QUEENSRYCHE tribute act was not easy. But we found one! The Italian top tribute MINDCRIME comes all the way to Belgium for one exclusive show. MINDCRIME takes its name from the 1988 album "Operation: Mindcrime", considered their best album and among the best of the time. From the beginning, the first goal was to bring the entire "Operation: Mindcrime" album, and subsequently introduce songs from their first albums, which are universally recognized as the top in their career. Songs from the albums "Warning", "Rage for Order", "Empire", and also from their first EP from 1982 have been progressively added.
MÖTLEY KRËW – MOTLEY CRÜE TRIBUTE (Saturday 17:30-18:30)
Open your wife's wardrobe, grab those leather pants and put on your wig! No, this is not an invitation to a bad party but to MÖTLEY KRËW, the Dutch MOTLEY CRÜE tribute from Breda. The band was founded in the fall of 2023 with the aim of making the stage unsafe several times a year. Expect classics like "Kickstart My Heart", "Shout At The Devil" and "Girls, Girls, Girls" that are sure to turn the place upside down!!
TWISTED SISTERS – TWISTED SISTER TRIBUTE (Saturday 19:00-20:00)
TWISTED SISTERS are an all-female TWISTED SISTER tribute band. They are exactly what they say they are: a tornado of energy that takes the audience along the heyday of the legendary 80's rock band TWISTED SISTER. A pure rock 'n roll show as you would expect and where you have already waiting for him for a very long time. Legendary hits such as 'We're not going to take it', or 'I want to Rock' are of course played, but expect a completely full setlist that will make you sing along and dance
MEATALLICA – METALLICA TRIBUTE (Saturday 20:30-21:45)
MEATALLICA strives for perfection in every aspect of their performance. From the virtuosity of the musicians to the energetic interplay on stage. Their passion for METALLICA is reflected in every note they play and every moment they share on stage. Through their drive and dedication, they take the live experience to the next level, creating an atmosphere of excitement, intensity, and engagement that knows how to touch and inspire audiences. MEATALLICA goes beyond a typical cover or tribute band. The band digs deeper into the lyrics, the music, and especially into themselves to make an authentic connection with the audience. They deliberately chose 'METALLICA to the bone', because this credo embodies their commitment to capturing their essence. They avoid copied fragments and dance moves, and instead bring an unfiltered burst of pure and raw energy, straight from their deepest being.
POWERAGE – AC/DC TRIBUTE (Saturday 22:15-23:45)
In their short existence, POWERAGE became rapidly one of the leading AC/DC tribute bands around. The members are no newbies to the tribute scene. All of them played in earlier successfully AC/DC tributes. All members have already earned their spurs with IESEDAASE, IC/TC and BACK AND IN BLACK. Covering the long career of the Australian rock sensation, from the very beginning to the latest release, POWERAGE has got your back with this FULL XL SHOW!
HASHTAG40SOMETHING (Sunday 09:00-09:40) Breakfast show
Meet HASHTAG40SOMETHING, the Belgian Rock band with infectious tunes and relatable lyrics. Born from the creative minds of guitarist/ producer DOMINGO and singer EVY, the band began as a humble studio project. Little did they know, the world was ready to rock out to their
nostalgic 90’s vibe! Their songs are like a time machine, transporting you back to the good old days of 90’s Rock, when flannel shirts and mixed tapes were all the rage. Each track dives into everyday issues familiar to anyone in their +40s , wrapped up in catchy, straightforward rock melodies that will be stuck in your head for days.
VLOED (Sunday 10:00-10:40) Breakfast show
VLOED is a Belgian metal band from Aarschot / Tielt-Winge. Their style can be described as a mix of various kinds of metal, such as melodic, progressive, new-wave and doom with dark themes, and is strongly influenced by the old skool vibe. The lyrics are in English, but most songs contain phrases in Dutch. The members of the band weren’t strangers to each other, and in the fall of 2018 the befriended musicians decided to form the band VLOED. The first VLOED album “Darkness” was released August 24th 2020. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at their home studio and was released independently. The first edition of Darkness was sold out very quickly, so there was a re-release in March 2023. The second album “De Dag” was released on April 19th 2024
BLEEDSKIN (Sunday 11:00-11:40) Breakfast show
BlEEDSKIN is a Death Metal band from Belgium founded in September 2016 by CELINE and REMY. The main sources of inspiration are metal bands like CANNIBAL CORPSE, ABNORMALITY, DYING FETUS, ... The band's first demo -The Rotten One- was released in April 2018. ThIS demo quickly met with great success in Belgium and the band built up a solid fan base in the region. In 2020, BLEEDSKIN recorded their first full album: ‘Blood Reign’ and was released by the band itself.The 30th June 2021, they released a new title: “Physical Redemption” with a studio playthrough video. Self-production. Their latest album ‘Homicidal Therapy’ is e real gore death metal treat!
ANCIENT SETTLERS (Sunday 12:00-12:40)
Founded in 2020 in St. Sebastien, Spain, ANCIENT SETTLERS is a divergent Modern Melodic Death Metal band composed of five musicians. They draw inspiration from the recent tragedies
that have affected human life and aim to explore the boundaries of modern melodic death metal, incorporating catchy guitar riffs, melodies, synths, keyboards, and various sounds and rhythms to develop their own musical identity. In 2021, the band signed a multi-year contract with Australian metal label "Crusader Records"; which is part of the "Golden Robot Entertainment Group"; They have released two EPs, "Diamond eyes” (2021) and "Transition" (2023), as well as one LP, "Our Last Eclipse – The Settlers Saga Pt." (2022). The LP reached the 75th position on the global metal album chart on Amazon.com.
FABULAE DRAMATIS (Sunday 13:10-13:50)
FABULAE DRAMATIS is a Metal act of heavy world music that takes the audience on a journey with different passages full of heaviness and intensity. The band has a sound that is both vast and intimate. Award winner for ‘Best Dance Music Video’ at the Cannes Film Awards 2023, France; ‘Best Costume’ at the Rome Music Video Awards 2021, for ‘Best Sound & Music’ at Wild Sound Film Festival Canada/USA 2020; and places as finalist and other official nominations from other film festivals in England, Germany, Ireland, France and Italy (2020-2021). ‘Violenta’, their latest album was released on September 7th 2024. With this last album the band has evolved to a Progressive | Latin Metal style. Their music was described by Classic Rock Society magazine as having “deep thought and insular attention” paid to it with “the spirits of Zappa and Beefheart”.
FIREBORN (Sunday 14:20-15:00)
Fronted by powerhouse singer Jenny, and rounded out by Dennis, Raphael, Flo and Chris, German Metal /Rock act FIREBORN produce unique and timeless music with strong passion, expressive vocals, and defining hooks. Despite her young age, the petite singer stands out with her hard to delicate voice, extensive vocal range, and incredible sovereignty. The songs are modern and very influenced by American hard rock as well as classic rock, with a lot of atmosphere, energy and a great sense of melody! Fireborn released their debut album REFLECTIONS on June 16th 2023 and reached # 3 in the official "Native25 German Alternative Chart!
BLOODHUNTER (Sunday 15:30-16:10)
BLOODHUNTER is a Melodic Death Metal band founded in Spain in 2008 by the main songwriter and guitar player DANI ARCOS (Alexi Laiho's 100 Guitars From Hel). After many changes in their lineup and concept, DIVA SATÁNICA (ex-NERVOSA, The Voice TV Show) joined the project in 2012, leading the band into more extreme territories. The band has released 3 LPs and 1 Live EP so far, performing at the best stages and festivals in Spain and Portugal (RESURRECTION FEST, ROCK IMPERIUM, LEYENDAS DEL ROCK, ZLIVE ...). They are currently working on their 4th Studio album.
SERAPIS PROJECT (Sunday 16:40-17:30)
SERAPIS PROJECT is a conceptual progressive metal project. Swinging between minimalist, acoustic, clean vocal passages and powerful heavy riffs with harsh vocals, lies the strength of this contrasting music. Storytelling, recurring melodies and linked lyrics are the key elements and gears of this musical engine. KRIS VEGA (COBRA SPELL) shows what vocal reach she has when floating away with the unique music style this band has.
ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM (Sunday 18:00-18:50)
Multi award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM (ex PURSON/IPSO FACTO) released her Mercury Music Prize nominated, self titled début album in 2019 through Esoteric Antenna, earning a Top 10 placing in the UK’s official independent chart and attracting fantastic reviews and stellar ratings from Classic Rock, Uncut, Mojo and Kerrang. ROSALIE built on her burgeoning reputation as an original and thought-provoking songwriter and musician with the release of her second solo album ‘Two Piece Puzzle’ in 2022. During 2022 and 2023, an extensive and punishing touring schedule taking in venues and festivals throughout the UK and Europe gave audiences the opportunity to experience Rosalie’s compelling, captivating and charismatic live performance at first hand. These, together with the acclamation afforded to ‘Two Piece Puzzle’, culminated in her being named Female Vocalist of the Year in January 2023 by the readers of PROG magazine. ‘If KATE BUSH and THE BEATLES had a baby it would be ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM.’ – CLASSIC ROCK
ANCIENT RITES (Sunday 19:20-20:20)
ANCIENT RITES is a well-known Belgian black metal band formed in 1988 in Diest, Belgium. Over the years, the band has gone through several lineup changes and has released multiple albums, with their debut released in 1994. Their music blends black metal with elements of thrash metal and folk/viking metal. Initially, their themes were centered around Satanism, but they later shifted to focus on paganism and European history/heritage. During their existence the band has been subjected to boycotts and various other misfortunes, but this did little to stop them and only strengthened their resolve to push on!
EXUMER (Sunday 20:50-21:50)
Formed in 1985, by singer/bassist MEM V. STEIN and guitarist RAY MENSH, EXUMER released Possessed by Fire (1986), and 1987 (Rising from the Sea), that are regarded as some of the most cult thrash metal releases ever to come out of Germany. EXUMER was also one of the first thrash metal acts to capture exotic, foreign markets like Poland and Brazil, where their albums were domestically released in the 1980s. Ultimately, the band was plagued by line¬up changes and internal turmoil, which lead to a break up in 1990. EXUMER has never been in a rush. The influential German thrash veterans haven’t taken a typical career approach to being a band since they reformed in 2008. Still, the first two albums stand as highly¬heralded triumphs of the genre. Where Exumer goes, die hard thrash fans surely follow!
HEIDEVOLK (Sunday 22:20-23:20)
Born in 2002 on the beautiful heathlands of the Veluwe, with the ambition of combining Viking choirs and metal, HEIDEVOLK is a group of six men from Arnhem, Gelderland (NED). Unique in its genre, they conquer stages throughout the world with their instantly recognizable dual clean male vocals and their irresistibly catchy songs that ignite the pagan fire in the souls of many. They deliver their music on divine matters and profane pleasures with equal integrity, fueled by folkloric fire and pagan pride. With a repertoire ranging from epic to raging, captivating live shows and an undying desire to perform, HEIDEVOLK has become a familiar face in Europe, North America and South America. HEIDEVOLK stands for uncompromising attitude, intense shows and the transcendence of barriers between performer and audience
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