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Dynamo Metal Fest returns to Eindhoven for its 11th edition, presenting a diverse lineup featuring Helloween, Lamb of God, In Flames, Godsmack and dozens more across three days of heavy music. [...]

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Insomnium has been confirmed for Milagre Metaleiro 2026 after The Halo Effect postponed its appearance to the festival's 2027 edition. [...]

Party.San Metal Open Air 2026 returns with Testament, Moonspell, Dark Funeral, Hypocrisy and one of Europe's strongest extreme metal programmes. [...]

Rock Imperium Festival has unveiled its first 2027 artists, led by Helloween, Children of Bodom, Mayhem, Venom and Erik Grönwall. [...]

My Chemical Romance will perform their only Spanish headline show of 2026 in Madrid, with Mogwai joining the bill as special guests. [...]

Rock no Rio Febras celebrates its fifth edition with Wolfmother, The Last Internationale, Blind Zero, Clã and a diverse international rock programme. [...]

Up the Hammers XXI returns to Athens with Armored Saint, Cirith Ungol, Visigoth and an outstanding programme celebrating traditional heavy metal. [...]

Heavy Psych Sounds Fest returns to Berlin and Dresden with Hippie Death Cult, Belzebong, Valley of the Sun and a diverse heavy rock line-up. [...]

Hellhammer Festival 2026 welcomes Portugal's Voidwomb alongside Dark Funeral, Discharge, Leaves' Eyes and more for three days of extreme music. [...]

Arcanxo Festival returns with Dark Tranquillity, Destruction and Venom Inc., while Portuguese bands Anzv and Chaosaddiction strengthen the international programme. [...]

Laurus Nobilis Music Fest returns with Abbath, Swallow the Sun, Atrocity and an international line-up celebrating the diversity of contemporary heavy music. [...]

Insanu Metal Fest returns for its second edition, bringing together Godiva, Blame Zeus, Firemage, The Small Hours and Brainless Duck in a free celebration of Portuguese metal. [...]

Bloodstock Open Air returns for its 25th anniversary with Judas Priest, Lamb of God, Saxon and a diverse programme spanning the spectrum of heavy music. [...]