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Extramuralhas returns for its fifteenth edition with The Chameleons, Moonspell and IAMX leading a programme that embraces post-punk, gothic rock, darkwave and experimental music. [...]

River Stone Fest returns for its 10th edition with an international lineup led by Der Weg einer Freiheit, bringing black, death and extreme metal to Portugal's late-summer festival calendar. [...]

Samhain Festival returns with a carefully curated lineup led by Paradise Lost, bringing together leading names from black, doom and atmospheric metal for another compelling weekend. [...]

Into the Void Fest returns with a carefully curated lineup led by 1000mods, bringing together some of the finest names in stoner rock, doom metal and psychedelic heaviness. [...]

Beyond the Gates returns with another carefully curated programme of exclusive performances, iconic artists and underground names, reaffirming its position as one of Europe's leading extreme metal festivals. [...]

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. [...]