If your heart beats for anything from Hard Rock and Glam to Power Metal, you won’t be disappointed: Denmark’s number one export D-A-D, W:O:A veterans SKYLINE, Sweden’s NESTOR, and the bagpipe-wielding spandex ninjas BAD LOVERZ are ready to rock your world. Also joining the lineup: the seasoned French veterans of NIGHTMARE.
Power Metal clearly runs in the Hansen family’s blood — none other than Kai Hansen’s son, Tim, will make his debut on the Holy Ground with his band INDUCTION, carrying the legacy forward. Also paying us a visit: the Viennese quartet VULVARINE and Swabian rockers VOODOO KISS. For a dash of psychedelia, look no further than Sweden’s retro-infused four-piece GRAVEYARD.
If you’re more into hard-boiled than soft, you might want to skip ahead — because this next section is pure brutality:
We’re talking Czech Metalcore from DYMYTRY, old-school Death Metal from Denmark’s NECKBREAKKER, and top-tier Beatdown from Belgium’s NASTY. It gets even more intense with Belarusian juggernauts EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT, serving up relentless Slam Death Metal. Rounding out this heavy segment: Bavarian Death Metallers SEASONS ON BLACK.
A bit more melodic — but still hard-hitting — are FIT FOR A KING with their Melodic Metalcore, and FROM FALL TO SPRING from Saarland bringing Post Hardcore into the mix.
As we have now had Easter, some folks just like their Easter eggs painted black and for them, organisers have got Swedish Black Metal legends DARK FUNERAL, along with NON EST DEUS. Dark Metal heroes SACRIFIRE are also throwing their hat in the ring.
If your cravings lean toward Crossover, Horror Punk, or Nu Metal, you’ll be in good hands with DROWNING POOL, WEDNESDAY 13, and SKYND. UK’s GRAPHIC NATURE will also be making their W:O:A debut — as will their comrades from Bielefeld, SOULBOUND. And last but not least, legendary Alternative Metal outfit HELMET absolutely belongs in your Easter basket.
Some of those Easter eggs might even end up with a splash of colorful hair, thanks to cult Punk icons UK SUBS and Seattle’s very own Punk ‘n’ Roll crew ZEKE.
For a bit of humour, expect appearances from our beloved MAMBO KURT and German comedy legend TORSTEN STRÄTER.
If you’re thinking “Alright, take it easy now” — you’re not entirely wrong. Because to wrap it all up, the legendary Jazz pianist and composer Joja Wendt will grace us with a very special Alien Keys Show.
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