Obscene Extreme, now heading into its 28th edition, announces the first bands. The first ten acts already include a headliner: American maniacs GWAR. The festival is also in intensive negotiations over a new venue.
Event invitations
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The travelling music and cultural festival Hrady CZ, after Točník, Kunětická hora, Švihov, Hluboká nad Vltavou and Veveří, arrives at Hradec nad Moravicí near Opava on Friday and Saturday, 14 and 15 August. The following Friday and Saturday it will move on to Bouzov, and its 21st tour this year will conclude back in Bohemia at Bezděz...
Summer may be slowly preparing to hand over the reins to autumn, but the lights definitely aren't going out at Valečov just yet. On Friday, 11 September 2026, the natural amphitheatre beneath the ruins of Valečov Castle is in for another seriously loud evening. Three bands that know exactly how to get a crowd moving are heading to...
orget about school responsibilities and work-related stress for one evening, enjoy great music and welcome the new academic and school year with a smile. That is exactly the aim of the Back2School with RFP programme, which will be a key musical highlight of the official programme of Hradec Králové's Royal Festivities. "We have selected four artists...
In mid-August, the castle park in Moravský Krumlov will once again come alive with a powerful dose of heavy music. Rock Castle returns from 13 to 15 August 2026, and its sixth edition promises three days packed with crushing riffs, huge choruses and shows that certainly will not be quiet.
The three Hs – castles, music and history – define the travelling music and cultural festival Hrady CZ. After Točník, Kunětická hora, Švihov and Hluboká nad Vltavou, it is heading to Moravia on Friday and Saturday, 7 and 8 August, to Veveří near Brno. It will then appear, again on Friday and Saturday, in Hradec nad Moravicí and Bouzov...
After Točník, Kunětická hora and Švihov, the travelling Hrady CZ festival will make its historic debut on Friday and Saturday, 31 July and 1 August in Hluboká nad Vltavou near České Budějovice, replacing the former stop in Rožmberk nad Vltavou. The Hluboká event will combine concerts by leading Czech and Slovak artists with the exceptional...
Following a successful warm-up edition, the organisers are preparing the first official ArcheoFest. The metal event will take place on Saturday, 29 August 2026, in the grounds next to the swimming pool in Loštice. Five bands from the Czech and Slovak underground scenes will appear on one stage during the evening.
After Točník and Kunětická hora, the travelling Hrady CZ festival moves to Švihov near Klatovy on Friday and Saturday, 24 and 25 July. This unique music and cultural event, the only one of its kind, offers the perfect holiday combination – a musical experience in a magical setting, together with the opportunity to visit historic monuments. The...
PRAGUE/BRNO This autumn will bring a unique concert collaboration between three Czech modern metal bands sharing one common feature: the word "Sun" in their names. SUNFEST 2026 will offer two shows packed with heavy riffs, atmosphere, emotion and energy, featuring Halo of the Sun, Bite the Sun and Dream of the Sun.
Norway is undoubtedly one of the countries synonymous with truly heavy music. In rankings of metal bands per capita, it consistently holds one of the top spots alongside other Nordic nations. Yet in one particular subgenre, it reigns supreme. It is the cradle, mother, Big Bang, alpha and omega of black metal as a distinct musical genre. Its...
On Friday, July 25, 2026 the Mikulov amphitheatre will turn into a unique musical space where rock energy, symphonic sound and the timeless music of the legendary Pink Floyd will come together. The band Floyds CZ/SK, together with the Young Brno Symphonists, will present the project Pink Floyd Symphony Show, bringing the band's greatest hits in...
22nd Anniversary – Worst Day 2026
13/07/2026
The WORST motorcycle association is celebrating 22 years of its existence this year and, to mark the occasion, invites all fans of heavy music to the traditional event 22nd Anniversary – Worst Day. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the grounds in Podhradí u Bakova will turn into a place where bikers, metalheads and all supporters of an honest...
BRUSŇÁČKOFEST 2026 will bring an evening full of rock and metal, quality refreshments, a community atmosphere and support for regional bands to Brusná near Lomnice u Tišnova. Entry is free.
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the 3rd edition of Front Line Fest Open Air will take place in the unique setting of the summer cinema at Špilberk Castle. The event, which has built a strong reputation among fans of heavy music during its first two years, will this year offer its most ambitious program yet, featuring bands from...
Metal v Loděnici will offer five heavy music bands. Sacrastic, Kryptor and Henych 666 are coming
11/07/2026
On Saturday, 22 August, Benátky nad Jizerou will turn into a place ruled by sharp guitars, loud riffs and a genuine metal atmosphere. Klub Loděnice will host the event Metal v Loděnici, bringing together five Czech bands across various metal styles.