Axes and Maces Are Back! ČAD and Catastrofy Join Forces for a Ten-Date Tour

Two formidable forces from the Slovak metal scene. Ten club shows. And the return of a partnership that has already turned venues into boiling pits of energy. In spring 2027, ČAD and Catastrofy will share the stage once again for the Valašky a buzogáne III Tour. Anyone who has seen either band live knows that a quiet night is definitely not on the agenda.

The journey begins in Slovakia in March, crosses into the Czech Republic in April and reaches its finale in May. Both bands are equal co-headliners: this is no headliner-plus-support arrangement, but a double assault of heavy music. Organisers also promise one opening act in each city, with individual names to be announced separately.

Ten Years After the First Expedition — and Still No Signs of Slowing Down

The tour title is no coincidence. Valašky a buzogáne  roughly "Shepherd's Axes and Maces"  recalls the bands' first joint expedition, which will be ten years in the past when the 2027 tour kicks off. Since then, ČAD and Catastrofy have shared many more stages, released new music and strengthened their reputations as bands that never hold anything back in concert. This third instalment is not simply an exercise in nostalgia: it is another chance to hear two distinct but remarkably compatible approaches to extreme metal in one room.

One band thrives on a furious collision of thrash, death metal and hardcore. The other blends lightning-fast riffs with outlaw folklore, dark humour and social satire. The common ground is unmistakable: volume, velocity, memorable lyrics and a crowd that has absolutely no intention of standing still.

ČAD: More Than Three Decades of Noise, Defiance and Relentless Riffs

Formed in Svätý Jur in 1994, ČAD have spent more than thirty years becoming one of the most respected names on Slovakia's heavy-music circuit. Their sound brings together the sharp edges of metal, the directness of punk and the urgency of hardcore. Frontman Pišta Vandal is an unmistakable presence, both as guitarist and vocalist and as an author and outspoken figure in the Slovak alternative scene.

Their career has taken them well beyond their home country, including performances and tours in Brazil, Germany and Sweden. Albums such as Ťažký kov, Čertova kovadlina, Bastard, Zabi ma and Medvede have helped define their catalogue. In 2024, they followed up with Veľký tresk, recorded at SONO Studio. This tour therefore offers more than familiar favourites: newer material has its place in the set as well.

The live trio consists of Pišta Vandal on guitar and vocals, Valér Tornád on drums and Grizly Zlý on bass. Expect no polished restraint or carefully measured half-steps. ČAD are at their strongest when the riffs hit hard, the rhythms push forward and the entire venue responds.

Catastrofy: The Outlaws of the Apocalypse Ride Again

Bratislava's Catastrofy formed in 2005 and have made "outlaw thrash metal" their unmistakable calling card. Breakneck guitars, relentless rhythms, infectious choruses and lyrics unafraid of social criticism or sarcasm define their sound. Early albums Zbojnícky tanec (2015) and Besnota (2018) established their distinctive identity, where metal aggression meets a mischievous take on Slovak outlaw mythology.

Their 2021 record Taký je život turned its attention to contemporary society and the troubles of everyday life without sacrificing humour or bite. Besnota earned the band a Radio_Head Award in the Hard & Heavy category, and their live résumé includes major festivals such as Brutal Assault and Obscene Extreme. The combination of technical force and tongue-in-cheek storytelling has made them a particularly memorable live act.

In February 2026, Catastrofy released the live album Živák: 20 rokov apokalypsy, capturing the explosive character of their performances. According to the official tour announcement, fans can also look forward to songs from a forthcoming studio album and an entirely new show. That makes this run more than a chance to revisit old favourites: it offers a glimpse of the band's next chapter.

Two Bands. One Pit. No Compromises.

What happens when the raw, uncompromising power of ČAD meets Catastrofy's riotous outlaw thrash? Ten spring nights will provide the answer. Neither band is relegated to second place: the tour is a genuine co-headlining affair. For fans, that means two full-strength main acts, two different musical identities and one shared explosion of energy.

There is something about a club show that even the biggest festival stage cannot always reproduce. The musicians are just metres away, the riffs hit you directly, voices rise above the roar and the boundary between stage and audience all but disappears. This is precisely the setting in which both bands excel. Whether you come for ČAD's crushing attack, Catastrofy's sharp-witted thrash or simply an evening when the music takes over completely, there is plenty to look forward to.

Ten stops. Two countries. One mission: make every night count. Warm up your voice, lace up your gig boots and pick the venue closest to you. The axes and maces are coming back — and the pit is waiting!

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