Ensiferum, Freedom Call and Dragony unleashed a winter metal storm at Fléda!
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, dark clouds gathered over Brno's Fléda. It wasn't a sign of rain, but the arrival of an icy northern gale. The Winter Storm over Europe tour brought a powerful lineup: Ensiferum, Freedom Call and Dragony. Three bands that showed three different faces of metal. Fans got exactly what the name promised – a stormy evening full of energy and catchy melodies that never let up from the very first minute.
Even before the doors opened, a line of excited fans was forming outside the club. At exactly six in the evening, the doors opened and the first visitors quickly poured into the hall. The front rows were filled immediately. No barriers anywhere – only a few centimeters separated the fans from the bands. The venue filled up fast and the atmosphere grew thicker with every minute.
The evening was opened by Dragony, and from the very first note it was clear this wouldn't be just a warm-up round. Singer Maria Nesh took control of the microphone and the audience with complete confidence. The intro From the New World (1584) opened a set that continued with Twilight of the Gods. The guitar sound was sharp, the drums rhythmic, and the melodic choruses spread through the crowd like an avalanche. The audience caught on instantly and during songs like Gods of War, Lords of the Hunt, The Einherjar, Burning Skies or Beyond the Rainbow Bridge, the whole club was singing along to almost every word. Even though their set included "only" nine songs, their performance was packed with energy and the fans rewarded it with huge applause.
After a quick changeover, it was time for a band that delivers metal with lightness, joy, and infectious enthusiasm – Freedom Call. As soon as Hammer of the Gods rang out, the hall lit up. Not only with lights, but mainly with smiles. Songs like Tears of Babylon, Silver Romance, Union of the Strong and the iconic Metal Is for Everyone followed. And then came Heavy Metal Happycore – the moment when the crowd fully came alive. Jumping, dancing, singing, and a mosh pit. Freedom Call once again proved that metal doesn't have to be only dark and serious. It can also be positive, playful, and above all incredibly fun.
When the hall was plunged into darkness shortly after nine o'clock, everyone knew Ensiferum – the headliner of the evening – were coming. And what followed was exactly what the fans expected: an uncompromising, heavy, yet melodic assault.
Winter Storm Vigilantes opened their set calmly, almost inconspicuously – and a few seconds later Fléda exploded. Growls, guitars, and a rhythm that instantly brought everyone to life. Songs like One More Magic Potion, Stone Cold Metal, From Afar and Andromeda followed.
A big moment of the evening was the duet Scars in My Heart, when Maria Nesh from Dragony joined Ensiferum on stage. A moment when both bands connected, and the audience rewarded it with long and loud applause.
Ensiferum kept communicating with the crowd, joking, firing them up, and it was clear they were fully enjoying Brno. After finishing the setlist, the band left the stage – but the crowd quickly called them back. The encore, with March of War, Axe of Judgement, In My Sword I Trust and the final Two of Spades, sent everyone into an even bigger whirl of emotions and energy. One look around was enough to see that the fans were living every song and didn't want the night to end.
Winter Storm over Europe at Fléda wasn't just about the bands. It was about the atmosphere, the energy, and the shared experience that connected everyone. The performances by Dragony, Freedom Call, and Ensiferum showed that the metal scene is alive, dynamic, and capable of creating an atmosphere we will remember long after the last notes fade away. Thanks go to all the performers, organizers, promoters, and everyone who worked on this. And above all, to all the fans who came!