Black Tides Fest returns to the Live Music Center in Emden on 21 November 2026, bringing together Friisk, Morast, Groza and Shagor for its fifth edition.

Masacre finally made their long-awaited Portuguese debut in Porto, delivering a powerful performance alongside Repugnator during a concert recorded for an official live DVD.

British new wave icons Fischer-Z will return to Portugal in September as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour, performing in Lisbon and Porto with a career-spanning set.

Route Resurrection welcomes Whitechapel back to Spain for two headline shows in Madrid and Barcelona, supported by Sylosis, 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze.

Eindhoven Metal Meeting returns this December with 30 bands across two stages, bringing together leading names from the international death, black and thrash metal scenes.

Göteborg Brinner returns to Gothenburg with a line-up led by In Flames and featuring Gaerea, Dark Tranquillity, Napalm Death, Avatar and more.

While Tolminator 2026 is underway, organisers have already announced Children of Bodom for next year's festival, continuing the band's celebrated reunion performances.

Stonehenge Festival has already announced the first bands for its 2027 edition, continuing the momentum of its 30th anniversary with another strong underground metal programme.

Nightshade Frequencies returns for its second edition with a programme featuring pioneering and contemporary artists, including a special tribute to Bathory through Blood Fire Death.

Areabesta Festival returns on 29 August with a line-up featuring Music In Low Frequencies, Godiva, Nukore, Kalte Sonne, Tálesien and Welcome, highlighting the diversity of the Iberian heavy music scene.