River Stone Fest returns for its 10th edition with an international lineup led by Der Weg einer Freiheit, bringing black, death and extreme metal to Portugal's late-summer festival calendar.

Samhain Festival returns with a carefully curated lineup led by Paradise Lost, bringing together leading names from black, doom and atmospheric metal for another compelling weekend.

Into the Void Fest returns with a carefully curated lineup led by 1000mods, bringing together some of the finest names in stoner rock, doom metal and psychedelic heaviness.

Beyond the Gates returns with another carefully curated programme of exclusive performances, iconic artists and underground names, reaffirming its position as one of Europe's leading extreme metal festivals.

Dynamo Metal Fest returns to Eindhoven for its 11th edition, presenting a diverse lineup featuring Helloween, Lamb of God, In Flames, Godsmack and dozens more across three days of heavy music.

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Insomnium has been confirmed for Milagre Metaleiro 2026 after The Halo Effect postponed its appearance to the festival's 2027 edition.

Party.San Metal Open Air 2026 returns with Testament, Moonspell, Dark Funeral, Hypocrisy and one of Europe's strongest extreme metal programmes.

Rock Imperium Festival has unveiled its first 2027 artists, led by Helloween, Children of Bodom, Mayhem, Venom and Erik Grönwall.

My Chemical Romance will perform their only Spanish headline show of 2026 in Madrid, with Mogwai joining the bill as special guests.