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.

Rock no Rio Febras celebrates its fifth edition with Wolfmother, The Last Internationale, Blind Zero, Clã and a diverse international rock programme.

Up the Hammers XXI returns to Athens with Armored Saint, Cirith Ungol, Visigoth and an outstanding programme celebrating traditional heavy metal.

Heavy Psych Sounds Fest returns to Berlin and Dresden with Hippie Death Cult, Belzebong, Valley of the Sun and a diverse heavy rock line-up.

Hellhammer Festival 2026 welcomes Portugal's Voidwomb alongside Dark Funeral, Discharge, Leaves' Eyes and more for three days of extreme music.