Norway’s Beyond the Gates festival is to present special collaboration between Behemoth frontman, Nergal and Misþyrming. They mark the 30th anniversary of Behemoth’s seminal debut, Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic), playing the entire record live. The event also recently added thrash veterans, Testament, Greek metal legends, Rotting Christ, French post-metal icons, Alcest, and Icelanders, Vafurlogi. Find out more below.
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Beyond the Gates 2026 Books Emperor, 1349, Arcturus, The Ruins of Beverast, Spectral Wound, Warning and More Among First Wave of Bands
Beyond the Gates is now pleased to announce the first batch of bands for the 2026 edition, Chapter XIV! Beverast, Spectral Wound, Warning, Forteresse, Misotheist, Imha Tarikat, Sulphur Aeon + Concrete Winds w/ more TBA! Continue reading
Andkristni Festival 2025 Books Exclusive Headliner Forteresse, with Auðn, MÚR, and More
Last year’s Andkristni Festival was a remarkable success, made possible by the unwavering support of our incredible crew, the talented bands, and our dedicated guests. To everyone who joined us, we extend our deepest thanks—your energy and passion made the festival unforgettable. Now, we are thrilled to make a groundbreaking announcement for the highly anticipated 25th anniversary of the Andkristni Festival. This year’s event will feature an exclusive headlining performance by Forteresse, making their historic debut in Iceland.Continue reading
Sylvaine, Dödsrit, Osi And The Jupiter, and Darkher Booked for Fortress Festival

Fortress Festival has announced the addition of four new names to their 2025 bill. Sylvaine, Dödsrit, Osi And The Jupiter, and Darkher will perform at this year’s event at Scarborough Spa, UK, 31 May – 1 June. Keep reading below for more information.
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Moonlight Sorcery Booked for Fortress Festival

Finland’s symphonic black metallers, Moonlight Sorcery (Avantgarde Music records), have been announced for an exclusive appearance at the 2025 edition of Fortress Festival. Their only show outside of Finland until at least 2026, this will also be a UK and international debut. Fortress Festival will take place on the weekend of 31 May – 1 June 2025 at Scarborough Spa. Keep reading below for more details.
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The Great Old Ones, Spirit Possession, Perchta and Belore Booked for Fortress Festival

The UK’s Fortress Festival has just confirmed four more exclusive performances for its 2025 edition. The Great Old Ones, Spirit Possession, Perchta, and Belore join the recently announced Agalloch, Ulcerate, RUÏM, and Forteresse at Scarborough Spa, 31 May – 1 June 2025. Standard weekend tickets are on sale. Keep reading below for more details.
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