METALFEST OPEN AIR kicks off the metal summer in PILSEN in just 2 weeks! Will you be there?

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 – 6. 6. – 8. 6. 2025, Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSENThis year, for the fourteenth time, fans of hard music from all over the world will gather in the magical environment of the Lochotín Amphitheater in PILSEN! The international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR will traditionally kick off the summer festival season on Friday, June 6 at 12:30 PM and metal will be rule there until Sunday, June 8th, 11:00 PM! Are you ready? Are you looking forward to it? Do you have your tickets and have your accommodation booked? The festival program and artist signing sessions ...

German band KANONENFIEBER plan an European attack for spring! Live in March in OSTRAVA!

Ticket sales open!

KANONENFIEBER – Soldatenschicksale 2026 – 11. 3. 2026, 19:00 – OSTRAVA, Garage club

German blackened-death band KANONENFIEBER returns to European stages! Louder and more relentless than ever. They will bring their impressive, raw show, based on the horrors of war and real destinies read from real historical documents, to OSTRAVA, to Garage club on March 11th!

Ticket sales, at a super introductory price, valid until the end of August, have just started!Orders at this website or in the Ticketportal network.Every KANONENFIEBER concert is...

Swedish hard-rockers H.E.A.T will go on a European tour in the fall! Live in October in ZLÍN!

Ticket sales open!

H.E.A.T, Formosa, Midnight Danger – Welcome To The Future Tour 2025 – 23. 10. 2025 - ZLÍN, Masters of Rock Café

The Swedish band H.E.A.T, with their music, brings classic hard-rock inspired by the 80s to the present. With their new, eighth, album “Welcome to the Future” they are once again raising the bar in this field! This album, driven by Kenny Leckrem’s captivating vocals and a characteristic mix of catchy, melodic passages with modern power, represents a new peak in their discography.

The album's lead singles "Disaster", "Running t...

The OSTRAVA V PLAMENECH 2025 metal festival announces a minor change

...in times in the program!

OSTRAVA V PLAMENECH 2025 – Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 – OSTRAVA, Dolní Vítkovice

The second decade of the OSTRAVA V PLAMENECH festival starts this summer in a very interesting way! On Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, some of the best and most popular world metal stars will gather in OSTRAVA, in the attractive environment of Dolní Vítkovice! The festival program has undergone minor changes! Take a look at the slightly modified program and look forward to it!

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:12:00 - 12:45 JAMART (Australia)13:00 - 13:45 DEEP SUN (Switz...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 presents festival merchandising, part 1!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 – 6. 6. – 8. 6. 2025, Lochotín Amphitheater, PLZEŇ

The 14th edition of the 3-day international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR is here in 2 weeks! It's time to introduce you to the first festival news, which will be waiting for you in the festival shop! The first preview belongs to the new visuals of the cups and this year's novelty, the HOT CUP (coffee cup)!

The limited edition HOT CUP (coffee/tea cup) can be found especially in the FESTIVAL CAFÉ, which is located right next to the FESTIVAL SHOP. It will be sold with a lid and its price will be...

Fun and relax GAMBRINUS zone at the METALFEST festival in PILSEN this year!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 – 6. 6. – 8. 6. 2025, Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN

The 14th edition of the international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR is approaching! It will start on Friday, June 6th at 12:30 with the ambitious Spanish music project HOUSE OF DAWN! The festival area will open for all of you at 11:30, so that you have time to walk around the area and find your best place to watch the action on stage!

METALFEST is of course mainly about music, but not only that! The program always includes a number of accompanying events. 

This year a large GAM...

PAIN released a new video clip! Live in July at MASTERS OF ROCK in VIZOVICE!

MASTERS OF ROCK 2025 – 10. – 13. 7. 2025, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek´s distillerySwedish industrial-metal gem of master Peter Tägtgren, PAIN, has released a brand new video clip for the song “I Am” from the album of the same name, which was released last year. This album is full of anthems like 'Don’t Wake The Dead' or hits like 'Party In My Head' and, along with atmospheric songs like 'I Am' or 'Fair Game', it wonderfully mixes uplifting catchiness with introspective moments. It is clearly Peter's most personal and daring work to date.

Peter T...

Smiling Bernie Shaw, singer of the legendary URIAH HEEP, personally invites you

...to this year's ROCK CASTLE festival!

ROCK CASTLE 2024 – castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 14. – 16. 8. 2025Rock veterans URIAH HEEP are coming to MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV in mid-August for the 5th edition of the pleasant rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE to please all lovers of honest old rock! Their always catchy show, presented with ease and joy of music, will be heard there on the last, third day of the festival, on Saturday evening, August 16th.The band's singer, the likeable Bernie Shaw, has recorded a nice invitation for you! Take a look and come. Don't miss their fantastic s...

The summer unicorn invasion is here! ALIA TEMPORA has come out with a new music video!

Live in July at MASTERS OF ROCK, on the SECOND STAGE!

MASTERS OF ROCK 2025 – 10. – 13. 7. 2025, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek distillery – SECOND STAGE

Very tempting, pleasant and almost unbearably pink is the latest summer attack of the unicorn clan, ruled by the charming Markie Morávková! ALIA TEMPORA has released one of their "glitteriest" singles yet, a cover of the famous song "Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder, partly inspired by the version by Blue Lagoon. This summer's hit is here! Dive into their bubbly chaos full of tropical absurdity. In the hot July, this refreshing new ...

Trio AURI announces new album with amazing video! Live in September in PRAGUE!

AURI - A TRAIL OF CANDLES & BEGINNINGS – 30. 9. 2025 – 19:00 – PRAGUE, HyberniaEtheric trio AURI returns with their long-awaited third studio album “III - Candles & Beginnings”. It will be released on August 15th, 2025, but the first, breathtakingly beautiful lead single 'Shieldmaiden' is already out! Check it out and if you haven't done so yet, get your ticket to their magical audio world in time! AURI is coming to the Hybernia Theater in PRAGUE on September 30th!

Powered by Johanna Kurkela's heavenly voice, Tuomas Holopainen's lush soundscapes and T...

WITHIN TEMPTATION share documentary about resilience, perseverance

...and the power of music in the darkest times! Live soon at METALFEST in PILSEN!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 – 6. 6. – 8. 6. 2025, Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSENDutch symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION has released a powerful new documentary, “Within Temptation: The Invisible Force”. The film offers an intimate and emotional look into the life of this famous band at a crucial moment in their career and the world in general.

Within Temptation: The Invisible Force follows Sharon den Adel and Robert Westerholt as they become increasingly involved in the war in Uk...

KORPIKLAANI send you a taste of their live show! See them soon in VIZOVICE!

At MASTERS OF ROCK!

MASTERS OF ROCK 2025 – 10. – 13. 7. 2025, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek´s DistilleryThe famous Finnish folk-metal band KORPIKLAANI has released a new live video for the song “Tapa sen kun kerkeet” from their latest album “Rankarumpu”. Check it out and tune your ears to this year’s “Masters”!

Jonne Järvelä says: ”Tapa sen kun kerkeet" (Kill While You Can) is maybe the most aggressive thrash metal song what we’ve ever done while still maintaining our typical folk style. The aggression in the song comes from anger and frustration about the st...

CREMATORY cancels their show at METALFEST in PILSEN due to health reasons!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 – 6. 6. – 8. 6. 2025, Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN

The 14th edition of the METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 festival, which starts in the Lochotín Amphitheater in PILSEN in just 3 weeks, announces a change in the program! German gothic-metal legend CREMATORY is unfortunately canceling their performance at the festival! The reason is the medical emergency of the band's drummer, Markus Jüllich.

We wish Markus a speedy recovery. Thank you all for your understanding. CREMATORY will look forward to seeing you next year, at METALFEST 2026.

Their place...

The Darkness Returns! The Swedish Kingdom of AVATAR opens its doors in March 2026

...in ZLÍN! Will you be there?

AVATAR, Alien Weaponry – A Night To Be Torn Apart – 10. 3. 2026 – ZLÍN, Datart HallIt’s coming back! It’s real! It’s been announced and there’s no taking it back! Don’t run, don’t hide! You won’t resist anyway! The call of the mighty kings of metal perversion, AVATAR drowns out everything and their irresistible musical-dramatic black hole opens on March 10th in ZLÍN, Datart Hall! Get sucked in and buy your tickets…This will be an absolutely amazing gathering, full of surprises! The earth will shake once again and you will be left in awe… para...

Japanese COLDRAIN have announced special guests for their upcoming tour! Live in PRAGUE

... in December!

COLDRAIN + Revnoir, Noisemaker - UK/EU Tour 2025 – 5. 12. 2025, 6:00 PM – PRAGUE – Akropolis Palace

Japanese metal-core star COLDRAIN will embark on a great European tour in the fall, as part of which they will also visit PRAGUE, Akropolis Palace on December 5th. And they won't be alone! They will also bring two other super interesting guests with them! Charismatic French metal-core band REVNOIR and another Japanese alternative nu-metal band NOISEMAKER.All three bands will live up to their name and bring you such a furious metal typhoon that you wil...

Finns BLOODRED HOURGLASS announce special guest for the fall tour! Live in October in ZLÍN!

BLOODRED HOURGLASS + Luna Kills – We Should Be Buried Like This European Tour 2025 – 10. 10. 2025, 20:00 – ZLÍN, Masters of Rock Café

Popular Finnish modern metal band BLOODRED HOURGLASS returns in the fall with brand new music! We can expect them on October 10th in ZLÍN, Masters of Rock Café!

The band is bringing with them on tour a very refreshing modern Finnish metal band LUNA KILLS, whose music combines an alternative and nu-metal atmosphere with electronics inspired by game soundtracks. Their charming frontwoman Lotta, with her jazzy singing and incredible fry screa...

Ready for Masters of Rock 2025? We’ve got something new for you – V.I.P. CAMP Chill Village!

Comfortable accommodation right within the festival area – the camp is secured, has its own reception, and a private entrance leading directly into the festival area and RELAX Zone.

Book now and enjoy the festival to the fullest!

You’ll stay in a fully equipped tent for up to 5 people – mattresses, lighting, a table, clothes rack, and entrance rug.

Everything is ready for you – no setting up, no stress.

Just bring your own sleeping bag, or simply add a rental duvet with bedding when making your reservation.

For an additional fee, you can also rese...

The SECOND STAGE of the MASTERS OF ROCK 2025 festival announces its complete program!

MASTERS OF ROCK 2025 – 10. – 13. 7. 2025, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek´s Distillery– SECOND STAGEThe SECOND STAGE of the MASTERS OF ROCK festival has been a pleasant and popular attraction for many years. This is where smaller and sometimes lesser-known bands have a chance to shine and show themselves to a large audience. All confirmed bands for the SECOND STAGE of this year's 21st edition of the MASTERS OF ROCK festival are known, so all that remains is to arrange them in the timetable. So, here it is:Program "SECOND STAGE" Masters of Rock 2025:THURSDAY 10. 7.14:00 – 14...

The OSTRAVA V PLAMENECH 2025 metal festival has its time-schedule! Check out

...the festival program!

OSTRAVA IN FLAMES 2025 – Saturday, August 2, 2025 – OSTRAVA, Dolní Vítkovice

The OSTRAVA V PLAMENECH festival is starting its second decade this year and it is starting it very strongly! On Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, some of the best and most successful representatives of the world metal scene will gather in OSTRAVA, in the traditional, very attractive environment of Dolní Vítkovice! The festival program is ready! Check it out and plan your day with metal in OSTRAVA in detail.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:

12:00 - 12:45 JAMART (Australia)

Popular German post-hard-core band ANNISOKAY announces their headline European tour!

 Live in December in ZLÍN! Ticket sales have started!

ANNISOKAY, Our Promise, The Narrator – Abyss Pt. II. Europe Tour 2025 – 5. 12. 2025 – ZLÍN, Masters of Rock Café

Great news from the much-loved modern metal-core band ANNISOKAY! This fall they will embark on their biggest headline tour of Europe yet and will not miss the Czech Republic! ANNISOKAY is back and continuing their successful “Abyss Tour” and will now present us with their new EP “Abyss Pt. II.”. They will arrive in ZLÍN, Masters of Rock Café just on St. Nicholas Day - 5. 12. 2025 in the evening! So ...

Swedish power metal band METALITE has a new single! Live at MASTERS OF ROCK in VIZOVICE!

MASTERS OF ROCK 2025 – 10. – 13. 7. 2025, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek´s DistilleryPioneers of modern metal, Swedish metalheads METALITE have been pushing the boundaries of the genre since their founding in 2015! The band combines futuristic soundscapes with electrifying melodies and has created a distinctive style that combines fierce vocals, energetic riffs and cinematic compositions driven by synthesizers.In 2019, talented singer Erica Ohlsson joined the band, and the band continues to solidify its reputation as an interesting and tireless innovator in the metal genre with its modern...

Germans FROM FALL TO SPRING announce the second special guest of their autumn tour!

It's the famous band LETTERS SENT HOME! Live in November in PRAGUE!

FROM FALL TO SPRING + Cyan Kicks + Letters Sent Home – 7. 11. 2025, 18:30, PRAGUE – Akropolis Palace

Nu-metal band FROM FALL TO SPRING will arrive in PRAGUE, Akropolis Palace, on November 7th, 2025 as part of their headline tour! They recently revealed the special guest of the tour, Finnish rockers CYAN KICKS, and today they are joined by German LETTERS SENT HOME!

This German quartet has built a name for itself as a band that combines infectious melody and powerful choruses with lyrical depth and t...

Plzeňský Prazdroj has interesting discounts for METALFEST visitors again this year!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 – 6. 6. – 8. 6. 2025, Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSENThe capital of beer is clearly PILSEN! This beautiful West Bohemian metropolis attracts not only for beer and tourist attractions, but over the past 14 years it has also become a center for metal fans from all over the world. The beginning of June here, in the beautiful Lochotín Amphitheater, traditionally belongs to metal! METALFEST OPEN AIR 2025 will break out in the Lochotín Amphitheater on Friday, June 6th, and metal will reign here until Sunday, June 8th!And for METALFEST visitors, this year we a...

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST send their new single and video! Live in December in ZLÍN!

BATTLE BEAST, Dominum, Majestica – European Tour 2025 – 13. 12. 2025, 19:00 – ZLÍN, Datart hallFinnish metal star BATTLE BEAST with their guests, zombie band DOMINUM and Swedish power-metal band MAJESTICA, will embark on a grand European tour in the fall and will travel the old continent until mid-December! On 13. 12. their journey will also take them to the Czech republic, to ZLÍN, the Datart sports hall!BATTLE BEAST are now inviting you to a concert with a brand new single and video for the song “Last Goodbye”. It is the first taste of the band’s upcoming seventh album,...