Brutal assault
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Brutal Assault is an extreme metal
open-air music festival
taking place in the 18th century army Fortress Josefov
in Jaroměř
, Czech Republic
. It takes place each August traditionally on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the beginning of the month. The festival was started in 1995 featuring mostly grindcore
music. For many years it was a small show with mainly local Czech and Slovak bands performing. Growing each year, in the late 2000s it became the biggest extreme metal summer music festival in Central Europe. Brutal Assault operates a two stage system, with music on one concert stage starting within minutes after the end of performance on the other stage. Sometimes, a body modification
group from Prague
performs their "Hell Show" at Brutal Assault. The festival motto is: Against violence and intolerance.
in the year 1995.
In 2000, Brutal Assault started using two sound stages, and also began to give out a free CD compilation at entry.
on the left bank of the Elbe and Mettau rivers near Jaroměř. The two concert stages are built against the outer walls of this huge fortress. The fortress features extensive three-storeys deep underground corridors formed in cretaceous rocks, creating a labyrinth running for 45 kilometers, unique in Europe.
The approximate capacity of the current location of Brutal Assault is 15.000 visitors, a number which was attacked during 2010. The change of location is a controversial issue with the organizers for several reasons. The historical fort is a unique place for performing extreme metal music and more importantly, it is a much appreciated bonus for the performing bands. In comparison, many other rock or metal festivals in Europe take place on a field or an airport. The bands actually have part of their backstage area inside the fortress. Also, the political representatives of Josefov and Jaroměř have reacted very positively to the presence of the music festival, as have most of the local inhabitants. The festival provides an enormous economic opportunity for a couple of days each year, which the locals gladly seize.
The festival area at Brutal Assault in Josefov is surrounded by a hill, which can be difficult to navigate for some people even when dry and nicknamed "the hill of death" it becomes muddy and slippery after rain. Especially intoxicated visitors should prepare to fall often under wet conditions. The hill can be walked around, however and the site is fully accessible to the handicapped.
(RU), Cattle Decapitation
(US), General Surgery
(SW), Heaven Shall Burn
(GE), Immortal
(NO), Incantation
(US), Moonspell
(PT), Paradise Lost
(UK), Textures
(NL), Virus (NO)
Extreme metal
Extreme metal is a loosely defined umbrella term for a number of related heavy metal music subgenres that have developed since the early 1980s. The term usually refers to a more abrasive, harsher, underground, non-commercialized style or sound nearly always associated with genres like black metal,...
open-air music festival
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
taking place in the 18th century army Fortress Josefov
Fortress Josefov
Fortress Josefov , , is a large historic defence complex of 18th-century military architecture, built between 1780-1790, in eastern Bohemia, Czech Republic. Together with fortress Terezín, it was intended as protection against attacks from Prussia, but its military importance, like other such...
in Jaroměř
Jaromer
Jaroměř is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It is located 15 kilometers northeast of the district town of Hradec Králové. The town lies at the confluence of three rivers, notably the Mettau and the Elbe...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. It takes place each August traditionally on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the beginning of the month. The festival was started in 1995 featuring mostly grindcore
Grindcore
Grindcore is an extreme genre of music that started in the early- to mid-1980s. It draws inspiration from some of the most abrasive music genres – including death metal, industrial music, noise and the more extreme varieties of hardcore punk....
music. For many years it was a small show with mainly local Czech and Slovak bands performing. Growing each year, in the late 2000s it became the biggest extreme metal summer music festival in Central Europe. Brutal Assault operates a two stage system, with music on one concert stage starting within minutes after the end of performance on the other stage. Sometimes, a body modification
Body modification
Body modification is the deliberate altering of the human body for any non-medical reason, such as aesthetics, sexual enhancement, a rite of passage, religious reasons, to display group membership or affiliation, to create body art, shock value, or self expression...
group from Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
performs their "Hell Show" at Brutal Assault. The festival motto is: Against violence and intolerance.
History
Brutal Assault started as a one night show in the Czech village of Obůrka near BlanskoBlansko
Blansko is a town in Blansko District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Blansko is the biggest town in Blansko District.Blansko was mentioned for the first time as a castle in 1141, while a town began to develop near it by 1277...
in the year 1995.
In 2000, Brutal Assault started using two sound stages, and also began to give out a free CD compilation at entry.
Location
Brutal Assault takes place in Josefov, an imperial amry fortress built from 1780 to 1787 by the Emperor Joseph IIJoseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Joseph II was Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790 and ruler of the Habsburg lands from 1780 to 1790. He was the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa and her husband, Francis I...
on the left bank of the Elbe and Mettau rivers near Jaroměř. The two concert stages are built against the outer walls of this huge fortress. The fortress features extensive three-storeys deep underground corridors formed in cretaceous rocks, creating a labyrinth running for 45 kilometers, unique in Europe.
The approximate capacity of the current location of Brutal Assault is 15.000 visitors, a number which was attacked during 2010. The change of location is a controversial issue with the organizers for several reasons. The historical fort is a unique place for performing extreme metal music and more importantly, it is a much appreciated bonus for the performing bands. In comparison, many other rock or metal festivals in Europe take place on a field or an airport. The bands actually have part of their backstage area inside the fortress. Also, the political representatives of Josefov and Jaroměř have reacted very positively to the presence of the music festival, as have most of the local inhabitants. The festival provides an enormous economic opportunity for a couple of days each year, which the locals gladly seize.
Safety
Stealing from the tents and bodies of drunk visitors is common at Brutal Assault. Guests are advised to keep their valuables at safe places (e.g. deposit boxes provided by the festival organizers for a fee, locked inside the trunk of a car, and so on).The festival area at Brutal Assault in Josefov is surrounded by a hill, which can be difficult to navigate for some people even when dry and nicknamed "the hill of death" it becomes muddy and slippery after rain. Especially intoxicated visitors should prepare to fall often under wet conditions. The hill can be walked around, however and the site is fully accessible to the handicapped.
Brutal Assault 17 (BA 17 in Josefov on August 9–11, 2012)
Bands announced as of November 1, 2011: (in alphabetical order) ArkonaArkona (band)
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(US), General Surgery
General Surgery (band)
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(SW), Heaven Shall Burn
Heaven Shall Burn
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(GE), Immortal
Immortal (band)
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(NO), Incantation
Incantation (band)
Incantation is an American death metal band that was formed by John McEntee and Paul Ledney in 1989. They are one of the leaders in the New York Death Metal scene along with fellow bands Suffocation and Immolation, even though the band is currently located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.The band has...
(US), Moonspell
Moonspell
Moonspell is a Portuguese gothic metal band from Brandoa, Lisbon. Formed in 1992, the group released their first EP Under the Moonspell in 1994, a year before the release of their first album Wolfheart...
(PT), Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost (band)
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(UK), Textures
Textures (band)
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(NL), Virus (NO)
Line-up in 2011 (BA 16 in Josefov on August 11–13, 2011)
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(CZ), Smashed Face (CZ), Stíny Plamenů (CZ) - Bands that cancelled their appearance: AtheistAtheist (band)Atheist is a technical death metal band from Florida, founded in 1984, whose music combines metal riffs with subtle Latin music arrangements and jazz fusion.- History :...
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(US) - Ticket price on site: 1600 Kč (~ 66 €); in foresale: 1200–1500 Kč
Line-up in 2010 (BA 15 in Josefov on August 12–14, 2010)
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, Disfigured Corpse, Dying FetusDying FetusDying Fetus is an American death metal band from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their outspoken political views, and for being one of the few death metal bands who follow a political nature. Earlier lyrics showcased the common death metal trait of explicit violence...
, EnsiferumEnsiferumEnsiferum is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki. The members of the band label themselves as "heroic folk metal." Since their formation, Ensiferum has released four full-length albums, one EP, one compilation, three singles, and three demo albums and one unreleased album.-Musical...
, Fear FactoryFear FactoryFear Factory is an American industrial metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal,...
, Gaza, GojiraGojiraGojira is a heavy metal band formed in 1996 in Bayonne, France. The band was known as Godzilla until 2001. Gojira is composed of Joe Duplantier on vocals and guitar, his brother Mario Duplantier on drums, Christian Andreu on guitar and Jean-Michel Labadie on bass...
, GorgorothGorgorothGorgoroth is a Norwegian black metal band based in Bergen. Formed in 1992 by Infernus , the band is named after the dead plateau of evil and darkness in the land of Mordor from J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. The group is currently signed to Regain Records and have released...
, GravewormGravewormGraveworm is a symphonic black metal band from Bruneck, Italy with strong influences from gothic metal .-History:...
, GwarGwarGwar is a satirical heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, United States, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate science fiction/horror film inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances, which feature humorous enactments of politically and morally taboo...
, Hypnos, HypocrisyHypocrisy (band)Hypocrisy is a melodic death metal band from Sweden. It was formed in 1990 in Ludvika, Sweden by Peter Tägtgren.Musically, the band started off with a traditional death metal sound on their first albums, and soon drifted to become a melodic death metal band. The lyrics in their early stages -...
, IhsahnIhsahnIhsahn is a Norwegian composer, guitar, bass, keyboard player and vocalist. He is best known for his work with Norwegian black metal band Emperor. He has appeared in Thou Shalt Suffer, up until March 4, 2006, played in Peccatum with his wife Ihriel , and now devotes himself to his solo project,...
, Ill NiñoIll NiñoIll Niño is an American six-piece metal band from New Jersey founded in 1998. The band has sold over 3.3 million units worldwide; they have 5 studio albums and 10 music videos.-History:...
, Insania, JesuJesu (band)Jesu is a post-metal band formed in 2003 by Justin Broadrick following the breakup of Godflesh. Jesu was the name of the last song on the final Godflesh release, Hymns, and Broadrick decided to adopt it as the name of this project....
, KalmahKalmahKalmah is a melodic death metal band from Oulu, Finland that formed in 1998. In less than a year after its formation, Kalmah was signed by Spinefarm Records. The word "kalmah" is Karelian and could be translated as "to the grave" or "to the death."-History:...
, KylesaKylesaKylesa is a metal band that was formed in Savannah, Georgia. Their music incorporates experimentalism with sludgy riffs, drop-tuned guitars and elements of psychedelic rock. The group was established in 2001 by the former members of Damad, with the addition of guitar player Laura Pleasants who is...
, Lock UpLock Up (UK band)Lock Up is a deathgrind side project originally formed by Shane Embury , Nicholas Barker and Jesse Pintado...
, Lost SoulLost Soul (band)Lost Soul is a Polish technical death metal band established in 1990 in Wrocław. Till 2009 Lost Soul has released four studio album highly acclaimed by both fans and journalists...
, LyzanxiaLyzanxiaLyzanxia is a French metal group that combine thrash metal with elements of death metal.-Biography:Lyzanxia were formed in 1996 by the Potvin brothers. They quickly recorded their first demo, RIP My Skin, it displayed the band's potential. In 1997 the band produced an 11 song demo entitled Lullaby...
, MacabreMacabre (band)Macabre is an extreme metal band from Illinois. They were formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois, and have never had a line-up change. They blend thrash metal, death metal, and grindcore to form their own unique style dubbed murder metal...
, Madder MortemMadder MortemMadder Mortem is a Norwegian progressive metal band. They were formed in 1993 as Mystery Tribe.-Current lineup:* Agnete M. Kirkevaag − Vocals * BP M...
, MeshuggahMeshuggahMeshuggah is an extreme metal band from Umeå, Sweden, formed in 1987. Meshuggah's line-up has primarily consisted of founding members vocalist Jens Kidman and lead guitarist Fredrik Thordendal, drummer Tomas Haake, who joined in 1990, and rhythm guitarist Mårten Hagström, who joined in 1992...
, Minority Sound, MnemicMnemicMnemic is a Danish metal band, formed in Aalborg, Denmark in 1998. Their music has been described as a fusion between metalcore, melodic death metal, industrial metal and progressive metal, with additional elements of thrash metal and groove metal, to form a style the band themselves have...
, MonstrosityMonstrosity (band)Monstrosity is a death metal band originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida during the death metal scene of the early 1990s. Vocalist, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher and drummer, Lee Harrison, were the founders of Monstrosity. Harrison had just left the band Malevolent Creation and George Fisher...
, MoonsorrowMoonsorrowMoonsorrow is a pagan metal band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 1995. Musically, the band incorporates elements of black metal and folk metal in their sound...
, My Dying BrideMy Dying BrideMy Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released eleven full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release. The band released their tenth studio album, For Lies I Sire,...
, Napalm DeathNapalm DeathNapalm Death are a death metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1981. While none of its original members remain in the group, the lineup of vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway, bassist Shane Embury, guitarist Mitch Harris and drummer Danny Herrera has remained consistent for most of the band's ...
, NecrophagistNecrophagistNecrophagist is a German death metal band, founded and fronted by Muhammed Suiçmez; a German-born, Turkish guitarist and vocalist. The band is known for its rapid and technical compositions....
, ObituaryObituary (band)Obituary is an American death metal band formed in 1984 in Tampa, Florida under the name Executioner, then changed the name's spelling to Xecutioner, and later changed their name to Obituary in 1988. The band comprises vocalist John Tardy, drummer Donald Tardy, guitarists Trevor Peres and Ralph...
, OriginOrigin (band)Origin is an American death metal band from Topeka, Kansas, founded in 1998. They have been recognized by music critics and metal fans alike for combining a harsh sound with a high level of technical skill....
, Proghma-C, Ragnarok, Rotten SoundRotten SoundRotten Sound is a grindcore band from Vaasa, Finland, formed in 1993. The band comprises vocalist Keijo Niinimaa, guitarist Mika Aalto, bassist Kristian Toivainen and drummer Sami Latva...
, SadistSadist (band)Sadist is a progressive death metal band from Genoa, Italy, founded in 1991. The band split up in 2000 after releasing their Lego album, but reunited in 2005 and released their self-titled album in 2007. Their compositions involve a heavy usage of guitar solos and keyboard solos, with progressive,...
, Sarke, SepulturaSepulturaSepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and ultimately groove metal realms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal, hardcore punk and industrial.Sepultura...
, Short Sharp Shock, SighSigh (band)is a Japanese extreme metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1990. They are credited as being one of the first Japanese black metal bands, when the majority of black metal in early 1990s came from Scandinavia. They gradually shifted from a more traditional black/thrash metal sound, to a more...
, Suicidal Angels, SybreedSybreedSybreed is an industrial metal/groove metal band from Geneva, Switzerland.- History :Sybreed was formed in 2003 by vocalist Benjamin and guitarist Drop, after they previously worked together in a band, called Rain. In 2004, Sybreed released their debut album Slave Design...
, TankardTankard (band)Tankard is a thrash metal band from Frankfurt am Main, Germany, founded in 1982. After losing their guitarist because of their image as a bunch of drunks, they moved on to issue their first record in 1986. From that point on, the band has continuously made songs and records in the same style they...
, The Arusha AccordThe Arusha Accord (band)The Arusha Accord are a mathcore-technical metal band from Reading, Berkshire, who took their name from an agreement aimed at ending the Rwandan Civil War. They play in a modern mathcore sound, with technical guitar work as well as cyclical, progressive, Tool-inspired melodies...
, The Black Dahlia Murder, Trail of Tears, VoivodVoivod (band)Voivod are a Canadian heavy metal band from Jonquière, Quebec, Canada. Their musical style has changed several times since the band's origin in the early 1980s...
, WatainWatainWatain is a Swedish black metal band from Uppsala, formed in 1998. The band's name is taken from a recording by the American black metal group Von.- History :... - Bands performing at the pre-Assault show on Wednesday: Abstract Essence (CZE), And Hell Followed With (USA), Godless Truth (CZE), Honour Is Dead (UK), Ignominious IncarcerationIgnominious IncarcerationThe Soulless, formerly known as Ignominious Incarceration, is a melodic death metal band based in Bath in the south west of England.-Formation :...
(UK), Mindwork (CZE), První Hoře (CZE), Stíny Plamenů (CZE) - Bands that cancelled their appearance: AhabAhab (band)Ahab is a German funeral doom metal band founded in 2004 by Midnattsol guitarists Christian Hector and Daniel Droste and former Endzeit guitarist Stephan Adolph. The band is named after Captain Ahab, a character in the novel Moby Dick by Herman Melville...
(GER) - Ticket price on site: 1400 Kč (~ 56 €); in foresale: 1200 Kč (~ 48 €)
Line-up in 2009 (BA 14 in Josefov on August 6–8, 2009)
- (in alphabetical order:) Action, Ador Dorath, AgathodaimonAgathodaimon (band)Agathodaimon is a gothic/melodic black metal band from Mainz, Germany.-Biography:The band began in September 1995, when guitarist Sathonys and drummer Matthias got together to assemble a dominant death metal band with harmonic arrangements . They put adverts in several music magazines in the hopes...
, Anaal NathrakhAnaal NathrakhAnaal Nathrakh are a British extreme metal band formed in 1999 who fuse black metal, grindcore, death metal and industrial music. They are currently signed to Candlelight Records....
, Ashes You LeaveAshes You LeaveAshes You Leave is a Croatian metal band formed in 1995 who is currently signed to Sleaszy Rider Records. They have so far released two demos and five full-length studio albums.-History:...
, AtheistAtheist (band)Atheist is a technical death metal band from Florida, founded in 1984, whose music combines metal riffs with subtle Latin music arrangements and jazz fusion.- History :...
, AtroxAtroxAtrox is an avant-garde metal band from Trondheim, Norway. The group originally formed under the name "Suffocation" but soon changed it because of numerous other bands with the same name. Formed in 1988, the band released its first material only in 1997, and followed it with two releases on notable...
, Beneath The MassacreBeneath the MassacreBeneath the Massacre is a Canadian death metal band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Their debut album, Evidence of Inequity, was released in 2005, under Galy Records. In early 2006, the band signed with Prosthetic Records and has since released their first full-length album, Mechanics of...
, BiohazardBiohazard (band)Biohazard is a band originally based in Brooklyn, New York. They are acknowledged as one of the earliest bands to fuse hardcore punk and heavy metal with elements of hip hop. The original lineup consisted of Vocalist/Guitarist Billy Graziadei, bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist Bobby Hambel,...
, Black Bomb A, BrujeriaBrujeria (band)Brujeria is an extreme metal band formed in Tijuana, Mexico in 1989. Their name comes from the Spanish word for "witchcraft". Their songs, which are sung in Spanish, are focused on Satanism, anti-Christianity, sex, immigration, narcotics smuggling, politics....
, Brutal Truth, CarnifexCarnifex (band)Carnifex is an American deathcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2005, they are currently signed to Victory Records and have released four studio albums...
, Casketgarden, Cripple BastardsCripple BastardsCripple Bastards is a grindcore band from Asti, Italy. They were formed in 1988 in order to keep their area on the hardcore map as most of the other bands around them were breaking up....
, CynicCynic (band)Cynic is an American progressive rock band, incorporating experimental music, alternative, metal and jazz fusion elements, founded in Miami, Florida and currently based in Los Angeles, California. Their first album, Focus, released on September 14, 1993, is widely regarded as a landmark release of...
, DagobaDagoba (band)Dagoba is a French industrial metal/groove metal band formed in 2000 by vocalist Shawter out of a previous band.-Biography:In 2001, Dagoba signed on Enternote Records and recorded its first EP, Release the Fury, in digipak format and accompanied by a video for "Rush"...
, Dark FuneralDark FuneralDark Funeral is a black metal band from Stockholm, Sweden, founded by guitarists Blackmoon and Lord Ahriman in 1993. They are one of the bands to have emerged in Sweden during the Second wave of black metal....
, Darkane, Demonic Resurrection, Depresy, Eternal Deformity, Evergreen TerraceEvergreen Terrace (band)Evergreen Terrace is a five-piece melodic hardcore/metalcore band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1999, they are named after the street on which The Simpsons claim residence...
, Evile, FDK, Flowers For Whores, Forgotten SilenceForgotten SilenceForgotten Silence is an experimental band from the Czech Republic founded in 1993. Their earlier material can be described as death metal with some progressive/art rock leanings. Their latest release is 2006's Kro Ni Ka , an album of a decidedly ethnic and experimental bent, with very few traces of...
, Gadget, Gama BombGama Bomb-Beginnings: 2002-2005:Gama Bomb formed in Newry 2002 and soon built up a loyal following in their native Ireland and the UK, which they consolidated with a rigorous touring schedule and frequent forays into self-released recording. The band first gained attention with their demo The Survival...
, Ghost Brigade, GraveGrave (band)Grave is a Swedish death metal band that formed in 1986 by vocalist and guitarist Ola Lindgren, who is their only constant member. The band had particular success in the early 1990s, and their first four albums, Into the Grave, You'll Never See..., Soulless and Hating Life, cemented their...
, Hate EternalHate Eternal-Biography:Hate Eternal was formed in 1997. The group's original line-up included Erik Rutan - guitars/vocals, bassist and co-vocalist Jared Anderson, drummer Tim Yeung, and guitarist Doug Cerrito of the band Suffocation...
, ImmortalImmortal (band)Immortal is a black metal band from Bergen, Norway, founded in 1990 by current frontman/guitarist Abbath Doom Occulta and former guitarist Demonaz Doom Occulta...
, Lucifer Principle, MadballMadballMadball is a New York-based hardcore band that originated in the late 1980s, as a side-project of Agnostic Front .- History :Madball was founded in 1988 and featured most of Agnostic Front's members...
, MardukMarduk (band)Marduk is a black metal band from Norrköping, Sweden. The band formed in 1990 and released their first record in 1991. Their name is derived from the Babylonian god Marduk, patron deity of Babylon.-Musical style:...
, Misery IndexMisery Index (band)Misery Index is an American deathgrind band formed in 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, by Jason Netherton on vocals and bass guitar, Mike Harrison on vocals and guitar, and Kevin Talley on drums. From 2006-2010, its line-up consisted of Netherton on vocals and bass guitar, Sparky Voyles...
, Mithras, Negura BungetNegura Bunget-Biography:Negură Bunget formed at the end of 1994, as a duo, with Hupogrammos Disciple on guitars, vocals, and keyboards, and Negru on drums. In 1997, Sol'Faur Spurcatu joined the group on guitar...
, Novembers Doom, ObscuraObscura (band)-History:Obscura was founded in 2002 by Steffen Kummerer. The band was named after the Gorguts album Obscura. In 2006 Obscura self-released their debut album Retribution and toured alongside Suffocation within Europe. A European headlining tour through East and South Europe followed in 2007...
, Orphaned LandOrphaned LandOrphaned Land is an Israeli progressive metal band, formed in 1991, that combines Death/doom, Jewish and Arabic influences.- History :In 1992, the band changed its name from the original Resurrection to Orphaned Land....
, OpethOpethOpeth is a Swedish heavy metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. Though the group has been through several personnel changes, singer, guitarist, and songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt has remained Opeth's driving force throughout the years...
, PainPain (band)Pain was an American rock band from Mobile and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The main songwriters Dan and Pose, grew up in Mobile and graduated from Mcgill Toolen High school in midtown Mobile. Though they have not produced any chart-topping hits, the band enjoyed a semi-mainstream following after touring...
, Pestilence, PsycropticPsycroptic-External links:**...
, Raunchy, Rotting ChristRotting ChristRotting Christ is a Greek black metal band formed in 1987. They are noted for being one of the first black metal bands within this region, as well as a premier act within the European underground metal scene.- Line-up :...
, SadusSadusSadus is an American thrash metal trio from Antioch, California.-History:Sadus was formed in 1984 in Antioch, California. While their very first efforts were influenced by early thrash metal bands, such as Slayer or Death, the band would later develop its own musical style by adding complicated...
, Skepticism, SuffocationSuffocation (band)Suffocation is an American death metal band that was formed in 1989 in Long Island, New York. The band comprises vocalist Frank Mullen, guitarists Terrance Hobbs and Guy Marchais, drummer Mike Smith and bassist Derek Boyer. Suffocation rose to prominence of death metal and created a blueprint for...
, TestamentTestament (band)Testament is an American metal band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1983. They are often credited as one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
, The FacelessThe FacelessThe Faceless is an American technical death metal band from Encino, California. They released their debut album, Akeldama in November 2006, and a follow-up, Planetary Duality, in November 2008.-History:...
, The Red ChordThe Red ChordThe Red Chord is an American grindcore band from Revere, Massachusetts, formed in 1999. The band is made up of vocalist Guy Kozowyk, guitarist Mike "Gunface" McKenzie, and bassist Greg Weeks. The band gained a fanbase with its 2002 debut album Fused Together in Revolving Doors. The second album,...
, TurisasTurisasTurisas is a Finnish folk metal band from Hämeenlinna. It was founded in 1997 by Mathias Nygård and Jussi Wickström and named after an ancient Finnish God of war....
, UlverUlverUlver is a musical group from Norway. Since their first, folklore-influenced black metal release entitled Bergtatt – Et eeventyr i 5 capitler , Ulver’s musical style has been fluid and increasingly eclectic, blending genres such as rock, electronica, symphonic and chamber traditions, noise and...
, VomitoryVomitory (band)Vomitory is a Swedish brutal death metal band formed in 1989 by guitarist Urban Gustafsson and bassist Ronnie Olson. The band has released a total of eight albums, and are currently signed to Metal Blade Records.-Current members:...
, VreidVreidVreid is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 2004 after the break up of Windir following the death of lead singer and founder Valfar. The remaining members along with new guitarist Ese formed Vreid...
, Walls of Jericho, War from a Harlots MouthWar From a Harlots MouthWar from a Harlots Mouth is a German metalcore band from Berlin, formed in 2005. Consisting of vocalist Nico, guitarists Simon and Daniel, bassist Filip, and drummer Paul, the band is noted for a distinct musical style consisting of infusing many different genres into their songs, such as math... - Ticket price on site: 1500 Kč; in foresale: 1200 Kč
Line-up in 2008 (BA 13 in Josefov on August 14–16, 2008)
- DAY #1: FinntrollFinntrollFinntroll is a folk metal band from Helsinki, Finland. They combine elements of black metal and folk metal. Finntroll's lyrics are mostly in Swedish, the only exception being the song "Madon Laulu" on Visor Om Slutet...
, MayhemMayhem (band)Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo, Norway and regarded as one of the pioneers of the influential Norwegian black metal scene...
, ExodusExodus (band)Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1980 in Richmond, California. Spanning a career of over 30 years, Exodus has gone through numerous lineup changes, two extended hiatuses, and the deaths of two former band members. Guitarist Gary Holt remains the only constant member of the band,...
, SamaelSamaelSamael is an important archangel in Talmudic and post-Talmudic lore, a figure who is accuser, seducer and destroyer, and has been regarded as both good and evil...
, Septicflesh, Textures, HollenthonHollenthonHollenthon is a melodic death metal band from Austria. The band includes many symphonic elements in their work, while their earlier material contains some black metal influence.-History:...
, SadistSadist (band)Sadist is a progressive death metal band from Genoa, Italy, founded in 1991. The band split up in 2000 after releasing their Lego album, but reunited in 2005 and released their self-titled album in 2007. Their compositions involve a heavy usage of guitar solos and keyboard solos, with progressive,...
, Beheaded, General Surgery, Gloomy Grim, Suffocate Bastard, InveracityInveracityInveracity is a Greek death metal band originating from Athens, formed by drummer Vagelis and guitarist Antonis, and has released two full-length albums, Circle of Perversion and Extermination of Millions.-History:...
, Harmony Bay, Mindwork, Rasta,
- DAY #2: Cradle of FilthCradle of FilthCradle of Filth are an English extreme metal band, formed in Suffolk in 1991. The band's musical style evolved from black metal to a cleaner and more "produced" amalgam of gothic metal, symphonic black metal, and other extreme metal styles, while their lyrical themes and imagery are heavily...
, BehemothBehemoth (band)Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk, formed in 1991. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground, alongside bands such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania and Hate....
, AnathemaAnathema (band)Anathema are an English band from Liverpool primarily known for their ever evolving sound. Beginning as pioneers of the death/doom metal sub-genre, their later albums have been associated with genres such as alternative rock, progressive rock, art rock, new prog, and post-rock.-History:Anathema...
, SoilworkSoilworkSoilwork is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Helsingborg. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast. Formed in late 1995 by Björn Strid and Peter Wichers, originally under the name Inferior Breed, the band changed their name in late 1996 to Soilwork .Their sound is a fusion of the classic...
, Swallow the SunSwallow the SunSwallow the Sun is a Finnish melodic death / doom metal band.- Biography :Swallow the Sun was formed in early 2000 by Juha Raivio, joined soon by Pasi Pasanen came along . They rehearsed a couple of songs, one of them being "Through Her Silvery Body" which would end up on their first demo,Out of...
, 1349, NovembreNovembreNovembre is a progressive death metal/gothic doom metal band.-Biography:Starting out in 1990 as an Italian death metal band , Novembre grew to develop a unique, atmospheric sound. Although most of their lyrics are in English, vocalist Carmelo Orlando sings in Italian occasionally in many of their...
, PrimordialPrimordial (band)Primordial is an extreme metal band from Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland. It was formed in 1987 by Pól MacAmlaigh and Ciarán MacUiliam . Their sound melds black metal with Irish folk music.-Biography:...
, EntombedEntombed (band)Entombed is a Swedish death metal band which formed in 1987 under the name of Nihilist. Though Entombed began their career as an early pioneer of Scandinavian death metal which initially differed itself from its American counterpart with its distinct guitar tone, by the early 1990s their sound had...
, Neurosis, Cephalic CarnageCephalic CarnageCephalic Carnage is an American grindcore band formed in 1992 in Denver, Colorado. The band comprises vocalist Lenzig Leal, guitarists Steve Goldberg and Brian Hopp, drummer John Merryman and bassist Nick Schendzielos...
, The BerzerkerThe BerzerkerThe Berzerker was an extreme metal band from Melbourne, Australia and was formed in 1995. The band's music, heavily influenced by older death metal and grindcore, can be characterized as a fusion of these with speedcore, and gabber...
, All Shall PerishAll Shall PerishAll Shall Perish is an American deathcore band from Oakland, California, formed in 2002. Currently, the band is signed to Nuclear Blast and have released four full-length albums through the label. Their latest record, This Is Where It Ends was released on July 26, 2011...
, WarbringerWarbringerWarbringer is an American thrash metal band. The band formed in 2004. Warbringer is signed to Century Media Records. Century Media signed Warbringer after seeing them at a local show in LA. Originally, a Century Media rep was at the show to see another LA thrash metal band but decided to sign...
, ETHS, Tisíc Let Od Ráje, Sworn EnemySworn Enemy-Biography:The band formed in 1995 as "Downfall" and later on as "Mindset", a product of the extremely expansive and influential New York Hardcore scene...
, GrenouerGrenouerGrenouer is a Russian death metal band, formed in late 1992 in Perm city. Their name is an intentional misspelling of grimoire, a magic textbook. Remaining a respected underground outfit they prove that music is the only thing that counts.- History :...
, A Storm of Light, Debustrol, Despised Icon, Malignant Tumour, Psychotic Despair,
- DAY #3: Arch Enemy, CarcassCarcass (band)Carcass are an extreme metal band from England, who formed in 1985 and disbanded in 1995. A reunion was enacted in 2008 without one of its original members, drummer Ken Owen, due to health reasons....
, Paradise LostParadise Lost (band)Paradise Lost are a heavy metal band that formed in 1988 in Halifax, England.-History:Their first three full-length albums are examples of the death/doom style, although the latter two incorporated some melodic and gothic elements...
, Sodom, KataklysmKataklysmKataklysm is a Canadian death metal band. They call their musical style "northern hyperblast" after an advertisement in M.E.A.T. magazine describing another band, Fear Factory, as "hyperblast". The term refers to the extremely fast blast beats that Kataklysm's drummer, Max Duhamel, fuses into the...
, Six Feet UnderSix Feet Under (band)Six Feet Under is an American death metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed in 1993. The band was originally a side project by Cannibal Corpse vocalist Chris Barnes with guitarist Allen West of Obituary...
, ArkonaArkona (band)Arkona is a Russian pagan metal band. Their lyrics are heavily influenced by Russian folklore and Slavic mythology, and their music incorporates several traditional Russian musical instruments...
, Esoteric, Hate, Ador Dorath, Agnostic FrontAgnostic FrontAgnostic Front is an American hardcore band. The band began playing hardcore similar to their contemporaries, and were thrust to the forefront of the burgeoning New York hardcore scene in the mid-1980s with their widely regarded 1984 classic Victim in Pain before evolving to incorporate thrash...
, Wayd, Code, Hour of Penance, Uprise, Zubrowska, Illidiance, Attack of Rage, Jig-Ai, Kruger, Locomotive, Sebkha-Chott - Ticket price on site: 1200 Kč (~ 45 €); in foresale: 1050 Kč (~ 39 €)
Line-up in 2007 (BA 12 in Josefov on August 9–11, 2007)
- SoulflySoulflySoulfly is a heavy metal band formed in 1997 based in Phoenix, Arizona. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, hatred and anger. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max...
(BRA), SatyriconSatyricon (band)Satyricon is a Norwegian black metal band, and the first one in the genre to join a multi-national record label .-Biography:Satyricon was formed in 1990 by Czral and Wargod. Ulver and Satyr soon joined them...
(NOR), Dark TranquillityDark TranquillityDark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg. They are one of the longest-standing bands from the original Gothenburg metal scene, and are one of the most integral pioneers of the melodic death metal genre of music....
(SWE), CynicCynic (band)Cynic is an American progressive rock band, incorporating experimental music, alternative, metal and jazz fusion elements, founded in Miami, Florida and currently based in Los Angeles, California. Their first album, Focus, released on September 14, 1993, is widely regarded as a landmark release of...
(USA), Malevolent CreationMalevolent CreationMalevolent Creation is a death metal band originally hailing from Buffalo, New York. Moving to Florida in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records...
(USA), MadballMadballMadball is a New York-based hardcore band that originated in the late 1980s, as a side-project of Agnostic Front .- History :Madball was founded in 1988 and featured most of Agnostic Front's members...
(USA), Pain (SWE), VaderVader (band)Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
(POL), GorgorothGorgorothGorgoroth is a Norwegian black metal band based in Bergen. Formed in 1992 by Infernus , the band is named after the dead plateau of evil and darkness in the land of Mordor from J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. The group is currently signed to Regain Records and have released...
(NOR), ImmolationImmolation (band)-History:The band formed in May 1986 by Andrew Sakowicz and Dave Wilkinson under the name Rigor Mortis . The name was changed to Immolation in April 1988, after the Warriors of Doom demo which was recorded as Rigor Mortis and Demo I which was recorded as Immolation...
(USA), KatatoniaKatatoniaKatatonia is a Swedish metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström .-1991-1993:The early Katatonia releases, such as the EP Jhva Elohim Meth.....
(SWE), SuffocationSuffocation (band)Suffocation is an American death metal band that was formed in 1989 in Long Island, New York. The band comprises vocalist Frank Mullen, guitarists Terrance Hobbs and Guy Marchais, drummer Mike Smith and bassist Derek Boyer. Suffocation rose to prominence of death metal and created a blueprint for...
(USA), DismemberDismember (band)Dismember was a Swedish death metal band that formed in 1988. They are well known in the death metal underground. They split up in October 2011.-History:...
(SWE), All That RemainsAll That Remains (band)All That Remains is an American heavy metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts, which formed in 1998. They have released five studio albums, a live CD/DVD, and have sold nearly 800,000 records...
(USA), EnslavedEnslaved (band)Enslaved is a progressive black metal band formed in June 1991 in Sveio, Norway, and currently based out of Bergen, Norway.-History:Enslaved was formed in June 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson when they were 13 and 17 years old, respectively. The band name was inspired by an Immortal demo...
(NOR), Dying FetusDying FetusDying Fetus is an American death metal band from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their outspoken political views, and for being one of the few death metal bands who follow a political nature. Earlier lyrics showcased the common death metal trait of explicit violence...
(USA), Zyklon (NOR), HaemorrhageHaemorrhage (band)Haemorrhage is a five-piece goregrind band from Madrid, Spain.Formed in 1990 as Devourment, Haemorrhage began its life as a trio, with Jose on bass and vocals, Luisma on guitar, and Emilio on drums, though this only lasted until the summer of 1991, when Emilio left the band...
(SPA), The Black Dahlia Murder (USA), MnemicMnemicMnemic is a Danish metal band, formed in Aalborg, Denmark in 1998. Their music has been described as a fusion between metalcore, melodic death metal, industrial metal and progressive metal, with additional elements of thrash metal and groove metal, to form a style the band themselves have...
(DEN), Misanthrope (FRA), Carnival In Coal (FRA), BelphegorBelphegorIn demonology, Belphegor is a demon, and one of the seven princes of Hell, who helps people to make discoveries. He seduces people by suggesting to them ingenious inventions that will make them rich. According to some 16th century demonologists, his power is stronger in April...
(AUT), By Night (SWE), Cataract (SWI), DagobaDagobaDagoba may refer to:*Dagoba, the French metal band.* Dagoba Chocolate, a brand of organic chocolate.*Dagobah, the fictional planet from the Star Wars universeor*Stupa, the Buddhist building style....
(FRA), Die Apokalyptischen ReiterDie Apokalyptischen ReiterDie Apokalyptischen Reiter is a Weimar, Germany based heavy metal band signed to Nuclear Blast in Europe and The End Records in North America...
(GER), Depresy (SVK), E-Force (FRA), EnsiferumEnsiferumEnsiferum is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki. The members of the band label themselves as "heroic folk metal." Since their formation, Ensiferum has released four full-length albums, one EP, one compilation, three singles, and three demo albums and one unreleased album.-Musical...
(FIN), GorerottedGorerottedGorerotted was a British death metal band formed in 1997 which split up in January 2008 and reformed with new members as The Rotted. Gorerotted's lyrics and song titles were largely inspired by horror films, and dealt with subjects such as death, mutilation, necrophilia, and later alcohol and drug...
(UK), Inhume (HOL), Le Scrawl (GER), Leng Tch'eLeng Tch'eLeng Tch'e is a grindcore band based in Belgium. The band describes their style as "razorgrind", a combination of grindcore with death metal, stoner rock and metalcore....
(BEL), Madder MortemMadder MortemMadder Mortem is a Norwegian progressive metal band. They were formed in 1993 as Mystery Tribe.-Current lineup:* Agnete M. Kirkevaag − Vocals * BP M...
(NOR), Onslaught (UK), Red Harvest (NOR), Hacride (FRA), Obtest (LIT), Root (CZE), Saturnus (DEN), Sayyadina (SWE), To-Mera (UK), Uprise (CZE), She Said Destroy (NOR), Outburst (HOL), Trepalium (FRA), Keep of KalessinKeep of KalessinKeep of Kalessin is an extreme metal band from Trondheim, Norway formed in 1993. The group's early lineup consisted of Ghash on vocals, Obsidian C. on guitars and keyboards, Warach on bass, and Vyl on drums. They released two albums under this lineup: Through Times of War in 1997, and Agnen: A...
(NOR), Despise (CZE), Opitz (CZE), Rubufaso Mufuko (CZE), Pigsty (CZE), Panychida (CZE), Abstract Essence (CZE), M.A.C. Of Mad (CZE) - Bands that cancelled their appearance: DeicideDeicide (band)Deicide is an American death metal band formed in 1987. Their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, are ranked second and third place in best-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era.-As Amon/Carnage :...
(USA), Cephalic CarnageCephalic CarnageCephalic Carnage is an American grindcore band formed in 1992 in Denver, Colorado. The band comprises vocalist Lenzig Leal, guitarists Steve Goldberg and Brian Hopp, drummer John Merryman and bassist Nick Schendzielos...
(USA) - Ticket price on site: 1000 Kč; in foresale: 800 Kč
Line-up in 2006 (BA 11 in Svojšice u Přelouče on August 10–12, 2006)
- (in order of appearance:) Jig-Ai (CZE), Rites of Undeath, Crashpoint (CZE), Mortifilia, The Ocean (GER), CenotaphCenotaph (band)Cenotaph is a Technical deathgrind band from Ankara, Turkey. They formed in 1994 and released their first demo, Life Immortal in 1995; since then, they have released four full-length albums.- Biography :...
(TUR), BirdfleshBirdfleshBirdflesh is a Swedish extreme metal/grindcore band, formed in 1992. The lyrics, members' alter egos, and stage outfits focus on the humorous and absurd...
(SWE), GojiraGojiraGojira is a heavy metal band formed in 1996 in Bayonne, France. The band was known as Godzilla until 2001. Gojira is composed of Joe Duplantier on vocals and guitar, his brother Mario Duplantier on drums, Christian Andreu on guitar and Jean-Michel Labadie on bass...
(FRA), Orphaned LandOrphaned LandOrphaned Land is an Israeli progressive metal band, formed in 1991, that combines Death/doom, Jewish and Arabic influences.- History :In 1992, the band changed its name from the original Resurrection to Orphaned Land....
(ISR), Fear FactoryFear FactoryFear Factory is an American industrial metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal,...
(USA), Severe TortureSevere TortureSevere Torture is a death metal band from the Netherlands, formed in 1997 by drummer Seth van de Loo and bassist Patrick Boleij.-History:The band was formed in 1997 by Thijs van Laarhoven on guitar, Seth van de Loo on drums, Erik de Windt on vocals, Jelle on guitar and Patrick Boleij on bass guitar...
(HOL), Mourning Beloveth, Solfernus, Negligent Collateral Collapse, Illidiance, Smashed Face, X-Core, Deadborn, Galadriel (SVK), Ophiolatry, Trollech (CZE), Ingrowing, Rasta, Visceral Bleeding, Locomotive (CZE), Born from Pain, SkyforgerSkyforgerSkyforger is a heavy metal band from Latvia which was formed in 1995 out of the remains of doom metal band Grindmaster Dead. Most of their songs are about pagan gods and warfare; they also play traditional Latvian folk songs and metal covers. Although Skyforger is known for their folk metal, their...
, Rotten SoundRotten SoundRotten Sound is a grindcore band from Vaasa, Finland, formed in 1993. The band comprises vocalist Keijo Niinimaa, guitarist Mika Aalto, bassist Kristian Toivainen and drummer Sami Latva...
(FIN), Carnival in Coal, Sick of It AllSick of It AllSick of It All is an American hardcore punk band from Queens, New York. Formed in 1986, the band consisted of brothers Lou Koller on vocals and Pete Koller on lead guitar, Rich Cipriano on bass, and Armand Majidi on drums. There have been only two member changes since their inception, with Max...
, AmorphisAmorphisAmorphis is a Finnish heavy metal band started by Jan Rechberger, Tomi Koivusaari, and Esa Holopainen in 1990. Initially, the band was a death metal act, but on later albums they evolved into playing other types of genres, which include heavy metal, progressive metal, and folk metal...
, Dimmu BorgirDimmu BorgirDimmu Borgir is a Norwegian black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. Dimmu borgir means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir...
(NOR), TexturesTextures (band)Textures is a metal band from the Netherlands, formed in 2001. Textures' lineup revolves around founding members Jochem Jacobs, Stef Broks, Bart Hennephof, and bassist Remko Tielemans who joined in 2007...
, DisavowedDisavowedDisavowed is a death metal band from Amsterdam, Netherlands and Esbjerg, Denmark.-Biography:Inspired by bands like Suffocation, Pyrexia, Vader and Dying Fetus, Disavowed was formed in 2000 from the remnants of Nocturnal Silence. With the goal to write music that is brutal, yet well structured,...
(HOL), Depresy (SVK), Ador Dorath, Sacrist, Wasteform, Uprise (CZE), ObscuraObscura (band)-History:Obscura was founded in 2002 by Steffen Kummerer. The band was named after the Gorguts album Obscura. In 2006 Obscura self-released their debut album Retribution and toured alongside Suffocation within Europe. A European headlining tour through East and South Europe followed in 2007...
, Colp (CZE), Sanatorium (SVK), Cerebral Turbulency, Fleshgore, Tisíc Let Od Ráje (CZE), Arsebreed, Neglected Fields, SkinlessSkinlessSkinless is a death metal band that was formed in 1992 and disbanded in 2011.-History:Skinless was formed by Ryan Wade and Noah Carpenter in the town of South Glens Falls, New York...
, RootRoot (band)Root is a Czech black metal band. It was one of the bands that sparked the increasing black metal movement in the Czech Republic. It was formed in 1987.-Current members:* Jiří "Big Boss" Valter - vocals...
(CZE), GorefestGorefestGorefest was a Dutch band from the Zeeland region of the Netherlands which was founded in 1988 as a death metal outfit by De Koeyer, Harthoorn, van Schaik and Hoogendoorn.-History:...
, Destruction, Morbid AngelMorbid AngelMorbid Angel is an American death metal band based in Tampa, Florida. UK music magazine Terrorizer ranked one Morbid Angel album in its “Top 40 greatest death metal albums”, with their 1989 debut Altars of Madness appearing at number 1...
(USA), Napalm DeathNapalm DeathNapalm Death are a death metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1981. While none of its original members remain in the group, the lineup of vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway, bassist Shane Embury, guitarist Mitch Harris and drummer Danny Herrera has remained consistent for most of the band's ...
(UK), MayhemMayhem (band)Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo, Norway and regarded as one of the pioneers of the influential Norwegian black metal scene...
(NOR), Ephel DuathEphel Duath (band)Ephel Duath is an Italian progressive metal band, formed in 1998 in Padova, Italy. They have had a constantly changing line-up with guitarist and songwriter Davide Tiso, being the only original member. To date, they have released one demo, four studio albums, and two remix albums...
(ITA) - Ticket price on site: 850 Kč; in foresale: 700 Kč (~ 32 €)
- Attendance: over 7.000 (exact number unknown)
Line-up in 2005 (BA 10 in Svojšice u Přelouče on August 11–13, 2005)
- (in order of appearance:) Mrázek (CZE), Oblomov, Ahriman (HUN), Greedy Invalid, Solfernus, Natron (ITA), Silent Stream of Godless ElegySilent Stream Of Godless ElegySilent Stream of Godless Elegy is a Moravian folk metal band from the Czech Republic that was formed in 1995. They won an award in 2000 from the Czech Academy of Popular Music for their album Themes in the "Hard & Heavy" category.-Albums:...
(CZE), Gadget, TexturesTextures (band)Textures is a metal band from the Netherlands, formed in 2001. Textures' lineup revolves around founding members Jochem Jacobs, Stef Broks, Bart Hennephof, and bassist Remko Tielemans who joined in 2007...
(HOL), ObituaryObituary (band)Obituary is an American death metal band formed in 1984 in Tampa, Florida under the name Executioner, then changed the name's spelling to Xecutioner, and later changed their name to Obituary in 1988. The band comprises vocalist John Tardy, drummer Donald Tardy, guitarists Trevor Peres and Ralph...
, Lord Belial, Pathology Stench (SVK), Coward, Scenery, Hecate, Hazy Decay (CZE), Return To Innocence, Casketgarden, Ahumado Granujo, Six Degrees Of Separation, Disfigured Corpse, Shaark, Isacaarum (CZE), Disillusion (GER), Negura BungetNegura Bunget-Biography:Negură Bunget formed at the end of 1994, as a duo, with Hupogrammos Disciple on guitars, vocals, and keyboards, and Negru on drums. In 1997, Sol'Faur Spurcatu joined the group on guitar...
(ROM), Depresy (SVK), BelphegorBelphegorIn demonology, Belphegor is a demon, and one of the seven princes of Hell, who helps people to make discoveries. He seduces people by suggesting to them ingenious inventions that will make them rich. According to some 16th century demonologists, his power is stronger in April...
(AUT), RootRoot (band)Root is a Czech black metal band. It was one of the bands that sparked the increasing black metal movement in the Czech Republic. It was formed in 1987.-Current members:* Jiří "Big Boss" Valter - vocals...
(CZE), Callenish CircleCallenish CircleCallenish Circle was a melodic death metal band from the Netherlands. They recorded three of their albums for Metal Blade Records, and broke up in February 2007. In the early 2000s things were going well for the band. In 2002 they toured with God Dethroned, played at the Dutch version of Ozzfest...
(HOL), AgathodaimonAgathodaimonAgathodaimon was an alchemist in late Roman Egypt, known only from fragments of medieval alchemical treatises, chiefly the Anepigraphos, which refer to works of his believed to be from the 3rd century...
(GER), Forgotten Silence, Dissolving Of Prodigy (CZE), Ethereal Pandemonium (SVK), Gutted (HUN), Abstract, Pigsty (CZE), Onset, Alienation Mental, Happy Death, Memoria, The Rays Of The Sun, Despise, Squash Bowels, Lost Soul, Equirhodont (CZ), Krisiun, My Dying BrideMy Dying BrideMy Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released eleven full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release. The band released their tenth studio album, For Lies I Sire,...
(UK), NecrophagistNecrophagistNecrophagist is a German death metal band, founded and fronted by Muhammed Suiçmez; a German-born, Turkish guitarist and vocalist. The band is known for its rapid and technical compositions....
(GER), Ador Dorath, Contempt, Made by the Fire - Bands that cancelled their appearance: Poostew
- Ticket price on site: 600 Kč; in foresale: 550 Kč
Line-up in 2004 (BA 9 in Hvozd u Konice on August 5–7, 2004)
- (in alphabetical order:) Abortion, Ador Dorath, Antistar Co., Barracuda, Bed Sores, Beltaine, Cannibal CorpseCannibal CorpseCannibal Corpse is an American death metal band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1988, the band has released eleven studio albums, one box set, and one live album...
(USA), Cerebral Turbulency, Colp, Dark Gamballe, Darkside, DarzamatDarzamatDarzamat is a Polish symphonic black metal band formed in 1995. Although there is a claim about Darzamat being a name of a Slavonic forest god, it comes from Latvian mythology denoting garden goddess . Their latest album, Solfernus' Path, was released on August 28, 2009...
, Dead Infection, Deaf 99, Deflorace, Demolition, Depresy, Dying Passion, Endless, Euthanasia, F.O.B., From Beyond, Galadriel, Godless Truth, GravewormGravewormGraveworm is a symphonic black metal band from Bruneck, Italy with strong influences from gothic metal .-History:...
(ITA), Gride, Immortal Tears, Impaled NazareneImpaled NazareneImpaled Nazarene is a Finnish black metal band that incorporates elements of grindcore in their sound and punk rock in their aesthetics. The band is currently signed to Osmose Productions of France....
, Ingrowing, Jack Slater, Lex Talionis, Livores Mortis, Lunatic Gods, Melancholy Pessimism, Martyrium Christi, Melissy, Memoriu, Misery IndexMisery Index (band)Misery Index is an American deathgrind band formed in 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, by Jason Netherton on vocals and bass guitar, Mike Harrison on vocals and guitar, and Kevin Talley on drums. From 2006-2010, its line-up consisted of Netherton on vocals and bass guitar, Sparky Voyles...
(USA), Neglected Fields, Nobody, Nocturnal Devotion, Pathology Stench, Poppy Seed Grinder, R.E.T., Rites Of Undeath, RootRoot (band)Root is a Czech black metal band. It was one of the bands that sparked the increasing black metal movement in the Czech Republic. It was formed in 1987.-Current members:* Jiří "Big Boss" Valter - vocals...
, Sacrosanctum, Sanatorium, Sear Bliss, Smashed Face, Sun Has Cancer, Torment, Sungate, Utopia, Wayd - Ticket price on site: 550 Kč; in foresale: 499 Kč
- Attendance: approximately 2.000 (1.500 paying and 500 non-paying guests)
Line-up in 2003 (BA 8 in Hvozd u Konice on August 7–9, 2003)
- KataklysmKataklysmKataklysm is a Canadian death metal band. They call their musical style "northern hyperblast" after an advertisement in M.E.A.T. magazine describing another band, Fear Factory, as "hyperblast". The term refers to the extremely fast blast beats that Kataklysm's drummer, Max Duhamel, fuses into the...
(CAN), Malevolent CreationMalevolent CreationMalevolent Creation is a death metal band originally hailing from Buffalo, New York. Moving to Florida in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records...
(USA), Pungent StenchPungent StenchPungent Stench was a darkly humorous death metal band from Vienna, Austria, which formed in 1988. Their last known lineup consists of Martin Schirenc , El Gore , and Alex Wank...
(AUT), NovembreNovembreNovembre is a progressive death metal/gothic doom metal band.-Biography:Starting out in 1990 as an Italian death metal band , Novembre grew to develop a unique, atmospheric sound. Although most of their lyrics are in English, vocalist Carmelo Orlando sings in Italian occasionally in many of their...
(ITA), HollenthonHollenthonHollenthon is a melodic death metal band from Austria. The band includes many symphonic elements in their work, while their earlier material contains some black metal influence.-History:...
(AUT), PyaemiaPyaemiaPyaemia is a type of septicaemia that leads to widespread abscesses of a metastatic nature. It is usually caused by the staphylococcus bacteria by pus-forming organisms in the blood. Apart from the distinctive abscesses, pyaemia exhibits the same symptoms as other forms of septicaemia...
(HOL), NecrophagistNecrophagistNecrophagist is a German death metal band, founded and fronted by Muhammed Suiçmez; a German-born, Turkish guitarist and vocalist. The band is known for its rapid and technical compositions....
(GER), DisavowedDisavowedDisavowed is a death metal band from Amsterdam, Netherlands and Esbjerg, Denmark.-Biography:Inspired by bands like Suffocation, Pyrexia, Vader and Dying Fetus, Disavowed was formed in 2000 from the remnants of Nocturnal Silence. With the goal to write music that is brutal, yet well structured,...
(HOL), Depresy (SVK), RootRoot (band)Root is a Czech black metal band. It was one of the bands that sparked the increasing black metal movement in the Czech Republic. It was formed in 1987.-Current members:* Jiří "Big Boss" Valter - vocals...
(CZE), Equirhodont (CZE), Godless Truth (CZE), Contrastic (CZE), Pathology Stench (SVK), Ador Dorath (CZE), Onset (CZE), Inner Fear (CZE), Ephel Duath (ITA), Opera IX (ITA), Agathocles (BEL), Silent Stream of Godless ElegySilent Stream Of Godless ElegySilent Stream of Godless Elegy is a Moravian folk metal band from the Czech Republic that was formed in 1995. They won an award in 2000 from the Czech Academy of Popular Music for their album Themes in the "Hard & Heavy" category.-Albums:...
(CZE), Cerebral Turbulency (CZE), Locomotive (CZE), Imperial Foeticide (CZE), Disfigured Corpse (CZE), Tisíc Let Od Ráje (CZE), Return to Innocence (CZE), Six Degrees of Separation (CZE), Sorath (CZE), Surgical Dissection (SVK), Laniena Mentis (CZE), Rays of the Sun (CZE), Editor (SVK), Dysanchely (SVK), Animé (CZE), Despise (CZE), Avenger (CZE), Scenery (CZE), Memoria (CZE), Shaark (CZE), Agony (CZE), Ebola Joy (CZE), Mortifilia (CZE), Abstract (SVK), !T.O.O.H.! (CZE), Sacrist (CZE), Bethrayer (CZE), Varso (HUN), Absurd Conflict (CZE), Asgard (CZE), YBCA (CZE), Craniotomy (SVK), Forrest Jump (CZE), Virtual Void (CZE) Death Sentence (CZE), Draco Hypnalis (CZE), Adultery (CZE), Morgain (SVK), Hecate (SVK) (DAY #1: 16 bands, DAY #2: 22 bands, DAY #3: 21 bands) - Attendance: approximately 2.000 (both paying and non-paying guests)
Line-up in 2002 (BA 7 in Hvozd u Konice on August 23–24, 2002)
- TiamatTiamat (band)-Biography:Initially, the band played straightforward black metal under the name Treblinka. After having recorded the album Sumerian Cry in 1989, vocalist/guitarist Johan Edlund and bassist Jörgen Thullberg parted ways with the other two founding members, and subsequently changed the name to Tiamat...
(SWE), IncantationIncantation (band)Incantation is an American death metal band that was formed by John McEntee and Paul Ledney in 1989. They are one of the leaders in the New York Death Metal scene along with fellow bands Suffocation and Immolation, even though the band is currently located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.The band has...
(USA), Callenish CircleCallenish CircleCallenish Circle was a melodic death metal band from the Netherlands. They recorded three of their albums for Metal Blade Records, and broke up in February 2007. In the early 2000s things were going well for the band. In 2002 they toured with God Dethroned, played at the Dutch version of Ozzfest...
(HOL), Ancient RitesAncient RitesAncient Rites is a Flemish black metal band formed in 1988. Initially, the line- up consisted of guitar players Johan and Phillip, drummer Stefan, and Gunther Theys on bass and vocals. In 1990 the Dark Ritual demo was released in the underground scene, getting worldwide attention just as black...
(BEL), BehemothBehemoth (band)Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk, formed in 1991. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground, alongside bands such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania and Hate....
(PL), RootRoot (band)Root is a Czech black metal band. It was one of the bands that sparked the increasing black metal movement in the Czech Republic. It was formed in 1987.-Current members:* Jiří "Big Boss" Valter - vocals...
(CZ), Sear BlissSear BlissSear Bliss is a black metal band from Szombathely, Hungary, formed in 1993 by bassist, vocalist and now also keyboardist András Nagy. Apart from the usual heavy metal instruments they adopted synthesizer and wind instruments in their songs...
(HUN), Neglected Fields (LAT), Undertakers (ITA), BelphegorBelphegor (band)Belphegor is a blackened death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor.-Early years :...
(AUT), Mastic Scum (AUT), Godless Truth (CZ), HollenthonHollenthonHollenthon is a melodic death metal band from Austria. The band includes many symphonic elements in their work, while their earlier material contains some black metal influence.-History:...
(AUT), Danse Macabre (BEL), ScarveScarveScarve is a French technical death metal band from Nancy. They have released four full-length albums, the latest being The Undercurrent, released on April 2, 2007 on Listenable Records.- Biography :...
(FR), Intervalle Bizzare (CZ), Deepred (FIN), Lunatic Gods (SK), Cock and Ball Torture (GER), Dark Gamballe (CZ), Endless (CZ), Tisíc Let Od Ráje (CZ), Dying Passion (CZ), Alienation Mental (CZ), Pandemia (CZ), Darkside (AUT), Bethrayer (CZ), Ingrowing (CZ), Pathology Stench (SK), Thalarion (SK), Infliction (ITA), Inner Fear (CZ), Galadriel (SK), Tortharry (CZ), Rays Of The Sun (CZ), Sungate (SK), Melancholy Pessimism (CZ), Colp (CZ), Dissolving Of Prodigy (CZ), Seeds Of Sorrow (AUT), Immortal Tears (CZ), R.E.T. (CZ), Poppy Seed Grinder (CZ), Malignant Tumour (CZ/HOL), Protest (SK), Hypnotic Scenery (CZ), Abortion (SK), Six Degrees Of Separation (CZ), Ciaff (ITA), Orkrist (SK), Barracuda (CZ), Coward (CZ), Brainwash (ITA), Martyrium Christi (CZ), Infectious Germs (CZ), Lovecraft (CZ), Avenger (CZ), Mater Monstifera (CZ), Ravenarium (SK), Mincing Fury Mortura (CZ)
Line-up in 2001 (BA 6.66 in Výstavište, Přerov on August 17–18, 2001)
- The HauntedThe HauntedThe Haunted is a Swedish metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 1996.The original members were Anders & Jonas Björler, Peter Dolving, Adrian Erlandsson and Patrik Jensen...
(SWE), Ancient (NOR), Night In Gales (GER), BehemothBehemoth (band)Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk, formed in 1991. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground, alongside bands such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania and Hate....
(POL), AgathodaimonAgathodaimonAgathodaimon was an alchemist in late Roman Egypt, known only from fragments of medieval alchemical treatises, chiefly the Anepigraphos, which refer to works of his believed to be from the 3rd century...
(GER), Mastic Scum (A), Root, NecrophagistNecrophagistNecrophagist is a German death metal band, founded and fronted by Muhammed Suiçmez; a German-born, Turkish guitarist and vocalist. The band is known for its rapid and technical compositions....
(GER), Godless Truth (CZ), Depresy (SK), Bastard Saints (I), VUVR (CZ), Contrastic (CZ), Tortharry (CZ), Nefas (I), Pathology Stench (SK), Intervalle Bizzare (CZ), Silent Stream Of Godless ElegySilent Stream Of Godless ElegySilent Stream of Godless Elegy is a Moravian folk metal band from the Czech Republic that was formed in 1995. They won an award in 2000 from the Czech Academy of Popular Music for their album Themes in the "Hard & Heavy" category.-Albums:...
(CZ), Fleshless (CZ), Lykathea Aflame (CZ), Laniena Mentis (CZ), Cerebral Turbulency (CZ), Barracuda (CZ), Draco Hypnalis (CZ), Mind Snare (I), Alienation Mental (CZ), Absurd Conflict (CZ), Interitus (CZ), Promises (CZ), Euthanasia (CZ), Brainwash (I), Desecrated Dreams (SK), Typhoid (SK), Perversist (CZ), Esicastic (I), Masturbace (CZ), Breaking Beads (CZ), Substance of Change (CZ), Imperial Foeticide (CZ), Murder Persons (CZ), Sungate (SK), Antares (SK), Pigsty (CZ), Braiwash (I), Bethrayer (CZ), Mind Snare (I), Return to Innocence (CZ), Deflorace (CZ), Sanatorium (SK), Bizarre (CZ), Embalming (CZ), !T.O.O.H.! (CZ), Immortal Tears (CZ), Virtual Void (CZ), Endless (CZ), V.A.R. (CZ), Salamandra (CZ), Shaark (CZ) - Bands that cancelled their appearance: Napalm DeathNapalm DeathNapalm Death are a death metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1981. While none of its original members remain in the group, the lineup of vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway, bassist Shane Embury, guitarist Mitch Harris and drummer Danny Herrera has remained consistent for most of the band's ...
(UK), Fleshgrind (USA) - Ticket price on site: 550 Kč
Line-up in 2000 (BA 5 in Zimní stadion, Blansko on August 18–19, 2000)
- (in alphabetical order:) Absurd Conflict (CZE), Al Sirat (POL), Amon, Asgard (CZE), Avenger (CZE), Bethrayer (CZE), Callenish CircleCallenish CircleCallenish Circle was a melodic death metal band from the Netherlands. They recorded three of their albums for Metal Blade Records, and broke up in February 2007. In the early 2000s things were going well for the band. In 2002 they toured with God Dethroned, played at the Dutch version of Ozzfest...
(HOL), Cerebral Turbulency (CZE), Cerebrocide, Contrastic (CZE), Coward, Crusher, Dementor (SVK), Depresy (SVK), Disfigured Corpse (CZE), Disgusting (CZE), Dying Passion (CZE), F.O.B. (CZE), Fleshless (CZE), Godless Truth (CZE), Imperious Malevolence, Infectious Germs, Inferno (CZE), Ingrowing (CZE), Insania (CZE), Intervalle Bizzare (CZE), Isacaarum (CZE), Kaviar Kavalier (CZE), Love History (CZE), M.A.C. Of Mad (CZE), MacabreMacabre (band)Macabre is an extreme metal band from Illinois. They were formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois, and have never had a line-up change. They blend thrash metal, death metal, and grindcore to form their own unique style dubbed murder metal...
(USA), MalignancyMalignancy (band)Malignancy is a technical death metal band from Yonkers, New York formed in 1992.-Overview:Malignancy is recognized as one of the longest standing and well-known death metal bands in the New York death metal scene along with Incantation, Mortician and Suffocation.-History:Malignancy formed in...
(USA), Mechanický Pomeranč, Mortician (USA), Mortura (CZE), Pandemia (CZE), Panzerfaust (CZE), Pathology Stench (SVK), Perversist (CZE), Psychopathia (CZE), Punishment, Rhea, Sarcom, Sear BlissSear BlissSear Bliss is a black metal band from Szombathely, Hungary, formed in 1993 by bassist, vocalist and now also keyboardist András Nagy. Apart from the usual heavy metal instruments they adopted synthesizer and wind instruments in their songs...
(HUN), Sezarbil (CZE), Sickness (CZE), Stigma (CZE), Sunterra, Surgical Dissection (SVK), Thalarion (SVK), Tisíc Let Od Ráje (CZE), Tortharry (CZE) - Ticket price on site: 400 Kč (for 2 days), 300 Kč (for 1 day)
- Attendance: (estimate) under 2.000
Line-up in 1999 (BA 4 in Blansko, Zimní stadion on August 20–21, 1999)
- Septic Flesh (GRE), Sear Bliss (HUN), Root (CZE), Insania (CZE), Dark (CZE), Depresy (SVK), Ingrowing (CZE), Garden of Shadows (USA)
Line-up in 1998 (BA 3 in Blansko, Zimní stadion on August 21–22, 1998)
- Callenish CircleCallenish CircleCallenish Circle was a melodic death metal band from the Netherlands. They recorded three of their albums for Metal Blade Records, and broke up in February 2007. In the early 2000s things were going well for the band. In 2002 they toured with God Dethroned, played at the Dutch version of Ozzfest...
(HOL), Root (CZE) - Ticket price: 230 Kč
Line-up in 1997 (BA 2 in Obůrka, near Blansko on August 22–23, 1997)
- Night in Gales (GER), Asgard (CZE), Root (CZE), Tisíc Let Od Ráje (CZE), KrabathorKrabathorKrabathor is a death metal band from Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic that was founded by Christopher in 1984. The name of the band is inspired by Krabat, the main character of German fairy tale The Satanic Mill. In 1988, Krabathor released its first rehearsal demo, quickly followed by two more...
(CZE), Silent Stream of Godless ElegySilent Stream Of Godless ElegySilent Stream of Godless Elegy is a Moravian folk metal band from the Czech Republic that was formed in 1995. They won an award in 2000 from the Czech Academy of Popular Music for their album Themes in the "Hard & Heavy" category.-Albums:...
(CZE), Godless Truth (CZE), Imperial Foeticide (CZE), Eternal Deformity (PL), Ritual (CZE), Stigma (CZE), Death Sentence (CZE), Ingrowing (CZE), Melancholly Pesimism (CZE), YBCA (CZE), Head (CZE), Aggressive Tyrants (CZE), Lux Occulta (POL), Tortharry (CZE), YBCA (CZE), Sickness (CZE), Psychoanalitic (CZE), Love History (CZE), Immured (GER), VÚVR (CZE), Livores Mortis (CZE), Infanticide (CZE), Fleshless (CZE), Darkness Dreams (CZE), Melancholy Pessimism (CZE), Dark (CZE), Depresy (SVK), Contrastic (CZE), Agony (CZE), Napalmed (CZE), Cales (CZE), Like Fool (CZE) - Ticket price: 160 Kč
External links
- Review of Brutal Assault 2009 in English
- Reviews of Brutal Assault 2008 in English and Russian
- Review of Brutal Assault 2006 in English