Raismes Fest
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Raismes Fest is a metal
Heavy metal music
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 festival
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 held annually in Raismes
Raismes
Raismes is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.-References:*...

, France
France
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 since 1998. The 2007 edition took place at Château de la Princesse d'Arenberg on September 8 and September 9.

A festival and contest for emerging bands, called Jumpin' Raismes Fest, also takes place annually in Raismes. Its third edition was held on March 17, 2007, featuring French death
Death metal
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-doom
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 band Spherical Unit Provided as guest headliner.

2007

Was held on September 8 and September 9 at Château de la Princesse d'Arenberg in Raismes
Raismes
Raismes is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.-References:*...

, France
France
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