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Kings of Leon confirmed for Lollapalooza Brazil

Another band that you’ve always wanted to see live has just been announced for Lollapalooza Brazil 2019! KINGS OF LEON, formed in 1999 by brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and cousin Matthew Followill will be in São Paulo in April 2019. With 7 albums, the band has sold over 21 million albums and more than 38…

Raise of the Northstar, Deserted Fear & The Lazys added to Summer Breeze 2019

Crossover fans rejoice, because RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR will go down to SUMMER BREEZE 2019! Since 2008 already the band have been combining thrash metal, metalcore and 90s New York hardcore in their compositions. The Paris-based musicians also cite 1990s hip hop and shonen manga among their influences. In their lyrics they often make references…

The Hives, Hank Von Hell & Little Jinder to play Sweden’s Storsjöyran Festival

Karisma, decadence and flowing kajal! Storsjöyran Festival’s first artist release should please the fans THE HIVES, HANK VON HELL and LITTLE JINDER – Here we go! In the 90’s punk and hardcore, THE HIVES embraced humor, attitude and handsome clothes. They already declared in the recreation room at the recreation center that they were the…

Witt, Gloryful & Vltimas confirmed for Wacken Open Air 2019

Today there is new material for fans of power and extreme metal – but also people with a soft spot for Neue Deutsche Härte should be happy with this one! All three acts will play at Wacken for the first time. Joachim Witt is one of the most famous and versatile rock artists from Germany….

The 1975 and Cut Copy will play at Positivus Festival 2019

In the summer of 2019 Positivus Festival will return for the 13th time on July 26th and 27th, filling the beautiful coastal venue in Salacgriva, Latvia with more dazzling live shows from well-known and established stars, cutting edge emerging artists, a large number of Baltic acts and other surprises that are not to be missed….

The Chemical Brothers to play NOS Alive! 2019

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS are the new big confirmation for the 13th edition of NOS Alive. The UK band performs on July 13th on the NOS Stage, joining the already confirmed THE SMASHING PUMPKINS and BON IVER. The electronic duo of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons bring to NOS Alive the new album “No Geography” to…

Less Than Jake, Crystal Lake, Vale Tudo & for Open Air Gräichen 2019

We start the first wave of bands for Open Air Gränichen today and organisers have released a limited number of early bird festival tickets! LESS THAN JAKE is a true institution in the ska-punk area on stage. Their highly infectious mix of punk rock and ska captures fans of all ages and it takes only…

New Order to headline Low Festival 2019 in Spain

The British band tops a poster for which FOALS, BASTILLE and VETUSTA MORLA have already been confirmed! In its eleventh year of life, Low Festival finally fulfills one of the dreams of its organisation: NEW ORDER will headline the next edition of the Benidorm festival, which will be held from July 26th to 28th, as…

Hip-Hop legends The Roots to perform at Pohoda Festival 2019

Pohoda 2019 will feature one of the best hip-hop bands ever, the legendary THE ROOTS. Their live performances are considered the best in this genre, but due to their duties in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, they are quite an exclusive thing to experience. They only regularly play at The Roots Picnic festival hosted…

Idles confirmed for Rock for People 2019

IDLES was one of the best sold out shows of the year in Prague when they performed here in November. Therefore festival organisers were clear about inviting them again at Rock for People! The five-member gang can combine spite and joy that is believable and authentic. The Guardian name them “the best British punk band”. …

LP announced as the newest addition to the INmusic #14 festival line-up!

The unstoppable American singer-songwriter who won audiences worldwide with the hit single “Lost On You” is coming to INmusic festival #14 with a brand new album! The brilliant LP will be joining the legendary THE CURE and FOALS at INmusic festival #14 which will take place at Zagreb’s lake Jarun from June 24th to June…

Young Thug to play Les Ardentes Festival on the 7th July

You have been promised news from the states and here it comes! First name confirmed in the US ranks for Les Ardentes 2019 is YOUNG THUG! He is a major figure of the new generation of artists from Atlanta, known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, and he joins the line up on on…

Suidakra, Velvet Viper and Manticora to play Wacken Open Air 2019

Today we can announce SUIDAKRA, VELVET VIPER and MANTICORA who will play next summers Wacken Open Air festival! Oh boy, time does fly. Has it really been six years since we last welcomed SUIDAKRA here at W:O:A? Doesn’t matter anyways, because we are more than happy to welcome these germans back for their seventh performance…

Zakk Wylde Supergroup Zakk Sabbath to rock Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2019

Ozzy Osbourne guitarist ZAKK WYLDE, one of the most talented heavy metal musicians ever to pick up a guitar, will bring the hard rock supergroup ZAKK SABBATH, and the full thunderous fury of Black Sabbath hits, to the Wolfman Jack Stage on Saturday, August 10th 2019. Together with bassist Blasko (Ozzy, Rob Zombie) and drummer…

deadmau5 to headline the Arc stage at Creamfields 2019

Playing a UK festival exclusive in 2019, Canadian electronic music producer, DJ, and musician DEADMAU5 will headline the Arc stage at next summers Creamfields festival, that takes place in Cheshire from the 22nd to 25th August! The only other act announced so far is DJ trio SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA who perform on the Sunday! Ticket…

Dream Theater, Badflower and Skindred join Firenze Rocks 2019

Firenze Rocks continues to surprise by unveiling the names of international superstars who will be on stage at the Visarno Arena in Florence next June. In fact, DREAM THEATER, BADFLOWER and SKINDRED have been announced before THE SMASHING PUMPKINS and TOOL on the opening day of the festival, Thursday 13th June 2019. DREAM THEATER are back…

Jess Glynne & Chvrches Announced as final headliners for Belladrum 2019

JESS GLYNNE will bring the 16th outing of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival to a spectacular close headlining the final night of the event on Saturday 3rd August, while Scottish synth pop group CHVRCHES make their Bella debut headlining the Friday evening. JESS GLYNNE rose to prominence in 2014 featuring as a guest vocalist on huge hits…

Arch Enemy, Limp Bizkit and Parkway Drive to play Full Force Festival 2019

Nobody has to be unaware of the winter – just before the end of the year comes the Annunciation: ARCH ENEMY, LIMP BIZKIT and PARKWAY DRIVE will be at the FULL FORCE Festival from 28-30. Celebrate the biggest demolition in Ferropolis as headliner! ARCH ENEMY – For a few years now, the Swedish melodic death…

Summer Breeze adds Equilibrium, Kambrium & Dust Bolt

How do you become a regular guest at SUMMER BREEZE? Well, always be at the top of the wishlists, and you get confirmed for Dinkelsbühl. And EQUILIBRIUM know how to achieve this! Heavy, powerful and majestic is how Bavaria’s pagan power metallers sound, a mixture that is highly appreciated among all of you. And at…

Thirty Seconds To Mars, The Prodigy & more for Highfield Festival 2019

So people – let’s bring some momentum to the store! I mean, you did not honestly believe that organisers would let you hang into the new year, as far as the upcoming line-up is concerned, right? The first wave of acts reads angrily, because where others just spatter, we paddle in violent rainbow colors. So,…

Rock en Seine announces two artists playing exclusive dates in France in 2019

Returning to Rock en Seine after playing the Cascade stage in 2013, and dancing the world with the hits of Lean On, Cold Water or Know No Better, the crazy MAJOR LAZER trio, composed of DJs Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire, will be back on Saturday, August 24th to bring his summer vibe on the…

LP and Gang of Youths added to Colours of Ostrava line up

In the Czech Republic, American singer LP will return for the second time after an enthusiastically received performance on the main stage of the Colors of Ostrava 2017 Festival, where her tall and enormous charisma entertained tens of thousands of visitors. The fifth studio album Heart to Mouth features directness of testimony – without censorship,…

System Of A Down & Tool to headline Chicago Open Air 2019

This spring brings another must-see event from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents. On Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, Chicago Open Air Presents a massive stadium show with headlining sets from chart-topping acts including SYSTEM OF A DOWN, TOOL, THE PRODIGY and GHOST, plus more appearances from today’s biggest hard…

Post Malone, Travis Scott & Panic! At The Disco headline Firefly Music Festival 2019

Firefly Music Festival returns to Dover, Delaware in 2019 from the 21st – 23rd June and festival organisers AEG Presents have announced the line up for the East Coasts biggest camping & music festival, so here we go… Friday night’s headliners are Las Vegas rock band PANIC! AT THE DISCO, filling the same slot on…

Sabaton and 14 new bands confirmed for Greenfield Festival 2019

Festival organisers are proud to announce the third headliner of the 15th edition of the Greenfield Festival: SABATON! The Greenfield Festival today announces another headliner for 2019! The Swedish legends of Powermetal SABATON, with their own festival and cruise, multiple Platinum awards and a host of other trophies, will be the third headliner of the…

Kodaline join Rock For People 2019

KODALINE has been kicking ass since their first album ‘In a Perfect World’. Their nostalgic indie pop is a delight for radio and all the freshly in (or out of) love. For increasing chances of being emotionally touched, they are darlings of filmmakers who like to use their music to display the strong moments in…

Motorpsycho and friends to play Øya Festival 2019

MOTORPSYCHO is the country’s most unique rock phenomenon. The trio constantly moves in and out of musical comfort zones and combines the experimental with the catchy, unexpected with clear rock-historical references. Since Bent Sæther and Hans Magnus ‘Snah’ Ryan joined the new drummer Tomas Järmyr in 2017, they have started a new chapter in their…

Limp Bizkit, The Prodigy, Cypress Hill & more for Provinssi Festival 2019

Provinssi have announced the first names in its line up for year 2019, and the early bird tickets are now for the cheaper price until new years eve 31.12.2018. The three day festival will be celebrated at Törnävänsaari, Seinäjoki on June 27th – 29th. Nu metal icons LIMP BIZKIT are known for their intense and loud…

Arkona, Borknagar and Utmarken confirmed for Sabaton Open Air Festival 2019

Moscow’s ARKONA is the next addition to the ever more exciting lineup for Sabaton Open Air. Founded in 2002 by frontwoman Masha “Scream”, this folk metal band tells tales from ancient Slavic mythology and blends traditional Russian instruments with their sound. Singing purely in their native language, ARKONA has brought awareness of their Russian heritage…

Kraftwerk to close Saturday night at Best Kept Secret 2019

This morning we send you some Computer Love. KRAFTWERK will close the Saturday night at Best Kept Secret 2019 with an audiovisual spectacle that’s something to behold: KRAFTWERK 3D. And not kidding: they will take 25,000 3D glasses with them. We dare you to find a band more innovative than KRAFTWERK. 2Artists ranging from David…

Flow Festival Finland unveils its first artists

Flow Festival, which takes place in the Suvilahti area of Helsinki on 9.–11. August, announces its first bookings, including many artists from the top of the audience request lists. Among them are THE CURE, a cult band on the verge of its 40th anniversary and one that has been life’s soundtrack to several generations now….

Black Stone Cherry, Kärbholz & Die Happy join the Wacken Open Air line up

We are approaching the half time of the calendar with big steps – 32 bands have already been announced, but let’s talk about today’s confirmations first: Turn on the good mood! BLACK STONE CHERRY are coming to Wacken with their energetic Southern Rock. The Americans can turn even the lamest party into a fantastic happening. All…

Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit, Hatebreed & more for MUSINK 2019

Travis Barker’s MUSINK, presented by KROQ, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA Friday, March 8, Saturday March 9 and Sunday, March 10 for its 12th year as the premier festival bringing together the best of music, tattoos, and cars. MUSINK will feature hundreds of world-renowned tattoo artists, music performances from…

Rotting Christ, Get The Shot & Gutalax added to Summer Breeze 2019

Just like the black pest, which brought fear and despair to large parts of Europe from the Bronze Age until the late 19thcentury, ROTTING CHRIST will also descend on Dinkelsbühl in August to spread one of the blackest plagues of all among you: The plague of black metal! Musically, ROTTING CHRST have been following their…

Slayer to headline Heavy Montreal 2019

Get ready! July 27th & 28th at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the 10th edition of Heavy Montreal will be celebrated! To mark the occasion, festival organisers have called on the heaviest, hardest, greatest band possible – the legends of thrash… That’s right, SLAYER is headlining Heavy Montreal 2019 for their FINAL PERFORMANCE in the province of Quebec….

Charlotte De Witte to play Deichbrand Festival 2019 in Germany

Here comes one who wants to go to the top – and fast. At any rate, CHARLOTTE DE WITTE is currently playing one mega-event after the next with her uncompromisingly electronic industrial sound. Some idolize her, some no longer realize when confronted with her stunning appearance in combination with the hard, cool techno she smashes…

The Offspring, NOFX & Rancid to headline Camp Anarchy 2019

Camp Anarchy: 3 Day Punk Rock Campout – a new camping, craft beer and punk music festival will take over Legend Valley, just outside Columbus, OH, this spring, on Friday, May 31, Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. Camp Anarchy will feature performances by THE OFFSPRING, RANCID, NOFX, BAD RELIGION, PENNYWISE, X, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES,…

The Amity Affliction confirmed for Rock For People 2019

Sunny and carefree Australia sometimes brings a raw music to Rock for People. Post-hardcore band THE AMITY AFFLICTION will bring a misery of soul and content. Their sixth and last studio album is called “Misery” where once again their frontman Joel Birch fights his inner demons. It’s definitely a band with a story that always…

Major Lazer to headline Germany’s New Horizons Festival

The moment we have all been waiting for has finally come! Festival organisers are announcing their first Headliner for the 2019 edition of New Horizons Festival and can now proudly say: MAJOR LAZER will be visiting the Nürburgring, home to our beautiful kingdom, for their only show in Germany in 2019! Famed for their huge hits like…

Lil Uzi Vert, Rudimental and Sheck Wes join the Open’er Festival 2019 line-up

From one of the most influential alternative bands of the decade to the new generation of hip-hop – LIL UZI VERT, RUDIMENTAL and SHECK WES join the Open’er Festival 2019 line-up. LIL UZI VERT, the next artist to perform at Open’er Festival 2019, is also keeping the release date of his new album secret. Since…

Download Festival Japan 2019 drops its second phase lineup!

Download festival Japan 2019 has dropped its second wave of bands for next years lineup! Festival organisers are ecstatic to announce that joining Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Anthrax, Arch Enemy and Halestorm will be SUM 41, AMARANTHE, LIKE A STORM, and MAN WITH A MISSION! Get your tickets and be ready to headbang your way through…

Camp Bestival announces first acts for 2019

The Camp Bestival crew today unveil the first big bang of headliners set to take to the skies at the UK’s much loved biggest and best family festival in Lulworth Castle from the 25th – 28th July 2019. Festi-families and friends can expect a spectacular line-up to take their summer holiday to the next level,…

The Sisters of Mercy, Gama Bomb and Downfall of Gaia confirmed for Wacken 2019!

The stream of new bands doesn’t stop and all of today’s bands haven’t played at the Wacken Open Air yet! The legendary SISTERS OF MERCY have released only three albums, but more was not necessary to leave a lasting impression on the scene. Even if they don’t like to hear it themselves: The band especially…

Bon Iver to headline Milwaukee Summerfest 2019

BON IVER was formed in 2006 by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon. Their debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, was released in 2007 and in 2012, BON IVER was named Best New Artist at the Grammy© Awards and also took home the award for Best Alternative Album Bon Iver, Bon Iver. Their third album, 22, A Million,…

Foo Fighters, Tool and Korn to headline Epicenter Festival 2019

Epicenter Festival – a new 3-day destination music experience from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents – brings a massive music lineup to its 2019 debut, with over 65 music artists performing on four stages, led by FOO FIGHTERS, TOOL and KORN. The inaugural festival takes place in the heart of the…

Kick off the week with 6 new Wacken Open Air bands for 2019

In 1999, almost 20 years ago, RAGE released their most successful album to date. 13 is it name and it is one of three orchestral albums Rage recorded. In 2019 Rage will dedicate a very special show to this album’s anniversary, together with the Lingua Mortis Orchestra of course! This show will only be performed…

Slayer, Dream Theater & more added to Sweden Rock Festival 2019

SLAYER, DREAM THEATER, STYX, THREE DAYS GRACE, UFO, DANKO JONES, SEVENTH WONDER, WITCHFYNDE, A.C.T., HÄLLAS, LISA LYSTAM FAMILY BAND and JAMES HOLKWORTH AND THE COOLBENDERS are now confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival 2019! Last Wednesday, SLAYER played a sold out show at Hovet in Stockholm as part of their farewell tour. Today, SRF announces that…

The National confirmed for All Together Now Festival in Ireland

Heading to Curraghmore and All Together Now Festival 2019 are critically acclaimed American indie-alternative band THE NATIONAL, whose 2017 album ‘Sleep Well Beast’ won a GRAMMY award for Best Alternative Music Album. They are the first of many to be announced in the new year, across All Together Now’s 16 stages of music, theatre, comedy, spoken…

Slayer to bid farewell to Finland as headliners at Tuska Open Air!

The first confirmed headliner for Tuska 2019 will be none other than the mighty SLAYER, who are on their farewell tour. Founded in California in the early 80’s, Slayer has become one of the most iconic bands of all time, whose repertoire includes timeless classics such as Reign In Blood, Angel Of Death and Season…

Subway to Sally, Van Canto, Unleashed & Cypecore join the Summer Breeze line up

Formed in 1990, SUBWAY TO SALLY came to SUMMER BREEZE for the first time in 2000, and this year will already mark their eighth appearance in Dinkelsbühl. This means they’re already part of the festival inventory. With their medieval folk metal Eric Fish and Co. are among the biggest acts of the medieval rock scene….