... of SIGNING SESSIONS!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – 5. 6. – 7. 6. 2026, Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN

The 15th edition of the international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR will kick off your metal summer in just 4 weeks, on Friday, June 5th, and will be roaring in the Lochotín amphitheatre in Pilsen until Sunday, June 7th! The program for all three festival days is out and, in addition to the festival tickets, one-day tickets are also on sale.Today we are publishing the highly anticipated program of your favorite SIGNING SESSIONS by performing bands! Here it is:

...they will present their musical novelties in PRAGUE! Ticket sales start on Monday!

XANDRIA, Seven Spires, Secret Rule – Eclipse Europe Tour 2026 – 15. 10. 2026, 20:00, PRAGUE - Distrikt

XANDRIA has been among the absolute top of the world symphonic metal scene for many years and has earned an almost legendary status. With an incredible vocal sensation, the charming Ambre Vourvahis, whose stunning range extends from rock to operatic vocals, and even includes powerful screams and growls, XANDRIA has taken their sound to a whole new level.

After their masterful albums ...

...due to health reasons! They will be replaced by the Kazakh band VECTOR OF UNDERGROUND!

MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 – 16. – 19. 7. 2026, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek Distillery 

With great regret we announce that the band BROTHERS OF METAL is unfortunately CANCELING their concert at the MASTERS OF ROCK festival in Vizovice due to health reasons and planned medical procedures.The program of the final day of the festival will have therefore small changes! The original and energetic band from Kazakhstan – VECTOR OF UNDERGROUND – will be joining the program on the main Ronnie James ...

...in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026With the song “Wake Me Up (feat. Ally the Piper)”, dARTAGNAN open another chapter of their anniversary album “Heroes x Anthems”, emotional, strong and energetic.

Lutes sound, flutes dance, violins drive the music forward, but this time a world-famous melody is woven into their characteristic bombastic sound. With great sensitivity and passion, they transform modern classics into an epic folk-rock adventure that will get under your skin.With the support of Ally th...

... and DARK FUNERAL in October in BRNO!

BEHEMOTH & DIMMU BORGIR, Dark Funeral - “In League With Satan” – 24. 10. 2026, 19:00 – BRNO – Vodova HallNorwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR have released “Ascent”, the second single from their upcoming album “Grand Serpent Rising”, which will be released on May 22nd, 2026.

The new single is a statement of intent, aggressive, violent and perversely beautiful. “Ascent” is a reminder that DIMMU BORGIR remain at the peak of their power and embody the intensity, menace and authenticity that h...

...of the MASTERS OF ROCK festival!

MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 – 16. – 19. 7. 2026, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek Distillery – SECOND STAGE

The popular czech band FREE FALL is opening another chapter of its exciting journey. At the end of last year, they said  goodbye to singer Hrach and stood on a new starting line with a single goal: to find a new voice. Not only technically accurate, but a voice that has balls, emotions and fits into the band like the last piece of the puzzle. And they succeeded!

George Emmans from Atlanta, USA, is joining FREE FALL. No newcomer. George h...

...at MASTERS OF ROCK!

MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 – 16. – 19. 7. 2026, VIZOVICE, Areál likérky R. JelínekAfter more than 40 eventful years of existence, Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD return with a special live album “Symphonique” in collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, which will be released on June 5th, 2026.

“Symphonique”, which functions as an epic cinematic piece showcasing the band’s groundbreaking futuristic metal alongside the sounds of a symphony orchestra, features a carefully curated list of the band’s best songs, ...

– is here in less than a month! Will you be there?

SABATON, Floor Jansen, Majestica, Scardust – 3. 6. 2026, 17:30, Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSENThis year’s metal summer is starting off epically! On June 3rd, the phenomenal Swedish metal storytellers SABATON are coming to the Plzeň Lochotín Amphitheatre with a brand new, fantastic show and stage production, led by a giant tank! This will be more than just an ordinary concert, it will be a breathtaking spectacle that will kick off this summer for all metal lovers from all over the world!

It will be an unforgettable, st...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN – 5. – 7. 6. 2026The 15th edition of international metal festival in PILSEN, METALFEST OPEN AIR, starts in exactly one month, on June 5th, and metal will be rocking in the Lochotín Amphitheater until Sunday, June 7th!Check out the current festival program and if you don't have your ticket yet, hurry up and buy it! Both festival season tickets and one-day tickets are available!The Metal Summer starts in PILSEN in just one month! And this year, all metalheads will meet in the Pilsen amphitheater Lochotín even 2 da...

... of SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, who will be arriving at MASTERS OF ROCK in mid-July!

Alex Terrible, singer of extreme metal band SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, has turned TILL LINDEMANN’s latest single “Es brennt…” into pure metal mayhem. This version of his is part of the full-length EP “Es brennt…”, which was released last week!You can stream the single >>HERE<<You can watch the original video for the song "Es brennt..." after confirming your age

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN – 5.–7. 6. 2026The popular German modern metal band APRIL ART has released a new single “Panic Stations”, which is the first sample from the band’s upcoming new album. Check out the video.

The song, produced by Julian Breucker, features the characteristic vocal style of the sympathetic frontwoman Lisa-Marie Watz and focuses on the concept of accepting chaos when life seems out of control. It follows on from the 2024 album “Rodeo” and continues their mix of modern heavy rock and melodic breakdowns.Eve...

... triple anniversary tour have begun!

U.D.O. – Triple Anniversary Tour Europe 20278. 2. 2027 – 19:00, OSTRAVA, Garage9. 2. 2027 – 19:00, BRNO, Sono centrumGerman heavy metal legend U.D.O. will embark on a tour called “Triple Anniversary Tour 2027” at the beginning of 2027, during which they will celebrate three important milestones at once: Udo Dirkschneider’s 75th birthday, U.D.O.’s 40th anniversary and the band’s upcoming 20th studio album, which will be released in early 2027. The Czech Republic will have two tour dates, U.D.O. will arrive on February 8th, 20...

MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 – 16. – 19. 7. 2026, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek Distillery – SECOND STAGE

The list of bands for this year’s SECOND STAGE of the 22nd edition of the MASTERS OF ROCK festival in VIZOVICE will soon be complete! But there are still a few places left and today we are filling another 3. The SECOND STAGE of this year’s “Masters” will also feature the bands 100na100, DECAY and LORETTA.

100NA100

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TARJA – “Frisson Live Tour” – 28. 4. 2027 – BRNO, Sono CentrumTARJA TURUNEN has released the second single from her upcoming album “Frisson Noir”, “I Don't Care”.

In this uncompromisingly heavy track, she joins forces with Dani Filth, the iconic voice of CRADLE OF FILTH, uniting two of the most recognizable and distinctive metal voices. Tarja's sublime soprano clashes with Dani Filth's sharp scream, creating a remarkable interplay between beauty and brutality, elegance and chaos.“I Don't Care” stands out as a fierce declaration of independence. It rejects...

 Check out the program of this sold-out concert!

LORD OF THE LOST, Dogma, League of Distortion – TOVR NOIR – 6. 5. 2026, 18:20 – PRAGUE, Roxy – SOLD OUT!

Exactly in a week, on Wednesday, May 6th, the sold-out Roxy club in PRAGUE will be treated by a fantastic concert. The popular LORD OF THE LOST is coming there with their amazing musical trilogy “OPVS Noir” and it will be their last live show in our country for a long time. The band is taking a break to reflect and create new material!It´s going to be an absolutely great and very emotional, masterful show! C...

... will be joining the program!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5–7. 6. 2026

There is only a month and few days left until the start of the 15th edition of the international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR, which will take place in the beautiful Lochotín Amphitheatre in PILSEN, and we have a small change in the program. We are very sorry, but CHARLOTTE WESSELS and the OBSESSION will not be coming. Her place in the program will be filled by the melodic/gothic metal Italians SLIDING DOÖRS, a new, young band!

This band stands out with...

...“Triple Anniversary Tour Europe 2027” tour! In February 2027 in OSTRAVA and BRNO! Ticket sales start on Thursday!

U.D.O. – Triple Anniversary Tour Europe 20278. 2. 2027 – 19:00, OSTRAVA, Garage9. 2. 2027 – 19:00, BRNO, Sono centrumThe legendary metal band U.D.O. announces that at the beginning of 2027 they will embark on their “Triple Anniversary Tour 2027”, visiting 32 cities, clubs and halls across Europe! And you, fans in the Czech Republic, will have two opportunities to see and hear Udo Dirkschneider and his fantastic band U.D.O. on this festive tour!

... for the VIP parking lot!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 - castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026

The cozy and pleasant rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE, which takes place in the beautiful castle park in the picturesque historical town in the south of Moravia, in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV, attracts more and more fans from all over the world! And no wonder. In addition to the unique atmosphere that it has managed to build in 5 years of its existence, this year's 6th edition is preparing for you truly fantastic bands such as POWERWOLF, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, ALESTORM, SAVATAGE, TESTA...

...at the OSTRAVA V PLAMENECH 2026 festival!

OSTRAVA V PLAMENECH 2026 – Saturday, August 1st, 2026 – OSTRAVA, Dolní VítkoviceArizona extreme metal pioneers SOULFLY have unleashed a groove-heavy animated onslaught on the song “Favela / Dystopia”. This track, which comes from their latest album “Chama”.

For this visual journey, the band hired Matt Creeptoon to bring the song to life with his captivating animation. The video offers a harsh and unflinching picture of life in Brazil’s favelas and perfectly captures their harsh reality.

Max Cavalera...

Let yourself be carried away!

SKYND - DEAD SERIOUS TOUR 2026 – 28. 4. 2026, 20:30, PRAGUE – Roxy clubThe concert that awaits you at the Roxy club in Prague TOMORROW, on Tuesday, April 28th, will be powerful! SKYND will be able to get under your skin in her unique, captivating way and you will be completely amazed. Get ready for a dark audio-visual experience!

SKYND says: “When it comes to the dark sides of the human mind people look away  – the SKYND audience never did! The atmosphere on this run is raw, intense and highly unique. There’s a real connection ha...

MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 – 16. – 19. 7. 2026, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek Distillery – SECOND STAGE

The list of bands for this year's SECOND STAGE of the 22nd edition of the MASTERS OF ROCK festival is growing with another great trio of bands. TORRAX, MOONPARK and BALLSQUEEZER.

TORRAXhttps://www.torrax.cz/https://www.facebook.com/Torraxband/A well-known power/heavy metal band from Kutná Hora that offers an epic music show in the style of the good old d...

...ROCK CASTLE and WINTER MASTERS 2026 festivals are increasing this Friday!

Dear fans, the advantageous April prices for festival and one-day tickets for your favorite summer (and one winter) events METALFEST OPEN AIR in PILSEN, MASTERS OF ROCK in VIZOVICE, OSTRAVA V PLAMENECH, ROCK CASTLE in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV and WINTER MASTER OF ROCK 2026 in ZLÍN end this Thursday! On Friday, May 1st, the prices for festival and one-day tickets will go up again!

The programs of the METALFEST, MASTERS and ROCK CASTLE festivals are online, and in addition to festival season tickets, you can ...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – 5. – 7. 6. 2026 - Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN

The 15th edition international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR will traditionally break out in the Lochotín Amphitheater in PILSEN at the beginning of June! Are you going this year too? Are you in shape? Are you looking forward to it? Do you already have your tickets and accommodation? Everything you need, incl. tickets (even one-day tickets!) and parking or places in campsites, including this year's new, comfortably furnished tent town CHILL VILLAGE, can be found

 In October 2026 to OSTRAVA and PRAGUE! Do you have a ticket yet?

URIAH HEEP + Heavy Pettin – “The Magician´s Farewell” tour29. 10. 2026, 19:00 – OSTRAVA – Gong30. 10. 2026, 20:00 – PRAGUE – O2  universumLast Friday, ticket sales and special VIP upgrades were launched for two concerts by the legendary URIAH HEEP in the Czech Republic, as part of their extensive farewell tour “The Magician´s Farewell”, on October 29th at the Ostrava Gong and on October 30th at the Prague O2 universum. Do you have your ticket for the best seats at home yet?

These will...