As the anticipation builds, Mystic Festival continues to grow week after week, welcoming new bands to join the colossal celebration of metal music. The festival is set to ignite the stages with an even more eclectic lineup, promising an unforgettable experience for all metal enthusiasts.
Kreator: Hoist the banner of hate high! For four relentless decades, Kreator has defiantly waved the flag of extreme metal. The inaugural masterpieces, “Endless Pain” and “Pleasure to Kill” laid the cornerstone for European extreme metal, imprinting their influence on countless thrash, black, and death metal creations. The German outfit’s journey, from pioneering new expressions to returning to their thrash roots, paints a vivid mozaic of metal history. Join Kreator in Gdansk for a live narrative of this vibrant chronicle – “Hate Über Alles!” Brace yourself for an onslaught of extreme aggression.
Fear Factory: A seismic shock to the metal realm, Fear Factory‘s 1992 debut, “Soul of a New Machine” blindsided everyone with its unprecedented fusion of industrial and death metal. The subsequent classics, “Demanufacture” and “Obsolete” showcased a unique blend of extremity and sterility, a machine-like soullessness propelled by the groove emblematic of the ’90s American scene. Despite the tumultuous journey and ever-changing lineup, Fear Factory persists, relentlessly recording and shattering bones at their live performances.
High Vis: Born in 2016 on the streets of London, High Vis didn’t start from scratch. With deep roots in the British punk scene, the band’s sonic palette spans the entire legacy of British guitar music – from hardcore/punk to Madchester to Britpop. Graham Sayle‘s lyrics traverse the spectrum of emotions, from fear to anger, nihilism to hope. With major albums like “No Sense No Feeling” and “Blending” and a trail of electrifying shows, High Vis stands tall as leaders in the thriving British post-punk scene.
Enter Shikari: Indie rock, post-hardcore, metal, electronica… Enter Shikari is a genre mix-fueled rocket that will take you to the skies. Their journey began with the 2007 gold-certified album “Take to the Skies” and the momentum hasn’t waned. Their latest release, “A Kiss for the Whole World” soared to the top of the UK sales chart in spring 2023, solidifying their status as a band consistently delivering fire – politically, socially, sonically, and ambitiously.
Dool: Experience the mesmerizing aura and powerful charge of frustration, pain, and love in “Visions of Summerland” the recently released live album by Rotterdam-based quintet Dool. As they gear up for their third studio album, anticipate a riveting blend of past echoes and fresh sounds at the festival.
Hanabie: Harajuku Core‘s masters from Tokyo, Hanabie, promise to dazzle with their captivating sound and stage presence. “Reborn Superstar!” their album released earlier this year, showcases metalcore at its finest, infused with electronic and even pop influences that transform into a captivating live phenomenon. Following months of triumph on the club and festival circuit, their inclusion in Mystic Festival 2024 is a must.
Cage Fight: Enter this cage at your own risk, and don’t complain afterward about being brutally knocked out. Cage Fight, the brainchild of guitarist James Monteith (known from TesseracT) and vocalist Rachel Aspe (ex-Eths), delivers a hardcore kick that extinguishes the lights. Their debut album, simply titled “Cage Fight” (2022), impressed reviewers, but it’s their phenomenal live shows that have solidified their reputation as one of the most formidable new forces on the British extreme music scene.
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