Festival Reports
Brutal Assault has been around for a while – this year it was edition #29, and it was simply fantastic. 4 (almost 5, to be precise) days of cheerful chaos mixed with serious music, the old cosy Josefov Fortress grounds and tunnels, the smell of good food and the rivers of beer – everything was almost like always but more mature, bigger, stronger. The whole festival was sold out, probably due to some giants like Gojira, and it was the second time in history that it happened. However, the huge mass of people just added an extra layer of awe to those who visited BA for the first time, and I believe that the overall impression was a total amazement. But let’s talk about each day separately.
The first official day of Brutal Assault started with nostalgia an wide smiles of those who had been missing it for the whole year, and it felt like coming home after a long time away. Dealing with the parking, all the tickets that were needed, putting up the tent, then finally – the festival gates and grounds. Ahhh, it felt good. The people wandering around, remembering or learning all the entries, exits, names of the stages, checking the festival app and the program, top-ups, first gulps of drinks…
…First bands.
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On this particular day of the 10-day Lokerse Feesten festival, fans of the harder scenes in music culture get to see nostalgic bands such as Melvins and Helmet on the main stage, together with a phenomenal combo of two main acts: the melancholic Amenra, founded in our own country, and titans from France, Gojira! who blew the world away with their stunt as the opening act for the Olympic Games. Between these icons, you also have Club Studio Brussel, which gave more of an underground feel, with bands that vary greatly in style, such as Coilgun‘s modern touch of hardcore, Envy creating epic emotional Japanese melodies, Red Kross daring to play classic pop with indie and punk, and Light of Eternity featuring the iconic Paul Ferguson on drums. There is guaranteed to be something for everyone.
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The last day already. The weather has cooled down a bit, but our spirit definitely isn’t. Lets give it all of our energy on this last day!
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Day 3 is already coming. With two amazing days behind our backs already, lets see what day 3 has to bring us!
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The second day of Graspop Metal Meeting was promising to be even hotter! Lets see what today is going to bring.
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The first hot day of Graspop Metal Meeting is about to begin! Last year we had a lot of rain and mud. This year, only sunshine is predicted. So let’s start the party!
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Even though the weather was not on our side today, we wanted to miss absolutely nothing from the actual last day of this festival in Geraardsbergen. With no one standing outside and everyone in the audience, you immediately got the motivation and desire to see the 1st show and with a cheer, Mr Myst emerges to drag us into their sounds.
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The ’80s style with tight trousers, leather jackets, and a lineup of 13 high-energy rock bands gives you a glimpse of Wildfest 2025! Knowing that this edition was completely sold out also proves how loyal these fans are to the music genre. Because it was “the last ride” of Wildfest after seven editions over the years, people from far and wide and of every age descended on the festival to have a worthwhile experience one last time.
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Already time for the last day of the 2024 edition of Alcatraz Festival! Time has flown like crazy, but what do you expect when you’re having such a good time with friends, family and excellent music? Having seen a first batch of names for next year’s edition is already making us excited for the 2025 edition, but let’s keep the focus on this year still for a moment…
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What a year it was again for Alcatraz Festival in 2024! With yet again a killer line-up, fulfilling the needs and wants for almost any fan of the heavier side of music, it was promising to be a killer weekend. After a first day that we filled with a lot of hardcore and punk music, we took a more diverse approach for the second day, tasting a bit of everything…
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