Festival Reports

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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Two days in a row of explosive riffs and brutal music for enthusiasts! As day three begins, we are already looking forward to industry icons such as the vicious Greek band Rotting Christ and Kataklysm, who kicked off their European summer tour. But it’s not just about the icons, of course, because unique bands such as Party Cannon and Tankzilla are also there to open up your world.

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With the successful conclusion of day one, which Kreator provided us with, as evidenced by the confetti still stuck in the trees of the main stage, the festival-goers who did not overindulge in the morning head to the beach stage to pick up another dose of all the extreme genres. Most are there to enjoy the good weather, while others are quietly waiting by the water to see their favorite band later on.

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A festival in the beautiful Slovenian countryside, close to the bright blue river junction of the Tolminka and Soca, Tolminator has everything a festival-goer could dream of. The warmth, the picturesque view of all the trees, great drinks, and, of course, the heaviest metal subgenres you can imagine. With this year’s lineup, there is something for every metalhead. From thrash to death and doom to black metal, even brutal grindcore, including huge names such as Kreator, Ministry, and Rotting Christ. Tolminator can be proud of the opportunities they offer not only to fans but also to bands from all over the world to experience this amazing time. And because the godfather of metal, Ozzy Osbourne, had sadly passed away the day before, everyone was prepared to hear many tributes. And it was a fact that a large percentage of the bands, not only on this day but every day, paid tribute to the founder of this intense genre.

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As is tradition, Tuska Sunday carried a somewhat different atmosphere compared to the first two days. Things started a little later, wrapped up a little earlier and generally felt more relaxed. Families with children made their way around the festival grounds during the day, visitors squeezed in some last-minute shopping at the Tuska Expo and friends gathered one more time over food and drinks before another edition of the festival would come to an end. Naturally, there was still plenty of music left to enjoy.

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After a packed opening day, Tuska returned on Saturday with another diverse lineup spread across the festival grounds. Due to a slightly later arrival and a handful of interviews earlier in the day, we only managed to catch a few songs from Charlotte Wessels. What we heard sounded excellent, but our festival day truly began later in the afternoon. From Japanese visual kei and Viking dance parties to crushing deathcore and a theatrical headline performance, day two once again demonstrated just how broad the modern heavy music landscape has become.

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Tuska 2025 kicked off under typically unpredictable Finnish summer skies, but neither occasional rain nor grey clouds could dampen the enthusiasm around Suvilahti. From rising local talents to established legends and some of the most talked-about names in modern heavy music, the opening day offered a little bit of everything. We spent the day moving between stages, catching familiar favourites and discovering fresh highlights, and by the time the final notes rang out across the festival grounds, it was clear that Tuska was off to a strong start.

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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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