Vulvarine are here to shred, crush, and absolutely destroy any preconceptions you might have about all-female metal bands. Hailing from Austria, they mix traditional heavy metal, punk energy, and hard rock swagger into one explosive cocktail. Their songs are anthemic, riff-laden, and full of punk attitude, with a live show that’s pure fire and fun. Their second album ‘Fast Lane’ was released earlier this year and absolutely rocked our socks off! Come for the riffs, stay for the riot.

High Parasite is the shadow-drenched brainchild of Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride) and represents a bold step into new territory for him, into something that they lovingly call “death pop.” Fusing gothic metal gloom with pulsing electronics and infectious hooks, the project walks a razor’s edge between sorrow and seduction. It’s melancholic yet strangely catchy, dark yet oddly danceable, if you try to imagine Depeche Mode and Paradise Lost having a baby by candlelight, you’re not far off. With Stainthorpe’s unmistakable voice narrating it all, this is music for the romantics and the damned alike. Expect a live show that’s atmospheric, cinematic, and brimming with gothic flair and an almost sensual kind of energy.

Ghost Bath craft an emotional rollercoaster through blackened post-metal drenched in melancholy and grandeur. Known for their blend of depressive black metal and shimmering, melodic passages. Their music is simultaneously harrowing and beautiful, building immense emotional peaks and valleys without ever losing intensity. Live, they’re raw, cathartic, and emotionally immersive. Perfect for those who crave atmosphere with their blast beats and want to get lost in the noise. Only just a couple of months ago they released their well-received new album ‘Rose Thorn Necklace’ and here is the right time and moment to hear some of their mesmerizing compositions live for the first time.

Midnight is a whirlwind of filth, speed, and leather clad chaos. Their dirty blackened speed metal invokes the unholy spirit of Venom, Motörhead, and Hellhammer, all delivered with a punk rock sneer and a wild eyed grin. Their sets are fast, furious, and soaked in sweat and sleaze. Expect no breaks, no ballads, just pure devilish fun. If you like your metal loud, fast, and soaked in gasoline, this is where the real party starts. And the party will be even more assured if they play a healthy amount of the amazing covers featured on the ‘Steel, Rust and Disgust’ album they released a couple of months ago! Midnight isn’t just a band, they’re a goddamn firestorm.

Hardcore doesn’t get much more legendary than Cro-Mags. As one of the defining bands of New York hardcore, they bring ferocity, groove, and streetwise attitude in spades. With classic tracks like ‘We Gotta Know’ and ‘Hard Times’ they’ve influenced generations of punk, metal, and crossover bands. Their live sets are explosive and uncompromising, filled with raw energy and unfiltered truth and main man Harley Flanagan still kicks absolute ass, I bet a lot of much younger musicians would be jealous of his energy. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the hardcore scene, this is history in the flesh that you need to see live at least once.

Fronted by Nergal of Behemoth fame, Me and That Man is his dark Americana alter ego. Think Johnny Cash meets Nick Cave in a smoky bar at the edge of the abyss from which the devil is smiling upon his prospective souls. The project offers a stark contrast to his blackened death metal roots, blending folk, blues, and country with a sinister, gothic edge. It’s moody, mysterious, and surprisingly catchy, with songs that evoke dusty roads, broken faith, and late-night deals with the devil. Live, it’s a haunting experience that is slow burning but intense, and unlike anything else on the Tolminator lineup of this year.

Haven’t had enough fun yet with bands like Insanity Alerty or Brutal Sphincter? Party Cannon are here to fulfill your need for further metal nonsense. The neon-clad clowns of slam death metal bring absurdity and extremity together in the most chaotic way possible. Their brutal slams, gurgling vocals, and cartoonish imagery make for an unforgettable mix of gore and giggles. But don’t mistake the fun for a lack of skill, these Scots are seriously tight musicians who know how to make a pit explode. Expect inflatable props, garish colors, and breakdowns that could collapse a building. Slam with a smile because Party Cannon make brutal music fun again.

Need a break from serious metal? Insanity Alert are here to thrash, skate, and party like it’s 1987. This Austrian crossover thrash band combines breakneck riffs, humorous lyrics, and relentless energy into one of the most entertaining live acts you’ll see all weekend. Think Municipal Waste meets Suicidal Tendencies with a healthy dose of beer-fueled mayhem. Their songs are short, fast, and absurdly catchy, and their stage presence is all about fun and chaos. Perfect for getting rowdy in the pit with a grin on your face.

If filth had a soundtrack, it would be Dopethrone. These Canadian sludge lords specialize in slow, crushing riffs, fuzzed-out distortion, and a vibe that’s equal parts stoner doom and gutter punk. Their sound is grimy, ugly, and completely intoxicating. Live, they’re a heavy, suffocating wall of sound that grabs you by the throat and drags you through the mud. This isn’t music for daydreaming, it’s music for decay, debauchery, and doom.

And then it’s time for something that might be too out there for some metalheads, but if you’re open to something different, highly recommended to go see for yourself live! Mimi Barks is one of the freshest and fiercest voices in the modern heavy scene. Fusing trap beats, industrial textures, and metal aggression into her self-coined “doom trap,” she creates a dark, confrontational sound that feels both current and chaotic. Her presence is raw and defiant, delivering screams, raps, and snarls with unmatched intensity. On stage, she commands attention like a storm where you don’t watch her, you experience her. Fans of genre-bending acts like Ho99o9 and Poppy’s darker side, take note: Mimi Barks is coming for your soul.