Crypta. A band of Brazilian witches, almost flying on stage and cursing everyone who’s watching. They are unbelievable, they are strong, they are loud, beautiful and charismatic. They usually aren’t festival headliners, however their shows are a blast, and you will definitely have a chance for a proper moshpit during their performance. Each time seeing them you might think that it’s not necessarily a bad thing that Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto left Nervosa a few years ago to form Crypta: death metal looks and sounds like it was made for them. Even if you’re not into death metal that much, you won’t regret checking them out.

This Japanese genre-melting outfit throws metalcore, J-pop, and hyperactive chaos into a blender. Hanabie. is one of the most unique bands hitting European festivals right now and Brutal Assault gives you a rare chance to catch them in full colorful force. Think BabyMetal’s weirder, heavier cousin with breakdowns that hit like a sugar rush overdose.

Masked militants of grindcore madness, Brujeria are always a spectacle. Their politically charged chaos, guttural vocals, and bilingual fury make every show feel like a riot about to erupt. They don’t tour constantly, so seeing them live is a rare and rowdy treat. Bring a bandana and get ready to chant something dangerous to celebrate and remember the legendary originals, who passed away at the end of last year: Pinche Peach and Juan Brujo.

Austria’s masters of post-black metal melancholy, Harakiri for the Sky paint bleak emotional landscapes with tremolo riffs and screamed confessionals. It’s beautiful, harrowing, and strangely uplifting. Their set will cut deep—but you’ll be glad for it. A must-see for fans of Alcest, Anomalie, or emotional extremes.

Doomgaze with religious trauma and seductive menace, King Woman’s live show is as spiritual as it is sludgy. Kristina Esfandiari’s haunting presence commands attention, drawing you into a dark ritual you won’t want to leave. Heavy in sound, heavy in vibe—one of the most unique acts on the Saturday bill.

If you’re not raged out yet this late on the last day of Brutal Assault, here is a good one for you… Part horror-synthwave, part industrial metal, Gost is your midnight ride through a digital hellscape. With punishing beats and neon-drenched aggression, this is the set to catch if you want to dance, headbang, or summon demons with a drum machine. Think Perturbator’s evil twin with more blastbeats.

If you’ve missed the unbriddled mayhem that was Necrobutcher, this is the next best thing and almost a harsher kick in the teeth even. Old-school black metal soaked in fire and bile, Hellbutcher delivers raw, second-wave fury with zero polish and maximum conviction. Live, it’s a fast, hateful barrage that nods to Bathory, early Mayhem, and the dark heart of the ’90s underground. No trends, no gimmicks—just pure, corpse-painted venom.

Synth-driven and cloaked in mystery, Priest brings ex-Ghost members into a darkwave/industrial realm of pulsing beats and robotic seduction. Their shows are theatrical, sleek, and danceable in a way that still feels rooted in the metal world. If you like your darkness with leather, lasers, and synth hooks—this is your final night party soundtrack.