Oranssi Pazuzu isn’t a household name, but it has a well-deserved respect among experimental/psychedelic black metal people. Founded in Finland back in 2007, the band was finally recognized after their album “Värähtelijä“. While the term “pushing boundaries of the genre” might sound a bit cheesy, listening to Oranssi Pazuzu is really more than just a musical experience: you hear a touch of black metal, but it’s submerged into madness and horror that is beyond music, something complex, something cosmic, something that is not just a sound. It’s not a very easy experience, but hey, we are going to Brutal Assault, we are strong and we will definitely be happy to see them on stage.

Now this is an international black metal delight. It was founded by Blasphemer, a former long-term guitarist of the legendary Mayhem. Back then he said he couldn’t see himself in the band, but here we are: in 2020 he created something that has this old Mayhem vibe from almost 30 years back. But don’t be fooled, this is not just a re-creation of that long-lost sound: Blasphemer and his mates are mixing and matching Norwegian black with some Brazilian Umbanda religion rituals, adding some English lyrics. It’s a totally weird and unique musical and spiritual journey that will leave you wondering and wanting more.

The Japanese avant-garde outfit Sigh has always defied categorization, black metal is just the gateway to their kaleidoscopic madness. Psychedelic keyboards, thrash riffs, avant-garde weirdness and traditional Japanese influences swirl together in every live ritual. With a history stretching back to the early ’90s and a reputation for theatrical, unpredictable shows, this is one of Brutal Assault’s most exotic bookings. Their European visits are painfully rare, and very much worth the time as we can confirm after their visit to our own venue in Belgium lat year’s summer, so don’t miss this chance. Expect flute solos, corpse paint, and possibly a saxophone.

Flying the flag for old-school death metal in their homeland, Brutally Deceased channel the spirit of early Swedish DM better than most actual Swedes. Think Dismember, Grave, and just enough grime to stain your boots. They’re local, but far from a filler name. This is a band that doesn’t overplay and always delivers live. Their tone is lethal, and their riffs come fast and filthy. Catch them opening the festival on the Wednesday on the Marshall main stage for a dose of chainsaw-saturated Czech brutality.

From the shadows of Cleveland, Frayle crafts doom that’s slow, seductive, and saturated in witchy atmosphere. Frontwoman Gwyn Strange’s ethereal vocals float over crushing guitars like smoke on black velvet. Their sound sits somewhere between Chelsea Wolfe and Windhand, but with its own haunting identity. Live, they conjure a hypnotic tension that’s both intimate and oppressive. If you’re craving something slow, heavy, and dripping in mood, this is it. They recently released an absolutely captivating new single and are only doing barely 10 Europe dates this summer, make sure you’re there with them, or you’ll regret it!

High-octane chaos from Tokyo, Crystal Lake bring a level of intensity most metalcore bands can only dream of. Their blend of technicality, hardcore energy and electronic flourishes makes for a brutally entertaining set. After some lineup changes and setbacks, their return to Europe is nothing short of a comeback story. By recruiting John Robert Centorrino (ex-The Last Ten Seconds of Life) as the new permanent vocalist a couple of years ago, it feels like the intensity and energy levels have been taken to another level just. Expect stage dives, sweat, and maybe a few surprises from their newer material. If you like your pits wild and your breakdowns crushing, this is mandatory.

This isn’t just another chance to see Orange Goblin, it’s one of your last. After their big anniversary tour this year, the UK’s stoner metal legends are calling it quits. Expect gargantuan riffs, biker-bar grooves, and Ben Ward’s booming charisma as they give fans a proper farewell. Every show on this run is a celebration of decades of dirty, swaggering, beer-soaked heaviness. Miss it, and you’re missing a final toast to one of the genre’s most enduring contemporary stoner acts.

Canada’s cult heavy metal warriors are back from the grave, and Brutal Assault is one of the few chances you’ll get to see them in Europe. Expect galloping riffs, shrieking falsettos, and enough denim-and-leather attitude to summon the ghost of ’80s metal glory. Their reunion shows are all about fan service—no bullshit, just classics screamed at full tilt. After years apart, they’re here to prove true metal never dies. Don’t miss a rare chance to scream “Deadly Sinners” with hundreds of maniacs in unison.