The Preacher in Geraardsbergen came alive the night before the festival’s official start, as fans from across the globe arrived in Belgium a day early to kick off the rock ‘n’ roll weekend with the unofficial Wildfest preparty. The bands were Sin City Rebels and Beyond The Labyrinth. The music was loud, the beer was flowing, and the spirit was unmistakably alive.

We headed out to soak up the atmosphere and take some pictures to capture the vibe for those who couldn’t be there: