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Brutal Assault Lineup Reaches 70%: Opeth, Kerry King, Karnivool, and Fear Factory Among Fortress Highlights

21 January 2025 Michael Lueders Comments Off

Brutal Assault has unveiled over 90 names, making up more than 70% of the total lineup. Among the newly announced acts are Opeth, Kerry King, Karnivool, Fear Factory, Cult of Luna, Paradise Lost, and 32 […]

Brutal Assault 2025 – Blood Fire Death: A Tribute to Quorthon and the Music of Bathory, Mastodon, and Mayhem join the lineup of over 50 bands

26 November 2024 Michael Lueders Comments Off

The Brutal Assault festival returns to the historic Josefov Fortress in 2025, from August 6 to August 9, bringing a unique showcase of the most prominent names on the metal scene. Following the announcement of […]

Brutal Assault 2025: First 20 Bands Announced for Gojira, Dimmu Borgir, Ministry, and a Dose of Old-School Death Metal

24 October 2024 Michael Lueders Comments Off

French metal giants GOJIRA have become one of the most respected names in the modern metal scene. With their powerful, environmentally-themed lyrics and technical precision, they have earned huge critical acclaim and a worldwide fanbase, […]

GIG REVIEW: Brutal Assault 2024

15 August 2024 Michael Lueders Comments Off

The festival takes place in Jaroměř, Czech Republic and is set in the historic 18th-century Josefov Fortress. With its unique and atmospheric location, labyrinthine corridors and ancient construction, the fortress provided the perfect backdrop for […]

BRUTAL ASSAULT Unveils Complete Lineup for Main Stages

20 May 2024 Michael Lueders Comments Off

The lineup for this year’s Brutal Assault on the main stages is now complete, along with the days when bands will perform. While an additional 20 bands have been added, this year’s edition hasn’t […]