Royal Metal Fest
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Royal Metal Fest is a heavy metal
music festival
held annually by Metal Royale in Denmark
since 2008. The 2011 edition will toke place at VoxHall in Århus on April 1-2.
Debauchery
cancelled and was replaced by Final Depravity.
Onslaught
, Koldborn, Lazarus A.D.
, Gama Bomb
and Burning Skies all cancelled their appearances.
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
music festival
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
held annually by Metal Royale in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
since 2008. The 2011 edition will toke place at VoxHall in Århus on April 1-2.
2011
The following bands played at the 2011 edition:- ObituaryObituary (band)Obituary is an American death metal band formed in 1984 in Tampa, Florida under the name Executioner, then changed the name's spelling to Xecutioner, and later changed their name to Obituary in 1988. The band comprises vocalist John Tardy, drummer Donald Tardy, guitarists Trevor Peres and Ralph...
- Malevolent CreationMalevolent CreationMalevolent Creation is a death metal band originally hailing from Buffalo, New York. Moving to Florida in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records...
- Hail of BulletsHail of BulletsHail of Bullets is a Dutch death metal band from Amersfoort. The band's lyrical content deals with the Second World War. The band has released two albums via Metal Blade Records.-Albums:*…Of Frost and War...
- ArtilleryArtillery (band)Artillery is a Danish technical thrash metal band. They participated in the early development of the genre, and their highly energetic, riff-centric and often fast-paced music is similar in style to that of Voivod, Coroner, Megadeth and Sabbat from the same era...
- GraveGrave (band)Grave is a Swedish death metal band that formed in 1986 by vocalist and guitarist Ola Lindgren, who is their only constant member. The band had particular success in the early 1990s, and their first four albums, Into the Grave, You'll Never See..., Soulless and Hating Life, cemented their...
- OnslaughtOnslaught (band)Onslaught are an English thrash metal band from Bristol, England. Initially active from 1983 to 1991, they reformed in 2004. The band initially drew influence from the second wave punk rock bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, and then adopted a straight forward thrash metal...
- PanzerchristPanzerchristPanzerchrist is a Danish death metal band formed in '93-'94 by Michael Enevoldsen and celebrated Danish artist Lasse Hoile.- History :Panzerchrist recorded a few demos and was signed by Serious entertainment...
- Exmortem
- The BurningThe Burning (Band)The Burning is a Danish metal band from Jyllands capital Aarhus.-Biography:The group was founded in 2005 by Johnny Haven and Rasmus Normand Rasmus had played in Panzerchrist before and later with Johnny Haven in progressive metal band Awedge.Dissatisfied with the more melodic direction of the...
- PathologyPathology (band)Pathology is an American death metal band from San Diego, California, formed in 2006 by drummer Dave Astor .- History :...
- The Cleansing
- SuidakraSuidakraSuidAkrA is a melodic death metal band from Germany with Celtic folk influences. During their fourteen-year career, they have performed over 200 live shows for several European and Russian tours, as well as a North American tour...
- Final Depravity
- Altar of Oblivion
- The Interbeing
- Aphyxion
- Strychnos
- Altar of Oblivion
Debauchery
Debauchery (band)
- History :They are currently signed to German label AFM Records and have toured extensively through Europe. The band was formed in 2000 as Maggotcunt, but changed their name in 2002 to Debauchery. Debauchery consisted of Thomas Gurrath and Dani until Dani was forced to leave the band in 2006...
cancelled and was replaced by Final Depravity.
2010
The following bands played at the 2010 edition held April 15-18:- DecapitatedDecapitated (band)Decapitated is a death metal band that formed in Krosno, Poland in 1996. The group comprises guitarist, founder and composer Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka, vocalist Rafał Piotrowski and Austrian drummer Kerim "Krimh" Lechner. Decapitated have gained recognition as one of the genre's most widely respected...
- SodomSodom (band)Sodom is a German Thrash metal trio from Gelsenkirchen, formed in 1981.Along with the bands Kreator and Destruction, Sodom is considered one of the "big three" of Teutonic thrash metal...
- SepulturaSepulturaSepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and ultimately groove metal realms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal, hardcore punk and industrial.Sepultura...
- BelphegorBelphegor (band)Belphegor is a blackened death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor.-Early years :...
- EntombedEntombed (band)Entombed is a Swedish death metal band which formed in 1987 under the name of Nihilist. Though Entombed began their career as an early pioneer of Scandinavian death metal which initially differed itself from its American counterpart with its distinct guitar tone, by the early 1990s their sound had...
- VreidVreidVreid is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 2004 after the break up of Windir following the death of lead singer and founder Valfar. The remaining members along with new guitarist Ese formed Vreid...
- Crowbar
- HamletHamlet (band)Hamlet is a five-piece heavy metal band from Madrid, Spain. They formed in 1987 and are still active. They are signed to Kaiowas Records and have released ten albums, their most recent being Amnesia was released in September 2011...
- Armed for Apocalypse
- The Ocean
- In-QuestIn-questIn-Quest is a technical death metal band from Belgium. Formerly signed with Good Life Recordings, they are currently unsigned. The band have been active underground since the Early 90s, with Sven de Caluwe as a singer from 2002 to 2004, when he left to focus on Aborted; he was replaced by Swedish...
- Bullet Train Blast
- Dawn of DemiseDawn Of DemiseDawn Of Demise is a Danish Death metal band formed in 2004, and consists of Scott Jensen , Martin Sørensen , Bjørn Jensen , Thomas Egede and Simon Blåbjerg -Biography:...
- IlldisposedIlldisposedIlldisposed is a death metal band from Aarhus, Denmark that was formed in 1991 by vocalist Bo Summer. As of 2011, the band consists of vocalist Bo Summer, guitarists Jakob "Batten" Hansen, guitarist Ken Holst, bassist Jonas "Kloge" Mikkelsen, and drummer Thomas "Muskelbux" Jensen.Since their...
- Disintegrated
- Die
- Crocell
- The Kandidate
- Horned AlmightyHorned AlmightyHorned Almighty is a Danish Black metal band. The band was formed by S. and Hellpig . After a year of using programmed drums, Harm was recruited into the band in 2003. Luger and Aries joined in 2005.-Current line-up:*S...
Onslaught
Onslaught (band)
Onslaught are an English thrash metal band from Bristol, England. Initially active from 1983 to 1991, they reformed in 2004. The band initially drew influence from the second wave punk rock bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, and then adopted a straight forward thrash metal...
, Koldborn, Lazarus A.D.
Lazarus A.D.
Lazarus A.D. is a thrash metal band from Kenosha, Wisconsin, originally formed as "Lazarus" in 2005. The "A.D." was added to avoid potential legal issues....
, Gama Bomb
Gama Bomb
-Beginnings: 2002-2005:Gama Bomb formed in Newry 2002 and soon built up a loyal following in their native Ireland and the UK, which they consolidated with a rigorous touring schedule and frequent forays into self-released recording. The band first gained attention with their demo The Survival...
and Burning Skies all cancelled their appearances.
2009
Announced bands for the 2009 edition held January 9–10:- DestructionDestruction (band)Destruction is a German thrash metal band. They are considered one of the "three kings" of the Teutonic thrash metal scene, the others being Kreator and Sodom...
- Hate EternalHate Eternal-Biography:Hate Eternal was formed in 1997. The group's original line-up included Erik Rutan - guitars/vocals, bassist and co-vocalist Jared Anderson, drummer Tim Yeung, and guitarist Doug Cerrito of the band Suffocation...
- Napalm DeathNapalm DeathNapalm Death are a death metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1981. While none of its original members remain in the group, the lineup of vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway, bassist Shane Embury, guitarist Mitch Harris and drummer Danny Herrera has remained consistent for most of the band's ...
- Misery IndexMisery Index (band)Misery Index is an American deathgrind band formed in 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, by Jason Netherton on vocals and bass guitar, Mike Harrison on vocals and guitar, and Kevin Talley on drums. From 2006-2010, its line-up consisted of Netherton on vocals and bass guitar, Sparky Voyles...
- AeonAeon (band)Aeon is a death metal band that formed in Östersund, Sweden in 1999. The band comprises vocalist Tommy Dahlström, guitarists Sebastian Nilsson and Daniel Dlimi, bassist Marcus Edvardsson and drummer Arttu Malkki. The band released its debut album, Bleeding the False, in 2005; and the second album...
- Born From PainBorn From PainBorn from Pain is a Dutch hardcore band from the Oostelijke Mijnstreek which formed in 1997. Since they formed they have achieved fame through energetic shows and grew out to become the international band they are today. They have toured in all of Europe, in the United States and in Japan...
- Pretty MaidsPretty MaidsPretty Maids are a Danish heavy metal band from Horsens, Denmark. Formed in 1981 by Ronnie Atkins and Ken Hammer. Their sound and music can be described as classic guitar-laden heavy rock with a strong emphasis on melodic elements like vocals and keyboards....
- Shining
- KonkhraKonkhra- History :Konkhra was first formed under the name of "Vicious Circle" in Køge—a small town south of Copenhagen—in November 1989. Before changing their name, they issued the self-titled demo Vicious Circle ; renaming themselves "Konkhra" they followed up with Malgrowth . Konkhra then,...
- See You Next TuesdaySee You Next Tuesday (band)See You Next Tuesday is a deathcore band from Bay City, Michigan. They are currently signed to Ferret Records, an independent record label based in New Brunswick, New Jersey.-History:...
- Horned AlmightyHorned AlmightyHorned Almighty is a Danish Black metal band. The band was formed by S. and Hellpig . After a year of using programmed drums, Harm was recruited into the band in 2003. Luger and Aries joined in 2005.-Current line-up:*S...
- Corpus MortaleCorpus MortaleCorpus Mortale is a Danish death metal group. Established in 1993, the band has released two full-length albums.-History:Corpus Mortale was founded in Copenhagen in 1993 by Nicholas Maschøln and Søren Jensen, followed by Martin Rosendahl completing the lineup in 1994. From the beginning the band...
- ManticoraManticoraManticora is a Heavy metal band from Hvidovre, Denmark formed in 1996 by Lars and Kristian Larsen. Their current label is Locomotive Music. Their lyrical content typically consists of literature, fantasy, and science fiction. Although they are considered to be a progressive power metal band, they...
- DestroyerBoy
2008
Announced bands for the 2008 edition held February 8–9:- ArtilleryArtilleryOriginally applied to any group of infantry primarily armed with projectile weapons, artillery has over time become limited in meaning to refer only to those engines of war that operate by projection of munitions far beyond the range of effect of personal weapons...
- IlldisposedIlldisposedIlldisposed is a death metal band from Aarhus, Denmark that was formed in 1991 by vocalist Bo Summer. As of 2011, the band consists of vocalist Bo Summer, guitarists Jakob "Batten" Hansen, guitarist Ken Holst, bassist Jonas "Kloge" Mikkelsen, and drummer Thomas "Muskelbux" Jensen.Since their...
- Urkraft
- A Kid Hereafter in the Grinding Light
- The BurningThe BurningThe Burning is a 1981 slasher film directed by Tony Maylam, with music by Rick Wakeman. It tells the story of a cruel, alcoholic, sadistic caretaker at a summer camp who falls victim to a prank that went out of control and leaves him horribly burned and disfigured...
- Spectral Mortuary
- Rageborne
- Scamp
- SinisterSinister (band)Sinister is a death metal band from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, assembled in 1988, disassembled in 2003, and reassembled in 2005 by Adrie Kloosterwaard on vocals and Alex Paul on guitar...
- Blood Red ThroneBlood Red ThroneBlood Red Throne is a death metal band from Kristiansand, Norway. They released their fourth full-length album, Come Death, on 27 August 2007...
- MayhemMayhem (band)Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo, Norway and regarded as one of the pioneers of the influential Norwegian black metal scene...
- The HauntedThe HauntedThe Haunted is a Swedish metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 1996.The original members were Anders & Jonas Björler, Peter Dolving, Adrian Erlandsson and Patrik Jensen...