So, the pumpkins are already grinning, skeletons are coming to life, ghosts are stepping out of the shadows, cemeteries are lit up with thousands of lights and graves are covered with flowers…you know what does it mean? Exactly! The end of October, and in addition to all the traditional props of this period, there is the end of the summer festival ticket prices as well! For METALFEST OPEN AIR (5. – 7. 6. 2026, Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN), MASTERS OF ROCK (16. – 19. 7. 2026, R. Jelínek dist...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5th –7th of June 2026

Lucki Maurer is best known as a TV chef, author and Wagyu breeder. However, it should also be widely known that this very busy man is also the frontman of the band SEASONS IN BLACK.

Founded in 1996 deep in the Bavarian Forest, this band can look back on three decades of metal madness, from small clubs to large festival stages. For the first time ever, they will also be performing on the attract...

...with the new album!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheater, PLZEŇ – 5–7 June 2026

German BEYOND THE BLACK, led by the beautiful Jennifer Haben, is one of the most interesting bands in the ranks of modern symphonic metal. Since their debut “Songs Of love And Death” (2015), they have come a long way, which is constantly going up. And BEYOND THE BLACK is still going strong, they are not slowing down, and they are even adding to their impressiveness! Each of the...

After a great performance at Ozzy’s farewell concert in Birmingham, ANTHRAX are announcing their return to European stages! You will see them at the Pilsen´s METALFEST!????

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN – 5.–7. 6. 2026

ANTHRAX are responsible for the fromation of speed and thrash metal. According to Rolling Stone, ANTHRAX were one of the few heavy metal bands that received praise in the 80s and managed to redefine the genre. Their musical style is unm...

... a new lyric video!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5.–7. 6. 2026The legendary GOTTHARD continue their quest to reach the top of the charts! They recently released an electrifying new single “Ride The Wave”, which will appear on their upcoming mini album “More Stereo Crush”. The band brings you a great anthem, driven by rough guitar riffs and strong vocals from Nico Maeder, to make you even more excited for June’s Pilsen METALFEST,...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PLZEŇ – 5.–7. 6. 2026

More great news for June 2026! The 15th edition of international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR, taking place from 5. – 7. 6. 2026 at the Lochotín Amphitheatre in PILSEN, confirms another sensational band to its program! Heavy-rockers ECLIPSE!

ECLIPSE have been making big waves on the European and American rock scene in recent years. With streams in the hundreds of millions and tours from South Ameri...