Den som vill ha en dos av extrem metal kan ha en hel del att hmta i just Smland (om ett halvr). D r det nmligen dags fr en tredje upplaga av Metal Theatre Festival att g av stapeln.
Platsen fr evenemanget rkar vara samma som frsta tv vndorna: Teatervallen som r belget bakom Kalmar Teater uppe p vallen.
Datum r fredag den 4 juli och lrdag 5 juli. 2025. Inga konstigheter.
Bokningarna:
MAYHEM
- We promised to bring a legendary band to Kalmar, and the day has finally come to unveil the masters of the black arts! Currently celebrating 40 years of pure, unrelenting darkness none other than MAYHEM!
GRAVE
Grave is a legendary death metal band from Visby, Sweden, and a cornerstone of the genres early 1990s evolution. Formed in 1986 under the name Corpse before adopting their iconic moniker, Grave was part of the first wave of Swedish death metal alongside acts like Entombed and Dismember. Known for their crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and ominous atmospheres, the bands debut album Into the Grave (1991) is hailed as a genre classic. Throughout their career, Grave has remained true to their old-school roots, blending brutality with groove-laden melodies.
HAUNTED
The Haunted is a relentless force in the world of metal, forged in the fires of Gothenburg in 1996. With their brutal fusion of thrash and melodic death metal, theyve carved a path of destruction through the scene. Their self-titled debut in 1998 hit like a sledgehammer, earning instant acclaim and solidifying their reputation as a band to be reckoned with. Albums like Made Me Do It (2000) and Exit Wounds (2014) are sonic assaults, packed with razor-sharp riffs, crushing grooves, and unrelenting aggression.
BAEST
Once again, Kalmar faces a Danish invasion, but this time it wont be swords and shields clashing. Instead, a storm of technical death metal will shake the city to its core and grind the castle into dust! To date, Baest have amassed two EPs and three full-lengths. Theyve racked up 300+ live shows and held some of Europes biggest festival stages hostage. Singles Genesis, Ecclesia, and Crosswhore have racked up over 2.5 million streams. Theres no stopping Baest.
KOLDBRANN
Koldbrann, formed in 2001 in Drammen, Norway, is a fierce representative of the raw, unfiltered spirit of black metal. Their name, meaning gangrene in Norwegian, reflects the bands grim aesthetic and their cold, abrasive sound. Rooted in the second wave of Norwegian black metal, Koldbrann channels dark atmospheres, relentless aggression, and a misanthropic ethos. The bands debut album, Nekrotisk Inkvisition (2003), set the tone for their uncompromising approach, while later works like Vertigo (2013) introduced more experimental elements without abandoning their raw core. Known for their intense live performances, Koldbrann remains a potent force in black metals underground.
ASAGRAUM
Asagraum is an international black metal project founded in 2015 by Obscura and T. Kolsvart, blending dark mysticism with raw, atmospheric ferocity. Originally conceived in the Netherlands, the bands all-female lineup adds a unique presence to the black metal scene, though their music stands fiercely on its own merit. With albums like Potestas Magicum Diaboli (2017) and Dawn of Infinite Fire (2019), Asagraum crafts a soundscape that intertwines traditional black metal aggression with ethereal melodies and occult themes. Their intense live performances and dedication to their craft have earned them a devoted following in the global black metal underground.
CARVED IN BLOOD
When Carved In Blood took its roots it all started with the concept of authenticity and a strong force of intensity. The name stands for carving your own path with perserverance and understanding of self. The meaning behind the name is in other words, sacrifice. Sacrifice is something as we see it, profound. Norse mythology has always been a part of us and is something that shines within the musical and lyrical aspect of Carved In Blood.
TYRANEX
Tyranex is a ferocious thrash metal band hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, known for their high-speed aggression and razor-sharp riffs. Formed in 2005, the band channels the raw energy of classic thrash while adding a fierce modern edge. Fronted by Linnea Landstedt, whose powerful vocals and shredding guitar work drive their sound, Tyranex delivers a relentless assault on the senses. With albums like Extermination Has Begun (2011) and Death Roll (2017), the band has earned a reputation for uncompromising intensity and dynamic live performances, solidifying their place as a force in the global thrash metal scene.
ONDFODT
Ondfdt is a black metal band emerging from the cold, desolate landscapes of Ostrobothnia, Finland. Since their formation in 2013, the band has been a vessel for unrelenting darkness, fusing raw aggression with chilling atmospheres. Their name, meaning ill-born in Swedish, reflects the themes of despair, hatred, and northern folklore that permeate their music. With albums like Hexkonst (2014) and Norden (2023), Ondfdt has carved their path in the black metal underground, delivering feral riffs, icy melodies, and a grim, uncompromising spirit. Their dedication to the genres purest elements ensures their place as a torchbearer of Finnish black metal.
MITHRAS CROWNED
Mithras Crowned is a rising force in the death metal underground, weaving brutality with an aura of cosmic mysticism. Emerging from the UK, the band draws inspiration from ancient mythology and existential themes, crafting a sound that is as cerebral as it is crushing. Fusing intricate guitar work, relentless drumming, and soaring atmospheres, Mithras Crowned channels the grandeur of celestial death metal with a progressive edge. Their powerful blend of aggression and melody resonates with fans of both traditional and forward-thinking extreme metal. A band poised to leave their mark on the genres
ever expanding horizons.
CRAWL
Gteborg/Malm/Sundsvallsbaserade CRAWL r i grunden ett vsen som fr tankarna till den gamla skolans ddsmetall men str lika stadigt med andra foten i nersvrtad kngpunk och grindcore. CRAWL har funnits i scenen sedan 2012 och har hyllats fr debuten Rituals men ven senaste slppet Altar Of Disgust frn Transcending Obscurity Records som sticker ut tydligt frn ddsmetall-eliten. CRAWL lter som en perverterad korsning mellan Skitsystem, Entombed och Nails. Dden r stndigt nrvarande och stmningen r lg. Smrj nacken med tigerbalsam fr whiplashen kommer vara ett faktum efter CRAWL gtt av scenen.
MASS WORSHIP
Stockholmsbaserade MASS WORSHIP r ett mngfacetterat metalband som p ett genreverskridande stt tillfr en ny dimension av tyngd och svrta till det redan framstende skandinaviska metalsoundet. De kombinerar klassisk och teknisk ddsmetall med progressiv doom/sludge och en rejl nve punkattityd. De kan beskrivas som den frlorade bastarden till Entombed och Meshuggah, dr deras musikaliska DNA ocks br spr av inflytande frn band som Mastodon, Neurosis och Anti-Cimex. MASS WORSHIP skapar en unik ljudvrld som strcker sig ver olika metalgenrer och levererar en kraftfull och mngskiftande upplevelse fr lyssnarna.
DETHRONE
Dethrone was formed in 2011 in Vrnamo, with the ambition to play straightforward and hard-hitting death/thrash without unnecessary frills. Their debut EP was very well received and led to a gig at Metaltown festival. The following year, their debut album Humanity was released on Hoborec records and was praised in several places, including receiving an 8/10 rating in Sweden Rock Magazine. The follow-up, Incinerate All, was released in 2016 on Massacre records and also received very positive reviews. Their latest release, the EP State of Decay, also on Massacre records came out in 2020, and with the original drummer back in the band Dethrone are hungrier than ever to release new material and get back on stage. A new album is under production and it promises all the ingredients that that band has become known for, with no compromise. Dethrone delivers an intense experience where melodies, blast beats, and razor-sharp thrash all have a place, all packaged into a punch to the face!
TIBALT
Tibalt kliver ner p Jorden fr att via sin genrebreddande ddsjazz sprida Vrldssjlens varningar till den undergende mnskligheten. Fullngsdebuten, den ttadelade konceptskivan Armageddon (november 2023), tillknnagav spdomen om Urmoderns hmnd och mnniskoslktes sorgliga sorti. Hsten 2024 bjd p tre singelslpp i rad som tillsammans formade EP:n By Pride And Faith. Denna gng blickar Tibalt int, uppt och ut i den tomma, ofrltande ondligheten bortom oss. Med en teatraliskt scenshow och en experimentell tolkning av ddsmetall r kvintetten fast besluten om att locka fler fljare till sin olycksbdande men ndvndiga rrelse.
VILT
Vilt is an emerging force in the Scandinavian extreme metal scene, delivering a raw and untamed blend of blackened ferocity and atmospheric depth. Hailing from the frostbitten landscapes of Sweden, Vilt channels the primal energy of nature and the bleakness of human existence into their music. With visceral riffs, haunting melodies, and a relentless intensity, Vilt captures the essence of black metal while infusing it with a wild, unbridled spirit. Their work resonates with fans of both traditional and modern extreme metal, marking them as a band to watch in the ever-evolving metal underground.
Som vanligt en blandning mellan vlknda och nsta helt oknda akter.
r detta ngot att vervga? Att blicka framt mot under 2025?
Platsen fr evenemanget rkar vara samma som frsta tv vndorna: Teatervallen som r belget bakom Kalmar Teater uppe p vallen.
Datum r fredag den 4 juli och lrdag 5 juli. 2025. Inga konstigheter.
Bokningarna:
MAYHEM
- We promised to bring a legendary band to Kalmar, and the day has finally come to unveil the masters of the black arts! Currently celebrating 40 years of pure, unrelenting darkness none other than MAYHEM!
GRAVE
Grave is a legendary death metal band from Visby, Sweden, and a cornerstone of the genres early 1990s evolution. Formed in 1986 under the name Corpse before adopting their iconic moniker, Grave was part of the first wave of Swedish death metal alongside acts like Entombed and Dismember. Known for their crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and ominous atmospheres, the bands debut album Into the Grave (1991) is hailed as a genre classic. Throughout their career, Grave has remained true to their old-school roots, blending brutality with groove-laden melodies.
HAUNTED
The Haunted is a relentless force in the world of metal, forged in the fires of Gothenburg in 1996. With their brutal fusion of thrash and melodic death metal, theyve carved a path of destruction through the scene. Their self-titled debut in 1998 hit like a sledgehammer, earning instant acclaim and solidifying their reputation as a band to be reckoned with. Albums like Made Me Do It (2000) and Exit Wounds (2014) are sonic assaults, packed with razor-sharp riffs, crushing grooves, and unrelenting aggression.
BAEST
Once again, Kalmar faces a Danish invasion, but this time it wont be swords and shields clashing. Instead, a storm of technical death metal will shake the city to its core and grind the castle into dust! To date, Baest have amassed two EPs and three full-lengths. Theyve racked up 300+ live shows and held some of Europes biggest festival stages hostage. Singles Genesis, Ecclesia, and Crosswhore have racked up over 2.5 million streams. Theres no stopping Baest.
KOLDBRANN
Koldbrann, formed in 2001 in Drammen, Norway, is a fierce representative of the raw, unfiltered spirit of black metal. Their name, meaning gangrene in Norwegian, reflects the bands grim aesthetic and their cold, abrasive sound. Rooted in the second wave of Norwegian black metal, Koldbrann channels dark atmospheres, relentless aggression, and a misanthropic ethos. The bands debut album, Nekrotisk Inkvisition (2003), set the tone for their uncompromising approach, while later works like Vertigo (2013) introduced more experimental elements without abandoning their raw core. Known for their intense live performances, Koldbrann remains a potent force in black metals underground.
ASAGRAUM
Asagraum is an international black metal project founded in 2015 by Obscura and T. Kolsvart, blending dark mysticism with raw, atmospheric ferocity. Originally conceived in the Netherlands, the bands all-female lineup adds a unique presence to the black metal scene, though their music stands fiercely on its own merit. With albums like Potestas Magicum Diaboli (2017) and Dawn of Infinite Fire (2019), Asagraum crafts a soundscape that intertwines traditional black metal aggression with ethereal melodies and occult themes. Their intense live performances and dedication to their craft have earned them a devoted following in the global black metal underground.
CARVED IN BLOOD
When Carved In Blood took its roots it all started with the concept of authenticity and a strong force of intensity. The name stands for carving your own path with perserverance and understanding of self. The meaning behind the name is in other words, sacrifice. Sacrifice is something as we see it, profound. Norse mythology has always been a part of us and is something that shines within the musical and lyrical aspect of Carved In Blood.
TYRANEX
Tyranex is a ferocious thrash metal band hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, known for their high-speed aggression and razor-sharp riffs. Formed in 2005, the band channels the raw energy of classic thrash while adding a fierce modern edge. Fronted by Linnea Landstedt, whose powerful vocals and shredding guitar work drive their sound, Tyranex delivers a relentless assault on the senses. With albums like Extermination Has Begun (2011) and Death Roll (2017), the band has earned a reputation for uncompromising intensity and dynamic live performances, solidifying their place as a force in the global thrash metal scene.
ONDFODT
Ondfdt is a black metal band emerging from the cold, desolate landscapes of Ostrobothnia, Finland. Since their formation in 2013, the band has been a vessel for unrelenting darkness, fusing raw aggression with chilling atmospheres. Their name, meaning ill-born in Swedish, reflects the themes of despair, hatred, and northern folklore that permeate their music. With albums like Hexkonst (2014) and Norden (2023), Ondfdt has carved their path in the black metal underground, delivering feral riffs, icy melodies, and a grim, uncompromising spirit. Their dedication to the genres purest elements ensures their place as a torchbearer of Finnish black metal.
MITHRAS CROWNED
Mithras Crowned is a rising force in the death metal underground, weaving brutality with an aura of cosmic mysticism. Emerging from the UK, the band draws inspiration from ancient mythology and existential themes, crafting a sound that is as cerebral as it is crushing. Fusing intricate guitar work, relentless drumming, and soaring atmospheres, Mithras Crowned channels the grandeur of celestial death metal with a progressive edge. Their powerful blend of aggression and melody resonates with fans of both traditional and forward-thinking extreme metal. A band poised to leave their mark on the genres
ever expanding horizons.
CRAWL
Gteborg/Malm/Sundsvallsbaserade CRAWL r i grunden ett vsen som fr tankarna till den gamla skolans ddsmetall men str lika stadigt med andra foten i nersvrtad kngpunk och grindcore. CRAWL har funnits i scenen sedan 2012 och har hyllats fr debuten Rituals men ven senaste slppet Altar Of Disgust frn Transcending Obscurity Records som sticker ut tydligt frn ddsmetall-eliten. CRAWL lter som en perverterad korsning mellan Skitsystem, Entombed och Nails. Dden r stndigt nrvarande och stmningen r lg. Smrj nacken med tigerbalsam fr whiplashen kommer vara ett faktum efter CRAWL gtt av scenen.
MASS WORSHIP
Stockholmsbaserade MASS WORSHIP r ett mngfacetterat metalband som p ett genreverskridande stt tillfr en ny dimension av tyngd och svrta till det redan framstende skandinaviska metalsoundet. De kombinerar klassisk och teknisk ddsmetall med progressiv doom/sludge och en rejl nve punkattityd. De kan beskrivas som den frlorade bastarden till Entombed och Meshuggah, dr deras musikaliska DNA ocks br spr av inflytande frn band som Mastodon, Neurosis och Anti-Cimex. MASS WORSHIP skapar en unik ljudvrld som strcker sig ver olika metalgenrer och levererar en kraftfull och mngskiftande upplevelse fr lyssnarna.
DETHRONE
Dethrone was formed in 2011 in Vrnamo, with the ambition to play straightforward and hard-hitting death/thrash without unnecessary frills. Their debut EP was very well received and led to a gig at Metaltown festival. The following year, their debut album Humanity was released on Hoborec records and was praised in several places, including receiving an 8/10 rating in Sweden Rock Magazine. The follow-up, Incinerate All, was released in 2016 on Massacre records and also received very positive reviews. Their latest release, the EP State of Decay, also on Massacre records came out in 2020, and with the original drummer back in the band Dethrone are hungrier than ever to release new material and get back on stage. A new album is under production and it promises all the ingredients that that band has become known for, with no compromise. Dethrone delivers an intense experience where melodies, blast beats, and razor-sharp thrash all have a place, all packaged into a punch to the face!
TIBALT
Tibalt kliver ner p Jorden fr att via sin genrebreddande ddsjazz sprida Vrldssjlens varningar till den undergende mnskligheten. Fullngsdebuten, den ttadelade konceptskivan Armageddon (november 2023), tillknnagav spdomen om Urmoderns hmnd och mnniskoslktes sorgliga sorti. Hsten 2024 bjd p tre singelslpp i rad som tillsammans formade EP:n By Pride And Faith. Denna gng blickar Tibalt int, uppt och ut i den tomma, ofrltande ondligheten bortom oss. Med en teatraliskt scenshow och en experimentell tolkning av ddsmetall r kvintetten fast besluten om att locka fler fljare till sin olycksbdande men ndvndiga rrelse.
VILT
Vilt is an emerging force in the Scandinavian extreme metal scene, delivering a raw and untamed blend of blackened ferocity and atmospheric depth. Hailing from the frostbitten landscapes of Sweden, Vilt channels the primal energy of nature and the bleakness of human existence into their music. With visceral riffs, haunting melodies, and a relentless intensity, Vilt captures the essence of black metal while infusing it with a wild, unbridled spirit. Their work resonates with fans of both traditional and modern extreme metal, marking them as a band to watch in the ever-evolving metal underground.
Som vanligt en blandning mellan vlknda och nsta helt oknda akter.
r detta ngot att vervga? Att blicka framt mot under 2025?
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