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Hellfest 2026: 5 bands to watch this summer at the Valley

Attended with eager anticipation by the many metalheads, Hellfest is set to meet you from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, to shake the town of Clisson once more. As every year, a throng of festivalgoers lines up at the Mainstages. But if doom, stoner, or sludge are your jam, head to the Valley stage, where a host of artists are scheduled! Here are five acts you won’t want to miss this summer on the Valley at Hellfest!

Hellfest 2026: 5 acts not to miss on Saturday, June 20

Hellfest makes its return to Clisson from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, with an explosive new edition. As always, the extreme-music festival has pulled out all the stops with a lineup of talented acts that will let festival-goers pogo and slam in style. So, which bands are must-sees on Saturday? Here are five acts not to miss on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Clisson for the 19th Hellfest edition.

Motocultor Festival 2026: Eisbrecher, Leprous... and more acts announced

The Motocultor festival is set to make a highly anticipated comeback this summer with its 17th edition, taking place from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Carhaix, Brittany. What's on the lineup? Headliners include Judas Priest, Airbourne, Arch Enemy, Godsmack, Within Temptation, Oomph!, Alcest, Amenra, Mass Hysteria, Eisbrecher, Leprous, and Coroner... stay tuned for the full daily lineup!

Igorrr and Amenra in concert at the Salle Pleyel in Paris in March 2023

The metal scene will be honored in Paris on Thursday, March 23, 2023. That night, the Salle Pleyel opens its doors to four bands who intend to give you an eye and earful. On the program? The excellent band Igorrr, the Belgians of Amenra, the Germans of Der Weg Einer Freiheit, and the Parisians of Hangman's Chair.