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Hellfest 2026: Five bands you can't miss this Friday, June 19

Hellfest is back in Clisson from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, for another edition—the 19th. As always, the extreme-music festival has pulled out all the stops with a lineup of talented artists that will have festival-goers pogoing and slam-dancing. So, which acts are must-sees on stage this Friday? Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Sinsaenum... Here are five bands not to miss on Friday, June 19, 2026 in Clisson for this new Hellfest edition.

Hellfest 2026: 5 acts you can't miss on the Valley stage

Attended with great anticipation by Metalheads, Hellfest invites you to gather from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, to shake the town of Clisson once again. Like every year, a crowd of festivalgoers camps out at the Main Stages. But if doom, stoner, or sludge are your jam, head to the Valley stage, where a host of acts awaits! Cult of Luna, Amenra, Mastodon... Here’s our pick of 5 must-see bands this summer on the Valley at Hellfest!

Brent Hinds (ex-Mastodon) dies aged 51: tributes pour in

Since the announcement of the death of Brent Hinds, former singer and guitarist of Mastodon, at the age of 51, tributes have been pouring in on the web. From Tool to Zakk Wylde, from Slash to Machine Head and Testament's Alex Skolnick... everyone wants to honor the memory of the musician, who died on August 20, 2025 in a tragic motorcycle accident in Atlanta, USA.

Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne: the setlist for the farewell concert in Birmingham

On July 5, 2025, Black Sabbath gave its final concert in Birmingham, the city where it all began for the legendary heavy metal band led by Ozzy Osbourne. A host of prestigious bands and artists took part, including Metallica, Pantera, Gojira, Slayer, Anthrax and Guns N'Roses. So, which songs were played this Saturday across the Channel? Which songs resonated at Villa Park on July 5? Check out the setlist for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's final concert!

Black Sabbath: how to livestream the Birmingham farewell concert?

This Saturday, July 5, 2025, Black Sabbath will bid farewell at a major concert in Birmingham, the British city where this legendary heavy metal band was born. A number of prestigious guests have been announced for the occasion, including Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains and Tool. For those who can't make it, a livestream will allow you to follow this historic concert from a distance! Here's everything you need to know.

Mastodon live in June 2022 at Paris Salle Pleyel

American metal band Mastodon are preparing their return with a new album and a European tour stopping by Paris Salle Pleyel on Tuesday June 7, 2022.