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LEGENDS OF ROCK 2023: MORE BANDS JOIN THE FESTIVAL

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LEGENDS OF ROCK 2023: MORE BANDS JOIN THE FESTIVAL
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The heavy metal and hard rock music festival, Leyendas del Rock, has confirmed seven new bands for the 2023 edition, which will be held at the Villena Municipal Sports Center, Alicante. This event, which has been held annually since 2006, is one of the most anticipated by fans in Europe and around the world.

Every year, Leyendas del Rock shows that it is committed to growing. Although in its beginnings most of the bands were Spanish, more and more are betting on international groups. In this edition, the festival will last for four days (from August 9 to 12), with a poster with several weight names.

READ MORE: “LIST OF ALL THE ROCK METAL FESTIVALS WE’LL HAVE IN 2023“

Among the bands that were already confirmed are: Amaranthe, Angelus Apatrida, Diamond Head, Dragonfly, Dragonforce, Uuhai, Virgin Steele and many more. However, the poster has become much more interesting thanks to the incorporation of these groups.

NEW BANDS FOR ROCK LEGENDS 2023

Among the groups that are added to the festival lineup are: Beast In Black, Benediction, Keep Of Kalessin, Twilight Force, Heidevolk, Dry River, Uuhai and KK’s Priest, as the headliner. Without a doubt, more luxury names for an unforgettable date.

Heavy Metal group KK’S PRIEST, KK Downing’s band, will perform at the festival in what will be their only Spanish dream concert this year. This appearance has been described by the festival as “an appointment with history”.

For its part, Beast in Black, founded by Anton Kabanen, is one of those with the greatest projection today. He already participated in the 2019 edition and they just come from closing a successful tour in Spain.

READ MORE: TOP 7 DEATH METAL BANDS

Several of these bands, such as the Norwegian Keep of Kalessin (who come to the festival with a new line-up) and the Dutch folk metal band, Heidevolk, will be presenting their new material live. In the case of Keep of Kalessin it is their album Katharsis, which has been very well received.

Likewise, Dry River, which is one of the most interesting and diverse proposals today, has earned its first presentation on the important stage. Although, certainly, one of the original proposals that will captivate will be Uuhai, direct from Mongolia, which combines rock metal with the musical legacy of his country.

 

CONFIRMED BANDS OF ROCK LEGENDS 2023

In addition to these groups that we have mentioned, there are many other bands already confirmed. Even so, the festival will continue confirming other acts. If you don’t want to miss anything, you can buy tickets at Ticketmaster. Check out the full list of presentations:

  • Amaranthe
  • Angelus Apatrida
  • Angus Mcsix
  • Arch Enemy
  • Badana
  • Beartooth.
  • Beast In Black.
  • Benediction.
  • Bleed From Within.
  • Burning Witches.
  • Decapitated.
  • Delalma.
  • Diamond Head.
  • Dragonfly.
  • Dragonforce.
  • Dry River.
  • Dynazty.
  • El Altar Del Holocausto.
  • Exciter.
  • Feuerschwanz.
  • Gigatron.
  • Hammerfall.
  • Heidevolk.
  • I Am Morbid.
  • Ignea.
  • Keep Of Kalessin.
  • Kk’s Priest.
  • Korpiklaani.
  • Megadeth.
  • Michael Schenker Group.
  • Mike Tramp Con Canciones De White Lion.
  • Mind Driller.
  • Napalm Death.
  • Narnia.
  • Pedro Botero.
  • Xnxx
  • Power Quest.
  • Sepultura.
  • Shalom.
  • The New Roses.
  • Tierra Santa.
  • Twilight Force.
  • Ugly Kid Joe.
  • Uuhai.
  • Virgin Steele.
  • Warcry.

 

 

 

 

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LIST OF ALL THE ROCK METAL FESTIVALS WE’LL HAVE IN 2023

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LIST OF ALL THE ROCK METAL FESTIVALS WE'LL HAVE IN 2023

After several years of dealing with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, music festivals are back in full swing and 2023 will bring several surprises, especially when it comes to rock metal.

Preparations for the big dates are still underway, however, many bands have confirmed their participation in various events. 2023 will be full of events in Europe, mainly in Spain. After the cancellations of 2020 and 2021, the situation is normalising.

READ MORE: TOP 7 DEATH METAL BANDS

Also, bands that were not scheduled to tour are considering appearing at several dates next year. However, not everything is rosy, as the geopolitical situation (Russia-Ukraine invasion, especially) may have consequences. If you want to know all the rock metal bands that will be performing next year, read on.

ROCK METAL FESTIVALS 2023 IN EUROPE

ROCK METAL FESTIVALS 2023 IN EUROPE

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL (DONINGTON, UK)

  • When: 8-11 June 2023

This is one of the UK’s biggest festivals, and will announce the line-up on 7 November. Rumour has it that Metallica could be one of the headliners at this festival, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.

READ MORE: “ALBUM REVIEW AND FEATURES“

COPENHELL (COPENHAGEN, DENMARK)

  • Dates: 14-17 June 2023

This festival has already announced its full line-up, which includes bands such as: Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Parkway Drive, Architects, Meshuggah, Halestorm, Clutch, Kellermensch, Zeal & Ardor, Fever 333, Sick Of It All, Cabal, Fishbone, Angus Mcsix, Napalm Death, Harms Way, Malevolence,  xxx porno, Saturnus, Møl, Skynd, Touché Amoré and more.

HELLFEST OPEN AIR (CLISSON, FRANCE)

  • When: 15 to 18 June 2023

This festival is one of the best known and has already sold out for the 2023 edition without announcing a single band. Among the bands that could perform are: Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Pantera, Slipknot and Kiss, among others.

GRASPOP METAL MEETING (DESSEL, BELGIUM)

  • When: 15-18 June 2023.

Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe and Slipknot have already been confirmed as the headliners of the big Belgian festival. However, it is rumoured that other big bands such as Pantera, Helloween, Ghost, and Guns N’ Roses could also perform.

READ MORE: “LIVE REVIEW OF DEATH METAL EVENING EVENT, IN SANDNES, NORWAY”

RESURRECTION FEST (VIVEIRO, GALICIA, SPAIN)

  • When: 28 June – 1 July 2023

Rumoured bands include Slipknot, Pantera, Evanescence, Ghost, Rage Against The Machine. Although not yet confirmed, this festival is 18 years old, and is one of the most popular. Right now, they are conducting a survey among the fans to know which bands they want to see and you can get it on their official website.

 

LEYENDAS DEL ROCK (VILLENA, ALICANTE, SPAIN)

  • When: 9 to 12 August 2023

This is one of the most eagerly awaited festivals as it usually has one of the most interesting line-ups. Confirmed acts include Megadeth, Mike Tramp and HammerFall. Other rumoured bands are: Anthrax, Biohazard, Sepultura, H.E.A.T, Killswitch Engage, among others.

BARCELONA ROCK FEST (SANTA COLOMA DE GRAMENET, BARCELONA, SPAIN)

  • When: To be confirmed

After confirming the 2023 edition, the organisation has not yet revealed any details about bands or dates. An announcement is expected before the end of the year. Last year’s event featured artists such as Kiss, Alice Cooper and Judas Priest.

 

 

 

Analysis

Top 7 Death Metal Bands

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Top 7 Death Metal Bands

Since its emergence in the 80s, the beautifully weird death metal genre has developed to gain acceptance and has grown to attract more followers. The genre evolved from thrash metal and is quite discernible with clichéd boundaries and unique music culture. Today the genre is big and impressive. Here is a compilation of top influential death metal bands.

1-Death

Death was an American death metal band with roots in Florida. Guitarist cum vocalist Chuck Schuldiner founded death in 1984, and the band is among the top influential bands in the heavy metal genre. The band is famous for pioneering the extreme metal sub-genre of death metal. Their debut album, Scream Bloody Gore and their first records from Necrophagia and Possessed are widely considered the first metal records. The band dissolved after the death of its founder but remains a lasting inspiration on heavy metal.

2-Cannibal Corpse

Cannibal corpse is another influential death metal band founded in 1988 in Buffalo, New York but currently based in Tampa, Florida. The band emerged into fame in 1990, featuring furious musical assaults characterized by throaty vocals, blast beats, and extremely violent lyrics video porno. The group’s horror imagery coupled with graphic album artwork and despicable song titles has attracted controversies. However, they have managed to accrue a rabid cult following and album sales that make them the most commercially successful death metal band of all time.

3-Morbid Angel

Morbid Angel is another successful death metal band based in Tampa, Florida, and among the most influential and emulated bands in this genre. The band played a crucial role in the evolution of death metal from its thrash metal origins by integrating up-tempo beats, a dark atmosphere, and guttural vocals. Morbid Angel was the first death metal band to achieve mainstream success, and their initial three albums are regarded as classics in this music genre. Nielsen SoundScan data ranked the group as the third best-selling death metal band in the US.

4-Opeth

The Swedish progressive metal band Opeth hailed from Stockholm and was formed by lead vocalist David Isberg in 1989. The band incorporates progressive, blues, folk, and jazz into its lengthy death metal compositions. They are also famous for integrating Mellostrons in their work. The band began conducting world tours in 2001 after the release of Black Water (their fifth album). Their first eight albums were quite popular across the US, but the band achieved commercial success in 2008 after releasing Watershed, their ninth studio album. In its initial week of release, the album topped the Finnish album chart and peaked at number 23 on the Billboard 200.

5-Carcass

Carcass, formed in 1986, is an English extreme metal band hailing from Liverpool. The band broke up in 1986 and regrouped in 2007, with its original member and drummer Ken Owen missing. The group pioneered the goregrind genre. Thanks to their morbid lyrics and horrific album covers, their early composition was labelled as splatter death metal and hardgore. Heartwork, their fourth album, is regarded as revolutionary in the melodic death metal genre. The group is among the few death metal bands to sign to a major label – Columbia Records and Earache.

6-Children of Bodom

Children of Bodom was a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1993 but split in 2019. Their third studio album, Follow the Reaper, was their first to receive gold certification. Their subsequent studio albums attained the same status. The band’s next four albums topped the Finnish album charts and ranked chart position on the US Billboard 200. Children of Bodom are among Finland’s best-selling bands, with over 250000 records sold in Finland alone.

7-Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth is a melodic death metal band with roots in Tumba, Sweden. The band was formed in 1992, and their lyrics tend to focus mainly on Viking history and mythology. The band released its first studio album, Once Sent from the Golden Hall, in 1998. They released another five studio albums before the group saw a breakthrough with the album Twilight of the Thunder God. The album debuted at number ten on the Swedish album charts and position 50 on the Billboard 200 in the US.