The Japanese ensemble SIGH returns to Brutal Assault after three years, with their bizarre fusion of thrash and black metal! This five-piece band will surprise you with their unconventional instrumentation, which even includes a saxophone. Making their debut at Josefov Fortress, American speed rockers ZEKE will blow you away with their aggressive and blisteringly fast blend of punk rock, hardcore, and rock 'n' roll. Representing the Czech scene, BRUTALLY DECEASED will bring their signature old-school death metal in the classic Swedish style. ...

LEPROUS return to Brutal Assault! The Norwegian masters of precision, emotion, and dynamic contrasts will pull you into their world of innovative progressive metal. And if you appreciate heaviness wrapped in a hazy mist of melancholy, SLOW CRUSH will deliver their unique blend of shoegaze, carving out a space between ethereal beauty and crushing depth.

ILL NIÑO, the American Latin metal sextet, is joining the lineup! Get ready for a rhythmic storm, heavy guitar riffs, and an unmistakable groove – all under the direction of Dave Chavarri.

Unfortunately, we also have to announce that Devildriver had to cancel their performance due to health reasons.