17.11.2022
The third, this time conceptual band update for Brutal #26 is tagged as "melodic waves" and features one of the festival's headliners.That is Swedish icon IN FLAMES, who mix the greatest strengths of their groundbreaking albums with the seasoned songwriting of their postmodern era on their new album „Foregone“.The unique nature and aesthetics of the Nordic nature will be brought to life musically by Norwegians BORKNAGAR and Finns WOLFHEART. Borknagar haven't played Brutal for 10 years and have had a huge impact in the development of the Nordic black metal into other directions, while Wolfh ...
24.10.2022
We're here with the second update for Brutal #26, bringing powerful returns but also includes three premieres!Among the returnees is Brazil's most famous band SEPULTURA, black metal panzer-bestie MARDUK and one representative of 'The Big Four' ANTHRAX.After whole 9 years we welcome on the brutal roster the death metal traditionalists BENEDICTION, followed by hardcore matadors TERROR, thrashers SUICIDAL ANGELS and I AM MORBID. There's no Morbid Angel without Trey, but the morbid-duo David Vincent and Pete Sandoval will come to play "Covenant". Together with "Legion" it's the second death metal ...
11.10.2022
After the early birds tickets for the 26th edition of Brutal Assault were sold-out very fast, it's time to start revealing what excited fans can look forward to. Although the currently confirmed ten bands seem to be deathmetalish, fans looking for diversity and novelty in the festival line-up need not worry, the next batch will turn the helm in a different direction.It's hard to pick a stronger artist in the current ten when the pillars of the genre are just glittering here. Let's start with the return of hardcore legend BIOHAZARD, who hasn't toured or recorded since 2015. But the right time h ...
06.10.2022
Just like last two years, we are going to plant more trees for Brutal Forest!With this project, we're aiming to help to reforest the Czech landscape affected by the bark beetle calamity and at the same time to reduce the ecological footprint of our festival. In cooperation with the Lesy České republiky, the planting will take place near last year's location at a place called "U Královny", we'll plant 2,000 resistant pines, oaks, and beech trees!If you would like to get involved and help our landscape while spending a day doing fun and meaningful work in beautiful nature, please register by ...