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Bands update - Last Additions

The final bands for this year's Brutal Assault are here! Joining the line-up are American deathcore outfit Filth, Slovak blackened death group Patriarcha, and three Czech bands: the death/black machine Altars Ablaze, Ostrava's own death/thrashers Nahum, and rock avant-garde icons První Hoře!Unfortunately, Chelsea Grin and Rise of the Northstar will no longer be participating in this year's edition. However, we will do our best to bring them to the Fortress at the earliest possible opportunity! ...

Bands update - Fragile Spectrum of Depth

Plunge into the depths where crushing weight meets chilling fragility. The latest Brutal Assault update expands the line-up with a total of 12 bands.From the nautical funerals of Ahab and the sludge anthems of the legendary Crowbar, to the post-metal filth of local icons LVMEN and the total sonic terror of Violent Magic Orchestra. Each of these acts defines a distinct shade of darkness.At the same time, we regret to announce that the American outfit Fallujah will not be performing at this year's Brutal. Taking their slot on the line-up are their British peers, Cryptic Shift. ...

Thank you for helping!

 Just like every year, you were able to support several charitable organizations last year using the remaining balance on your wristbands—and we are thrilled that the amount donated to charity continues to grow every year. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

The winners of our Merch Contest are here!

The winners of our Merch Contest are here! First of all, we want to thank everyone who took part—we received a truly massive number of incredible designs. After two rounds of voting, your voices have decided on these two winning entries. A huge congratulations to the creators!

Lineup Update: Candlemass and Hocico instead of Sisters of Mercy

It is with great regret that we must announce Sisters of Mercy will not be performing at this year's Brutal Assault. The cancellation is due to the band moving up the recording schedule for their new album. We sincerely apologize to all fans of these British icons; we are already in talks to bring them to the fortress for next year's edition instead.To balance out the bad news, we have two exciting additions to the lineup! Joining us in Josefov this year are the Swedish masters of epic doom metal, CANDLEMASS, and the Mexican aggrotech/EBM ensemble, HOCICO! ...