Thank you for your patience - Amenra at Brutal Assault 2026!Amenra stand among the most distinctive acts of the European post-metal scene. Since their formation in the late 1990s, the Belgian collective have built a reputation for creating exceptionally intense music that fuses the crushing weight of sludge metal with the emotional depth of post-rock. Their sound is dark, slow, and deliberate, yet never self-indulgent – every tone has purpose, every silence carries meaning. Amenra rely not on spectacle, but on honesty and the ability to deliver an experience that feels deeply personal. ...

It’s here – another 10 bands have been added to the Brutal Assault 2026 lineup! Fans of death metal will be thrilled by Devourment, Sadistic Intent, Deceased, and Deserted Fear, while the modern metalcore wave will be represented by Bleed From Within and Imminence. The female element will be brought by Castle Rat and Kittie, Metal Church will take us back to the ’80s, and Insomnium will guide us to the icy North. Let us know in the comments who you think is still missing from the line-up. ...

It’s here – we’re bringing you a solid lineup of bands for Brutal Assault 2026! Headlining are the British gothic rock legends The Sisters of Mercy and the American metalcore powerhouse The Ghost Inside, but you’ll also find a carefully curated selection of the best in contemporary death metal, several black metal legends, and representatives of progressive and experimental currents. Which of the newly announced bands are you most excited to see? ...