Rockstadt Extreme Fest

09/09/2025

INTEGRITY, unul din cele mai definitorii nume ale scenei hardcore ajunge pentru prima data la Bucuresti, pe 21 decembrie la Expirat.

Integrity este o trupa hardcore punk formata in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1988, dar relocata in Belgia din 2003. Pionier al genului metalcore, fuziunea trupei cu influente din muzica hardcore punk si heavy metal, precum si din rockul gotic, industrial, noise, cult apocalipse si ezoterism occidental, a avut o influenta semnificativa asupra dezvoltarii ulterioare a hardcore-ului si metalului.

Integrity este o parte definitorie a scenei hardcore din anii 1990, influentand trupe la fel de importante precum Converge, Hatebreed sau Killswitch Engage.

Muzica Integrity combina elemente din genuri disparate, inclusiv hardcore punk, industrial, techno, noise sau rock gotic, blues, jazz, thrash metal, doom metal, rock clasic, muzica pop a anilor 1950 si Americana. Decibel i-a numit „hardcore apocaliptic”, in timp ce Vice i-a numit „hardcore gotic, nihilist si palpitant”.

Integrity a fost un pionier al genului metalcore. Those Who Fear Tomorrow (1991) a imbinat hardcore-ul cu versuri apocaliptice, solo-uri si riff-uri puternice specifice metalului, creand unul dintre albumele primordiale ale genului. Termenul „holy terror” se refera la stilul specific de metalcore pe care Integrity l-a creat. Revolver a scris despre Integrity cm ca „a influentat practic fiecare breakdown inregistrat de atunci”. Loudwire a declarat ca Integrity „a trasat cursul pentru metalcore-ul viitor”, citându-l pe Dwid Hellion ca fiind unul dintre cei mai emblematici vocalisti ai genului.

Tickets and full lineup soon!

09/09/2025

Here’s an extra reason to buy your reduced REF26 ticket - all 1100 people who buy one of the 1100 LEI promotional passes this week, automatically enter a raffle for one of 11 VIP passes:

- Experience Main Stages from the ultimate vantage point—our exclusive VIP platform.
- Relax in a comfort zone—tables, plush couches and seating.
- You'll have a dedicated bar and toilets just for VIPs.
- Get your very own limited edition festival t-shirt, only for VIP’s.
- You can use the FAST LANE to skip all lines and move around quickly.
- Weather-free lounge with zero chances of rain.

Winners announced at the end of the campaign. We’ll reach out to you via contact details associated with your purchase of a 1100 LEI discounted, so make sure to fill in all the fields, especially email.

07/09/2025

ROTHEADS si CRUMBLE sunt invitatii speciali ce vor urca pe scena alaturi de supergrupul american LEFT TO DIE. Regalul dedicat acestor legende ale muzicii death metal are loc vineri, 19 septembrie la Club Quantic din Bucuresti.

Rotheads, trupa old-school death metal bucuresteana cu cel mai bogat palmares discografic, cu un demo senzational lansat acum un deceniu, urmat de doua albume de studio sub egida casei de discuri spaniole Memento Mori, revine pe scena de la Quantic. Gurile rele spun ca cei patru calatori prin catacombele mizere si pline de sobolani ale death metalului au facut un show killer la festivalul caprelor prin scaieti de la Craiova in primavara, ceea ce cu siguranta se va intampla si la Bucuresti. E death metal obscur, cu reverb de caverna, igrasie de riffuri scandinave si mucegai melodios de inspiratie finlandeza. Pentru ascultatorii de Convulse, Grave, Incantation. https://rotheads.bandcamp.com/

Crumble, power-trioul crossover thrash metal de la Cluj e trupa perfecta pentru a deschide ostilitatile, cu un recital scurt si nervos de demolat sistemul si de starnit headbanging intens si circle-pit. Cei trei transilvani au lansat albumul de debut anul trecut, promovat intens, inclusiv in cadrul unui turneu est-european in deschidere la Malignant Tumour in primavara acestui an. Crumble e un fel de Kreator vs. DRI, cu un strop de punk si heavy metal. Up the Speed Metal Punx! https://crumblethrashmetal.bandcamp.com/

Left To Die este un supergrup american ce ii include pe Terry Butler (Obituary, Death), Rick Rozz (Death) Matt Harvey (Exhumed) si Gus Rios (ex-Malevolent Creation), creat pentru a aduce un omagiu numelui Death, interpretand integral atat albumul Leprosy, dar si compozitii de pe Scream Bloody Gore.

Biletele sunt disponibile pe www.rockstadtextremefest.ro
Prezentat de Rockstadt Extreme Fest si Quantic.

06/09/2025

We’re getting ready for one of our biggest lineup updates this autumn, and we want to thank you for your patience while we get you the best bands to visit the Wild East: a special autumn promotion, available for 1 week!

Move fast to secure your pass for less at REF 2026, 27-31 JUL, GHIMBAV-BRASOV. Promotional tickets now available on our official website, until next weekend!

01/09/2025

"Fur Ever Friends" is a social responsibility campaign launched by the band Dirty Shirt, dedicated to helping stray animals through fundraising and awareness efforts.

In partnership with Rockstadt Extreme Fest, the campaign collected signatures from the artists at the festival on a unique, personalized guitar, which will be auctioned to support this cause.

This guitar is more than just a musical instrument; it is a symbol of solidarity and support for initiatives aimed at protecting and caring for animals. The money raised from the auction will be used to promote awareness and responsibility toward stray animals.

Signatures on the guitar include internationally recognized artists such as Sepultura, Machine Head, Kerry King, Mastodon, Within Temptation, Powerwolf, Electric Callboy, Obituary, Wardruna, While She Sleeps, Emperor, Lord of the Lost, Zeal & Ardor, as well as Dirty Shirt and other prominent figures from the contemporary rock and metal scenes.

Today, this guitar becomes more than a collector’s item: through its auction, your passion can turn into real support for voiceless animals.

All infos and auction on: https://rockstadtextremefest.ro/event/this-guitar-saves-lives/

The guitar will be shipped worldwide.

The winner will not only own a collectible piece with cultural and emotional value but will also contribute directly to continuing an initiative that combines a love for music with respect for life.

Join the auction, place your bid, and be part of the change. Music unites. You can make it save lives.

29/08/2025

The Gathering Celebrates 30 Years of Mandylion – With Anneke van Giersbergen at Rockstadt Extreme Fest!

In 2025, The Gathering will kick off the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking album, Mandylion with 5 sold out shows at the Doornroosje venue in the Netherlands. After this incredible run of performances, The Gathering will continue this special tribute throughout 2026! The band will once again reunite with Anneke van Giersbergen – the voice that defined an unforgettable era – for a series of exclusive shows. Of course, Rockstadt Extreme Fest is one of these one of a kind performances!

The Gathering will take the stage once again, bringing the magic of the album’s timeless tracks to life. Fans can expect a powerful setlist featuring Mandylion classics as well as other fan favorites from the Anneke-era of The Gathering.

This anniversary celebration isn’t just about the music; it’s a heartfelt tribute to an album that has remained deeply meaningful to the band and its fans for three decades.

Mandylion continues to be a cornerstone of The Gathering’s legacy, and we’re thrilled to share this ongoing journey with you. With 2025 laying the foundation, 2026 will bring even more unforgettable moments as we honour an album that still holds immense power and significance.

Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2026 promises to be the boldest rock and metal festival ever held in this region, with many surprises coming soon! Already confirmed are names such as Godsmack, Lamb Of God, Helloween, In Flames, Accept and many, many more.

Join us in Ghimbav, just 5 km from the amazing city of Brasov and 10 km from the old site in Rasnov, as we make history together.

A new festival site—much larger and better suited for all of us. Bigger, bolder! Eastern Europe's most loved rock and metal festival will now take it to a new level!

Lineup and tickets available on www.rockstadtextremefest.ro

25/08/2025

ALESTORM, cea mai cunoscuta trupa de pirati din Univers, revine in Romania pentru trei concerte la Brasov, Bucuresti si Cluj-Napoca.

In 2004, într-un orașel din estul Scotiei, o mana de tineri cu mari ambitii au decis sa inființeze o trupa metal epica cu cantece despre pirați. Trupa se numea Battleheart și nu aveau nicio idee ce faceau, dar au reusit sa lanseze cateva demo-uri si sa obtina un numar mic de fani locali. În 2007, munca trupei a atras atentia casei de discuri austriece de renume mondial Na**lm Records, iar d**a ce si-au schimbat numele in Alestorm, trupa a semnat un contract pentru 5 albume. Albumul de debut, Captain Morgan’s Revenge, lansat in 2008, a catapultat instantaneu trupa spre faima in scena metal europeana, ducand la turnee masive alaturi de nume precum Turisas, Sabaton, Dragonforce, Eluveitie si multe altele. Trupa a fost rapid adaugata pe afisele celor mai importante festivaluri de profil din Europa, Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock Open Air, Graspop Metal Meeting sau Sweden Rock Festival.

Reputația Alestorm a continuat sa se extinda de-a lungul anilor d**a lansarea celui de-al doilea album al lor, Black Sails at Midnight, în 2009, ceea ce a dus la turnee mondiale in toata America de Nord, Australia și Europa. Au urmat mai multe albume și apariții de succes la festivaluri. Popularitatea și aprecierea criticilor trupei Alestorm au crescut considerabil d**a lansarea albumului din 2017, No Grave But the Sea. Trupa a ocupat mai multe pozitii în top 10 în întreaga lume și s-a trezit rapid cantand in mod regulat concerte sold-out pentru mii de oameni pe seara, pe fiecare continent de pe Pamant, consolidandu-si reputatia de cea mai buna trupa de pirati din lume.

D**a aparitiile din ultimii ani pe scena Rockstadt Extreme Fest, ALESTORM revine in Romania de aceasta data pentru trei showuri headlining ce promoveaza cel mai nou album, The Thunderfist Chronicles, lansat in 2025.

Biletele sunt disponibile exclusiv pe site-ul Rockstadt Extreme Fest.

22/08/2025

A larger space means many more options and surprises.

While the main surprise for Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2026 will be the final lineup, with the biggest headliners we ever had, the first edition at Ghimbav will also feature our very own public VIP Platform.

A special place that comes with some special perks:

- Experience Main Stages from the ultimate vantage point—our exclusive VIP platform
- Relax in a comfort zone—tables, plush couches and seating
- You'll have a dedicated bar and toilets just for VIPs
- Get your very own limited edition festival t-shirt, only for VIP's
- You can use the FAST LANE to skip all lines and move around quickly
- Weather-free lounge with zero chances of rain.

- You need to buy your VIP ticket on top of your regular festival ticket.
- Remember, only festival tickets guarantee site access. Food and drinks aren't included with the VIP ticket price.

VIP tickets available on www.rockstadtextremefest.ro with way more surprises coming sooner than you think.

- Experience Main Stages from the ultimate vantage point—our exclusive VIP platform - Relax in a comfort zone—tables, plush couches and seating - You'll have a dedicated bar and toilets just for VIPs - Get your very own limited edition festival t-shirt, only for VIP's - You can use the FAST LANE...

17/08/2025