Monthly Archives april 2026

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!

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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.

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