Headbangers Parade 2026: Eindhoven's Metal Assault

Headbangers Parade takes over Eindhoven's Klokgebouw on March 12, 2026, for an evening dedicated to the heaviest and most extreme sounds of the metal spectrum. This essential gathering of the Dutch heavy scene brings together an eclectic lineup mixing industrial, metalcore, and electro-metal experimentation in one of the most iconic cultural venues in the city of technology.

The 2026 headliner is CARPENTER BRUT, French maestro of darksynth who fuses horrific synthwave with saturated riffs. American artist Poppy will bring her unclassifiable universe blending kawaii pop and brutal nu-metal, while Australia's Ocean Grove will offer their unique fusion of alternative and heavy.

The festival also welcomes Fox Lake, representing the new European post-hardcore scene. This sharp selection reflects Headbangers Parade's commitment to promoting the diversity of contemporary metal, from progressive metal atmospheres to deathcore onslaughts, including electronic experimentations.

With its raw industrial acoustics and underground atmosphere, the Klokgebouw provides the perfect setting for an evening where headbanging and mosh pits are the norm. Between Dutch thrash tradition and international djent renewal, Headbangers Parade establishes itself as an essential platform for all extreme music enthusiasts seeking uncompromising sonic discoveries.