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Epic Fest 2026: Power Metal in Roskilde

Epic Fest settles at Roskilde Kongres- & Idrætscenter in 2026 with a lineup dedicated to power metal, symphonic metal, and folk metal. This Danish festival celebrates musical epics fusing technical virtuosity, grandiose orchestrations, and fantastic tales in European metal tradition.

Finnish SONATA ARCTICA headlines with melodic and symphonic power metal, joined by Ensiferum with Nordic folk metal epics. Norwegian Sirenia enriches the experience with atmospheric gothic metal, while Rhapsody of Fire embodies Italian cinematic symphonic metal.

European scene asserts itself with Dark Moor and Spanish neoclassical power metal, Masterplan bringing German power. Twilight Force completes this bill with fantastic and theatrical symphonic metal approach, celebrating epic imagination.

Epic Fest dialogues with NWOBHM heavy metal traditions while embracing melodic death metal innovations. A festival celebrating virtuosity, epic choruses, and chivalric spirit in Denmark's heart, refusing cynicism to better honor European symphonic metal heritage.