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Haunting the Castle VI Festival 2026 in Belgium

Haunting the Castle VI transforms a Belgian castle into a sanctuary of doom and atmospheric death metal for a sixth edition as dark as it is majestic. This 2026 edition brings together the best representatives of doom metal, death-doom, funeral doom, and gothic metal, offering total immersion in extreme metal's most melancholic territories.

The main stage will welcome Mournful Congregation, Australian legends of contemplative funeral doom, and Helevorn, Spanish masters of melodic death-doom. The festival will also highlight Gevaudan, a French epic doom project, alongside AETURNA with their atmospheric approach to death metal.

Oppressive sounds enthusiasts will discover LYING FIGURES, dark post-metal collective, Lone Wanderer with monumental doom compositions, along with Ascian, Death Has Spoken, Ennui, and Fading Bliss, bands exploring underground doom's furthest reaches.

With its gothic architectural setting and ultra-sharp programming, Haunting the Castle VI establishes itself as a unique event for heavy and contemplative music worshippers. A festival celebrating beauty in darkness and introspection, offering a memorable experience in a haunted and majestic atmosphere.