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[Hills of Rock](https://festt.io/en/festivals/hills-of-rock) stands as one of [Bulgaria](https://festt.io/en/countries/bg)'s premier [metal](https://festt.io/en/genres/metal) and [hard rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/hard-rock) gatherings. Held at Plovdiv's Rowing Canal, this festival has consistently attracted international heavyweights, with the 2026 edition promising an explosive lineup from July 23-25. Festivalgoers will experience [SABATON](https://festt.io/en/artists/sabaton), [power metal](https://festt.io/en/genres/power-metal) legends, alongside [MARILYN MANSON](https://festt.io/en/artists/marilyn-manson), the iconic [industrial metal](https://festt.io/en/genres/industrial-metal) provocateur. The roster features [Black Label Society](https://festt.io/en/artists/black-label-society) delivering crushing [groove metal](https://festt.io/en/genres/groove-metal), [Lamb of God](https://festt.io/en/artists/lamb-of-god) with their devastating [metalcore](https://festt.io/en/genres/metalcore), and [GODSMACK](https://festt.io/en/artists/godsmack) bringing their [alternative metal](https://festt.io/en/genres/alternative-metal) prowess. Extreme music enthusiasts will appreciate [DEAFHEAVEN](https://festt.io/en/artists/deafheaven)'s atmospheric [blackgaze](https://festt.io/en/genres/blackgaze), while [Electric Callboy](https://festt.io/en/artists/electric-callboy) adds their unique [electronicore](https://festt.io/en/genres/electronicore) flavor. From high-energy performances to sonic exploration, Hills of Rock celebrates modern metal's diversity in the Bulgarian summer.