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Kaltenbach Open Air 2026: Extreme Metal in the Austrian Alps

From August 20-22, 2026, Kaltenbach Open Air ignites the Tyrolean Alps with 29 extreme metal bands. This edition brings together the best of European death metal and thrash. Headliners CRYPTOPSY, Canadian technical death metal legends, and SACRED REICH, American thrash pioneers, guarantee three days of alpine brutality.

The 2026 program explores metal's most extreme sounds, from grindcore to black metal. Kaltenbach Open Air celebrates underground metal in the spectacular Austrian mountain setting. The festival blends established legends and emerging European extreme scene bands, creating an intense and authentic atmosphere typical of alpine metal festivals.

Kaltenbach Open Air embodies Austrian passion for extreme metal in an exceptional natural setting. Between snowy peaks and relentless blast beats, this three-day gathering offers a unique experience for European metalheads. An essential festival for celebrating the heaviest music in the Alps' heart in Austria.