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Karmøygeddon Metal Festival, Norwegian metal fury

The Karmøygeddon Metal Festival celebrates metal in all its most extreme forms in the spectacular setting of Karmøy island in Norway. This three-day concentrated festival brings together the most intense formations from the Scandinavian and international metal scene. With 31 bands scheduled, Karmøygeddon offers an immersive experience for all heavy music enthusiasts seeking authenticity and sonic intensity.

The 2026 lineup honors the masters of modern and extreme metal. Formations like Wolfheart and Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons share the stage with Beyond the Black and Iotunn. Rising bands Ambush, Kissin' Dynamite and Setyoursails embody the genre's renewal.

Karmøygeddon explores all facets of contemporary metal. From death metal to black metal, including folk metal and atmospheric black metal, the festival celebrates intensity in all its forms. The stages also host glam metal, folk rock and glam rock sounds.

With its unique island setting, intimate atmosphere and uncompromising programming, Karmøygeddon Metal Festival stands as an essential gathering for Scandinavian metalheads. A festival that celebrates metal's power in a breathtaking natural environment, perpetuating the Norwegian metal scene's legacy.