Formed by famed former Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age member, Nick Oliveri’s Mondo Generator will assault Europe with their desert stoner jams this coming May.

Systemik Viølence are the third and newest confirmation for this year’s edition of Outeiro Metal Fest, the free-entry festival that takes place in Outeiro Seco on September 13th-14th.

The third and final announcement for this year’s edition of SWR Barroselas Metalfest reveals the complete lineup for the SWR Arena, the festival’s free-entry stage which will welcome bands from around the world including Sacred Sin, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Electric Hydra, Crowhurst, Corpsia and Grindead.

2019 has barely just began and Hardmetalfest Mangualde has already revealed the entire lineup for its 26th edition, which will take place in January 11th, 2020. Among the bands confirmed are Xentrix, Blood, Ancient and Iron Void.

2019 marks the return of Prophecy Fest to Balver Höhle in Balve, Germany, after last year’s edition being held in Brooklyn, NY for the first time. Empyrium, Fen, Farsot and Tchornobog are among the first bands confirmed, with more to be announced soon.

This coming July, the legendary Neurosis will be visiting Europe for a few select shows including performances at Dour Festival and Supersonic Festival, among others. Yob will be joining the tour as special guests.

Fuck The Facts, Moom, Convulsions, Derisoire and Anachronism are just some of the bands that will take part in the very first edition of Smash Your Privilege Festival, a new festival in Belgium dedicated to fast paced and provocative grindcore.

This coming Spring, Naxatras will be travelling around Europe to promote their latest record, “III”, on a tour that will start in the Iberian Peninsula and will culminate at both Desertfest Berlin and Desertfest London.

Next month, the Swedish experimental psych rock quartet MaidaVale will embark on an European tour, which will include stops at by:Larm Festival and Bordeaux Psych Fest. The band will be presenting their latest record, “Madness Is Too Pure”, which was released on March 23th, 2018 via The Sign Records.

After the initial confirmation of Meshuggah, ArcTanGent announces a huge contingent of bands for its 2019 edition including Cult of Luna, Zeal & Ardor, Daughters, Battles, 65daysofstatic and Caspian.