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  • Bourbon & Beyond: America’s 8 Biggest Days In Music Kicked Off Sept. 11-14 With The Lumineers, Phish, Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson, Noah Kahan & More Plus Elevated Bourbon & Culinary Experiences

    Bourbon & Beyond Kicked Off America’s

    8 Biggest Days In Music

    September 11-14 In Louisville, Kentucky

    World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival Featured Headliners

    The Lumineers, Benson Boone, Alabama Shakes (Thursday),

    Phish, Khruangbin, Joe Bonamassa (Friday),

    Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson, Jack White, Vance Joy (Saturday),

    Noah Kahan, Goo Goo Dolls, Megan Moroney (Sunday),

    Plus Dozens More Rock, Americana, Bluegrass And Alt Rock Artists

    Along With Elevated Bourbon & Culinary Experiences

    Louder Than Life Continues The Celebration September 18-21

    The seventh Bourbon & Beyond welcomed fans from over 50 states and around the globe and over 120 music artists on five stages to Louisville, Kentucky over the weekend.The World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival was held from September 11-14 at the at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky and featured an incredible music lineup of music legends and rising stars with headliners The Lumineers, Benson Boone and Alabama Shakes on Thursday; Phish, Khruangbin and Joe Bonamassa on Friday; Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson, Jack White and Vance Joy on Saturday; and Noah Kahan, Goo Goo Dolls and Megan Moroney on Sunday. The lineup also included Cage The Elephant, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Collective Soul, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Iron & Wine, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Switchfoot, Third Eye Blind, Ringo Starr & His All Star Band, Pixies, Lake Street Dive, Dashboard Confessional, Foreigner, Blues Traveler and many others.

    This year, Bourbon & Beyond’s newly expanded footprint doubled the square footage of past layouts, and made greater use of the Kentucky Exposition Center’s infrastructure, creating a more comfortable and resilient experience for fans. In addition, all festival passes included FREE access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom.

    This year’s festival was packed with unforgettable performances, surprise collaborations, and historic moments that will be remembered for years to come.

    Thursday

    ●      Kentucky’s own Cage The Elephant performed an electrifying set.

    ●      Benson Boone made his highly anticipated Bourbon & Beyond debut.

    ●      Louisville welcomed Alabama Shakes back for the first time in ten years, celebrating their much-awaited 2025 reunion tour.

    ●      Derek Trucks joined The Lumineers on stage for a special collaboration that set the tone for the weekend ahead.

    Friday

    ●      Guster brought the house down with surprise guest appearances from Phish’s Mike Gordon and Iron & Wine.

    ●      Phish captivated fans with an epic three-hour, two-set performance that became one of the weekend’s defining highlights.

    Saturday

    ●      Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson delivered a powerful, 150 minute home-state headlining set.

    ●      Jack White made his triumphant return to the Bourbon & Beyond stage with a fan favorite, electrifying set.

    ●      Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band created a magical celebration of classic rock with Steve Lukather (Toto), Colin Hay (Men at Work), Hamish Stuart (Average White Band), Warren Ham, Buck Johnson, and Greg Bissonette. The set became legendary when Jack White joined Ringo on stage for a historic performance of “With a Little Help From My Friends.”
     

    Sunday

    ●      Foreigner gave their final festival performance with Kelly Hansen as lead vocalist, made even more poignant when the Jefferson County Public Schools Alumni Choir joined them for “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

    ●      Lake Street Dive welcomed a special collaboration with Lawrence.
     

    ●      Noah Kahan performed an unreleased song, “The Great Divide,” before teaming up with Nathaniel Rateliff for a stirring rendition of “Northern Attitude.”

    The Fork & Flask curated by Kroger Stage brought together an extraordinary lineup of culinary and spirits programming, featuring celebrity chefs including Chris Santos (Chopped), Edward Lee (The Mind of a Chef), Claudette Zepeda (Top Chef Season 15, Founder of Chispa Hospitality), Chef Esther Choi (Food Network TVpersonality, Beat Bobby Flay and Chopped), Louisville’s ownAnthony Lamas, (Seviche A Latin Restaurant and Bar Rescue), and Chef Lawrence Weeks (North of Bourbon).

    Thestage also welcomed bourbon expert Chris Blandford and Chef Amanda Freitag (Top Chef and Chopped) alongside tastings from premium brands including Old Rip Van Winkle, Angel’s Envy, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Buffalo Trace and more.

    Programming highlights throughout the weekend include a taping of the Firkin Podcast with Redferrin;  “Family Cookin” with Terry Bradshaw andhisson-in-law Chef Noah Hester; Unscripted & Uncorked actress Elizabeth Banks (Archer Roose Wines); appearances from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear; and comedian and Fathertime founder Jim Gaffigan.  Other special guests participating in the culinary and bourbon programming include 49 Winchester, Trombone Shorty, Kelly Hansen, Redferrin, Salt Hank, Katie Crutchfield and more.

    This year, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® World Bourbon Toast™ was livestreamed worldwide all day from the Festival, culminating in The World’s Largest Bourbon Toast from the stage on Sunday.  The band Foreigner joined the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience on stage to raise a glass of Angel’s Envy Triple Oak, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Finished in a Blend of Hungarian, Chinkapin & French Oak Barrels, poured by Angel’s Envy Master Distiller Owen Martin in front of thousands of fans.  Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg also presented Danny Wimmer with a “Key to the City.”

    Kroger Big Bourbon Bar brought the bourbon trail straight to the festival.  Bourbon expert Chris Blandford expertly curated an extensive lineup and designed specialty cocktails for fans served by hometown mixologists.  In addition, the Bourbon & Beyond 5k took place on September 21 on the Kentucky Exposition Center grounds.  The event was sold out, and participants enjoyed live music throughout the course.

    Bourbon & Beyond recently wonPollstar’s Global 2025 Festival of the Year, andis produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. It was also named one of Garden & Gun’s Ten Standout Southern Bourbon Festivals.

    For more information on Bourbon & Beyond please visit:

    Website: BourbonAndBeyond.com

    Facebook: @bourbonandbeyond

    Instagram: @bourbonandbeyond

    Twitter: @bourbonNbeyond

    Hashtag: #BourbonAndBeyond

    (Bourbon & Beyond, by Sam Shapiro)

    (Bourbon & Beyond, by Steve Thrasher)

    (Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, bourbon experience host Chris Blandford, Chef Ed Lee, by Nathan Zucker)

    (The Lumineers, by Jake Mulka)

    (Phish, by Jake Mulka)

    (Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson, by Steve Thrasher) 

    (Benson Boone, by Steve Thrasher)

    (Khruangbin, by Nathan Zucker)

    (Goo Goo Dolls, by Nathan Zucker)

    (Alabama Shakes, by Nathan Zucker)

    (The Lumineers with Derek Trucks, by Jake Mulka)

    (Joe Bonamassa, by Steve Thrasher)

    (Vance Joy, by Steve Thrasher)

    (Megan Moroney, by Steve Thrasher)

    (Mayorathan 5K: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and wife Rachel Greenberg with Kathi Wimmer and Danny Wimmer of DWP, by Jordan Pantoja)

    (bourbon experience host Chris Blandford and Terry Bradshaw, by Jake Mulka)

    (World Bourbon Toast, by Steve Thrasher)

    About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he founded Danny Wimmer Presents, a live entertainment company that produces the largest rock, metal, and alternative music festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent, bringing exceptional creativity to life, and curating local cuisine and culture, DWP is recognized within the industry for delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners, and host cities. DWP creates unforgettable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both attendees and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. From 2020 and on, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP, DWPresents Channel on Twitch, which has garnered over 25 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021, and The Power Hour, a weekly show dedicated to the world of rock, on AXS TV. The 2025 DWP festival lineup includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival and Welcome To Rockville.

    www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

    Facebook.com/Dannywimmerpresents

    Instagram.com/Dannywimmerpresents

    Twitter.com/DannyWimmerPres

  • Genre-Bending Pop Rock Band ALLBROOK STATION Release New Single “CROWN” via SAMSA/ Create Music Group

    Genre-Bending Pop Rock Band ALLBROOK STATION Release New Single “CROWN” via SAMSA/ Create Music Group New Single Offers a Glimpse Into Forthcoming 2026 Album, All We Have Is Pain
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    For Immediate Release Rising pop rock trailblazers ALLBROOK STATION have officially released their bold new single, “CROWN,” available now on all streaming platforms via SAMSA/Create Music Group. The explosive track is from the band’s highly anticipated album All We Have Is Pain, set for release in 2026. Since its release, “CROWN” has already been featured on two major editorial playlists—“New In Rock” and “New Music Daily”—further cementing the band’s place as one of the most exciting emerging acts in the modern rock landscape.  Vocalist and songwriter Burke Louis opened up about the origins of the track, “I was once told, ‘You can have smaller dreams or better friends.’ At the time, I was standing at a crossroads- picking between a safe career in finance or diving headfirst into music. I’d been writing for a couple years, and one line kept haunting me: ‘I got a crown but it’s not big enough.’ That’s all I had. I called up Jessie Gomez (long before we were writing partners) and Crown was
    born.”      He continues, “But not the version you’re hearing now. This version came two years later, after life had kicked the door in: a divorce, the murder of a
    close friend, being robbed by a business partner, and having to leave my dream home in California to crash in a room at Jessie’s place in Utah. That’s when ‘Crown’ took on a new meaning. It became a declaration. A warning shot. A refusal to stay small. This is for anyone who’s been told they’re not good enough. I’m not just coming for the crown… I’m saying it was mine all along, and it’s still not enough for me. I want it all.”  “CROWN” captures the unrelenting ambition, defiance, and resilience that define ALLBROOK STATION’s sound—an anthem for anyone fighting to claim their place and demand more from life.  The single sets the stage for what promises to be a groundbreaking new era for the band, as All We Have Is Pain approaches in 2026. Fans can stream “CROWN” now! Stay tuned for more updates! Stream the single now:
     https://createmusic.fm/crown  WATCH Allbrook Station – “Crown” (Lyric Video):    
    Upcoming Shows:September 26 2025 at The Pearl On Main in Midvale, Utah
     Allbrook Station is a genre-bending pop rock band from Salt Lake City
    known for their explosive live shows, anthemic hooks, and cinematic
    production. Formed in 2024, the group fuses modern rock, hip-hop, and
    raw emotional storytelling into a sound that hits as hard as it heals—
    bold, defiant, and unapologetically real.

    Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Burke Louis, the band is completed by
    bassist Jessie Gomez, drummer Nate Smeding, producer/guitarist Randy
    Slaugh, and DJ Frank Zoo. Together, they’ve crafted a sound that’s
    equal parts chaos and clarity.

    In early 2025, Allbrook Station signed with Create Music Group and
    indie label SAMSA, marking their arrival with a debut single, “Chimerical,”
    which landed on Apple Music’s “New in Rock” editorial playlist and has
    since racked up hundreds of thousands of streams across platforms.
    Their follow-up singles are only getting louder and building major momentum.

    With industry eyes watching and a growing cult following behind them,

    Allbrook Station is carving their lane in the next wave of rock.
    For More Information Please Visit:YouTube InstagramTikTok Facebook

  • Reminder! Metal rule breakers LORNA SHORE head to Cleveland 9/26 with brand new material from “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me”

    LORNA SHORE

    Returns In 2025 With New Album

    & North American Tour

    I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me

    To Be Released September 12 Via Century Media Records

    First Single “Oblivion” Debuts Today

    See The Music Video HERE

    Tour Kicks Off September 17 With Support From

    The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent & PeelingFlesh

    Tickets Go On Sale Friday May 23

    Special Presales Begin Monday May 19

    Find More Information At

    IFeelTheEverblackFesteringWithinMe.com

    (Credit: Zac Schiffer)

    The rumors are true — Lorna Shore are back in 2025 with new music and a new tour to lay their stake as one of the most impressive extreme metal acts to emerge in recent memory.

    After a mysterious billboard appeared on the New Jersey Turnpike in the band’s hometown, Lorna Shore today confirms that their new album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me is set for release on September 12 via Century Media Records.

    It’s led by the blistering first single “Oblivion” debuting today. See the music video, directed by Dylan Hryciuk of Versa Films, HERE.

    Says vocalist Will Ramos of the track, “Writing this song felt like the culmination of all the things that we’ve done in the past, but brought to the next level; a more evolved version of what Lorna Shore truly is.” He adds, “I imagined a post-apocalyptic world in the (hopefully distant) future. A world where we have sown the seeds of our own destruction. The idea that we wished for better, hoped we were doing something that would help save us in this dying world, only to end up accelerating its inevitable destruction. This brings up the question; what is right? Do we even know what we’re doing? What have we done to try and actually change anything? Are we watering the earth or just feeding a constantly growing fire?”

    With the release of their upcoming fifth album, the first in three years since 2022’s Pain Remains, Lorna Shore’s incredible journey continues. They’ve hit the viral Spotify charts, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, embarked on highly successful tours and in the process, galvanized a significant fanbase that hangs onto the band’s quest for stylistic inversion. But by virtue of physical onslaught and wanting to divine truth from their music, Lorna Shore have kept themselves fired up by torching the metal rulebook at every turn, practically demanding that other genres step up their game.

    I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me will be available in the following formats:

    • Digital album – all platforms
    • Ltd. CD Edition in O-Card – all retailers
    • Standard CD Jewelcase – all Australian retailers
    • Ltd. Deluxe Gatefold golden 2LP & Slipmat in O-Card – all ex-US retailers
    • Gatefold black 2LP – all ex-US retailers
    • Ltd. Gatefold dark blue marbled 2LP – Available from cmdistro.de & selected Indie retailers, and Bandcamp (Ltd. 1000 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold light blue-black haze 2LP – HMV (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold transp. coke bottle green 2LP – Artist First (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Side A/B split (black&white) 2LP – Impericon (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold transp. magenta 2LP – Impericon (Ltd. 300 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold clear-lilac haze 2LP – EMP (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Gatefold translucent milky clear 2LP – all US retailers
    • Gatefold Light Blue Marble 2LP – all US Indie retailers
    • Ltd. Gatefold Sea Blue Smoke 2LP – Hot Topic (Ltd. 750 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Forevermore 2LP – Band (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Oblivion 2LP – Band (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Ever Black 2LP – Band (Ltd. 1000 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Lionheart 2LP – Band (Tour) (Ltd. 1000 units)

    Fans can pre-save the album HERE and find their preferred physical and digital retailer HERE.

    A massive new album merch line is also available for pre-order at: www.lornashoreband.com

    The full track list includes:

    1. Prison of Flesh
    2. Oblivion
    3. In Darkness
    4. Unbreakable
    5. Glenwood
    6. Lionheart
    7. Death Can Take Me
    8. War Machine
    9. A Nameless Hymn
    10.  Forevermore

    Lorna Shore will bring tracks from I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me and other hits on the road beginning in September, joined by The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent and PeelingFlesh in a tour produced by Live Nation. General tickets go on sale Friday, May 23 and fan presales will begin Monday May 19 as follows:

    Citi Presale: Monday, May 19 at 10am local (U.S. only)

    Lorna Shore Presale: Monday, May 19 at 12pm local

    AMEX Presale: Tuesday, May 20 at 10am local (Canada only)

    Live Nation Presale: Tuesday, May 20 at 10am local

    Ticketmaster Presale: Tuesday, May 20 at 10am local

    Spotify Presale: Wednesday, May 21 at 10am local

    Blabbermouth Presale: Wednesday, May 21 at 10am local

    Local Presales: Wednesday, May 21 at 10am local

    All presales end Thursday, May 22 at 10pm local

    LORNA SHORE FALL 2025 TOUR
    With The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent and PeelingFlesh

    September 17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

    September 18 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival*

    September 20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Festival*

    September 21 National Harbor, MD @ The Theater at MGM National HarborSeptember 23 Greensboro, NC @ Special Events Center

    September 24 Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle

    September 26 Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion

    September 27 Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre

    September 28 Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory

    September 30 Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy

    October 1 Tampa, FL @ Yuengling Center

    October 3 Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall

    October 4 Irving, TX @ Toyota Music Factory

    October 5 Cedar Park, TX @ H-E-B Center Cedar Park

    October 6 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion

    October 9 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

    October 10 Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Concert Theater

    October 12 Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

    October 13 San Diego, CA @ SOMA

    October 14 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

    October 15 San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic

    October 17 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

    October 18 Vancouver, BC @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

    October 20 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center

    October 21 Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

    October 23 Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed

    October 24 Maplewood, MN @ Myth Live

    October 25 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom

    October 27 Toronto, ON @ Great Canadian Casino Resort

    October 28 Laval, QC @ Place Bell

    October 30 New York, NY @ The Theater at Madison Square Garden

    *Festival dates

    Find more info and tickets at www.lornashoreband.com

    (Photo by Mike Elliott)

    Find Lorna Shore Online

    Website: https://lornashorestore.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LornaShore/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lornashore/

    X: https://x.com/lornashore

    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@LornaShore

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lornashoreofficial

  • MAD MAX – reveals Comic-Style Lyric Video for “Piece Of Candy” from upcoming “Heavy Metal” reissue, starts pre-sale & announces brand-new studio album + many more surprises for 2026!

    MAD MAX
    Reveals Comic-Style Lyric Video for “Piece Of Candy” from upcoming “Heavy Metal” reissue, starts pre-sale & announces brand-new studio album 
    + many more surprises for 2026!    The German hard rock legends MAD MAX are gearing up for an exciting run of releases leading into their 45th anniversary in 2026. Fans won’t have to wait long: on November 28th, 2025, the band will re-release their very first recordings— the debut EP In Concert (1981) and the groundbreaking full-length Heavy Metal (1982). Both titles have been remastered by Rolf Munkes (Crematory, etc.) and will be available on CD, LP, and digital. Pre-order now on: https://madmax.rpm.link/heavymetalPR

    Alongside these reissues, the band has more surprises in store: the long-awaited MAD MAX comic 
    drawn by Maestro Arturo Said – one of the most famous and renowned comic artists in Latin America  – unreleased photo material, detailed liner notes, and exclusive insights into the band’s history!As part of this re-release campaign, MAD MAX now proudly present a brand-new lyric video, inspired by the upcoming Mad Max comic, for their classic “Piece Of Candy”! The song is a reminder of the band’s pioneering spirit, bringing the early fire of the German rock and metal scene back to life with a fresh punch for today’s listeners.Founding member and main songwriter Jürgen Breforth reflects:“When I founded Mad Max in 1981 in my hometown of Münster, I never dreamed that we’d celebrate our 45th anniversary in 2026. The entire Mad Max reissue release feels like a wonderful journey in time for me.The first single and video “Piece Of Candy” takes me back into the year 1981.The song is actually based on the very first guitar riff that I wrote for Mad Max. I was blown away when Mad Max singer Andreas Baesler came up with the lyrics. It was one of those magic moments when you know you have created something very special together. Now, more than 40 years later, this song is still one of my all time Mad Max favourites and I can’t wait to play it live again for our fans.”Stream / Download “Piece Of Candy”:https://madmax.rpm.link/candyPRWatch the comic-inspired lyric video for “Piece Of Candy” premiering HERELooking ahead, 2026 will also mark the band’s 45th anniversary in grand style with the release of a brand-new studio album via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Titled Stories Of Destiny, the monumental record will resurrect extraordinary songs that had remained in the shadows for decades—reimagined by Breforth and the current line-up.

    In other news, Crush Concerts will now handle all national and international concert and festival bookings for MAD MAX, joining forces with the band at the perfect time as they prepare to take their music across the globe once again.

    Fans can expect the ultimate MAD MAX experience: the legendary reissues this November, and the monumental Stories Of Destiny album in March 2026 followed by an extensive touring schedule, with many more news to be revealed soon!Visit MAD MAX online:
    https://madmaxlegacy.com/ 
    https://www.facebook.com/madmax.legacy.band
    https://www.instagram.com/madmaxlegacybandVisit ROAR online: 
    Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rpm_roar
    X: https://x.com/rpmroar
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rpmroar

  • Fortress of Rock: 7 Powerful Highlights from Sweden’s Historic Metal Debut

    This September the centuries-old Bohus Fortress in Sweden, a site that has stood since the 1600s and witnessed countless Nordic battles, opened its gates to a different kind of conquest: the power of rock.

    The inaugural Fortress of Rock transformed the historic stronghold into a stage where music and heritage collided, creating an atmosphere both unique and unforgettable. The festival gathered several local acts from the Swedish scene, spanning from punk to heavy metal, along with tribute performances that celebrated rock’s enduring spirit. Among them, Styren delivered the standout performance of the night.

    Despite the evening’s recurring sound challenges—a hurdle that affected most of the lineup—Styren rose above the setbacks with remarkable energy and stage presence. Frontman Magnus showcased impressive vocal precision, while the band’s tight execution kept the audience engaged from start to finish.

    Rather than being diminished by the audio issues, Styren’s performance proved their resilience and ability to command a crowd under any circumstance. Audience response was enthusiastic, with fans singing along, cheering, and supporting the bands not only with their presence but also by purchasing merchandise.

    Beyond Styren’s standout set, the entire lineup delivered with brutal precision. Smoking Snakes, Sister Swing, H.E.A.T, Royal Rising, Dahlia, and Blind For A Moment each brought distinct energy—from venomous riffs to punk fury and melodic force. Despite technical setbacks, every act held the crowd, proving that Fortress of Rock wasn’t just a debut—it was a collective uprising of Sweden’s underground scene.

    The sense of community was palpable, as attendees embraced the opportunity to back their local scene in such a historic setting. Food stalls offered local bites and festival classics, while craft vendors sold handmade crochet dolls—amigurumi—that added a personal touch to the merch zone. Cold beer was available for purchase, and vinyl records gave collectors a chance to take home sonic relics. The overall spirit of camaraderie made the fortress feel alive once more—not with battles, but with the unifying force of music.

    With its strong foundation, remarkable setting, and clear support from the community, Fortress of Rock has all the potential to become an annual tradition in the heart of Sweden’s music culture.

    Official Flyer Fortess of Rock
    Magnus Styren
    Fortress of Rock
    Fortress of Rock

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