APOCALYPSE ORCHESTRA (SE)
MEDIEVAL FOLK METAL FROM SWEDEN
Apocalypse Orchestra is a Swedish metal band that masterfully blends medieval melodies with the crushing power of doom metal, creating an epic and atmospheric soundscape that transports listeners to a distant past.
Formed in Gävle, Sweden 2013, the band is known for fusing traditional folk instruments, such as the hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and mandolas, with heavy, distorted guitars and thunderous drums.
With their debut album “The End Is Nigh” (2017), Apocalypse Orchestra quickly established themselves as a unique force in the metal scene. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to storytelling, weaving together history, mythology, and existential themes.
With their second release, “A Plague upon Thee” (2025) , they unearth new stories from the past, with tales of walled in zealots, religion and science in medieval times, and the ransacking of hell!
Apocalypse Orchestra delivers memorable live shows where the band utilizes theatrical performances, sometimes actors and dancers, fire and projected animation, thus enhancing the experience, giving the show a feel of classic storytelling.
TROLD (DK)
Deep in the dark Danish forest, where the trees whisper and the forest floor hums with legends, they live – the trolls. A noisy, merry and devilish horde that lives for song, partying and mischief. They call themselves TROLD – and they don’t come sneaking around!
TROLD is not just a band – it’s a living fairy tale. Forged from bark, blood and booming tones, they rise from the earth with instruments in their arms and laughter in their hearts. It?s folk metal with horns on both foreheads and hands – epic tales served with a twinkle in their eyes and foam in their beards.
Every concert is a forest festival, where the audience doesn’t just watch, but becomes part of the story. The music ranges from the heavy and dramatic to the foolishly festive ? and everything in between.
TROLD is thunder, fables and celebration – a quirky fairy tale told in the language of the forest.
They will make noise. They will laugh. And you will be carried away!
MORGARTEN (CH)
Morgarten is a Swiss black Epic/Folk Metal band who invite you to follow their tales and legends inspired by Swiss history.
During their concerts, the audience is invited to discover these stories through brutal and atmospheric performances! When the heaviness of war subsides, a catchy folk melody lulls the audience?s heart.
Formed in 2005, the band’s original lineup has remained unchanged from the very beginning. Starting from nothing, the members learned how to play their instruments together and began by conquering every corner of Switzerland with raw, passionate shows. These years developed their signature story-telling interludes that they share with the public.
Then came 2021 and the explosive release of their second album, Cry of the Lost. This record propelled them to new heights, conquering even more countries and festivals across Europe. The band stormed across France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands, England and Norway.
They lit up major festivals including March into Walhalla (NED), Warhorns Festival (ENG), Mead & Greed Festival (GER), Dark Troll Festival (GER), Mahlstrom Open Air (GER), Cernunnos Pagan Fest (FRA) and the legendary Hellfest Open Air (FRA).
They played with renowned bands throughout the years: Touring with Wind Rose in 2017, Opening for Finntroll in 2018, touring with Vanaheim in 2022, Finsterforst in 2023 and 2024, and touring with Kvaen, then with Saor and Cân Bardd in 2025.
