Heretic Feast 21. / 22.06.2024. (Boogaloo, Zagreb CRO)

Heretic feast is the first extreme metal festival in the town Kutina, held for the first time last year which date was done day before Easter, and as they usually do, religious and political organizations got off their asses and ironically, gave the Heretic festival the best press and media coverage that even bigger mainstream festivals can only dream of.

Thanks to them, last year’s Heretic Feast was a huge success with the audience coming from all the parts of Croatia and wide.  However, there was the downside to this which reflected on this year; the town of Kutina refused to support the Heretic feast.

The upside is that the festival is relocated to the capital city of Croatia, Zagreb. The venue of heresy will be Boogaloo which is not a stranger of extreme metal festival.

On June 21^st and 22^nd will be be marked with sounds of distorted guitars and thundering drums, accompanied with screams of undead heretics!

Dive into the heart of extreme metal with our handpicked selection of bands from around the globe. Each act brings its unique essence to the Heretic Feast, ensuring an unforgettable experience for metal enthusiasts.

This year’s Heretics are:

ASAGRAUM (Black Metal, Netherlands)

An all-female band that has been making waves with their ferocious blend of traditional and modern black metal elements. Their performances are known for their intensity and the atmosphere they create. Explore more:

https://www.facebook.com/asagraum
https://www.instagram.com/asagraum/
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Asagraum
https://edgedcircle.8merch.com/?s=Asagraum

WAYFARER (Atmospheric Black/Folk Metal, Colorado, US)

Hailing from Denver, Wayfarer combines the raw energy of black metal with the melancholic beauty of folk, creating immersive soundscapes. Their music is a journey through the wilderness of the American landscape. More info:

https://www.facebook.com/wayfarercolorado
https://www.instagram.com/wayfarercolorado/
https://wayfarercolorado.bandcamp.com/
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Wayfarer/3540349766

DREADNOUGHT (Progressive Doom Metal, Colorado, US)

Dreadnought’s sound is an eclectic mix of doom metal, progressive rock, and jazz, marked by the use of multiple instruments and complex compositions. Their music challenges conventions and takes listeners on an epic voyage. Discover:

https://www.facebook.com/dreadnoughtband
https://www.instagram.com/dreadnoughtdenver/
https://dreadnoughtdenver.bandcamp.com/

NAURRAKAR (Black Metal, Czech Republic)

Emerging from the Czech black metal scene, Naurrakar’s music is raw, emotive, and steeped in the genre’s traditional sound. Their lyrical themes explore darkness, nature, and human emotion. Check out:

https://www.facebook.com/Naurrakar
https://www.instagram.com/thetruenaurrakar
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Naurrakar
https://bandzone.cz/naurrakar

BEZDAN (Black/Thrash Metal, Croatia)

Bezdan combines the aggressiveness of thrash metal with the cold, grim atmosphere of black metal, creating a sound that’s both brutal and captivating. Their energetic performances are a testament to the vibrant Croatian metal scene. Explore:

https://www.facebook.com/bezdannikaddan
https://bezdannikaddan.bandcamp.com/
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Bezdan/3540394739

KOLAC (Black Metal, Serbia)

With their roots deeply planted in the Serbian black metal underground, Kolac brings forth a relentless, no-frills approach to the genre. Their music is dark, aggressive, and unapologetically raw. Discover more:

https://www.facebook.com/kolachorde
https://www.instagram.com/kolac.official/
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Kolac/
https://www.kolachorde.com/

ZLOBNIK (Black/Death Metal, Croatia)

A fierce force in the Croatian metal scene, Zlobnik merges the brutality of death metal with the sinister atmospheres of black metal. Their sound is both powerful and profoundly dark. More info:

https://www.facebook.com/zlobnikband
https://www.instagram.com/zlobnik_band/
https://zlobnik.bandcamp.com/album/zlobnik
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Zlobnik

GORE THROWER (Death Metal, Hungary)

Hailing from Hungary, Gore Thrower is known for their guttural vocals, fast-paced riffs, and relentless drumming. Their music is a brutal onslaught of death metal that leaves no head unbanged. Explore:

https://www.facebook.com/GoreThrower
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Gore_Thrower/
https://gorethrower.bandcamp.com

MALEDICTION (Death Metal, Hungary)

Malediction has carved a niche for themselves with their technical prowess and complex song structures. Their music is a sophisticated blend of death metal’s intensity and technical metal’s intricacy. Check out:

https://www.facebook.com/maledictionhungary
https://www.instagram.com/malediction_hun/
https://maledictionhun.bandcamp.com/

SRD (Black Metal, Slovenia)

Proudly representing Slovenian black metal, SRD combines atmospheric elements with raw aggression. Their music is a reflection on nature, folklore, and the darker aspects of existence. Discover:

https://www.facebook.com/SrdBozji/
https://www.instagram.com/srd.bozji/
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Srd/
https://www.srd.si/

INFERNAL TENEBRA (Melodic Death Metal, Croatia)

With a sound that blends the melodic elements of Scandinavian death metal with a unique Balkan touch, Infernal Tenebra has made a name for themselves both locally and internationally. Their music is both catchy and devastating.

Explore more:

https://www.facebook.com/infernaltenebra
https://www.instagram.com/infernaltenebra/
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Infernal_Tenebra

DEFIANT (Black/Death Metal, Croatia)

Defiant’s music is a ferocious mix of black and death metal, characterized by its speed, aggression, and dark thematic content. They stand as a testament to the strength of the Croatian extreme metal scene. More info:

https://www.facebook.com/defiant.croatia
https://www.instagram.com/defiant.official/
https://defiantcro.bandcamp.com/
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Defiant/87201

ATTITUDES TO HUMAN EXTINCTION (Death Metal, Croatia)

This band tackles themes of existential dread and the human condition through their brutal and unyielding death metal sound. Their music is a reflection on the darker sides of humanity and our possible futures. Check out:

https://www.facebook.com/ATHEdeathmetal
https://www.instagram.com/athedeathmetal/

DICKLESS TRACY (Death Metal/Grindcore, Slovenia)

Known for their blistering speed and aggressive sound, Dickless Tracy blends death metal’s brutality with grindcore’s chaos. Their performances are intense, energetic, and not for the faint of heart. Discover:

https://www.facebook.com/dicklesstracygrind
https://www.instagram.com/dicklesstracygrind/
https://dicklesstracy.bandcamp.com/
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Dickless_Tracy

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