2022 XL, more metal, more fun!

After having to cancel both 2020 and 2021, Metalworksfest is back.
This next edition will blow away all of our worries and past lockdowns!
Helping us do that are the Belgian bands: Inhuman, Malfested.
Joined with an international line-up: Insanity Alert (AT), Crisix (SP), Tankerd (Ger) and Legion of the Damned (NL)

Be sure to get your tickets because this edition will be bigger and better than before!.
ROCK ON METALHEADS!

Get ready for 2020!

Metalheads, every year EVIL comes to Kuurne and 2020 will be no different.
This time the Evilcat comes with an exclusive Belgian release show of Sinister. And a farewell show from our friends Izegrim. To light the fuze and set the stage on fire the evilcat also gives you Your Highness, Hudič, Norvhar, Wild Heart, Hold The Crown.

So bang your heads, raise your beers and join us on Metalworksfest 2020!

2019 Edition on the way

On the 30th of March 2019 Kuurne will be the place to be for those who love a good METAL-TIME!
This year we feature names as Ostrogoth, Moker and Anwynn. Pure belgian metal for a pure belgian festival.
Come join us and buy tickets through our partners or by mailing us.

NEW HEADER : Check it out ! A new editon and a new look, we're ready for 2019.

We had a blast with the 2018 Editon

Thanks to those who made MetalworksFest 2018 possible.
See you in 2019.

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Legion of the Damned is a Dutch thrash/death metal band.
The band was formed in 1992 as 'Occult', but changed it's name in 2006 to 'Legion of the Damned'. Lyrically the band tends to focus on horror motifs, dark occult, religious themes and apocalyptic events. They have recorded their albums Malevolent Rapture and Sons of the Jackal in the well known Stage One Studio with producer Andy Classen. The special edition of their 2008 release Cult of the Dead comes with an item unique in metal merchandising (and possibly all genres of music), being a cheese block emblazoned with their logo. This is a nod to their Dutch origins.
The group played numerous festivals including Wakken OA, Rockhard Festival, Graspop and many more. And now we are honored to present them at Metalworksfest 2022.
Legion of the Damned's Official webpage

Tankard is a German thrash metal band from Frankfurt am Main, founded in 1982.
Alongside Kreator, Destruction and Sodom, Tankard is often considered one of the 'Big Four' of Teutonic thrash metal.
From the first gig, that was played in a local classroom in 1983, these guys have been at it for 38 years and are still going strong. Stylistically, Tankard has consistently played thrash metal that thematically centres primarily on alcohol reverence.
Let's worship the golden liquid and raise our tankerds for Lady Cerveza!
Tankerd's official website

Crisix started out as Crysys but in 2011 Electronic Arts forced them to change it's name due to legal issues with the game Crysis. The band was formed in February 2008 by ex-Shadon Javi Carrión and Marc Torras, they were joined by Marc Busqué "Busi" and Albert Requena on guitars. This stable formation would record their debut album 'The Menace' on the Borgentreich Stage One Studio in Germany.
Their DIY ethics, extraordinary live performance, and positive message brought them to major festivals as Wacken , Graspop, Summer Breeze, Hellfest, Resurrection, Alcatraz,.. In Europe, they toured with BODY COUNT, TESTAMENT, CAVALERA’S RETURN TO ROOTS. They headlined a USA tour including Full Terror Assault Festival in 2019. The same year CRISIX played 2 sold-out shows in Tokyo, Japan. In February 2020 CRISIX sold out 16 shows on last headlining "Underground tour" in Spain.
"The Pizza EP" will deliver you more fun than ever. Take a slice as an antidepressant !
Let's join the pizza cult on 12/03/2022.
Crisix's official website

Malfested is a new Belgian death metal band, bringing new- and oldschool death metal. Being formed during the pandemic, they could battle the boredom by creating songs and releasing their first EP. Releasing on the 2nd of november, the day of the dead, they reinforced the epic story told by the songs, a story of the battle against the forces of the undead.
Despite being new, the band doesn't sound like a group of debutants, but the artists sound as if they've been around for a long time.
Let them tell you of of the dangers the undead bring at Metalworkfest!
Malfested's Official Facebook

Anwynn is dead. Long live InHuman! After years of polishing their music, style and performance, the project 'Anwynn' has matured into a punching, dark and ambitious new outfit. Furthering the groundwork laid on tracks like 'Keratin', 'Shrine' and the acclaimed symphonic cover of Machine Head’s 'Now I Lay Thee Down', a new direction seemed as natural as it was inevitable. With a new album, featuring fresh lyrical themes, orchestral grandeur and a core more deeply rooted in death metal, flying the same banner as the more folkloristic tunes of the past did not feel quite right. Inspired by the human condition itself, from its moments of utter splendor to its deepest regrets : enter InHuman. Both a new beginning, as a continuing inspiration for an exciting future.
Inhuman's Official website

Insanity Alert was formed in 2011 in Innsbruck, Austria. As a party thrash crossover band, the band is influenced by the likes of SOD, Suicidal Tendencies, DRI, Nuclear Assault and Municipal Waste. Insanity Alert has played loads of shows and tours with famous bands and has raged on many prestigious festivals all over Europe. This year IA was the very first band from Austria ever to play the Hellfest mainstage! Now they are jumpstarting Metalworks. <
Insanity Alert's official website

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Review 2018 Editie

Metal Works – 14/04/2018 – Sint-Pieterszaal, Kuurne.

Kuurne is meer & meer The Place To Be als het op Metal aankomt in Vlaanderen, nog niet zo heel lang geleden was er Kuurne Metal Fest, twee weken geleden was er Metalworksfest en binnenkort de Metalnight Forever Young (met Devil's Bargain, Eternal Breath, Warckon & Existance). Maar laten we het even hebben over Metalworksfest. De mannen van VZW The Evil Cat hadden dit jaar echt wel een line-up samengesteld om van te smullen met: Phoenix Rebellion, Citizinsane, Mr.Myst, Poseydon, Marche Funèbre, Hexa Mera, Izegrim & Ithilien!

Opener van de dag waren dus de mannen van Phoenix Rebellion! Nog niet zo lang geleden hebben we deze band hun passage op de Wacken Battle 2018 in Roeselare besproken en de West Vlamingen geven er direct een stevige lap op, ondanks het feit dat er nog nie zoveel volk aanwezig is. De band kraakt zelf een goeie fles rum met de fans en er zat zelfs een nieuw nummer in de setlist, Spoils Of War. Het feest is begonnen!
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Review 2017 Editie

Metal Works – 01/04/2017 – Sint-Pieterszaal, Kuurne.

Met deze top affiche op “April fools day” is het wel duidelijk dat we hier muzikaal verwend zullen worden, een diversiteit aan metal staat in het vooruitzicht.

Het startschot werd gegeven door For Sale, de heren en dame(s) die steevast instaan voor ambiance en plezier en hierbij nog een brede mix van folk/rock tot stevige thrash brengen. Als je “For Sale” zegt dan weet je dat allerhande podium attributen niet ver weg zijn en dit was deze keer ook het geval, zowel indianenpluimen als speelgoedtrompetten hebben de revue gepasseerd. Bij ‘Seniorita Local’ werden we, zoals de songtitel doet vermoeden getrakteerd, op de Spaanse dansmoves van een lokale schoonheid. Het half uurtje dat voorzien was bleek net iets tekort om For Sale volledig tot zijn recht te komen.
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