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.
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ROCK ON METALHEADS!

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The history of the legendary Ostrogoth is common knowledge by now. This traditional metal band from Ghent emerged onto the scene in the early 80s and their arrival didn’t go unnoticed: to this day, metal god James Hetfield is a self-proclaimed fan. Meanwhile, the band has been around for over thirty years and despite their admirable staying power, the ride has been far from uneventful. In the spirit of ‘What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger’, Ostrogoth have recently returned to their natural habitat: the stage. Considering the band’s longevity and their status as metal pioneers and in spite of their fragmented history, it’s still hard to believe they haven’t played Graspop before. Bronco, Grizzly and Whiteshark may have aged slightly, together with Hindrix and Ployaert they still do ‘Full Moon’s Eyes’ and all the other classics justice. Expect pumping beats, groovy bass lines and intricate melodies seasoned with a traditional metal sauce. Ostrogoth have returned! (Text: Steven Verhoeven)
Their latest album is 'Last Tribe Standing'.
Ostrogoth's Official Website

CARNATION equals blistering death metal madness from Belgium. Early 2013, guitar player Jonathan Verstrepen created the band to show his appreciation for the old school death metal legends from the ‘80s & early ‘90s. Vocalist Simon Duson, bass player Yarne Heylen, guitar player Bert Vervoort, and drummer Vincent Verstrepen were summoned to complete the band, and it didn’t take long until the chemistry between this quintet to hit critical mass.

With ‘Chapel of Abhorrence’, CARNATION welcome you to death’s domain and invite you to witness them rise to their throne!
Carnation's Official Website

DISTILLATOR is a 3-piece thrash metal band from Enschede, The Netherlands. Since the release of their crushing debut album “Revolutionary Cells” in 2015, DISTILLATOR is considered one of the most important newcomers in the Dutch metal scene. The band distinguishes itself through their high-pitched screams, fast guitar licks, mellotron bass lines, energetic live experience and old-school looks.
By playing the amazing 70.000 Tons Of Metal Festival, touring Europe three times with Metal Church, Pestilence and Vektor and supporting metal titans Gojira, Anthrax and Testament, DISTILLATOR has gained fans throughout the entire world. Their second concept album “Summoning the Malicious” has gotten an overwhelming good response from both magazines and fans.
On May 25th 2018, a brand-new split album will be released on This Charming Man Records. The band has gone beyond limits and added more speed, progressive elements, effects and textures to their music. Formed in January 2013, but sounding like 1988.
Distillator's Official Website

MOKER stands for powerful, fast, rhythmic and brutal Death Metal with an important Deathcore-attitude and an overwhelming touch of Mosh-heaviness, like a fuckin‘ sledge hammer (Moker)!

(2003) MOKER was formed in 2003 when two members (Wouter Sels & Angelo Mannestätter) wanted to play brutal deathmetal. During the summer of 2003 vocalist Ad De wachter jointed Moker to add some vocal sickness on their music. Stijn De Wever played bass but after a while he left the band because of personal reasons. A bass player was still needed, the solution was in fact at hand’s reach. Wouter brought in his old friend Fréderic Wauters who was perfect for this job. The band was completed and it could now seriously move forward.

(2005) In February 2005 MOKER decided to record a first split CD with fellow Belgians OUTCAST. The split CD which came out on Shiver Records, which contained three songs. The split CD was recorded and mixed at Studio 13 and mastered at CCR Studio. More shows followed in support of the album. After a while MOKER wanted a second guitarist and Dirk Broeren got the spot.

(2007) One year after the split CD, MOKER were determined to record their first full-length album, titled “Translating The Pain“. It came out on Shiver Records in April 2007. The album, was recorded, mixed and mastered at CCR studio. “Translating The Pain” is a full-length with a very professional sound and talented music. This cd will please fans of brutal deathmetal and furious beatdown with an excellent sound (Dying Fetus, Skinless, Malevolent Creation, …).

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Moker's Official Facebook

Belgian metal band Anwynn’s sound builds itself on a solid ground of melodic death metal. Tight riffs support a vocal duo consisting of female vocals and growls, and powerful orchestrated keyboards build the bridge between symphony and metal. The latest "Swords & Blood" EP fuses melodies and blasts together into a powerful melodic metal sound they have made their own. Their dynamics are further amplified on stage: the musicians wear a kilt and drink in their horns while they deliver a show not easily forgotten.
Anwynn's Official Website

Lethal Injury is a Belgian metal band that was founded in January 2015 by Josha Pylyser, Dennis Wyffels, Kevin 'Rambo' Van Eeckhoutte, Jonjo Hardy and Nicolas Cottrell.
Lethal Injury's Official VI page

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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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