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Sweden Rock Organizers have announced the first 22 bands for the Sweden Rock 2016 line-up, set to take place on June 8-11:

The wait is over! We proudly present the first 22 confirmed bands confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival 2016.

We can now officially confirm that The Hellacopters will be reuniting for a single, world-exclusive show at next year’s festival. The band played their farewell shows in Stockholm in 2008, but in June next year their 1996 line-up reforms for one night only to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of their debut album “Supershitty to the max”.

We are also proud to announce the last show in Sweden ever by Twisted Sister.  After reuniting for the 2003 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, one of the most acclaimed live bands in the world is coming full circle next year, by playing their only Swedish show on their final tour in Sölvesborg. Following the tragic loss of drummer AJ Pero, the surviving original members will be backed by none other than former Dream Theater sticksman Mike Portnoy.

Among the other 20 acts announced today are King Diamond, who will perform a special “Abigail” set for the first and possibly last time ever in Sweden, featuring what is said to be the bands most elaborate stage production ever. Special mentions are also in place for the only Avantasia show in Sweden next year, which is sure to make for a spectacular evening, and Satyricon, who will perform their classic “Nemesis Divina” album in its entirety.

The full list of confirmed acts so far reads as follows:
THE HELLACOPTERS (world-exclusive reunion show)
TWISTED SISTER (their final tour, only show in Sweden)
KING DIAMOND (performing a special “Abigail” set)
AVANTASIA (only show in Sweden)
SATYRICON (performing a special “Nemesis Divina” set)
BLIND GUARDIAN
LORDI
LOUDNESS
AMARANTHE
MY DYING BRIDE
FINNTROLL
LEGION OF THE DAMNED
DAN REED NETWORK
ROBIN GEORGE & DANGEROUS MUSIC
GUN
ECLIPSE
BONAFIDE
TRIBULATION
DAN BAIRD & HOMEMADE SIN
PEDALENS PÅGAR
TWILIGHT FORCE
KING WITCH

Another 60 acts are to be announced during this autumn and winter.

More information about all artists and the festival can be found at www.swedenrock.com.