Frontiers Rock Festival Reveals Final Bill for 2026 Edition

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Following the recent announcement of Giant’s original lineup reunion, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to reveal the full bill for the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, with the final bands now confirmed for the event, set to take place on May 1, 2 and 3, 2026, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan), Italy.

The Final Bands To Rock At The FRF 2026

NELSON
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson have built a career that truly stands the test of time. Rising to global prominence in the early 1990s with Nelson’s multi-platinum debut “After The Rain”, the twins topped the Billboard Hot 100 with “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection”. With five Top 40 singles, five #1 MTV videos, over 6.5 million albums sold worldwide, Nelson became a defining force of their time.
Deeply rooted in one of America’s most storied entertainment families, Matthew and Gunnar bring rare perspective to longevity in music. Their grandparents Ozzie and Harriet made television history with “The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet”, while Ozzie also pioneered early music-video concepts long before MTV. Their father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson, sold over 200 million records and helped found the country rock genre. Carrying this legacy forward, the twins have consistently evolved and continue to connect with audiences across generations through authenticity, craftsmanship, and heart. Nelson are ready to return to Europe after more than 15 years, at the Frontiers Rock Festival, celebrating decades of iconic songs alongside the spirit that has driven their music from the beginning.

FRONTLINE
Frontline was founded in 1989 in Nuremberg, Germany, and quickly rose to become one of the leading bands in European AOR and melodic hard rock. With the powerful voice of Stephan Kämmerer and the songwriting partnership of Stephan Kämmerer and guitarist Robby Böbel, the band soon gained an international reputation for catchy melodies, precise musicianship, and narrative album concepts. Their debut album “The State Of Rock” (1994) is internationally regarded as a milestone of the genre. Frontline’s sound combines powerful vocals, melodic guitar work, and refined production. Inspired by the classic hard rock era of the late 1980s and early 1990s, it carries a distinctive international flair. With a new studio album planned for 2026, Frontline are opening a new chapter – one that honors the band’s history while paving the way toward the future, and now they’re gearing up to bring their captivating sound to the Frontiers Rock Festival.

CONFESS
Swedish rockers Confess have earned a reputation for their relentless commitment to the sleaze/metal aesthetic, infusing their work with memorable hooks, arena-ready choruses, and a devil-may-care attitude. Fronted by John Elliot, whose commanding vocals have also been showcased with the legendary Crashdiet, Confess demonstrate a rare balance of raw sleaze-metal grit and melodic sophistication. On drums, Samuel Samael drives the rhythm with precision and power, while Ludwig Nordlander and Asser Hakala weave dynamic guitar textures that range from shredding riffs to soaring solos. Bassist Lucky anchors the band with a solid low-end punch, rounding out a lineup that is firing on all cylinders.
Their new album, “Metalmorphosis”, is set to arrive in May, and it’s a powerful celebration of sleaze-metal craftsmanship, and a must-hear for anyone who loves hard-hitting, melodic rock with attitude. The band is thrilled to bring the new songs on stage at the Frontiers Rock Festival!

ATLANTIC
British melodic rock band Atlantic was founded by guitarist and songwriter Simon Harrison. Heavily influenced by bands such as Whitesnake, Journey, Bad English, FM and Dare, he set about writing the songs that became the first Atlantic album entitled “Power”, released in 1994. After a couple of decades working as a very successful ghost writer, producer and mix engineer, Simon met up with Mark Grimmett (Vocalist) and decided to reignite Atlantic. In 2021, Simon and Mark got together with some other very talented musicians to form the current line-up, featuring Mark Grimmett (vocals), Simon Harrison (guitar), Nick Burr (guitar), Julian Hill (bass), Mark Peters (keyboards) and Eddie Marsh (drums). Their latest album “Another World” was released in 2024, again to critical acclaim and success. The band are currently writing and recording a new album and are excited to join the line up of the Frontiers Rock Festival, bringing their melodic sound to the Italian stage.

IT’SALIE
IT’sALIE is the brainchild of rock singer Giorgia Colleluori (Sinner, Rock Meets Classic, and former Eternal Idol), who collaborates with Mat Sinner, the band’s manager and co-producer, and drummer Camillo Colleluori (also former Eternal Idol). In 2020, their debut album, “Lilith” received excellent reviews from major European rock and metal publications and webzines. Giorgia quickly became recognized as one of the scene’s leading voices, aided by her strong live presence. On December 1, 2021, the band returned to the studio to record their second album, “Emosphere”, was released in 2022, garnering excellent feedback and reviews not only for the album itself but also for their live shows. With their highly anticipated third album coming in 2026, IT’sALIE are thrilled to present their brilliant rock performance to the Frontiers fans in Trezzo!

The Complete Bill of the FRF 2026

The full bill for each day of the festival, and the full list of exclusive VIP acoustic shows are as following:

MAY 1  
STARSHIP
GIANT
HOUSE OF LORDS
ROBIN BECK
CREYE
SHIRAZ LANE
STREETLIGHT

VIP Platinum
Q&A w/Giant 

MAY 2
NIGHT RANGER
HEAT
HEAVENS EDGE
DEGREED
ATLANTIC
HELL IN THE CLUB
FIGHTER V

Acoustic (VIP only)
GIANT
MICHAEL SWEET
DEGREED

VIP Platinum
Q&A w/Night Ranger 

MAY 3
STRYPER 
NELSON
JOHN CORABI
FRONTLINE
CONFESS
TRANSATLANTIC RADIO
IT’SALIE

Acoustic (VIP only)
NELSON
JOHN CORABI
CASSIDY PARIS

VIP Platinum
Lunch w/Stryper

Ticket Details and Presale Information
Tickets are on sale NOW! 

Presale prices:
•    Single-Day Ticket: €80.00 (+ presale fees)
•    3-Day Ticket: €225.00 (+ presale fees)

Get your tickets on:

Furthermore, next year’s Frontiers Rock Festival will expand its VIP offer with some exclusive VIP Experience Packages. Don’t miss your chance and grab one of these at frontiersrockfestival.com

FIGHTER V Reveal New Video ‘Raging Heartbeat’ from Upcoming Album

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Swiss melodic rockers Fighter V have unleashed today the new single and official video, “Raging Heartbeat”, taken from their upcoming album, “Déja Vu”, set for release on April 10, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The band described the new single as “a song about tearing down the walls of a refined and uptight society and breaking through to times we are missing. A world that is waiting for us to live the way we want and not to live in the past. Be wild and allow yourself to be as you want to be!”

The band is currently on the road for the co-headlining “Bite And Fight” tour with Snakebite, across Germany and Switzerland. For the full list of dates, please see below and HERE.

Pre-Order “Deja Vu” HERE

The band talked about how the album came to life: “Deja Vu” is our third album, after “Fighter” and “Heart Of The Young”. It was recorded, mixed and mastered in 2025 in the Swiss studio “Little Creek” by the engineer Pulver and produced by Emmo Acar. The vocals and production work happened externally. The vocal recordings and production were done by Ronny Lang aka “The Voicefinder” in his own studio in cooperation with Emmo. The keyboard was produced, played and recorded by Victor Olsson, with whom we already worked on the keys of the album before. Background vocals were done separately by Emmo, Victor, Tess and Ronny. Saxophone as well by Magnus Hägglund”.

“The album contains a variety of styles, like the previous one, thanks to the cooperation with Dave Niederberger (Ex vocalist of FV) and Roman and Emmo. Influenced by our idols from the 80‘s, we are paying tribute to the prime era of Melodic Hardrock/ AOR, which you can hear by the authenticity of our sound”, they continued. “The title “Deja Vu” is not only the title of the album but also the title of a song of it. This classic French quote portrays the events we see already coming but can’t be saved from them. They will repeat cause some things are written in stone”.

Fighter V burst onto the scene in 2019. Born in Hergiswil, Switzerland, the band draws deep inspiration from classic 1980s hard-rock and arena-rock giants like Whitesnake, Journey, Survivor, and Bon Jovi – channeling that vintage energy into modern melodic rock anthems.

Their debut album, “Fighter” (2019), recorded in Sweden with producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T), delivered 12 tracks of keyboard-driven riffs and old-school rock hooks, quickly establishing the band as one of Europe’s most promising new melodic rock acts. 

In 2024 they returned with “Heart Of The Young”, featuring a refreshed lineup led by vocalist Emmo Acar, embracing a renewed but faithful homage to ’80s-era anthemic rock.

Now, with “Déjà vu”, Fighter V embark on a new chapter – their first album to be released through Frontiers Records, a pivotal step that brings their sound to a wider global audience. The record is both a nostalgic nod to their roots and a bold evolution: expect the band’s signature blend of stadium-ready riffs, soaring melodies, harmony-rich vocals, and shimmering keyboard textures, now sharpened by matured songwriting and heightened production. 

“Deja Vu” is more than a title – it’s a powerful, time-bending ride through the golden age of rock, reimagined by a band reaching new heights.

“Deja Vu” Tracklist:

1.    Raging Heartbeat
2.    Victory    
3.    Made For A Heartache    
4.    Foolish Heart    
5.    Deja Vu    
6.    Stand By Your Side    
7.    All Your Love    
8.    Hold The Time    
9.    For All This Time    
10.    Break Those Limits    
11.    Victim Of Changes

“BITE AND FIGHT” TOUR 2026 – TICKETS HERE:

13.02 – Oberhausen (DE)
14.02 – Hamburg (DE)
20.02 – Waldbronn (DE)
21.02 – Frankfurt (DE)
27.02 – Nürnberg (DE)
28.02 – Aarburg (CH)

Line Up:
Emmo Acar – Vocals
Lobe Valentin – Guitar
Lucien Egloff – Drums
Roman Stalder – Bass

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RATS WILL FEAST Release New Single + Video ‘Observer’ from Upcoming EP

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RATS WILL FEAST have unveiled their new single “Observer”, offering the first fierce glimpse into their upcoming EP, “An Evocation”, set for release on April 3rd, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

The song showcases a version of what the band would sound like if they didn’t always play like their lives depended on it. The single brings in breathable, cold and atmospheric elements, and yet might be the heaviest and most oppressing song on the EP.

The instrumentation moves like something monstrous and unimaginably massive slithering deep beneath, as the vocals echo its pained and thunderous roars from the abyss.

The single is also the first song from RATS WILL FEAST to feature a guest artist. Early in the writing process, the band had the idea to bring in Simo from Dome Runner, one of Finland’s greatest bands, as they felt the song needed a very specific sound to it, and had written the chorus with Simo’s vocal style in mind. The result is a massive and twisted industrial misfit that grabs hold of the listener and pulls them deep beneath the surface.

“Observer” marks the opening statement of a new chapter for RATS WILL FEAST, setting the tone for an EP that promises to push further into the band’s most visceral and expressive territory yet, as they continue to carve their path through the international hardcore scene.

Streaming: https://ffm.to/rats-will-feast-observer 

Tracklist:

​1. First Snow
2. Burns Cold
3. Observer
4. Smartless
5. Frail Bones
6. An Evocation

Preorders:
–https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/rats-will-feast-an-evocation
–https://ratswillfeast.bandcamp.com/album/an-evocation

“An Evocation” celebrates RATS WILL FEAST‘s diverse and imaginative interpretation of modern metallic hardcore. The new EP is the band’s most concise and clear articulation of what the band wants to say, and what it’s aiming for with its sound. The album’s soundscape is dense, diverse, and exudes a wide palette of tones that have accompanied the band for 10 years.

The band explores a variety of expressions on the album, as the violence and volatility of the sound is balanced with an intensely melodic approach. While the first track “First Snow” lulls the listener into a false sense of comfort with its tranquil soundscapes, the album quickly arrives at the band’s characteristic sound of extreme aggression and hallucinatory chaos.

From the blistering beat and frenzied riffage on tracks such as “Smartless” and “Frail Bones”, to the crushing weight of “Observer” and “An Evocation”, the album’s sound is a forceful expression of unrelenting hardcore with unyielding emotion. While the album offers a wide spectrum, it remains focused on the band’s signature sound.

Lyrically, “An Evocation” is a portrait of a mindscape that strives to accept life as it is. Heavy metal bands often imagine various dystopias and fantasy worlds that they sing about. “An Evocation” thirsts for a safe haven in the turmoil of this world and society.

The lyrics seek to portray a person who moves between different levels of acceptance and resentment. It is a snapshot of a process that touches everyone’s life. Between the lines, the lyrics also reflect on the question of what makes you get up on stage again and again, and what makes writing and performing this kind of music important to yourself and others. Playing heavy music is a valve that lets painful and difficult things flow into some kind of beautiful, manageable form.

For fans of: Converge, Breach, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon

Biography:

RATS WILL FEAST is an experimental hardcore outfit from Jyväskylä, Finland, crafting a musical landscape of extreme aggression, unyielding emotion and hallucinatory chaos. Active in its current form since 2018, the band has built a reputation for intense live performances and innovative sound.

The band’s earlier releases “Scarcity” (LP, 2019), “Songs of a Racehorse” (EP, 2020), and “Malady” (2021) move fluidly between crushing hardcore and noisy psychedelia, occasionally dwelling in more mellow post-rock atmospheres. Their 2024 album “Hellhole” pushed the band’s signature sound to its extremes, delving further into destructive chaos, aggression and desolation.

RATS WILL FEAST’s forthcoming release, “An Evocation” (EP, 2026), continues their evolution, standing as their most focused and defined musical expression and proving that the band shows no signs of slowing down.

Line-up:

Ruben Mustonen – Guitar, vocals
Joona Kyrö – Guitar, vocals
Konsta Kaskismaa – Bass, vocals
Aaron Savolainen – Drums, vocals

https://ratswillfeast.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ratswillfeastband
https://www.instagram.com/ratswillfeastfin

THE GEMS Release New Single + Video ‘Gravity’, Feat. Tommy Johansson

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THE GEMS are on their way to the top! With “Gravity” the Swedish trio reveals a new single off their sophomore album, Year Of The Snake (out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records). Electrifying and ambitious, THE GEMS invite Tommy Johansson (Majestica, ex-Sabaton) onto the 80s-inspired track, adding a new dimension to their ever-so-catchy style with the band’s first feature collaboration. Originally all members of Thundermother, THE GEMS again prove themselves as important new players in hard rock—nothing can make them come back down. Make sure to pre-order your copy of Year Of The Snake and check out the video for “Gravity” now!
 
THE GEMS on “Gravity”:
“’Gravity’ is an 80s-inspired rock anthem about chasing your dreams without compromise – with big hooks, soaring vocals and that timeless rock energy.
Featuring Tommy Johansson, two powerful voices unite in defiance and freedom.”

THE GEMS return with their second album Year Of The Snake, out on March 13, 2026. The Swedish trio solidifies their position as a strong player in modern hard rock. Their very first single, “Like A Phoenix”, instantly hit #2 on the German Rock Radio Airplay Charts and they impressed both fans and critics with their debut record Phoenix (2024). With one album under their belt, and numerous electrifying live shows, THE GEMS quickly established what Year Of The Snake now effortlessly proves: this is the future of rock!
 
THE GEMS on Year Of The Snake:
“Year Of The Snake is about facing previous hardships in your life, letting go and moving forward to a brighter chapter. It’s packed with strong and empowering themes, just like a snake shedding its skin and now standing strong in its own power!
Year Of The Snake is a homage to our fans at our live shows. We wrote the songs envisioning an excited festival crowd; from our loyal diamonds in the front row, knowing all lyrics by heart – to the crazy headbangers in the back. The album is packed with Van Halen and Europe-inspired hard-hitting grooves and riffs that will take you back to the 80s. Yet, the production is modern and fresh. In an increasingly artificial world, we want to stay true to our roots – solid musicianship and songwriting from the heart. Our aim is to always create a great sounding album with the live show in mind.
The future is live and heavy glam rock is here to stay!”

Pre-Order Year Of The Snake NOW

Shaping the genre with 14 new tracks, THE GEMS are all about the energy. “The time to change is now!,” proclaims opener “Walls”, before the hard hitting and empowering title track offers the showstopping trifecta of frontwoman Guernica Mancini’s powerful vocals, guitarist Mona Lindgren’s heavy riffs and the heartbeat of the band; Emlee Johansson’s steady drumming. Demonstrating just how much the future is really theirs to take, “Gravity” adds Tommy Johansson’s (Majestica, Ex-Sabaton) powerful voice to an 80’s inspired sound, taking Year Of The Snake up another level. “Diamond In The Rough” is an understatement compared to the blues-y strength this song possesses, while previously released “Live And Let Go” with its catchy rhythm is undeniable radio hit material – a style this band wields extraordinarily well. “Clout Chaser” and “Hot Bait” come in uplifting, before THE GEMS delve into “Forgive And Forget”, a ballad in which Guernica’s voice comes across especially strong. “Go Along To Get Along” again illustrates the Swedish fireballs breaking the chains of their past and emerging stronger from it – as proven by speedy “Math Ain’t Mathing”, mighty “Firebird”, and “Stars” with its virtuoso guitar solo. Year Of The Snake is wrapped up by the catchy “Buckle Up” and “Happy Water” – with energetic grooves that end this album on a high note!
 
In less than three years of existence as a band, THE GEMS have managed to shape modern rock like few other bands. Year Of The Snake is an impressive follow-up to their debut, filled to the brim with catchy anthems and groovy hits. This Swedish trio is on its way to the well-deserved top. Female, fiery, unforgettable: The future of rock is now!

Year Of The Snake Tracklist:
1 Walls
2 Year Of The Snake
3 Gravity
4 Diamond In The Rough
5 Live And Let Go
6 Clout Chaser
7 Hot Bait
8 Forgive And Forget
9 Go Along To Get Along
10 Math Ain’t Mathing
11 Firebird
12 Stars
13 Buckle Up
14 Happy Water

THE GEMS Live 2026
Following their formation in 2023, THE GEMS quickly showed the exceptional live energy of the new band, with highlight performances including Sweden Rock Festival 2024. After the release of the upcoming full-length, THE GEMS will hit the road on their “Slithering Through Europe” tour.

Slithering Through Europe Spring Tour
w/ Special Guests: King Zebra
21.03.25 DE – Lingen / Alter Schlachthof
22.03.25 DE – Cologne / Helios 37
24.03.25 DE – Hanover / Lux
25.03.25 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
27.03.25 CH – Oberentfelden / Böröm Pöm Pöm
29.03.25 DE – Munich / Backstage
30.03.25 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
31.03.25 DE – Dresden / HD – Die Rock & Metal Bar
01.04.25 DE – Berlin / Frannz Club
02.04.25 DE – Hamburg / Knust

THE GEMS are:
Guernica Mancini – Vocals
Emlee Johansson – Drums
Mona “Demona” Lindgren – Guitar, Bass
 
THE GEMS online:
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DESERTFEST BERLIN Announces New Bands for 2026: TOUNDRA, CAUSA SUI, GREENLEAF + GUMM

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Desertfest Berlin has added four more heavyweights to its eclectic 2026 line-up! Newly confirmed are Toundra, Causa Sui, Greenleaf and Gumm.

Returning after a well-earned hiatus, Madrid’s instrumental torchbearers Toundra are back. Known for monumental riffs, intricate melodies and an emotional pull that hits hard without words, they return to the stage exactly where they belong. From Denmark, psychedelic explorers Causa Sui bring their ever-evolving instrumental soundscapes. A slow-burning surge of kraut, heavy psych and cosmic rock, rooted in decades of amplified history and built for deep immersion. Sweden’s Greenleaf stand as a true stoner rock institution. Hypnotic grooves, fuzz-soaked riffs and a strong sense of soul define their sound; heavy, grounded and unmistakably connected to the desert rock tradition. Rounding things out, Gumm arrive straight from Chattanooga, Tennessee, delivering raw hardcore punk energy, no frills, no mercy. Fast, furious and ready to level the room!

These additions further shape a line-up that already includes Red Fang, Russian Circles, Hermano feat. John Garcia, The Sword, King Buffalo, Acid King, Truckfighters, Crippled Black Phoenix, Nebula, Earthless, Rotor, Blackwater Holylight, Pelican, Fuzz Sagrado (ex Samsara Blues Experiment), Zerre, The Dharma Chain, among many more!

Desertfest Berlin 2026 takes place from May 14–16, 2026 at Columbiahalle and Columbia Theater in Berlin. Tickets, day splits and venue sleep-over options are available at: www.desertfest-tickets.de

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2135415456871801

[Artwork by Kuba Sokolski Illustration]

For More Info Visit:
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https://desertfest-tickets.de/produkte
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SKYMNING to Re-Issue 1999 Debut Album “Stormchoirs” on April 10th

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Swedish melodic death metal outfit Skymning have announced the re-issue of their 1999 debut classic Stormchoirs via Hammerheart Records. The re-issue, which will see a vinyl release for the very first time, will be out on 10th April, 2026 via the label. 

Pre-orders are available HERE.

A gem from the Invasion Records roster, Skymning hit the Swedish melodic death metal scene with a sound that leaned hard into the “melodic” side of the equation. At their core, they were writing power metal-style songs and layering the kind of harsh, growled vocals you’d expect from their peers on top. Sure, bands like Dark Tranquillity or In Flames have always carried traditional melodic metal elements too but on their debut, Skymning push that approach even further.

What makes the album work so well is how naturally it balances aggression and harmony. From the opener ‘Sweeping the World’, their intent is obvious; power metal-speed double bass, raspy (almost blackened) vocals, lead guitars packed with melody, and a rhythm section that keeps everything driving and heavy. The rhythm guitars deliver big, compact riffs that still feel fluid, built to support the record’s sad, epic melodic themes. Solos are a real highlight as well, sharp, tasteful, and genuinely memorable. The occasional blast beat helps break up the double-kick runs without killing the momentum. Tempo shifts are frequent but never forced, and the songwriting shows a band that, despite its youth, plays with confidence and control across the board. Albums that pull off this kind of blend this convincingly aren’t common, and this one deserves to be taken seriously. A small gem in metal’s history.

Track-list:
1. Sweeping the World
2. Memories
3. The Question
4. The Final Battle
5. Above
6. A World in Flames
7. Just Another
8. Stormchoirs
9. At the Fields of Megiddo
10. The Warrior Poet