One of Brazil’s leading independent heavy metal promotion channels, Metal com Batata, is celebrating 10 years of dedication to the underground scene with a special edition of the Metal com Batata 10th Anniversary Online Festival.

The event will be streamed live and free on August 21st, 2026, beginning at 8:00 PM (Brazil time) on the official Metal com Batata YouTube channel.

Founded on July 15th, 2016 by Brazilian radio host Cristiano “Batata” Oliveira, Metal com Batata has become an important platform for promoting independent bands from Brazil and around the world. Over the past decade, the project has featured hundreds of interviews, introduced thousands of new songs, and built strong relationships with musicians, record labels, radio stations, promoters, and fans worldwide.

To celebrate this milestone, the festival will feature 25 artists from eight different countries, highlighting the diversity and strength of today’s underground metal scene.

Brazilian Artists

The festival will showcase performances and exclusive appearances by:

Dunkell Reiter, Losna, Sacrifix, Stout Inc., Shitai, Siegrid Ingrid, Drowned, Exkil, Dorsal Atlântica, Armadilha, Headspawn, Galo de Briga, Scum Noise, Magnolia, LoSS, Daniele Krauz and Dinnamarque.

International Artists

The international lineup includes:

• Noord – Belgium
• Castelnuovo Rancore – Italy
• Riccardo D’Attis – Italy
• Frostmorner – Italy
• Parallel Minds – France
• Bastard Skull – United States
• Active Intersection – United States
• Crimson Day – Finland

In addition to the musical performances, viewers will enjoy exclusive video messages from artists, record labels, promoters, and media partners who have supported Metal com Batata throughout its ten-year journey.

The event also celebrates the international partnerships established over the years with record labels, PR agencies, and radio stations from several countries, helping connect Brazilian audiences with underground metal from around the world.

According to Metal com Batata founder Cristiano “Batata” Oliveira:

“For the past ten years, our mission has always been to give independent bands a voice, regardless of their size or country of origin. This festival is our way of saying thank you to every musician, label, promoter, media partner, and especially to the audience that has supported Metal com Batata since 2016.”

With free worldwide streaming, the Metal com Batata 10th Anniversary Online Festival promises to unite heavy metal fans from around the globe in a celebration of independent music and underground culture.

EVENT INFORMATION
Metal com Batata 10th Anniversary Online Festival
Date: August 21st, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM (Brasília, Brazil – UTC -3)
Watch Live: www.youtube.com/METALCOMBATATA
Free Online Event

Ten years supporting independent metal. Ten years bringing Brazilian underground music to the world—and the world to Brazilian metal fans.