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f.l.t.r: Oliver Seebacher (Area53), Hannes Kaufmann (Area53), Thomas Caser (Napalm Events/Napalm Records)

The AREA 53 Festival is entering its next round, set to become a heavy metal pilgrimage site from 13 – 15 July 2023. Napalm Records and Napalm Events are proud to co-host the festival in Leoben, Styria, not far from Napalm Records’ home in Eisenerz. Over 25 top-class acts, including renowned headliners such as FEUERSCHWANZ, KREATOR and HAMMERFALL, as well as symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, Dutch thrash metal legends LEGION OF THE DAMNED, epic power metallers ANGUS McSIX, Italian heavy metal dwarves WIND ROSE and Brazilian death metal machine CRYPTA will be present at this year’s edition.

With its extraordinary character, AREA 53 is one of the most exciting open air festivals today, and manifests Styria as a heavy metal stronghold. The festival is presented by Rock Hard magazine, Stormbringer and Radio 88.6, among others.

Hannes Kaufmann, AREA 53 Festival:
“I am already very much looking forward to our festival season and AREA 53 again! We could find a powerful partner in Napalm Records, with whom we want to become the new metal capital of Austria together.”

Thomas Caser, Napalm Records/Napalm Events:
“The AREA 53 Festival is to be established on the European festival summer calendar in the long term and we are looking forward to many joint editions. The location with its castle-ruin character in the middle of green Styria will imprint itself in the hearts of visitors and artists!”

Festival and day tickets can be purchased HERE.

AREA 53 online:
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Tickets via Napalm Records Shop

Napalm Records and Napalm Events have announced a new band for the Metal On The Hill festival:

Let INSOMNIUM capture your imagination and welcome Finland’s melodic metal conjurers to the festival bill with exclusive Austrian show in 2017!

Over the last decade INSOMNIUM has slowly but surely made itself a household name among the melodic deathsters. Formed in 1997 in eastern Finland, these stern men have since redefined the boundaries of a whole genre. INSOMNIUM are well known for creating different atmospheres and emotions with overwhelming, gut-wrenching and masterfully crafted and unique music. On stage this four piece produce a unique atmosphere through infecting, rabid singalongs, clapping and chanting under the conduction of main man Niilo Sevänen.

Save the dates: On August 11th and 12th 2017 international top acts will again make Schlossberg Graz erupt! Headliners BLIND GUARDIAN and PARADISE LOST will find their way to Graz for a very special and exclusive Austrian show in 2017! Irish Pagan Scottish Pirate Metal PRIMORDIAL, Scottish outfit ALESTORM, Pagan giants ARKONA and Brazil`s tribal female thrash power trio NERVOSA will be on the bill performing exclusive Austrian shows as well. ROTTING CHRIST will bring the black cult to the hill with a very special old school set and popular Symphonic Metal acts SERENITY and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will round out the bill together with EBONY ARCHWAYS and PAIN IS, both local metal band hailing from the Metal On The Hill hometown Graz.

The first official festival trailer has already been unveiled. Don’t miss out and get in the right METAL ON THE HILL mood here:

VIP tickets are already sold out! Get your tickets for METAL ON THE HILL 2017 here: http://www.metal-on-the-hill.com, http://www.ticketzentrum.at and http://www.oeticket.com.

More Info On METAL ON THE HILL:

NAPALM RECORDS and it’s own booking department NAPALM EVENTS have awakened all of Austria from its slumber, as Graz hasn`t seen a rock and metal-only festival in ages! The city of Graz was a perfect host to the metal community from all around the world. In cooperation with “Spielstätten Graz” METAL ON THE HILL Festival takes further steps and has already been confirmed for the next round in 2017 – both days on Kasemattenbühne at the picturesque “Schloßberg”. Directly beneath the highest point of Styria`s capital – the plateau of the Schloßberg – lies Graz` most popular open air event location: the Schloßberg stage Kasematten. A stage plus a vast auditorium in the old fortress walls was erected in the 1930s – an absolute trademark of the city! Especially during summer nights and open air events the place is brimming with darkly romantic atmosphere. A sliding roof protects the audience from any unruly weather to the unforgettable majestic, stately backdrop that is fiercely guarded by the festival mascot – the Styrian Panther. This venue is definitely Graz` most unique event location. Catch a glimpse of the stunning location here: Kasemattenbühne See you on the hill!