Within just a few years, Beyond the Black have catapulted themselves from newcomers to the forefront of modern symphonic metal. Driven by Jennifer Haben's powerful voice, they combine orchestral elegance with hard riffing and anthemic choruses that immediately catch the ear. Their songs speak of inner strength, longing, and the power to continually reinvent themselves. Live, they radiate an energy that inspires both dancing and dreaming—a perfect blend of metal thunderstorm and magical storytelling. Beyond the Black prove that big emotions and grand gestures still have a place in metal today.
Wind Rose let the thunder of dwarven hammers roll across the festival grounds. Joined by Alea (Saltatio Mortis) for "Diggy Diggy Hole". The Italian power metallers stand out with their Tolkien-inspired lyrics and monumental melodies – they sound as if they'd set the mountains themselves to music. With their viral earworm "Diggy Diggy Hole" and anthemic albums like "Trollslayer," they've enriched the genre with a healthy dose of dwarven epic. Live, they transform the stage into a glittering mine full of folk influences and orchestral power. Anyone who sees them quickly realizes: Wind Rose isn't just about music, but about the pure desire for stories, adventures, and the indomitable power of friends who go into battle together.
Lita Ford is rock history personified. As guitarist for the legendary Runaways, she broke all the rules in the 1970s and paved the way for women in heavy rock. Her solo career produced true classics with hits like "Kiss Me Deadly" and the duet "Close My Eyes Forever." For decades, she has stood for uncompromising riffs, a rebellious attitude, and a voice that sounds like red-hot steel. Despite personal ups and downs, Lita has remained true to rock music and lives the lifestyle she sings about. When she takes the stage at Wacken, the hallowed ground gets its dose of pure rock power from a pioneer who still knows how to get an audience going.
Saltatio Mortis are the masters of medieval rock, who stormed from the streets onto the big stages. From a group of minstrels grew a band that weaves bagpipes, shawms, and heavy guitars into wild anthems, combining the spirit of times long past with the power of rock. In their lyrics, they sing of freedom, hope, and the fight for a better world. They sweep their audience away with their unbridled joy of playing. For their 25th anniversary, they are bringing their entire story, passion, and lightness to the stage at Wacken.
A house party that turns into a crime scene following the mysterious murder of Victor. Rose (Sarah Geronimo) and SB19 members—Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin—become suspects in the investigation.
The film was created in relation to a musical improvisation project in which Antonello Salis, Sandro Satta, Mark Dresser, and Massimo Carrano participated. The work is based on abstract animations made with various techniques directly on 35mm cinema film that are interspersed with live action sections that creatively document the stages of the jam session.
his secret flame, to help her dispose of her belongings as she prepares to leave Montreal and start a new life in Berlin. They share a rather tense goodbye over several glasses of wine. Troubled by his conversation with Mia and by the appearance of a mysterious shadow in the back of the kitchen, Dom storms out, despite his drunken state. Then... A terrifying sound of a car crash. Time stands still.
EXT. is centred around the experience of someone trying to figure out what it is to be ‘human’. The film is a reference to our experiences as social animals and the often absurd evolution we go through, to adapt to society.
No one knows what's inside the treasure box, but it's said that opening it reveals the life you've dreamed of and eternal happiness. This journey is about to begin. No one knows what will happen. Join us on an adventure to find this treasure box of memories at the event.
Malena, a young photographer, finds a box of family memories while helping clean her parents' house. Among the objects, she discovers some old VHS tapes that belonged to her grandfather, whom she never met. Through these recordings, Malena delves into her grandfather's passions for tango, embarking on an intimate journey that also leads her to self-discovery.
"The latest iteration of his porno provocations, Haddad distorts still pornographic images of a young, gay duo, suggesting a tale of love ending in tragedy. The images capture a certain tenderness, hard core shots brought to life by romantic soundscapes." (Wilde Davis, Los Angeles Filmforum)