ABBATH
Abbath Doom Occulta needs no introduction for fans of Norwegian black metal. After all, Abbath was the frontman of Immortal, one of Norway’s foremost black metal bands of all time. Now Abbath continues his Return to the Raven Realms tour into 2025, where he will treat fans to an updated setlist consisting of Immortal classics from his era in the legendary band. In 2024, the tour from this iconic frontman stormed festival stages across Europe with the biggest production in Abbath’s career. Now he enters the next chapter of the successful tour – and Inferno Metal Festival is next!
CADAVER
Over 35 years into their nefarious saga, Cadaver remains one of the most unique and potent forces in contemporary heaviness. Formed in Norway in 1988 and led by founding vocalist/guitarist Anders Odden, they pioneered a strange and terrifying strain of death metal that proudly ignored the rulebook. Showcased on seminal debut Hallucinating Anxiety and its sophisticated follow-up, …In Pains (1992), their commitment to a subversive ethos set them apart from the vast majority of like-minded bands. In 1999, the band returned under the name Cadaver Inc., releasing Discipline in 2001. After a few years, they reverted to the name Cadaver before once again going on hiatus. But a rotten corpse is hard to keep down, and Cadaver rose again, releasing the album Edder & Bile in 2020. In 2023, the band released The Age of the Offended, and it’s only fitting that they perform at Inferno Metal Festival!
KIRKEBRANN
The Norwegian black metal band Kirkebrann was founded back in 2004 by vocalist Draug. The band’s debut album, Når alt dør, was not released until 2013. Now, Kirkebrann is finally ready with a follow-up album titled Mot trellenes forfall.... As such, Kirkebrann is prepared for a new round and will make a stop at Inferno Metal Festival in 2025.
NEGATIVE PLANE
Negative Plane is a black metal band from New York known for its unique fusion of traditional metal, progressive rock, and a chilling atmosphere. The band was formed back in 2001 and has released three albums to date. Negative Plane’s music pushes the boundaries of the genre while maintaining an occult and mysterious aura. The band’s third album, The Pact, was released in 2022 and is available worldwide via Invictus Productions and The Ajna Offensive. This will be the band’s first performance at Inferno Metal Festival.
UDÅD
From the depths of darkness, Udåd rises to the surface. Filled with sorrow, pain, and aggression, their music evokes a cold and bleak soundscape. Their debut album, simply titled Udåd, was released in March 2024 by Peaceville Records. Now, nearly a year later, Udåd is ready to take the stage live. Behind the band is Thomas Eriksen, best known from Mork, and once again, the man delivers top-notch quality.
MALUM
Malum is a relatively new Norwegian black metal band. Originally formed as a duo in 2020 in Oslo, the band released an EP in 2022 and followed up with their debut album In Nauseam the following year. However, it wasn’t until June 2024 that the band played their first concert – now with a full lineup. There’s no need to mention that the concert was a success, and now you have the chance to discover what Malum has to offer at Inferno Metal Festival 2025.
FERAL NATURE
Feral Nature is a hardcore band from Oslo with many influences from extreme metal. The band’s sound is energetic and raw. In November this year, the band’s debut EP Rituals will be released, and the previews so far are promising. So, look forward to getting to know this new band!
VINGULMORK
Vingulmork hails from Norway and plays blackened thrash metal. The band has released two EPs and one album to date. Their latest EP came out in 2019, so we’re hoping for more music soon. In the meantime, you can catch Vingulmork at Inferno Metal Festival!
