Inferno Metal Festival is getting close to a full line-up for 2026 — and we’re adding another powerful wave of bands: Cult of Luna, Der Weg einer Freiheit, Svarttjern, 1914, Sadistic Intent, Hulder, Zatokrev, Bizarrekult, Swartzheim, Gloombound, Angell and Raumer.
CULT OF LUNA
One of the leading post-metal bands of the past two decades. Monumental, heavy and emotionally intense. Last at Inferno in 2008 — now returning as headliners.
DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT
German progressive black metal pushing the genre forward with precision, emotion and ambition. Back at Inferno with their new album Innern.
SVARTTJERN
Raw, unpolished Norwegian black metal with thrash, punk and pitch-black humour woven into their sound. A relentless force since 2003.
1914
Blackened death metal from Ukraine, rooted in true stories from WWI. After years of postponements due to the war, they finally make their Norway debut.
SADISTIC INTENT
American death-metal pioneers active since the 80s. Ferocious, old-school and uncompromising — their first time at Inferno.
HULDER
A one-woman black metal project from the US, known for medieval atmospheres, cold intensity and acclaimed releases. A rising power on the global scene.
ZATOKREV
Swiss death/doom merging heaviness with esoteric, atmospheric elements. Crushing, hypnotic and playing Norway for the first time.
BIZARREKULT
Founded in Siberia, reborn in Norway. Black metal blended with post-metal emotion and depth. Powerful, melancholic and beautifully aggressive.
SWARTZHEIM
Danish thrash driven by pure frustration and fury. High-energy, no-mercy live performances and one of Denmark’s most promising new acts.
GLOOMBOUND
Oslo’s mix of death metal and dreamy doom — heavy, depressive, beautiful and dark, with a unique sound that shifts between despair and calm.
ANGELL
Progressive blackened death metal from the forests of Telemark. A new voice from a strong musical lineage, ready to carve its own path.
RAUMER
Black metal from Romerike inspired by Norse history. Three EPs released so far — and now making their first appearance at Inferno.
isco!, Madra Salach, AliA, SexyTadhg, and Stomptown Brass Band performs Jamie xx with many more acts still to be announced over the coming months.
