DIEVERSITY + PANICWAVES + DARK DAYS

In the organizer's words:

DIEVERSITY from Würzburg have stood for modern metal that combines heaviness and melody for over a decade. With albums such as ReAwakening and Age Of Ignorance, they have left a clear mark. In 2025, the band presents itself in a new line-up - heavier, more technical and more progressive, inspired by acts such as Architects or Wage War, but still unmistakably DIEVERSITY. The upcoming album IV (January 2026) marks the next uncompromising step in their development. With the release party (16.01.2026) at the B-Hof, Würzburg, the band sets the starting signal for the year 2026 and the new era. Despite 15 years of band history, DIEVERSITY is hungrier, more structured and more focused than ever.

panicwaves stand for modern metalcore that hits with full force - powerful, energetic and emotionally to the point. Powerful riffs, driving drums and the dynamic interplay of aggressive shouts and melodic vocals form a sound that captivates and has a lasting effect. Inspired by genre greats such as Bad Omens, Polaris and Memphis May Fire, panicwaves combine raw intensity with catchy hooks and dense, atmospheric soundscapes. With songs such as Insomnia, Disguise, Scarce and Catalyst, the band has already made a clear mark on the scene. Collaborations with Aaron Steineker (Rising Insane) and Lee Jennings (The Funeral Portrait) underline their musical versatility and growing presence within the international modern metalcore community. 2026 heralds a new chapter for panicwaves: Fans can look forward to fresh material that consistently continues the band's artistic vision - uncompromising, ambitious and emotionally driven.

Since their formation in 2018, the metalcore band Dark Days from Giessen has stood for uncompromising energy, emotional depth and constant musical development. With their intense mix of heaviness and atmosphere, the band has earned a firm place in the German metalcore scene. The foundation was laid with the debut EP "Balance" (July 2020), followed by "The Day Darkness Returns to Bloom" in May 2022. With the single "No Home | No Hope" (January 2023), Dark Days delivered a haunting statement about inner emptiness and emotional abysses. The EP "of what a soul can take" (2024) showed a mature band that further condensed and emotionally deepened their sound. Dark Days have announced their new EP "Trauma Cycle" for spring 2026. The five songs mark a clear step forward: more raw, direct and uncompromising than anything before. In terms of content, the EP deals intensively with trauma, inner conflicts and recurring emotional patterns - bluntly, honestly and without detours. Live, Dark Days are known for their intense and energetic shows. In 2024, they played at the Spring Breakdown Festival together with Breakdown of Sanity and at the Music Forge Festival, where they held their own alongside international acts such as Thrown. With new music in the bag and a clear focus on emotional power and directness, Dark Days are ready to continue on their path - loud, honest and uncompromising.