In the organizer's words:

After an eventful 2025, LEYKA are heralding the next big chapter in their band's history. The metalcore band from Mainz, who have recently attracted attention with new releases, numerous club shows and their own sold-out festival DYSTOPIA, are embarking on their first headline tour through Germany in 2026.

With the Road to Dystopia Tour 2026, LEYKA celebrate their ever-growing community - and at the same time open a new era of their own festival DYSTOPIA.

LEYKA stand for energetic live shows, emotional modern metalcore and a strong connection to their community. The band from Mainz has built up a steadily growing fanbase through intensive work, impressive DIY projects and a unique live experience.

My Dying Faith is a 5-piece melodic death metal band from the south of Germany that has been active since 2012. The first album Shape Of A Heartless World was deeply rooted in classic metalcore, influenced by As I Lay Dying, Heaven Shall Burn and Killswitch Engage, but still had its own musical signature. With their second album Covenant, MDF took a step towards melodic death metal. Bands like The Black Dahlia Murder and In Flames came into play. All these influences are translated into a sound that makes My Dying Faith's style unique and recognizable. Technical riffing and fast blast beats meet catchy melodies and crushing breakdowns.

PINGHOST

The guys from Balingen play progressive metalcore, combining melody and catchiness with heaviness and complexity. Driving riffs, anthemic choruses, underpinned by melodic lead guitars and followed by crushing breakdowns. Inspired by bands like ARCHITECTS, PERIPHERY, ERRA or POLARIS, PINGHOST offer everything that not only fans of modern metal could wish for. In their career to date, PINGHOST have already played on several renowned stages in the metal scene. Highlights include the Easter Cross Festival, the Metalacker, as well as their appearance at the Baden in Blut Festival 2024, where they thrilled the audience with energetic performances. These shows underline the band's growing success and powerful live presence.