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.

Since their formation in 2018, the metalcore band DARK DAYS from Giessen has shaped the scene with an energetic sound, profound lyrics and constant musical development. With several EPs, impressive singles and appearances at renowned festivals such as Spring Breakdown and Music Forge Festival, they have impressively proven their live strength. In 2025, DARK DAYS are working on new music and touring Germany to continue to thrill their audiences with intense shows.

Founded in 2024, COURAGED stands for uncompromising metalcore with depth. COURAGED combines melancholic melodies with raw energy to create a sound that gets under your skin - honest, powerful and captivating. Between the anthemic hooks of melodic metalcore and the unadorned heaviness of old-school hardcore, COURAGED build a bridge that not only works, but sets new standards.

With a clear commitment to the DIY mentality and musical roots in hardcore, metal and post-hardcore, COURAGED brings a breath of fresh air to the scene - unpolished, emotional, uncompromising. The lyrics are personal and direct, the music an outlet. The message: be loud, show attitude, break boundaries.

Still in its infancy, but with a clear vision, COURAGED embodies a new generation of metalcore - raw, real, relevant.