RISING TIDES FEST '26
FestivalDeathcoreHard
Necrotted, Defamed, Changing Tides + more
On May 2nd at Hall of Fame, Tilburg, Rising Tides Fest returns with an unforgettable metal experience where fans, bands, and heavy music come together. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere, two stages of powerful live shows, merch, and the chance to connect directly with your favorite artists and fellow metalheads.
NECROTTED [DE]
Modern Death Metal / Deathcore
Necrotted, founded back in 2008 in Absgmünd (Baden-Wuerttemberg), has since grown to become a notable force in the scene, constantly thrilling their growing fanbase and the music press with both their musical releases and their energetic live shows.
DEFAMED [IT]
Deathcore
Defamed is an Italian deathcore band from Milan, formed in 2019. With songs that blend crushing breakdowns, eerie atmospheres and raw emotion, each track is meant to hit hard, tell a story, and leave a lasting impact. They always bring an intense and immersive experience to the stage.
CHANGING TIDES [NL]
Deathcore / Metalcore
Changing Tides is a ferocious five-piece deathcore machine from The Netherlands. Riding pulsing waves of sound, the band drags you through their music, from the emotional to the relentless. With heavy guitar riffs and massive breakdowns, they always get the crowd dancing and screaming along.
ACRANIUS [DE]
Deathcore
Acranius is a 5-piece-death-metal-outlet from northern Germany. From the beginning on, their highest aim has always been to write slamming death metal songs including elements of brutal Deathcore and Hardcore. This unique style is still their brand mark and has made them well-known in the scene.
SUN OF THE SUNS [IT]
Technical Deathcore
Sun of the Suns is an Italian progressive deathcore band formed in 2017, known for blending technical death metal with progressive grooves and futuristic soundscapes. The band has performed at various festivals, such as Stonehenge Festival and Herrie Metal Festival.
BACKHOE LOADER [NL]
Tukker Slam
TUKKER SLAM OET TWENTE. That's the message of the band and they bring it on stage with full conviction. This young band has a flame that can't be extinguished and keeps on going. Backhoe Loader has played bigger shows like Herrie Metal Festival and already abroad The Netherlands.
Spawn of Disgust [DE]
Beatdown
Starting in 2011, from the gutters of Nuremberg in Germany, Spawn of Disgust truly proves to be one of the nastiest beatdown bands in the game. Put on your best moshing gear, safety helmets, mouthguards etc., because these pits will require the best of the best.
BRACES [NL]
Hardcore
Hard-hitting and straight to the point. Hardcore and deathcore the way it should be. BRACES delivers music that hits you right in the face. This four-piece metal band from Tilburg blends elements of hardcore, deathcore, and metalcore, inspired by bands like Slipknot, Emmure, and Knocked Loose.
Spit. [BE]
Beatdown/deathcore
Emerging from the underground scene, Spit. quickly gained a reputation for their chaotic live shows and uncompromising sound. Drawing inspiration from both modern deathcore and hardcore, Spit. delivers a blend of brutality and groove that hits hard from start to finish.
Gravery (IT)
From northern Italy, Gravery emerged to set a standard in violent and aggressiveness. Deciding to use a rough, direct and disturbing sound to outline these themes that hit straight in the stomach and leaves the listener breathless and further stunned by the aggressiveness of low tones.
Menacer (NL)
Straight up violent music with an eerie atmosphere. Their live show is full of energy and commitment. Menacer set foot in the scene in 2018 and have shared the stage with names such as: Napalm Death, Pro-Pain, Distant. FFO Spite, Suicide Silence, Whitechapel and Fit for an Autopsy.
Acidwound(DE)
A five-piece band from the depths of the Ruhr area, Germany. Acidwound set out to create a modern and uncompromising take on death metal. Their sound fuses groove-driven brutality with eerie ambience, crushing breakdowns, and an atmosphere that feels both mechanical and unearthly.