Some of the best metal musicians in the world came together at the Antwerp Metal Fest, which was held on June 10 and 11, 2023. One of the most anticipated performances was the iconic Californian thrash metal band Testament, and they didn't let the crowd down with their upbeat performance. Kublai Khan TX, a metalcore band from Texas, played a forceful and furious concert, and Knocked Loose, a hardcore punk band from Kentucky, brought heavy riffs and mosh pits to the festival.
The Swedish death metal band At The Gates delighted the audience by playing both old and brand-new songs. The German heavy psych rockers Kadavar transported the crowd on a psychedelic voyage, while the British hardcore band Malevolence displayed their distinct fusion of metal and hip hop. Asphyx, a Dutch death/doom metal band, astounded with their dark and powerful sound, while Krisiun, a Brazilian death metal band, put on a nasty and aggressive performance.
The Dutch death metal band Pestilence wowed the crowd with their technical prowess and rich melodies, while BillyBio, an American hardcore punk band, finished the festival with a bang. Overall, Antwerp Metal Fest was a celebration of hard rock and metal music and a demonstration of the genre's ongoing strength.