Some of the biggest names in metal music performed at the Netherlands' Into The Grave festival this year. With their spectacular performances, DragonForce, Gojira, Anthrax, Powerwolf, Wind Rose, Testament, Opeth, Queensryche, Behemoth, and Suicidal Tendencies all left the audience wanting more.
DragonForce performed with their renowned fast-paced, high-energy sound, which caused the crowd to headbang and mosh to their songs. Gojira, a French metal band, dazzled the crowd with their original fusion of powerful riffs and environmental activist messages. Anthrax performed a vintage thrash metal set that transported audience members back to the heyday of the genre.
The audience was singing along to their anthems because of Powerwolf's theatrical display and strong vocals. With the help of their epic tale and usage of medieval instruments, the Italian folk metal band Wind Rose gave the festival a distinctive edge. The Bay Area thrash sound of Testament had the audience jumping around the stage from the beginning to the end.
The audience was enthralled by the fascinating mood that Opeth's progressive sound and eerie vocals generated. The iconic metal songs of Queensryche had listeners singing along to every word. The festival featured a special intensity supplied by Behemoth's dark and heavy sound, while Suicidal Tendencies' show, which included punk rock, enraged the audience.
Overall, Into The Grave provided metal fans with an amazing experience by displaying some of the best artists in the genre.