Top metal musicians have given some of the most exciting performances at SYLAK Open Air, a French metal music festival. The most recent edition in 2023 had a stellar roster of headlining performers that captivated the crowd.
The Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura gave a fast-paced concert that highlighted their distinctive thrash metal style. Apocalyptica, a cello rock band from Finland, stunned the audience with their enthralling performance that combined metal and classical music. The crowd was headbanging and mosh pitting to Testament's well-known songs as a result of their shredding riffs and hammering drumming.
Metal, Nordic folk music, and ceremonial acts were all combined in Heilung's breathtaking performance to create an unforgettable experience. Hatebreed's explosive hardcore punk and metalcore tunes had the audience yelling along. One of the festival's highlights was Kreator's intense and fast-paced thrash metal performance.
The legendary punk rock band Dead Kennedys also had a legendary performance at the festival, and their high-energy show had the crowd singing along to their anti-establishment anthems. The audience was in awe of djent pioneers Meshuggah's technical prowess and thunderous sound. The dramatic vocals and commanding stage presence of lead singer Tatiana Shmaylyuk made Jinjer's progressive metalcore performance stand out.
Last but not least, Faun's fusion of metal and medieval music was a singular experience that the festival-goers will never forget. The SYLAK Open Air festival, which features some of the most accomplished and varied musicians in the genre, is still a must-attend occasion for metalheads everywhere.