Some of the most renowned metal musicians have performed at the Latvian Zobens un Lemess music event. Corvus Corax, a band renowned for their singular combination of metal and medieval music, and Mgla, a Polish black metal band renowned for their intense live performances, were among the top performers. Post-black metal group Harakiri For The Sky, from Austria, also honored the festival with their presence and spellbinding sound.
Manegarm, a Swedish Viking metal band renowned for their epic narrative, and Moonsorrow, a Finnish folk metal band that fuses traditional Finnish music with heavy metal, were among the other famous performers. The festival also featured Cruachan, an Irish Celtic metal band that fuses traditional Irish music with heavy metal, and Melechesh, an Israeli black metal band recognized for their Middle Eastern influences.
The Ukrainian death metal band 1914, known for its historical allusions and World War I themes, also played at the festival. The vocalist of the Greek black metal band Rotting Christ, Sakis Tolis, also made an appearance and displayed his imposing stage presence and strong vocals. The Latvian folk band Auli, renowned for their distinct fusion of metal and traditional Latvian music, was another festival standout.
In general, the Zobens un Lemess event has constantly produced outstanding performances by some of the most illustrious metal musicians. For metal lovers from all around the world, the festival is a must-attend event because of its broad lineup and distinctive atmosphere.