Legend has it that deep beneath the earth, Hades—the stern, shadowy god of the Underworld—grew tired of his usual routine: ruling over souls, counting precious metals, and scaring mortals into avoiding his name. One day, he decided, “Enough of gloom. I need a festival!” …and the Official Romanian Thrash Metal Club said: “Hades, say no more.”
Thus was born Rift of Hades, now on its second edition. Okay, maybe that’s not exactly how it happened, but one seed of truth remains: two days of madness, worthy of the Underworld god himself (or maybe just his slightly hungover cousin). Hades may have kidnapped Persephone in myths, but next week, he’s inviting YOU into his realm… with loud, fast, properly insane riffs, and maybe just a touch of auditory despair.
Forget Orpheus and his sad lyre. This is your chance to step through the Rift, prove your survival skills, and embrace your good time.
Maniacs, here’s what awaits… and honestly, one picture could probably do the trick. But if it doesn’t, let the Rift surprise you. We speak from experience: it has everything—discoveries waiting to bite your patches, and old legends that have already stamped themselves into the chronicles of history.
Step carefully… or don’t. Hades is watching, Cerberus is judging.
Look at it. Let it sink in. Then grab your ticket if you haven’t already—before Hades decides you’re too slow for the Rift.
When and Where: 20‑21 February 2026, Club Quantic – Bucharest, Romania.
Line-up:
- Dead Congregation – death metal, Greece
- Artillery (Fear of Tomorrow 40th anniversary) – thrash metal, Denmark
- Denial Of God – black metal, Denmark
- Avenger – NWOBHM, UK
- Angel of Damnation – doom metal, Germany
- Witchtower – heavy metal, Spain
- Visteria – speed/punk, Poland
- Terravore – thrash metal, Bulgaria
- Brüdny Skürwiel – black/thrash, Poland
- Sons Of Hades – black speed, Greece
- Diavol – black/thrash, Romania
- Teufelsmaul – death/grind, Romania
