On June 14, 2025 Cyprus hosted its first modern metal music festival
These were powerful performances by five of the strongest Cypriot rock bands, playing their own original metal music.
You can watch all the live performances on our YouTube channel — and don’t forget to subscribe!
  • Guiltera is a female-fronted modern metal band from Cyprus, formed in 2024. Their sound is heavy yet accessible, delivering powerful music that’s both intense and easy to connect with.

    Blending progressive rock, melodic metal, and bursts of extreme vocals, Guiltera crafts a unique and dynamic musical experience.

    Their live performances are known for their expressiveness, scale, and vibrancy — leaving a lasting emotional impact and captivating audiences with every show.
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  • Spearheaded by Stelios Ioakim, Joakem delivers a progressive metal punch with diverse musicianship, broad influences, and full-band collaboration from some of the top musicians Cyprus has to offer. Joakem’s music evolves around complex but catchy melodies and time signatures, heavy synth sounds, aggressive guitars and intricate drum patterns.

    On December 7th 2018 he released his debut 8 track album, titled “Mind Matter”. Joakem is currently performing in both Cyprus and internationally, spreading his music around the world and is in the process of releasing new music.
  • Formed in 2023 and quickly winning over fans in Europe, YMNKY delivers powerful music inspired by a modern Babylon—a world filled with diversity, contrasts, and raw energy. Their melodic style blends effortlessly with fast riffs and intense vocals, grabbing listeners right from the start.

    YMNKY creates songs full of emotional depth, energetic live performances, and meaningful lyrics. Their music is both an escape and a call to action, exploring themes of freedom, temptation, and resistance.

    Always pushing the limits, YMNKY leaves audiences energized at festivals and concerts, creating unforgettable experiences.
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  • MARANG, a Greek Cypriot composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, is making waves in the world of heavy instrumental progressive music. Blending intricate guitar work with jazz and fusion influences, his sound has drawn comparisons to modern icons like Plini, David Maxim Micic, and Intervals.

    Since then, MARANG. has risen to international acclaim, performing at renowned metal festivals like Hammerdown (2023 & 2024) and completing a full UK tour as a supporting act for In Search Of Sun.

    With collaborations that include Anup Sastry (Devin Townsend, Marty Friedman) and Jack Gardiner (Stu Hamm), and production credits from Grammy-nominated producer Pete Smith, MARANG. has cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in instrumental progressive music.
  • Salienzor is a Djent metal band from Nicosia, Cyprus, formed in 2024. Known for their low-tuned tonality, complex polyrhythms, and philosophical lyricism, the four-member band blends clean and harsh vocals with ambient, atmospheric elements to create a sound that’s both aggressive and emotional.

    Drawing influence from bands like Monuments, Periphery, Northlane, and Humanity’s Last Breath, Salienzor balances technicality and texture to deliver music that is as heavy as it is immersive.

    Their sound is shaped by existential themes, modern production, and a deep focus on mood and dynamic tension — establishing them as a rising name in modern metal.
  • Eric Hutchence is that rarest artist on the world metal scene – a DJ, a METAL DJ, who makes people go crazy at gigs & festivals bringing more diversity to any event by delivering great metal dj-sets/performances with a drum-show (not just regular DJing or simple putting on records).

    He has shared the stage with acts like Iron Maiden, Megadeth, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Tool, Helloween, Kreator, Amorphis, Katatonia, Behemoth, Batushka, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Sodom, Rotting Christ, and many more, being a part of numerous great festivals like Wacken Open Air, Copenhell, Nordic Metal Cruise, Metal Gates, Kilkim Zaibu, Sofia Metal Fest, Kula, etc.

    Heavy tunes & mixes will turn you on, boosting your energy and creating that insane cool atmosphere! Get ready to headband, jump and sing along!
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