Heidelberg Deathfest 2026 - Part IX
(Death)-Metal-Market, Chill-Out-Lounge, Food-Area
Sat. 21.03.2026 / halle02 Heidelberg
Doors open 12:30 / Start 13:00
TICKETS https://newevilmusic.reservix.de/events
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HDDF – Heidelberg Deathfest 2026 – Part IX

BENEDICTION (UK) + GUTALAX (CZ) + DEFLESHED (SWE) + BENIGHTED (FR) + DEFEATED SANITY + ENDSEEKER + PUTRID PILE (USA) + THE OMEGA SWARM + COMMANDER + BÖSEDEATH + HOME REARED MEAT + SOUL GRINDER

Hey Deathbangerz!

On 21.03.2026, HDDF will take place for the ninth time! Among others, BENEDICTION, GUTALAX, DEFLESHED, BENIGHTED, and many more bands will shake the halle02! As always, everything is represented that a Death Metal heart desires: From Old-School to New School, from Groovy to the hardest blasting!

Of course, there will again be a proper supporting program. There will be another (Death)-Metal market, a Chill-Out Lounge, and a Food Area.

In addition to other surprises, there will also be official festival T-shirts and more merchandise.

Important: Leaving the festival grounds is possible all day! There will be re-entry until the last band starts!

Presale exclusively via http://www.reservix.de!

BAND INFO:
Benediction (UK, Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/Benedictionband
Benighted (FR Brutal Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/brutalbenighted
Bösedeath (Brutal Slam Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/BOESEDEATH
Commander (DE, Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/commandermetalmunich
Defeated Sanity (DE, Prog/Brutal Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/DefeatedSanity
Defleshed (SWE, Death Trash Grind) - https://www.facebook.com/defleshedofficial
Endseeker (DE, Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/endseekermusic
Gutalax (CZ, Gore Grind) - https://www.facebook.com/gutalax.band
Home Reared Meat (DE, Hillbilly Deathgrind) - https://www.facebook.com/homerearedmeat
Putrid Pile (USA, Brutal Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/PutridPileOfficial
Soul Grinder (DE, Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/soulgrindermetal
The Omega Swarm (DE, Atmospheric Death Metal) - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554540398011

ℹ️ Important: Leaving the festival grounds is possible all day! There will be re-entry until the last band starts!
ℹ️ In our venue, only cashless payment is possible (EC card, credit card, contactless): halle02.de/cashless - Exceptions during the festival are here merchandise/food stalls/evening box office - cash payment is required here
ℹ️ Arriving: halle02 at the goods station Heidelberg, Zollhofgarten 2, 69115 Heidelberg. No parking on site, but very good public transport connections (Heidelberg main station, south main station, Gadamerplatz): halle02.de/anfahrt

Doors open: 12:30

Between two album productions, the Leipzig progressive metal visionaries DISILLUSION are taking the time in spring 2026 to unleash their incomparable stage energy live again – in Germany and Europe.
In addition to songs from the current album AYAM, the 20th anniversary of GLORIA will be the focus of the setlist – a work that, even two decades after its release, has lost none of its timeless brilliance. And since the gentlemen are by no means sitting idle… a new track?
After the successful, often sold-out tour in 2024, which included performances in Germany, France, and the USA, fans can now look forward to a new intense live experience – emotional, epic, and uncompromising.

Founded in 2019, STELLVRIS transforms pain into strength. The European modern metal band addresses those struggling with anxiety, toxic relationships, bullying, or everyday pressures. Their songs combine powerful riffs, emotional vocals, and catchy melodies into anthems about strength and unity. With the albums Upside Down (2022) and Persistence (2023), they have gained a loyal fan base in Europe and the UK. Live, STELLVRIS unleashes pure energy – and has already shared stages with Megadeth, Jinjer, and The Ghost Inside. The new EP Shatter and Bloom (produced by Christoph Wieczorek) will be released in 2025, turning themes like mental health and violence into moving music.

https://disillusion.de/landing/
https://www.facebook.com/disillusionBand/

Doors open at 19:00.

Hiraes – Nightflight Tour 2026

After sharing stages with Dark Tranquillity and Moonspell on two extensive European tours throughout 2024 and 2025, Germany’s melodic death metal powerhouse HIRAES is set to return to the road once more! Known for their ferocious energy, anthemic hooks, and the commanding presence of vocalist Britta Görtz, HIRAES have quickly earned a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts to emerge from the European metal scene in recent years.
The band continues to build on the triumph of their latest album Dormant (Napalm Records, 2024), which showcased their signature blend of melodic melancholy and crushing power, solidifying their place among genre heavyweights. Following their acclaimed performances alongside Dark Tranquillity and Moonspell, HIRAES are now ready to headline with full force – bringing their intense and immersive sound to the forefront.
Adding to the excitement, Britta Görtz recently made a guest appearance on “Tränenpalast”, the latest single from Kreator’s brand new album “Krushers Of The World”, released on Halloween 2025. The collaboration marks another milestone in her dynamic career and underlines the band’s growing influence within the global metal landscape.
Fans can expect a commanding setlist that spans their powerful debut Solitary and the acclaimed Dormant – combining technical precision, emotive depth, and unrelenting live energy.

Support: NOPREACHERS

Hiraes is:
Britta Görtz - vocals
Lukas Kerk - guitars
Oliver Kirchner - guitars
Christian Wösten - bass
Mathias Blässe – drums

https://www.facebook.com/hiraes.official/
https://www.instagram.com/hiraes.official/
https://www.hiraes.com/

Doors open: 7 PM

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Sonnenkeller.Live Club Balingen

AMBASSADOR OVER EUROPE 2026 TOUR
with:

INFEST
https://www.facebook.com/infest.serbia
Serbian Deathrash metal band from Jagodina / Belgrade which strikes from 2002!

HELLDRIFTER
https://www.facebook.com/Helldrifter
Helldrifter is a fast pacing death metal unit based out of Baden-Württemberg, southern Germany.

Doors 19:00
Start 20:00
Pre-sale Reservix 12.00 Euro plus fees
At the door 18.00 Euro

Entry: 19:00 / Start: 20:00