According to the Mayan calendar the world was supposed to end today, so if you're reading this it's safe to assume the Mayans were way off base. Just as well, too, because GMM2013 will shake Dessel to its foundations and we've got 15 new confirmations to help us do just that: Korn, Bullet For My Valentine, King Diamond, Testament, Hellyeah, Ghost, Katatonia, Caliban, Moonspell, Unleashed, Entombed, Red Fang, Amaranthe, Veil Of Maya and Varg.
Our best season's greetings and a fantastic start to the new year!
About the new names: With King Diamond we're adding a legendary band to our 2013 lineup. The Danish heavy metal band around the eponymous lead singer arose in the mid-eighties from the ashes of another legendary metal act called Mercyful Fate and quickly rose to prominence. King Diamond's 30+ year musical career is one of the most storied in history of heavy metal, but the tale is not yet over! The most recent release, 2007's Grammy nominated album 'Give Me Your Soul ... Please', stands as one fo the most critically-acclaimed albums in an already iconic discography. You will be treated to the largest and most involved stage production in the band's storied history. Horror concepts from multiple albums will be used in the décor! Feast your eyes and ears on this creative centipede at GMM2013!
Korn and Bullet For My Valentine need no introduction and we're pleased to welcome these three household names back to our festival. Why? Because they're popular as hell, they enjoy playing here and they deserve it. Welcome back guys! Red Fang is a catchy heavy stoner rock band. After several successful tours supporting Mastodon and a first headlining tour in 2012, these guys are more than ready to make their mark on the major European festival stages.
For thirty years, the mighty Testament has been a tower of strength in the thrash landscape. Ever since the release of their epic debut 'The Legacy', the band around Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy has been a force to be reckoned with. Five years after their last GMM performance these thrash pioneers are back to treat us to the best of three decades of uncompromising thrash.
Source: Newsletter
