The new additions to Metalgate Czech Death Fest 2026 lineup bring proven quality and a breath of fresh air, strengthening the fundamental pillar of death metal while also adding melody and atmosphere to the dramaturgy.
ROTPIT (SE), SHINIGAMI (NL), COLOSALIST (CZ), HORRIBLE CREATURES (CZ), SOUL MASSACRE (CZ)
ROTPIT! The leader of this rotten, uncompromising death metal machine is the experienced Jonny Pettersson (Wombbath, Heads For The Dead, etc.), who, together with his bandmate from Heads For The Dead, produces a truly putrid, morbid sound complemented by an graven growl, whose common denominator is dark, brutal, dirty disgust.
After the Swedish-German formation, we have the energetic Dutch band SHINIGAMI! This not-so-well-known death/thrash band speaks for itself with its lineup, which includes members from Pestilence, Orphanage, MaYaN, and Ancient Rites.
COLOSALIST - connected to Silent Stream of Godless Elegy through their leader Petr Staněk - serve up epic doom metal with a distinct pagan touch. Powerful riffs, refreshing violins, and strongly emotional vocals, all mixed with elements of film music and Nordic mysticism.
The death thrashers HORRIBLE CREATURES will prove their reputation as a powerful live band. They recorded their latest EP under the supervision of renowned Tue Madsen in Denmark, so we are curious to see what they will come up with on their upcoming album!
Last but not least are SOUL MASSACRE, formed in the industrial heart of Havířov, who represent the untamed power and fresh energy of death metal, implementing melody and technical maturity.