They opened with \u201cThrone of the Sunset<\/em>\u201d, \u201cNever Enough<\/em>\u201d and \u201cUltraviolet<\/em>\u201d. Amidst the mosh and circle pits, they thanked the crowd for giving their all at the opening gig before finishing with \u201cSTFU (Shut The Fuck Up)<\/em>\u201d. Their melodic metalcore sounded great, setting the bar very high for the bands that followed. It was a real taster of what was to come over the next few days. <\/p>\n Annisokay<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n One of the advantages of small festivals is that it only takes a few minutes to get from one stage to another, without the hassle of having to walk long distances all the time, so before we knew it we found ourselves at the Ritual Stage, where Aneuma<\/strong>, hailing from Asturias, had a good dose of melodic death metal lined up, which continued to draw in an ever-growing crowd, as we watched the horizon fill with people.<\/p>\n The next band to perform on the Main Stage (the only stage without its own name) was Man With a Mission<\/strong>, whose members all wear wolf masks. We were intrigued to see them, but they didn\u2019t want any photos or close-ups on the giant screens, so we left them to their shyness and went off to see one of the wildest acts of the festival, God Complex<\/strong>. The Liverpool band were out to tear the Chaos Stage apart. It didn\u2019t take long for a thick cloud of dust to fill the tent, making it difficult to breathe without covering your face. To the beat of their brutally hard hardcore music, they gave it their all in a truly mind-blowing gig, berating the audience members who didn\u2019t dare join the violent mosh pit. <\/p>\n God Complex<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Having already visited three of the four stages, we headed to the Desert Stage to round off the day. Incidentally, this stage had excellent sound quality throughout the festival and usually hosts more alternative bands. We went to see the brilliant gig that Madrid-based Black Maracas<\/strong> had in store for us. Admittedly, the atmosphere was much more relaxed, but don’t mistake that for the band being lacklustre. In fact, their atmospheric heaviness is one of their most distinctive traits. <\/p>\n Raw, psychedelic rock with clear stoner influences and a heavily distorted sound creates a trance-like state in which everyone dances slowly and head-bangs to the beat. Despite a technical issue with one of the pedal boards, skilfully covered up by a drum solo, we were able to enjoy this band for the first time and hope it won’t be the last. <\/p>\n Black Maracas<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Having cut ourselves off from the world at the Desert Stage, we headed back to meet our friends and watch President. Although they sounded great, it was a rather cold performance, with hardly any interaction with the audience. We even heard some people in the crowd criticising the fact that they didn\u2019t say goodbye at the end. What was our overall impression? They\u2019d just turned up to tick a box. This is something that takes a back seat when you\u2019re catching up with people you haven\u2019t seen for a long time. <\/p>\n Amidst the laughter, war stories and the occasional risky shot, it was the turn of the Swedish band Thrown<\/strong>. We don’t know why, but we’ve found that Swedish bands never disappoint when we go to their concerts, and Thrown lived up to expectations in this case. They opened with \u201cBloodsucker<\/em>\u201d, \u201cSlit<\/em>\u201d and \u201cBackfire<\/em>\u201d, and were super tight and full of energy right from the start. As expected, the eager crowd responded, and we were treated to the first major circle pits of the year \u2013 although these would later be surpassed. They sounded great, firing off one short track after another \u2013 more typical of punk bands \u2013 with each one barely exceeding two minutes. They closed with ‘Greyout<\/em>‘, leaving more than a few people feeling a bit wobbly for the days ahead. <\/p>\n Thrown<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n After the adrenaline rush, we took the opportunity to recharge our batteries in the food court and wander around the market. When we returned to the main stage, we found that it was already absolutely packed for the American band A Day to Remember<\/strong>. Not everyone likes every genre of music; in fact, some of the attendees were quite open about this. However, we must also acknowledge when we\u2019re watching a band that delivers top-quality live performances and knows how to connect with the audience. <\/p>\n A Day to Remember<\/strong> cannot deny the influence of 1990s and early 2000s pop punk and hardcore, but they have mastered the art of blending melody and intensity to such a degree that their live performances are impossible to resist. True to their name, this would be a day to remember. <\/p>\n A Day to Remember<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The last gig we saw on the first day wasn\u2019t too far away either. Hailing from the Basque Country, LAMPR3A<\/strong> are incredible on stage, and we hadn\u2019t seen them since they supported The Omnific<\/strong> at the small Wurlitzer Ballroom in Madrid. This trio’s technical skill and virtuosity mean you don’t miss having a singer; they transform every note and rhythm into sensations that envelop, draw you in and invite you to close your eyes and let yourself be carried away by their music, which ranges from darker and more aggressive to more melodic and calm\u2026 where everything happens so fast that you’re simply left standing there in awe. The performance was deeply moving for both the audience and the performers; in fact, J.I. Izaguirre finished the last note in tears and moved more than one person to tears. <\/p>\n With our batteries fully charged and the sun beginning to break through the clouds, we could see from Resu that Viveiro was swarming with metalheads. There was no doubt about it \u2014 the festival had already begun and was in full swing. The journey to the venue took longer than expected, so the first band we managed to see \u2013 almost by a miracle \u2013 was the Madrid-based alternative rock band Fuet!<\/strong> They describe their style as \u201ctasty hardcore<\/em>\u201d. \u201ctasty hardcore\u201d. We only caught the end of their set, but the atmosphere was electric, and the Chaos Stage was shrouded in a cloud of dust amid a powerful live performance and the occasional flying fuet. We were left wanting more. <\/p>\n Fuet!<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you ever go to Resurrection Fest, you\u2019ll find that genres such as metalcore tend to dominate and attract huge crowds of young people. However, this doesn’t mean that the festival is narrow-minded and excludes other, more traditional or alternative styles. In fact, the second day had already kicked off with FUET! \u2013 that’s exactly what happened. As we left the press area, we heard that things were getting pretty wild on the Chaos Stage once again. We went to see what was going on, but not before making a mandatory stop at the Ritual, where Burning Witches<\/strong> had drawn a sizeable crowd of classic heavy metal fans. If someone had told us that we were listening to an 80s band, we would have believed them. It was a lovely trip down memory lane. <\/p>\n Burning Witches<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Having left the witches behind, we headed over to the Chaos Stage where Bergen\u2019s Blood Command<\/strong> were putting on a great show. They weren\u2019t on our radar, but their style is a good mix that\u2019s hard to categorise. You can\u2019t deny their punk roots when it comes to their live performance, though. Their singer, Nikki Brumen, flew over the crowd while singing, and the roadies laid out and picked up cables frantically. On stage, she rolled around on the floor and jumped non-stop, giving it her all and fuelling the chaos better than anyone else at this year’s festival. One thing we\u2019re sure of is that more than a few people got splashed by her spit. We’ll have to wear a raincoat to future gigs! <\/p>\n Blood Command<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n After that rush of excitement, we hurried over to the main stage to catch one of the most popular bands in our country. Next up were Angelus Apatrida from Albacete, who are always a pleasure to see. Going to an Angelus gig is synonymous with having a brilliant time with friends, enjoying top-class thrash and all kinds of pogoing, mosh pits, circle pits and walls of death… Whatever came to mind, but on a massive scale. Given that the audience was so young on average, it was a party from start to finish. <\/p>\n After greeting the whole Resu crowd, they kicked off with \u201cOne of Us<\/em>\u201d and the peace lasted barely twenty tense seconds \u2013 which is how long it takes for the track to really get going. From then on, the mayhem began. It had been a long time since we\u2019d witnessed anything on this scale; columns of dust rose into the sky, creating a spectacular sight from a distance. Without pausing for a moment, they followed up with ‘Snob<\/em>‘ and then set the Resu alight once more with ‘Indoctrinate’ \u2013 a track that hits you right in the face from the outset, just in case anyone\u2019s still asleep, and then forces you to sing along, jump into the circle pit and headbang like mad. The songs were performed one after the other, with plenty of interaction with the audience. At one point, a wall of death even broke out, stretching all the way to the sound desk! They finished the set with two incredible tracks: ‘Sharpen the Guillotine<\/em>‘ and ‘You Are Next<\/em>‘. <\/p>\n Angelus Apatrida<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We decided to stay at the main stage and, having slathered ourselves in sun cream, began the long wait to see the next band up close. This band hadn\u2019t played in Viveiro for ten years, and in keeping with the more traditional style of the second day, they were set to deliver the longest set of the entire festival. They need no introduction \u2013 they’re Iron Maiden<\/strong>! All we can say is that the wait was well worth it: they performed an excellent set, including the classic \u2018Infinite Dreams<\/em>\u2019. <\/p>\n The stage set, the performances, the unshakable voice and the hyperactivity of Bruce Dickinson<\/strong>who finished the concert by letting his hair down, the various giant Eddies that appear throughout, and the guitar solo duels. Steve Harris<\/strong> pointing at the audience and strumming his bass, Dave Murray<\/strong> singing as if the notes were coming straight from his mouth while playing, setting the stage on fire and adapting the multiple screens to each track \u2013 not to mention his impeccable performance \u2013 are just some of the ingredients that make this band one of the most important in the history of heavy metal. I’m sure I’m leaving out plenty. All we’re asking is to be able to enjoy them for another 51 years. That can’t be too much to ask, can it? <\/p>\n Of course, in Viveiro we got to hear some of their legendary hits such as \u2018Killers<\/em>\u2019, \u2018Phantom of the Opera<\/em>\u2019, \u2018The Number of the Beast<\/em>\u2019, \u2018Run to the Hills<\/em>\u2019 and \u2018The Trooper\u2019, but the real highlight was the breathtaking finale with \u2018Fear of the Dark<\/em>\u2019 and \u2018Wasted Years<\/em>\u2019.<\/p>\n In keeping with the day’s theme, Anthrax<\/strong> took to the stage to finish off those who were still standing. It was amusing to overhear someone in the crowd explaining to a friend how an Anthrax gig works, as it appeared to be their first time attending one. I think that\u2019s the best possible explanation: Have you heard how intense the opening track is? It stays that way right until the end. <\/em>” They walked onto the stage with a smile that hinted at what was in store, greeted the audience and got straight down to business. They opened with a brand-new track from the 1987 album Among the Living<\/em>, before moving on to “Got the Time<\/em>” and “Madhouse<\/em>\u201d. <\/p>\n You could say it\u2019s a real treat to be in the presence of one of the bands that pioneered the genre. In fact, the story goes that the fifth track of this concert, \u201cMethal Thrashing Mad<\/em>\u201d from Fistful of Metal<\/em> (1984), was what led to the genre being called \u201cThrash Metal\u201d. They also left us with a few unforgettable moments. For example, someone decided to drive their wheelchair-accessible vehicle into the circle pit at the end of the gig, which resulted in it overturning. This became the talk of Pandemonium bar the following day.. <\/p>\n On the third day of the festival, the lack of sleep was starting to take its toll. However, the pleasant overcast sky offered some respite to those who had been reduced to prunes the day before. As soon as we entered the venue, we noticed something curious: for a metal festival, there were a lot of b-boys around. No wonder, really \u2013 the headliners that day were Limp Bizkit<\/strong>, who draw huge crowds wherever they go. But we\u2019ll leave that story for later. <\/p>\n The Rasmus<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Finnish band The Rasmus<\/strong> were the first act of the day that we got to see. They were promoting their latest album, Weirdo<\/em> (2025), and played a setlist that, until halfway through the concert, alternated between their latest tracks and songs from their early days. It was a fairly light-hearted concert, and it was clear that many people were waiting for them to play ‘In the Shadows<\/em>‘ at the end \u2013 which was, of course, only to be expected. That said, they also performed other popular songs from their back catalogue, such as \u201cGuilty<\/em>\u201d, \u201cLivin\u2019 in a World Without You<\/em>\u201d, \u201cFirst Day of My Life<\/em>\u201d and \u201cIn My Life<\/em>\u201d. <\/p>\n We took the opportunity to wander around the venue a little and regroup, before popping back to catch a couple of tracks by the Portuguese blackened death metal band Okkultist<\/strong>. They had managed to turn the small Ritual Stage into a circle pit. The crowd was warming up for what was to come. There was hardly a moment\u2019s pause before the next gig on the main stage kicked off, headlined by the Scottish band Bleed From Within. <\/p>\n Okkultist<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n What can I say about this absolutely brilliant gig? Right from the start, people were going wild, and the first massive circle pits of the day began to form. That was hardly surprising, given that the band came out firing on all cylinders, with so much energy on stage that it really set the crowd alight \u2013 they were absolutely dying to see them.. It’s clear that they’re in great form and draw huge crowds, but that’s to be expected given how powerful they sound live. They handled the setlist very well, gradually ramping up the intensity and aggression as the concert progressed.They made a very good impression, and if they continue like this, we\u2019re sure they\u2019ll be the talk of the town. Unfortunately, we weren\u2019t able to get hold of the setlist, but I can confirm that they played ‘Levitate<\/em>‘ with the Resu Kids on stage, as well as ‘A Hope in Hell’ and ‘God Complex<\/em>‘. <\/p>\n Bleed From Within<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Although Black Metal isn\u2019t the predominant genre here, there are a few small acts for fans of the genre. So, without going too far afield, we headed back to the Ritual to enjoy a band that we\u2019d only just caught a glimpse of at the Inferno Metal Festival over Easter, as the venue was absolutely packed. This time, we made it \u2014 from the front row! We’re talking about the American band Hulder<\/strong>. Although we were left wanting more in Oslo, we more than made up for it in Viveiro. Marliese Beeuwsaert<\/strong>\u2019s project delivered a superb sound and a live set steeped in \u201990s black metal. They alternated between fast-paced sections and dense, atmospheric, heavy passages that were more reminiscent of death\/doom. They performed several tracks from their forthcoming album Verbolgen<\/em> (2026) with brutal growls and delivered a flawless live performance. Although the gig felt far too short, we were absolutely delighted by it. As with any proper black metal band, however, they didn\u2019t even say goodbye as they left the stage. <\/p>\n Hulder<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We weren\u2019t going to walk far between stages that day. The running order we\u2019d planned meant we\u2019d constantly be moving between the Main Stage and the Ritual Stage. After Hulder, it was time to head back to the Main Stage. The main stage at Resurrection Fest was already packed with people, and you could really feel the anticipation building for Limp Bizkit\u2019s performance. With such a huge crowd in attendance, Trivium took to the stage and got straight down to business, kicking off with a bang with \u201cPull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr<\/em>\u201d. The band showcased their impeccable technical skill and sound, demonstrating why they are so popular at major festivals. <\/p>\n The visual spectacle was equally impressive, with a constant barrage of fireballs accompanying the heavier sections of tracks such as ‘Down from the Sky<\/em>‘ and ‘Throes of Perdition<\/em>‘, whipping the crowd into a frenzy and prompting non-stop mosh pits. The Florida band rounded off their set with the classic ‘In Waves<\/em>‘, bringing the atmosphere to fever pitch. <\/p>\n Trivium<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n After Trivium’s live set at the Ritual Stage, the atmosphere changed completely with the arrival of Portuguese band Gaerea<\/strong>. Having been a fan of the band since their early days, I was eager to see if they would just go through the motions or surprise us. They did not disappoint. Wearing their signature black hoods, they delivered a flawless performance from start to finish. We quickly realised that the set list was perfectly suited to the spirit of this year’s Resurrection Fest. Unlike at the 2025 Inferno Metal Festival in Norway, where the purest form of black metal predominates and where they played heavier tracks such as ‘Salve<\/em>‘ and ‘Laude<\/em>‘, at Resurrection Fest they decided to leave those songs out. <\/p>\n Gaerea<\/strong>, Resurrection Fest 2026<\/b> – Photo taken by Elena Marco<\/strong><\/a> for Indieofilo\u00a9<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n They focused almost exclusively on their two most recent albums, Loss<\/em> (2024) and Coma<\/em> (2026), performing more rhythmic and direct tracks such as ‘World Ablaze’, ‘Submerged’ and ‘Hellbound’<\/em>. This demonstrated their ability to adapt their energy in order to connect with the festival audience, who are more accustomed to high-energy genres such as metalcore.. De esta forma los portugueses dejaron claro que el black metal moderno tambi\u00e9n tiene fuerza de sobra para meterse a todo el mundo en el bolsillo. <\/p>\n Next up was one of the most eagerly awaited acts of this year’s festival: Limp Bizkit. Musically speaking, the concert had a very uneven pace, with long pauses between songs that disrupted the flow of the performance. However, this seemed to matter not at all to the sea of fans who packed into the absolutely heaving venue. Whenever the band played their classic hits, such as \u2018My Generation\u2019, \u2018My Way\u2019, \u2018Rollin\u2019 (Air Raid Vehicle), \u2018Nookie\u2019, \u2018Boiler\u2019, \u2018Take a Look Around\u2019 and \u2018Break Stuff\u2019 \u2013 the latter of which they played twice \u2013 the crowd went wild. I\u2019d never seen so many people jumping around at the same time. Five or six massive circle pits even formed in the middle of the crowd!. <\/p>\n The chaos of the night even provided one of the most surreal moments of the festival, when Fred Durst invited a girl on stage. Overcome by nerves, she ended up vomiting in front of the entire band and audience, which was by no means small.<\/p>\n After the chaos of Limp Bizkit, we took the opportunity to find our friends and have a few last beers to finish off this gruelling day. Shuffling along like the walking dead, we began our retreat. But then we stopped \u2013 Cavalera Conspiracy<\/strong> were set to bring the day to a close. From the very first second, the band had us completely hooked, with a corpse hanging upside down on stage \u2013 a nod to the cover of Sepultura’s Chaos A.D. (1993) \u2013 and kicking off with ‘Refuse\/Resist<\/em>‘, a true statement of intent from brothers Max and Iggor. They played the album in whatever order they fancied.. Max, whose microphone was covered by an unmistakable bullet belt, was constantly cheering on the last survivors of the night, of which there were many. <\/p>\n![\"Annisokay](\"http:\/\/www.indieofilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Annisokay_Resurrection_Fest_2026-800x533.jpg\")
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