Metalfest

Since its introduction in Austria in 2007, Metalfest has spread to various European countries.

The lineup included Megadeth, Blind Guardian, W.A.S.P.

(cancelled), Kreator, In Extremo, Behemoth, Moonspell, Hypocrisy, Ensiferum, Fear Factory, Brezno, Alestorm, Ashes You Leave, Legion of the Damned, Dark Tranquillity (cancelled), Symphony X, Powerwolf, and Rising Dream.

[1] In 2013 Metalfest Open Air had three editions: The Polish was held in Jaworzno, the German (called Metalfest Loreley, named after the nearby rock Lorelei) in Sankt Goarshausen and the Czech in Plzeň.

In 2013 the metal festival in Zadar continued under the name of Burning Sea Festival, and no longer collaborated with Rock the Nation and the other Metalfests.