In an IFF first, a quartet of European metal agencies are uniting to present a showcase night of insane proportions (and decibels!).
The Rising Metal Talent night will see one fast-emerging artist from each of the rosters of Doomstar Bookings, Catch 22, Napalm Events and The Link Productions.
And with promoter and management company Desertscene London ensuring that there’s an audience of fans in attendance alongside all IFF delegates, it’ll be a full house and a final set of shows not to miss.
HELGA
Once, sequestered away in the far reaches of Swedish hinterland, a shrouded girl wandered alone through an interminable forest. Chanting psalms amidst birch and pine, her choral voice drifted like birds through an evening mist. The chapel choir she sang with had gifted and honed her voice, but the woodlands and lakes would always be her church.
Journeying west in 2019, HELGA settled across the North Sea in the old Viking town of York. Surrounded by pub-filled streets of cobblestone and restored Roman walls, York was host to droves of camera-laden tourists and scholars of two thriving universities. These strange anachronistic surroundings would pave the foundation for a myriad of rueful reflections and musings, a far cry to the world HELGA had left behind.
The five-piece group released its debut album “Wrapped In Mist” late last year, building on three previously released EPs. HELGA will support Sólstafír and Oranssi Pazuzu across European tour dates from November, with shows scheduled in Paris (La Machine Du Moulin Rouge), Barcelona (Razzmatazz 2), Munich (Technikum) and more.
Represented by: Zoltan Jakab, Doomstar Bookings
My Diligence
Having consistently delivered quality progressive stoner rock with great vision, My Diligence has proved itself to be one of the most prominent heavy psych acts in Belgium.
My Diligence has harnessed harmonies and catchy hooks elegantly and powerfully since their inception. Their latest album “The Mater, the Form and Power” (2022) carved out an intense immersive and spontaneous soundscape, exposing new facets for the band.
Returning to their power-trio origins, My Diligence dove headfirst into a writing phase, forging a much more radical and violent path while conserving the originality showcased in their previous albums “My Diligence” (2015) and “Sun Rose“ (2019). They performed at Belgium’s Alcatraz Metal Festival and at France’s Hellfest last year, and recently released their “DEATH.HORSES.BLACK.” album back in May.
Represented by: Romain Monereau, The Link Productions
Our Promise
Our Promise is an explosive German metalcore sextet rising from the ashes of their past. Formed in late 2020 by musicians looking to embrace new frontiers, the band has crafted a blistering twin-vocalist assault that blends metalcore, hardcore and pop punk.
Inspired by the entrepreneurial strategies of urban artists, they chose to be independent from the outset to take their fate into their own hands. They have already amassed millions of Spotify streams, performed in front of thousands, and rapidly established a meaningful fanbase. Now, Our Promise are gearing up to be one of Germany’s next headliners. Always focused on creating new music, a grandiose, emotional vision and bringing their sound to the world.
They performed across the German festival circuit this summer, and are set to support Future Palace on their expansive EU and UK tour this autumn and winter.
Represented by: Merle Doering, C22 Agency
Nakkeknaekker
Nakkeknaekker has quickly established their name as one of the most hyped bands in the Danish and international metal scene. When you consider the band’s explosive live shows, it is obvious why they have taken the world by storm, without ever releasing a single song! Nakkeknaekker pull old-school death metal through a modern youth driven filter, and the result is an aggressive sonic attack, that honours the old death metal legends, as well as the modern hardcore.
Despite the band members’ young age, they have already played many shows in Denmark, toured with bands like BAEST and HateSphere, and played big European festivals including Roskilde Festival (DK), Sweden Rock Festival (SE), Tuska Festival (FI), Bloodstock Festival (UK) Inferno Festival (NO), Dynamo Metal Fest (NL), Copenhell (DK), HellFest (F), Resurrection Fest (SE), Summer Breeze (DE) and Mystic Festival (P).
The band has signed a record deal with the biggest metal label in the world, so 2024 will deliver the most anticipated debut album. Nakkeknaekker has proven they are here to stay!
Represented by: Thorsten Harm, Napalm Events