Every year, extreme music fans gather in Clisson for the unmissable Hellfest. This year, the metal festival celebrated its 16th anniversary with 4 explosive days to be experienced from June 15 to 18, 2023. On the program? Over 180 bands in a wide variety of styles: thrash metal, punk, dark folk, heavy metal, black metal, progressive metal... Bands and artists that Parisians will soon be able to catch live in the capital. Here are the artists and bands scheduled for the 2023 edition of Hellfest, to be seen live in Paris very soon!
Hollywood Vampires with Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry in concert at the Zénith de Paris in 2023
Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper and Tommy Henriksen, who form the 'supergroup' Hollywood Vampires, announce a European tour in 2023. In Paris, they'll be heading to the Zénith de La Villette on Sunday June 25 for their only concert in France! [Read more]
Born of Osiris in concert at La Maroquinerie
Born of Osiris, the American deathcore band, is set to turn the small venue of La Maroquinerie upside down on June 25, 2023. On the bill? Groovy, progressive riffs and the powerful voice of frontman Ronnie Canizaro. Note that Born of Osiris will be co-headlining with Atlanta metalcore band Attila.
Code Orange in concert at Trabendo
After setting the Mainstage on fire at last year's Hellfest, the Americans from Code Orange are back in France, this time with a concert at Trabendo on June 27, 2023. Get ready to pogo to the frenzied rhythms of post-rock, electro and nu metal.
Generation Sex in concert at Paris La Défense Arena (opening for Guns N' Roses)
If you love good old-fashioned British punk rock, then don't miss Generation Sex. Programmed on the Mainstage at last year's Hellfest, the band - made up of two members of Generation X (Billy Idol, Tony James) and two ex-Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook) - arrives at Paris La Défense Arena on July 13, 2023, opening for Guns N' Roses.
Rise of the Northstar in concert at L'Elysée Montmartre
They literally turned the Warzone upside down at Hellfest on June 18. Rise of the Northstar, from France, intend to do the same in Paris. The hardcore band will arrive in the capital on October 14, 2023, with a one-off show at the Elysée Montmartre. Get ready for a mosh-pit-fuelled extravaganza!
Riverside in concert at the Alhambra
With their progressive rock, the Poles of Riverside created a pleasant surprise on the Hellfest Mainstage. This autumn, Riverside are giving a one-off concert in Paris, to present their latest opus, "ID.Entity", released on January 20, 2023. See you on October 16, 2023 at the Alhambra, to vibrate to their melodic and sparkling tracks.
Svalbard in concert at Backstage by the Mill
After opening for Cult of Luna on their last tour and putting on an ultra-powerful show at Hellfest, the British band Svalbard return to the capital with a not-to-be-missed concert on October 19, 2023 at the Backstage by the Mill. It's the perfect opportunity for the post-hardcore combo to present their new opus, as fiery as ever.
Gorod (with Kronos) in concert at Petit Bain
After a Dantesque show at Hellfest, the French death metal band continues its tour this autumn, stopping off at Petit Bain in Paris on October 27, 2023! The Bordelais will be presenting their latest album, "The Orb". They won't be alone at Petit Bain, as the band Kronos will be on hand to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album "Colossal Titan Strife".
Carpenter Brut and Perturbator in concert at the Olympia in Paris in October 2023
Carpenter Brut and Perturbator announce a joint tour! In Paris, go to the Olympia to discover the "Leather Sacrements Tour" during a unique concert on Monday, October 30, 2023. [Read more]
Skynd in concert at Trabendo
To be discovered on the Mainstage on the last day of Hellfest, Skynd is a puzzling Australian project formed in 2018, and led by singer SKYND and producer/multi-instrumentalist Father. Relying on a captivating musical aesthetic and a skilful blend of industrial metal, rock and goth, Skynd arouses curiosity. Come and discover them at Le Trabendo in Paris on November 24, 2023.
Halestrom in concert at La Cigale
One of the favorites of the last day of Hellfest, American hard rock band Halestorm will be taking the stage at La Cigale in Paris on December 5, 2023. Don't miss this combo, driven by powerful riffs and the amazing voice of singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale.
Beast in Black in concert at Olympia
They're power metal! Beast in Black, a Finnish band led by Greek singer Yannis Papadopoulos, delivers heady, dynamic refrains backed by some very 80s synthesizer sounds, making their many fans euphoric. See them live in Paris, at the Olympia, on January 30, 2024. For this tour, dubbed "Glory and the Beast", the band will be co-headlining with Gloryhammer.
Fever 333 (opening for Enter Shikari) in concert at the Trianon
On February 21, 2024, American trap metal band Fever 333 are determined to turn the Trianon hall upside down, just before Enter Shikari take to the stage. Surrounded by new musicians, following the departure of drummer and guitarist, frontman Jason Aalon Butler is as crazy and unpredictable live as ever!
Lord of the Lost in concert at L'Elysée Montmartre
Unsuccessful candidates for Eurovision 2023, German gothic metal band Lord of the Lost return to Paris next spring, with a one-off concert scheduled for L'Elysée Montmartre on April 3, 2024. Lord of the Lost will be celebrating (already) 15 years in the music business, with over 500 concerts in almost 40 countries, as well as 8 studio albums and 3 Ensemble albums with orchestra!
Behemoth in concert at the Philharmonie de Paris in April 2024
Metal music comes to the 19th arrondissement of Paris in spring 2024! As part of an exhibition dedicated to extreme music, join Polish band Behemoth at the Philharmonie de Paris for an exceptional concert on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. [Read more]
SUM 41 in farewell concert at Paris La Défense Arena in 2024
SUM 41, who performed at Hellfest on June 16, 2023, are preparing to bid farewell to Parisians. Join the Canadians for the very last time in the capital at a unique, not-to-be-missed concert on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Paris La Défense Arena. [Read more]
