Vienna celebrates variety in metal with Loud & Proud - a festival for everyone!
Vienna celebrates variety in metal with Loud & Proud - a festival for everyone!
In the Vienna Metal scene, something is happening! Today it was announced that the newly founded “Loud & Proud” festival will celebrate its premiere on November 21 and 22, 2025. This event focuses on diversity and thus stands out from conventional metal events. Organized by the Heavy Lezzers collective, which has been active since 2017, the festival is intended to offer a platform for bands that are often pushed into the background. "We want to create a room where everyone feels welcome," explain the organizers. "Loud & Proud" is aimed specifically at people who have not yet been seen or heard in metal and to everyone who is looking for new perspectives and sounds.
One of the main attractions of the festival will be the Norwegian Black Metal band "Witch Club Satan". The band, founded in 2021, consisting of Victoria F. S. Røising, Nikoline Spjelkavik and Johanna Holt Kleite, processes feminist topics and describes itself as "revived witches". They combine influences of legendary black metal bands of the 90s such as Mayhem and intestinal thrones with a clear empowerment approach. Your psychedelic style and strong lyrical messages are well received by the audience. At the start of the festival, the Australian band "Divide and Dissolve" will also appear, founded by an African American saxophonist and a Maori percussionist. These two acts are only part of the multi-layered line-up, which, in addition to international bands, also presents local talents.
a festival with added value
Almost two weeks after the festival's announcement, the hype is already great. Already for the Vienna Pride in June, the event was presented with a DIY spirit that celebrates the authentic metal culture. In addition to the concerts, there will also be discussions and various actions that promote dialogue in metal. "We are not only planning music, but also panel discussions, drag performances and many other creative formats," says the organizers.
The “Loud & Proud” line-up includes bands such as Tower (USA), Scimitar (Denmark), Wrath (Norway) and many more. An exciting mix that will definitely ensure a varied experience. "We offer a place for exchange and networking where creative minds and fans can come together," emphasize the organizers.
a step in the right direction
By participating in the festival, it becomes clear how important it is to live diversity in metal. The plan to question stereotypes of masculinity and replace them with a variety of perspectives is well received by the fans. The festival not only sees itself as a music event, but as a cultural invitation to a solidarity metal experience for everyone.
If you have become curious, you can get more information about the ticket and the bands on the website kupficket.com . An exciting chapter in Vienna's music culture is imminent, and we can hardly wait for "Loud & Proud" to offer!
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