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AKERCOCKE worldwide exclusive album set FORTRESS FESTIVAL 2026

AKERCOCKE to perform Choronzon album in full on Grand Hall main stage. WHOREDOM RIFE to headline the Ocean Room stage. One of Europe’s biggest black metal fests to take place at Scarborough Spa on 30-31 May 2026 Scarborough, UK; 24 August 2025: Fortress Festival, one of Europe’s biggest black metal festivals, has revealed two more bands for its fourth edition set to take place at Scarborough Spa on 30-31 May 2026. London’s AKERCOCKE will perform a worldwide exclusive full album set of their acclaimed 2003 release, Choronzon. The album was praised by the scene when it was released, with many […]

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Fortress Festival unveils Fortress Forum conference

Fortress Festival unveils Fortress Forum, a unique metal conference with Tom G. Warrior, Wolves In The Throne Room, Cult Never Dies and more! A unique opportunity for festival attendees to hear artists talk about their careers and experiences. Participants include Tom G. Warrior (Triptykon, Celtic Frost), Cedar Serpent (Wolves In The Throne Room), Dayal Patterson (Cult Never Dies), Ralph Schmidt (Ultha), The Watcher (Fen, Fellwarden), Der Weg Einer Freiheit and Gaerea Side-event to take place at a 300-capacity theatre room at Scarborough Spa and available only for Fortress Festival ticket holders Scarborough, UK; 28.04.24: Fortress Festival, the highly anticipated UK […]