Barcelona · Metro area
Heavy metal · Germany
U.D.O., the band founded in Solingen in 1987 by Udo Dirkschneider, the historic voice of Accept, keep flying the flag for classic German heavy metal. They are joined by Canada's Striker, from Edmonton, with their heavy and power metal.
Melodic death metal · Finland
Three bands of Nordic melancholy and guitars: Amorphis, Finnish veterans since 1990 who mix melodic death, progressive and folk; Insomnium, from Joensuu; and Unto Others, gothic rock and heavy metal from Portland.
Progressive rock · United Kingdom
The Pineapple Thief, an English progressive rock band active since 1999 and led by Bruce Soord, come to Sala Apolo with a melancholic, polished sound between alternative and progressive rock.