Resurrection Fest facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Resurrection Fest |
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The band Trivium playing at Resurrection Fest in 2013
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| Genre | Heavy metal, hardcore punk, punk rock |
| Dates | July, August |
| Location(s) | Viveiro, Spain |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Founded by | O.N.P. Producciones |
| Website | www.resurrection-fest.com |
Resurrection Fest is a famous rock music festival held every summer in the town of Viveiro, Spain. Since it started in 2006, it has become one of Spain's biggest music events for fans of heavy metal, hardcore punk, and punk rock.
The festival is known for bringing some of the world's most famous rock and metal bands to its stages. Over the years, huge names like Iron Maiden, Korn, Kiss, Scorpions, Rammstein, and Slipknot have performed there. Other popular bands that have played include In Flames, Megadeth, Anthrax, Sabaton, NOFX, and Bad Religion.
The festival is very popular, attracting tens of thousands of fans each year. In 2013, about 33,000 people attended. By 2015, that number grew to over 54,500 people, showing just how much fans love this event.
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The Story of the Festival
The festival began in August 2006. It was first called Viveiro Summer Fest and was free to attend. However, the main band had to cancel just two days before the show. The event was moved to November of the same year and renamed Resurrection Fest. It turned out to be a big success.
Today, the festival lasts for four days. It started as a one-day event, grew to three days in 2010, and then to four days in 2015. Each year, more and more people come from all over Spain, and even from other countries like Portugal and France, to enjoy the music.
Who Has Played at the Fest?
Here are some of the bands that have performed at Resurrection Fest over the years. The festival features multiple stages where different bands play at the same time.
Early Years (2006-2009)
In its first few years, the festival quickly grew. It started with just a few bands in 2006, including Walls of Jericho. By 2008, famous groups like Misfits and Heaven Shall Burn were on the list. In 2009, bands like Toy Dolls and Napalm Death took the stage.
A Decade of Growth (2010-2019)
The 2010s were a time of huge growth for Resurrection Fest. It became a major European festival, attracting some of the biggest names in rock and metal.
- 2011: Headliners included Bullet for My Valentine and Pennywise.
- 2012: The festival featured legendary bands like Dead Kennedys and At the Gates.
- 2013: This year saw performances from Slayer, Bad Religion, and Lamb of God.
- 2015: Big names like Motörhead, Korn, and In Flames rocked the stages.
- 2016: Iron Maiden and The Offspring were the main attractions.
- 2019: The festival hosted farewell shows for some bands. Slipknot, Slayer, and Parkway Drive were among the top performers.
Recent Festivals (2021-Present)
Even after a pause, the festival came back strong.
- 2021: A special "Limited Edition" of the festival was held with bands like Kreator and Jinjer.
- 2022: The festival returned to its full size with a five-day event. Headliners included Judas Priest, Deftones, Sabaton, and Bring Me the Horizon.
See also
In Spanish: Resurrection Fest para niños
