Nordic Noise 2026 today announces an important update to this year’s line-up.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chris Holmes (The Sound of W.A.S.P.) and Thunderor will unfortunately not be performing at this year’s festival.

However, Nordic Noise are proud to present Swedish hard rock powerhouse Bonafide as new headliner. Known for their raw energy and authentic rock’n’roll attitude, Bonafide has built a strong international reputation with their explosive live performances.

In addition, Danish band M.A.S.K joins the line-up. Representing a new generation of Danish rock, M.A.S.K delivers a modern and energetic sound that fits perfectly within the Nordic Noise universe.

The rest of the line-up remains unchanged and now include these 18 bands in total.

Line-up:

Tim “RIPPER” Owens (US)
Artillery (DK)
Bonafide (SE)
Captain Black Beard (SE)
Osukaru (SE)
Steel Inferno (DK)
Alien Force (DK)
Impalers (DK)
Michael Catton (DK)
Animalyze (DK)
Wasted (DK)
Black Swamp Water (DK)
Exelerate (DK)
M.A.S.K (DK)
Blue Rose Down (DK)
Nighthawk (SE)
Mantric Momentum (NO)
Lextraneus (DK)

Nordic Noise continues its tradition of bringing together strong international and Nordic names within heavy metal and hard rock.

The festival takes place at Rust in Copenhagen and, in addition to concerts, offers a metal market, biergarten, bodega and afterparties with DJs every night until 03:00.

Tickets:
3-day ticket: DKK 699
1-day ticket: DKK 349

Tickets are available – here

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