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Live Review: Fortress Festival, Scarborough Spa, Day Two. 31/05/2026

The second and final day of Fortress Festival arrived carrying a noticeably different atmosphere from Saturday. While anticipation had fuelled much of the opening day, Sunday felt like the culmination…

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News: Black Metal Royalty Emperor To Headline Fortress Festival 2027

Norwegian black metal pioneers Emperor have been confirmed as the first headlining act for the fifth anniversary of Fortress Festival set to take place on 29-30 May 2027 at the…

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Live Review: Fortress Festival, Scarborough Spa, Day One. 30/05/2026

There are few sights quite as incongruous, and ultimately as heartwarming, as a British seaside town embracing a Black Metal invasion. From early morning, Scarborough welcomed Fortress Festival once again.…

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the mighty fortress festival unleashes tynebound, its first edition of the new two day black metal fest in newcastle

Fortress Presents: Tynebound – Moonlight Sorcery announced as first headliner of new Newcastle event New two-day black metal fest brought to you by Fortress Festival and Reaper Agency UK First…

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fortress festival 2026 adds its last name to the stacked bill

Fortress Festival are honoured to welcome to the return of Fluisteraars to their line up after their genuine and mind-bending performance inside the Ocean Room back in 2024. Next year…

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fortress festival add even more to its 2026 edition and day splits are announced

Fortress Festival 2026 is honoured to announce Vinterland who will be celebrating 30 years of their legendary album ‘Welcome My Last Chapter’ and are once again ready to bring you…

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fortress festival add even more names for 2026

Today the mighty Fortress Festival announced Vespéral, Black Cilice, Atlantean Sword and Gate Master. A claustrophobic ambience and suffocating riffs will wash over the Ocean Room on Saturday as Portuguese…

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the immense fortress festival unveils its beautiful 2026 edition poster along with more details about the venue itself

A closer look at the venue and location for Fortress Festival for those making 2026 their first experience.. Fortress is held at the Scarborough Spa; A Grade II listed Victorian-era…

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the amazing fortress festival unleashes the first wave of bands for the 2026 edition

The first batch of bands have been announced for the 2026 edition of the immense extreme metal festival. Strap yourself in, this is one hell of an announcement Old Mans…

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