{"id":22696,"date":"2026-07-24T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sound-scribe.com\/?p=22696"},"modified":"2026-07-24T12:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:05:01","slug":"brezfest-2026-druhy-rocnik-jihlavskeho-metaloveho-festivalu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sound-scribe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/24\/brezfest-2026-druhy-rocnik-jihlavskeho-metaloveho-festivalu\/","title":{"rendered":"B\u0159ezfest 2026 \u2013 The Second Annual Jihlava Metal Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

In addition to major ongoing festivals, it\u2019s sometimes necessary to support small, up-and-coming festivals as well. One such festival is B\u0159ezfest<\/strong>, which takes place at the Jihlava Amphitheater; this year, its second edition\u2014a two-day event\u2014was held on June 19\u201320, 2026. The first day was titled Ko\u0159eny Vyso\u010diny<\/strong>, marking a collaboration with Fajtfest, and the second day was a full-fledged festival day packed with hard-hitting music\u2014not just local acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 1 \u2013 Friday (The Roots of the Vyso\u010dina Region)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Hungarian band Komodo, the seasoned band Extreme, and the hardcore band Furiosa<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Friday\u2019s opening act belonged to the winner of the fan contest, Komodo <\/strong>all the way from Hungary. Their unique style, dubbed \u201cmonitor lizard\u201d metal, had its own charm and certainly brightened the day for the audience, just as it did for me. The musicians themselves really enjoyed the show and played their hearts out, even for just the handful of people in attendance.
Next to take the stage were Extreme<\/strong>, who\u2019ve already got a lot under their belt. They\u2019re known for their old-school death metal with thrash elements. They did a fantastic job supporting the festival with their presence. I love how several generations come together on stage, blending experience with youthful ferocity.
The band Furiosa<\/strong> is essentially a local band, and they came to showcase their hardcore style mixed with rap. I have to admit I didn\u2019t expect much from them, but they know how to put on a fantastic show. The energy pouring off the stage was absolutely contagious, and you could see the fans in the crowd were universally enthusiastic.
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Modern Stellvris with New Works<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The first day wrapped up with the European band Stellvris<\/strong>, led by the very charismatic Nicol Hofman<\/strong>. Their show was truly full of energy and the perfect way to end the day. Their modern sound, full of growls and electronic elements, is very popular, especially among younger generations, and I can see why. Their live performances are incredibly catchy and really give you a boost of energy. I have to admit that I enjoy their newer songs more than some of the older ones, and hearing \u201cContra El Silencio\u201d for the first time was well worth it. For the final song, they invited one of their young female fans onto the stage, and she definitely knew how to let loose.
I\u2019m really sorry that more people didn\u2019t come to support all the bands and experience it for themselves. On the other hand, it was a new experience for me to enjoy concerts in such a more private and intimate atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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