VOIVOD, DEATH ANGEL, ACID FORCE - Bratislava

29 / 07 / 2026 / BRATISLAVA / RANDAL

Thrash metal carnage in Bratislava! Visionaries VOIVOD are joined by the legendary DEATH ANGEL. Get ready for a clash of Canadian sci-fi progressiveness and uncompromising Bay Area energy. On July 29 at Randal, experience a night where technical precision meets feral aggression. Support comes from Slovak thrash rising force Acid Force. This is mandatory attendance for every fan of the genre.

Voivod are not just a band—they are a self-contained musical ecosystem. From their raw punk-thrash beginnings in the ’80s, they evolved through groundbreaking releases like Killing Technology and Dimension Hatröss into absolute pioneers of progressive metal. Their sound is built on a unique signature—dissonant chords, jazz-infused drumming from Michel “Away” Langevin, and futuristic concepts centered around the post-apocalyptic world of Korgüll. They are one of the few bands to successfully bridge the gap between gritty underground roots and high-level technical sophistication without ever losing their identity.

Today, with the outstanding Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain on guitar, Voivod are experiencing yet another golden era. Their latest studio albums, The Wake and Synchro Anarchy, prove that their ability to bend song structures and craft unsettling yet fascinating melodies remains unmatched. Whether you’re a longtime fan from the Nothingface era or drawn to their modern experiments, this encounter with alien intelligence in the intimate setting of Randal will be an intense experience that redefines your perception of extreme music.

DEATH ANGEL represent the very best and most technically refined output of the legendary Bay Area scene. From their cult debut The Ultra-Violence, recorded while they were still teenagers, they’ve risen to the very top tier of thrash metal. In Bratislava, expect a masterclass in speed and precision, driven by Mark Osegueda’s unmistakable vocals and Rob Cavestany’s relentless riff assault. Their modern records, such as The Dream Calls for Blood and Humanicide, confirm that this Californian machine isn’t slowing down—in fact, it’s only growing more destructive with time.

Hailing from Banská Bystrica, Acid Force are currently the sharpest spearhead of Slovak thrash metal, effortlessly breaking free from the “retro revival” label. Their evolution from the raw Atrocity for the Lust to World Targets in Megadeaths showcases a fascinating transformation—from frantic speed/thrash into more refined compositions with a strong influence of NWOBHM and technical heavy metal.

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