Rock Imperium – 1-4 July 2027 – Cartagena (ES)

ROCK IMPERIUM FESTIVAL 2027 ANNOUNCES EVANESCENCE AND MARILYN MANSON AS HEADLINERS AND ADDS A FOURTH DAY TO THE EVENT

Rock Imperium Festival announces a major expansion for its sixth edition, with an additional Welcome Day on Thursday, 1 July 2027, headlined by MARILYN MANSON. The festival also confirms a new batch of bands for 2, 3 and 4 July, with EVANESCENCE taking centre stage as the latest addition to the festival’s headliners. If you have already purchased your 2027 festival pass before this expansion was announced, it will be valid for all 4 days of the festival, even if it states 3 days.

With one of the most provocative and influential careers in rock and industrial metal over the past decades, MARILYN MANSON will head to Cartagena to headline the opening day of Rock Imperium Festival 2027. A unique figure who has constantly challenged the boundaries of music and aesthetics, creating his own distinctive universe through landmark albums such as ‘Antichrist Superstar’.

Meanwhile, with over two decades of history and some of the most recognisable rock anthems of this century, EVANESCENCE will arrive in Cartagena for a very special performance, featuring songs from their new album, ‘Sanctuary’, alongside the tracks that have defined their career. From the worldwide impact of ‘Fallen’ and songs such as “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal” to their more recent material, the band continues to prove its ability to connect with generations of fans.

The festival also adds twelve more bands to its lineup: MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, PARADISE LOST, FEAR FACTORY, ALCEST, I AM MORBID, CALVA LOUISE, SCAR SYMMETRY, MYRATH, STEVE ‘N’ SEAGULLS, GWAR, METAL CHURCH and LEX LÜGER.

This latest batch brings together different generations and styles of metal, from the dark sound of MOTIONLESS IN WHITE and the gothic metal of PARADISE LOST to the industrial power of FEAR FACTORY, the atmospheric soundscapes of ALCEST and I AM MORBID’s celebration of Morbid Angel’s legacy. Also joining the lineup are CALVA LOUISE’s alternative sound, SCAR SYMMETRY’s melodic death metal, MYRATH’s fusion of progressive metal and oriental influences, STEVE ‘N’ SEAGULLS’ bluegrass take on rock and metal, GWAR’s irreverent stage show, the classic heavy metal of METAL CHURCH and LEX LÜGER’s blend of horror and hard rock.

These additions join a lineup that already features major names such as HELLOWEEN, celebrating their 40th anniversary, BRUCE DICKINSON, CHILDREN OF BODOM, MAYHEM and ERIK GRÖNWALL.

Rock Imperium Festival 2027 continues to take shape with a lineup that will once again turn Cartagena into a major meeting point for rock and metal fans. Four days of live music, big names and a unique experience by the Mediterranean Sea.

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See you in Cartagena from 1 to 4 July 2027!

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Rock Imperium Festival 2027: Bruce Dickinson joins the Cartagena lineup

BRUCE DICKINSON JOINS THE CARTEL OF ROCK IMPERIUM FESTIVAL 2027

Rock Imperium Festival continues to elevate the banner of its 2027 edition with an addition of true luxury: Bruce Dickinson, one of the most iconic and influential voices in the history of heavy metal, will be part of the festival’s lineup in its sixth edition.

With a legendary career leading Iron Maiden and a brilliant solo career, Bruce Dickinson has proven to be one of the most charismatic, versatile, and respected artists in the international scene. Following the success of his acclaimed album “The Mandrake Project,” the artist continues to deliver a sweeping show that combines the greatest anthems of his solo career with the energy and passion that have made him an indispensable figure in contemporary music.

His performance at Rock Imperium Festival 2027 promises to become one of the most anticipated moments of the festival, with a live show full of intensity, quality, and a stage production worthy of one of the greatest icons of Rock and Heavy Metal.

With this addition, Rock Imperium Festival continues to consolidate itself as one of the major festivals in Europe, once again bringing together some of the most important names in the genre. Helloween, Children of Bodom, Mayhem, Venom, Erik Grönwall, and now Bruce Dickinson will make Cartagena, Spain, the epicenter of Rock and Heavy Metal worldwide. Long live!

See you on July 2, 3, and 4, 2027 in Cartagena!

🎟 Tickets for Rock Imperium Festival 2027 are available at the official ticket page.

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🔥 FIRST BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR ROCK IMPERIUM 2027 🔥

We’re still buzzing from everything that happened this past weekend. Your energy, your passion, and the roar of Cartagena remind us, once again, why Rock Imperium Festival is so much more than just a festival. It’s time to start writing the next chapter 🤘☀️🌊

Headlining this first announcement, Helloween will be coming to Rock Imperium to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The most important band in the history of power metal will headline a first wave of truly luxurious confirmations. Children Of Bodom will pay tribute to Alexi Laiho at their only Spanish show in 2027, in a concert celebrating the Finnish band’s greatest hits. The True Mayhem, standard-bearers of global black metal, will also be playing their only concert in our country, as will Venom, one of the biggest influences in the history of extreme metal. Completing this first round of confirmations is Erik Grönwall, one of the best voices in international hard rock. 🎸✨💥

After celebrating our biggest edition ever with Iron Maiden, we’re returning to Parque El Batel in 2027 for another battle 🛡️

See you on July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2027 in Cartagena! ⚔️🤘