Underground metal festival »by fans for fans« at the Waldgasthof Hart
The Pure Fucking Metal FestEvil is an underground metal festival held at the Waldgasthof Hart, Hart 1, in Laberweinting, Lower Bavaria, in the district of Straubing-Bogen. The manageable grounds nestled in the woods can accommodate around 350 visitors, creating an intense, familiar atmosphere typical of the Extreme Metal scene.
The festival explicitly sees itself as an event »by fans for fans«. Instead of large commercial stages, the focus is on the music, the community, and the shared experience. Camping is available free of charge directly on the festival grounds, emphasizing the festival character of a weekend among like-minded individuals.
Programmatically, FestEvil focuses on Death, Thrash, and Extreme Metal. The stages feature both internationally renowned bands from the scene and underground and emerging acts – a mix that has made the festival known beyond the region among die-hard metal fans.
With its rustic Waldgasthof ambiance and consistent focus on heavy sounds, the Pure Fucking Metal FestEvil is a fixture in the Lower Bavarian festival summer and a deliberately small, sweat-drenched alternative to Germany's major metal open-airs.
The 2026 edition of Pure Fucking Metal FestEvil runs from Friday, July 10, to Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Waldgasthof Hart, Hart 1, in Laberweinting. The grounds open on Friday at 4 PM, with music starting at 5 PM. Camping is free on the festival grounds, which can accommodate around 350 visitors.
The 2026 lineup includes Dust Bolt, Illdisposed, The Monolith Deathcult, Endseeker, Vermilia, Commander, Crom, Profanity, Crescent, Depressive Witches, Angelcrypt, Antikvlt, Reaper's Revenge, Deimos' Dawn, Bruusk, Endlevel, and Brlabl, among others. Tickets are available from around 68 Euros.
Friday, July 10, 2026: Gates open 4 PM, music starts 5 PM.
Saturday, July 11, 2026: All-day metal program.
2026 Lineup (selection): Dust Bolt, Illdisposed, The Monolith Deathcult, Endseeker, Vermilia, Commander, Crom, Profanity, Crescent, Depressive Witches, Angelcrypt, Antikvlt, Reaper's Revenge, Deimos' Dawn, Bruusk, Endlevel, Brlabl.
Festival tickets from around 68 Euros for the whole weekend. Free camping on the festival grounds included.
Waldgasthof Hart, Hart 1, 84082 Laberweinting, in the district of Straubing-Bogen. By car via the A93 or A3 towards Straubing and then on to Laberweinting. Public transport via Straubing or Neufahrn (Lower Bavaria) followed by bus/taxi.
Festival tickets start at around 68 Euros for the whole weekend. Camping is possible free of charge on the festival grounds.
The festival is small with around 350 spots – early ticket purchase recommended. Pack sturdy footwear for the woodland terrain.
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