Bands

The German string knight par excellence! Since the late ’80s, Axel Rudi Pell has been roaming the metal world like a wandering troubadour, wielding epic melodies – always accompanied by his loyal vocalist Johnny Gioeli (Hardline). This year, the band returns with Ghost Town and sharpens its hard-rock sword on the big festival stages.
Pell loves to tell tales of knights and adventures in his songs – which fits perfectly with Mallorca, where dream beaches and ancient stone walls make such stories easy to imagine.

Four very good reasons to look forward to Full Metal Holiday 2026? Absolutely — here they are: Adam, Jonas, Hannes & Per. Together, these four have forged the ultimate argument for anticipation: Royal Republic.The Swedish Hard Rock specialists are ready to turn every hotel bar on Mallorca into a steaming pit, test every TV for aerodynamic capability, and remind you, Metalheads, that you are officially certified party animals.

One man’s joy is another man’s pain — or something like that. But let’s be honest: with us, joy and pain have always lived very close together. The Swedish steel manufacturers around frontman Peter Tägtgren have more than earned a vacation after over thirty years in the game — and they’re packing a hefty load of industrial-flavored Death Metal for the trip to Mallorca. This is how beautiful holidays can be.

At last, what belongs together finally comes together: fanny packs, pool, Mallorca… and Stroppo! The Butcher Sisters are storming the island. Sunglasses are mandatory and the pit in the pool is non negotiable. Hey Metaleros — say it: Klettergerüst!

Last year they unfortunately had to cancel, but in 2026 the Swedish wrecking balls are back, ready to tear the island apart with their thrash and melodic death metal. The Haunted are known for razor-sharp riffs and a fiercely aggressive sound – perfect for a metal invasion under the Mediterranean sun. And finally, they’ll present their tenth album live, released last year after an eight-year break!

Rage and Mallorca? Sounds wrong somehow. But change just one of those nouns, and theoretical contradiction becomes undeniable truth. Or to put it plainly: Full Metal Holiday + Rage = the perfect storm in the pool pit. When Peavy and his comrades turn the amps to the max, no eye stays dry, no neck stays still, and not even the stiffest hips survive untouched. That’s North Rhine-Westphalian Metal nobility at its finest — especially on Mallorca.

Die schwedischen Rock-Queens meldeten sich nach einer längeren Pause zurück und sorgen mit ihrem Mix aus Hard Rock und klassischem Metal für energiegeladene Hooklines. Seit 1998 stehen Crucified Barbara für kraftvolle Riffs und starke Bühnenpräsenz - zwischen laut und legendär. Dennoch begaben sie sich 2016 in eine Schöpfungspause, aber wie es mit Legenden so ist: Sie sterben nie! Letztes Jahr feierten sie bereits ihre fulminante Rückkehr. Dieses Jahr endlich wieder bei uns!

This genuine heavy-metal machine from Sweden has been flying the old-school metal flag since 2001: classic, sweat-dripping riffs, thunderous guitars, and a new album called Kickstarter – nomen est omen – injecting fresh momentum into their nearly 25-year career. Not that they needed it. Even after endless rounds at the wildest parties, these Swedes still look like they just stepped out of the shower. But don’t be fooled – the real grime that defines their sound can’t be scrubbed away.

Traditionalists might want to grab a handkerchief now: yes, the rumors are true. Temple of the Absurd will cast their unholy spell over Mallorca. Sabina Classen and crew have fully loaded the Thrash cannons and are ready to ignite more than a few pool pits. Legend alert!

If we had to choose a spirit animal for Full Metal Holiday 2026, Bai Bang would be high on the list. The Swedish Hard Rockers embody everything Mallorca should feel like in 2026: hard sounds with the right touch of glamour, a healthy dose of kick-ass attitude, and just enough extravagance. Call us old-fashioned — we’d rather say vintage. Because Bai Bang bring back a way of life deeply rooted in the 1980s. Sometimes looking back is worth it — especially when it sends you smiling straight into October.

The sound of Mallorca can mean many things, depending on who you ask. One thing for sure is certain: Tri State Corner will add a completely new flavor with their Bouzouki Rock. What exactly that means? You’ll find out at Full Metal Holiday!

They’re back — and properly so. With Sex, Beer & Assi-Rock, the band isn’t just bringing a new album — they’re delivering a manifesto forged in Metal that perfectly sums them up. Provocative lyrics, uncompromising Rock’n’Roll… and maybe a cocktail with a tiny umbrella. Let the games begin!

We’ve got Skindred! We’ve got Skindred! The Welsh crossover legends will provide the perfect contrast between Metal, palm trees, beach and pool. Then again… maybe they fit our holiday setting perfectly. Out of sheer excitement, we’re putting a lemon in our beer.

This band combines power-metal anthems with epic choruses and has gained massive recognition beyond genre circles through collaborations – including Diablo IV. With a new album in the works and current tour plans underway, Beast in Black remain absolute crowd favorites. If guitar hooks were as addictive as Mallorcan sangria, they’ve definitely written the perfect soundtrack.

We like it dark — sure — but taking the band name too literally? Yeah… let’s not go there. These Scandinavian Melodic Death Metal warriors aren’t exactly known for extended silence either, so we can safely pack our aerodynamic speedos and get ready for a riff storm of the more pleasant kind.

If this island and Full Metal Holiday were still missing a queen, the search would officially be over with the arrival of Tarja. The exceptional Finnish soprano has carved her place into the halls of Heavy Metal over decades — first with Nightwish, and later as a solo artist. So Metalheads: roll out the red carpet and kneel — Tarja Turunen is about to turn Full Metal Holiday into her very own kingdom. And we are absolutely ready for it.

It’s time to break the silence — Beyond The Black are like our personal vacation alarm clock. Bittersweet and just right to keep us from drifting off too far while on holiday. The band around frontwoman Jennifer Haben will transform our beloved island into a full-blown Symphonic Metal madhouse.

You asked for rockstars — and we deliver! None other than former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe will hit the stage, bringing sharp outfits and a full load of pure Rock ’n’ Roll swagger. With Sami Yaffa already calling our Balearic paradise home for years, it was about time he brought his Finnish brother along. Tervetuloa, Michael!

The Red Baron — known in our lands as a flying ace — takes on a whole different meaning in Spanish waters. Barón Rojo stands for classic Heavy Metal wrapped in legend. Since the 1980s, one of Spain’s most iconic bands has been responsible for sore necks and uncontrollable horn-raising.

If there has to be rain on Mallorca in October, at least the Metal gods made sure it’s Infected Rain. The Moldovan wrecking crew around frontwoman Elena Scissorhands will crash onto the island in the most brutal way possible, unleashing a perfect Nu Metal storm of thunder and lightning. The forecast for October: heavy — with a high chance of neck pain.

If there’s one place in the world where people celebrate even harder and smile even wider than on Mallorca, it has to be Cologne. So if anyone can still teach us a thing or two about partying, it’s the feel-good word and acoustic acrobats of Kupfergold. Between cheeky songs and the next cold beer, there’s definitely room for a proper pool pit — ah, Viva Colonia!

Frontman Jørn Lande’s voice is like stainless steel – powerful, melodic, and always with a touch of pathos, but never too much. Active since 2000 and boasting an impressive discography of more than 15 studio albums, Jorn delivers consistent hard-rock and heavy-metal sound that greets longtime fans and newcomers alike like a warm Mediterranean breeze.

If one name stands for thrash legends, it’s Frank Blackfire – a German guitarist who left lasting marks in both Sodom and Kreator. His “Best Of” set is a high-speed thrash history lesson: classics that thrill longtime fans and leave newcomers wide-eyed and speechless.

Unforgettable — just like your first Holiday: Lansdowne and their vacation-ready anthems. The Boston crew will breathe Mallorcan air for the first time, so let’s give these party animals and Hard Rock heroes the welcome they deserve.

Not to be confused with the US glam-metal band: the German speed-metal veterans Warrant from Düsseldorf return in 2025 with a new album, The Speed Of Metal – energetic, fast (!) and uncompromising, exactly what you’d expect from a band that was already knee-deep in the primal sludge of the scene back in 1985. We’re raising a glass with these legends under the Mediterranean sun!

Traditionalists might want to grab a handkerchief now: yes, the rumors are true. Temple of the Absurd will cast their unholy spell over Mallorca. Sabina Classen and crew have fully loaded the Thrash cannons and are ready to ignite more than a few pool pits. Legend alert!

Full Metal Holiday under the sign of the wild 13! For their 13th band anniversary, the Swedish Heavy Metal warriors are setting course for Mallorca. Battle vest wearers can relax — once again it’s time to let the hair fly in paradise.

Quick survey, Metalheads: You like it groovy, still melodic — and with just the right dose of heaviness? Then Noapology from Kyiv are exactly what you’ve been craving. These four musicians will seduce you with their modern take on Metal — no compromises, no safe words. And the best part: noapology needed.