{"id":3899,"date":"2026-07-30T14:22:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metalitalia-festival.com\/?p=3899"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T13:59:10","slug":"metalitalia-festival-2026-warm-up-night-to-feature-special-dark-lunacy-show-the-foreshadowing-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalitalia-festival.com\/en\/2026\/07\/metalitalia-festival-2026-warm-up-night-to-feature-special-dark-lunacy-show-the-foreshadowing-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"METALITALIA FESTIVAL 2026: warm-up night to feature special DARK LUNACY show, THE FORESHADOWING and more"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dark Lunacy – Isola Rock – 11 maggio 2025 – foto Enrico Dal Boni<\/p><\/div>\n

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Following the announcement of the full line-up for the two main days of Metalitalia Festival 2026<\/strong>, set to take place on September 26-27<\/strong> at Live Club<\/strong> in Trezzo sull’Adda<\/strong> (Milan), we are pleased to unveil the details of the official warm-up show, which will be held on Friday, September 25<\/strong> at the legendary Bloom<\/strong> in Mezzago<\/strong> (Monza Brianza).<\/p>\n

The event \u2013 free of charge for all Metalitalia Festival<\/strong> weekend ticket holders \u2013 will feature four established names from the Italian metal scene, each representing a distinctive musical identity and a solid artistic legacy.<\/p>\n

Opening the evening will be DUIR<\/strong>, the atmospheric folk black metal outfit that recently returned with the acclaimed album “Catarsi”<\/strong>, a concept work set during the First World War.<\/p>\n

Next up are GAME OVER<\/strong>, now firmly established as one of the leading forces in Italian thrash metal. Following years of relentless touring and critically praised releases, the Emilian quartet will present material from their brand-new album “When Darkness Falls”<\/strong>, due out this September.<\/p>\n

The stage will then belong to THE FORESHADOWING<\/strong>, one of the most respected names in both the Italian and international gothic-doom scene. The show will also mark the band’s first ever live performance of material from their forthcoming album, scheduled for release on November 20th, 2026<\/strong> via Lifeforce Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Closing the night will be DARK LUNACY<\/strong>, performing an exclusive set celebrating the 20th anniversary of “The Diarist”<\/strong>, widely regarded as the defining album of their career. A landmark release that helped shape the band’s unmistakable blend of melodic death metal and deeply cinematic storytelling, “The Diarist”<\/strong> remains one of the most influential and celebrated records to emerge from the Italian metal scene in the 2000s. This special performance will offer fans a rare opportunity to experience one of the band’s most iconic works in a dedicated anniversary show.<\/p>\n

And that’s not all. The warm-up will also host a special Art Fusion<\/strong> event, where a few artists from the Italian metal community will create original artworks live throughout the evening, painting simultaneously on multiple canvases. The finished pieces will be available for purchase by attendees. More details will be revealed soon.<\/p>\n

TICKETS<\/strong><\/p>\n

As mentioned, entry to the warm-up night is free for anyone who presents a valid weekend pass for the Metalitalia Festival<\/strong> at the Bloom entrance.
\nFor everyone else, tickets will cost \u20ac10<\/strong>.
\nAdvance sales available via Vivaticket<\/a>,\u00a0Ticketone<\/a> and TicketSMS<\/a>
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Warm-Up \u2013 Friday 25 September 2026<\/strong>
\nDARK LUNACY \u2013 “The Diarist” special show
\nTHE FORESHADOWING
\nGAME OVER
\nDUIR<\/p>\n

DAY 1 \u2013 Saturday 26 September 2026<\/strong>
\nPARADISE LOST \u2013 Special show “by request”
\nAMENRA
\nFLESHGOD APOCALYPSE
\nHARAKIRI FOR THE SKY
\nNOVEMBRE
\n1914
\nNERO DI MARTE
\nNEL BUIO<\/p>\n

DAY 2 \u2013 Sunday 27 September 2026<\/strong>
\nCORONER
\nFEAR FACTORY
\nDEMOLITION HAMMER
\nSADIST \u2013 “Tribe” Special show
\nFULCI
\nALLEGAEON
\nGOROD
\nABYSMAL DAWN
\nSCHIZOPHRENIA<\/p>\n

Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Single-Day Ticket: Pre-sale \u20ac49<\/strong> + fees | At the door \u20ac60<\/strong>
\n2-Day Pass + Warm-Up Party: Pre-sale \u20ac79<\/strong> + fees | At the door \u20ac90<\/strong>
\nWarm-Up only: \u20ac10<\/strong> + fees
\nTickets available via Vivaticket<\/a>, Ticketone<\/a>, Ticketmaster<\/a> and TicketSMS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PARTNER HOTEL AND SHUTTLE SERVICE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The partner hotel for Metalitalia Festival 2026<\/strong> will be B&B HOTELS Park Hotel Cassano<\/strong>, a four-star hotel located just ten minutes from the Live Club. Rates are as follows:<\/p>\n

Single room or double room for single use: \u20ac80<\/strong>, breakfast included
\nDouble or twin room: \u20ac90<\/strong>, breakfast included
\nTriple room: \u20ac105<\/strong>, breakfast included
\n*VAT included, city tax of \u20ac2 per person not included<\/em><\/p>\n

To take advantage of the special discounted rates, please book directly with the hotel (not through Booking.com or other websites) and mention the code “METALITALIA 2026”<\/strong>. You will be asked to show your festival ticket at check-in.<\/p>\n

The hotel also offers a shuttle service to and from the Live Club. For rates, bookings and further information, please contact the reception or get in touch with the hotel directly.<\/p>\n

Park Hotel Cassano<\/strong>
\nStrada Provinciale SP 104 \u2013 20062 Cassano d’Adda
\nEmail: parkhotelcassano@gmail.com<\/a>
\nPhone\/WhatsApp: +39 340 1931932<\/a>
\nWebsite: www.hotel-bb.com\/it\/hotel\/cassano<\/a><\/p>\n

Info:
\nMETALITALIA FESTIVAL<\/strong>
\nwww.metalitalia-festival.com<\/a>
\nwww.facebook.com\/Metalitalia.comFestival<\/a><\/p>\n

Supported by:
\nEMP Mailorder \u2013 www.emp-online.it<\/a>
\nTime To Kill Records \u2013 www.timetokillrecords.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Artwork by Clod The Ripper<\/strong><\/p>\n

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