{"id":3245,"date":"2025-12-05T18:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vagosmetalfest.com\/?post_type=noticias&p=3245"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:40:25","slug":"vagos-metal-fest-2026-lamb-of-god-and-within-temptation-confirmed-as-headliners-festival-expands-with-two-extra-days","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/vagosmetalfest.com\/en\/noticias\/vagos-metal-fest-2026-lamb-of-god-and-within-temptation-confirmed-as-headliners-festival-expands-with-two-extra-days\/","title":{"rendered":"VAGOS METAL FEST 2026: LAMB OF GOD and WITHIN TEMPTATION confirmed as headliners; festival expands with two extra days"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u25cf Within Temptation and Lamb of God join In Flames and Godsmack as headliners of the next edition;<\/strong>
\u25cf Filii Nigrantium Infernalium, Rivetskull, and The Fall of Creation strengthen the lineup, joining Deicide, Heaven Shall Burn, Combichrist, and Holocausto Canibal;<\/strong>
\u25cf The festival adds two extra days at no additional cost for ticket holders, now taking place from August 5 to 9, 2026, in Vagos, Aveiro;<\/strong>
\u25cf The General Pass is available for \u20ac159.00.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Vagos Metal Fest 2026<\/strong> is gearing up for a truly historic edition. The confirmation of Lamb of God and Within Temptation as headliners raises the bar even higher, consolidating an epic lineup that includes In Flames, Godsmack, Lamb of God, Within Temptation, Heaven Shall Burn, Deicide, Combichrist, Filii Nigrantium Infernalium, Holocausto Canibal, Rivetskull, and The Fall of Creation.<\/p>\n

But the news doesn\u2019t stop there: in an unprecedented move, the organizers announce the extension of the festival to five full days of metal celebration. From August 5 to 9, 2026, Quinta do Ega will become the epicenter of metal in Portugal and Europe, with two extra days offered to all ticket holders at no additional cost\u2014a true gift to the community that has helped the festival grow year after year.<\/p>\n

LAMB OF GOD<\/strong>
Considered one of the biggest names in modern groove and metal, the American band Lamb of God finally arrive in Vagos, also being one of the most requested bands by the festival audience, for a performance that promises to be unforgettable. With classics such as Laid to Rest<\/em>, Redneck<\/em>, and Walk with Me in Hell<\/em>, the band delivers a show that confirms their status as one of the most influential acts of their generation.<\/p>\n

WITHIN TEMPTATION<\/strong>
From the Netherlands comes the melodic and symphonic power of Within Temptation, led by the iconic Sharon den Adel. The band brings their biggest hits to Portugal, including Ice Queen<\/em> and Stand My Ground<\/em>, alongside the strength of their latest releases, promising an epic show full of emotion, theatricality, and the unique atmosphere that has established them as pioneers of symphonic metal worldwide. After two dates at the Sala Tejo of MEO Arena in late 2024, Within Temptation return to Portugal to reconnect with their Portuguese fans at Vagos Metal Fest 2026.<\/p>\n

NEW CONFIRMATIONS<\/strong>
The diversity of the lineup also grows with the addition of three names set to make a mark on this edition:
\u25cf Filii Nigrantium Infernalium, legends of the national underground scene;
\u25cf Rivetskull, classic heavy metal with American DNA;
\u25cf The Fall of Creation, an emerging force in groove metal.<\/p>\n

These acts join the already heavyweights Deicide, Heaven Shall Burn, Combichrist, and Holocausto Canibal, creating a solid and varied lineup that spans multiple generations and styles of metal.<\/p>\n

Tickets Now Available<\/strong>
Tickets are on sale at Ticketline, Unkind, Masqueticket, and other usual outlets. The General Pass is available for \u20ac159.00.
From August 5 to 9, all roads lead to Vagos once again, now for a five-day edition that will go down as the biggest celebration ever in the Metal Capital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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