Carpenter Brut, Dimmu Borgir… (Re)discover the eclectic line-up of the second day at Motocultor !

Day one had set the bar very high, but this second day was ready to break records. The lineup was just as promising, and the crowd already slightly bigger. The temperature had risen another notch, but that didn’t scare anyone.

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I started the day with Houle on the Dave Mustage at 12:45. A performance in line with what we know from the French band: a somewhat macabre entrance, led by the singer walking in with a lantern in hand, hood over her head. The band then takes their place on stage and carries us across raging seas with their black metal, as enchanting as it is electrifying. Opening a festival day is no easy task, but the French band perfectly adapted their setlist and managed to bring the audience along beyond those maritime storms.

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My next stop was Vestige, on the Massey Ferguscene. At 13:30, smoke spreads across the covered stage, and the members enter one by one to deliver a performance as energetic as it is atmospheric. For 40 minutes, the band showcased their abilities through flawless technique and cohesion, making the crowd resonate with their key tracks such as Deviens La Nuit or Démence de l’âme.

It was then time for me to head to the press area for my interview with Benediction (available here). This was without a doubt one of the funniest and most chaotic interviews I’ve ever done, filled with all kinds of anecdotes and countless bursts of laughter.

This was followed by an interview with Klone (available here), where Aldrick and Morgan opened up about the band’s sonic identity and artistic vision, before I joined Julien Truchan, singer of Benighted, for a short “Truth or Dare” video that you will soon find on our social media.

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I was then able to catch a large part of Benediction’s show, who -even today- know how to deliver a performance that lives up to their reputation: well-crafted, energetic, and with a dose of humor that defines the English band, where “fucks” and loud laughter are everywhere. The band managed to make the crowd laugh in many ways, and even burst into laughter themselves when a piece of cardboard was thrown on stage reading “Fuck Slayer,” quite ironic considering Kerry King was set to perform on the same stage a few hours later.

I then returned to a calmer atmosphere with an interview with FLIGHT CNCLLD, a band not scheduled to play at Motocultor this year, but whose duo includes the one and only live drummer of Carpenter Brut, Florent Marcadet. A band that recently released their debut album, and that you can learn more about here.

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19:10 arrives, and it’s time to catch Lacuna Coil on the Dave Mustage for a visually and technically sensational show. The singer plays with the audience, owns the stage, and the band makes the crowd scream with every track. This is what you would call a success, a performance worthy of the Motocultor stage.

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We move straight on to Klone, a French metal band, on the Massey Ferguscene. At 20:05, the members enter the stage one by one in a cloud of smoke, ending with the singer, Yann Ligner, who steps in with heavy notes into the mic. What follows is 55 minutes of atmospheric music, taking the audience on a journey where they can both drift and headbang, enjoying the moment under the festival’s only covered stage in Carhaix-Plouguer. Klone proved that French metal has nothing to envy from its peers, both technically and in the way they structure a live show.

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At 21:00, it’s time to get serious: Kerry King. The Dave Mustage lights up, revealing a highly detailed stage design, offering a true visual spectacle even before the show begins. The iconic artist steps onto the stage, followed by his irreplaceable musicians, welcomed by the cheers of an eager crowd. From What Do You Do For Money Honey to From Hell I Rise, Kerry King and his team delivered a highly varied setlist, even treating the audience to some Slayer tracks such as Repentless and Black Magic. There were many crowd surfers, just as many mosh pits, leaving the audience fully satisfied and ready to party until the end of the night.

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The next stop of the evening takes me to the Supositor stage for Tribulation at 22:05. The atmosphere shifts to something darker and more elegant, blending gothic rock influences with a somber metal aesthetic. Carried by carefully crafted lighting and a strong stage presence, the band quickly captivates the audience, drawing them into a hypnotic and almost timeless moment.

At 23:00, I head back to the Dave Mustage for Dimmu Borgir, one of the most anticipated performances of the day. True to their reputation, the band delivers a monumental show, combining orchestral grandeur with sharp black metal. Unfortunately, a technical issue with a damaged SD card meant I lost all my photos from this set… a frustration matching the scale of the performance itself.

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At 00:20, Ihsahn takes over the Massey Ferguscene, offering a more introspective and experimental performance. Blending progressive metal with electronic elements, he delivers a rich and immersive set that keeps the audience fully engaged.

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Finally, at 01:20, it’s time for Carpenter Brut on the Bruce Dickinscene. A perfect way to close the day, with an explosive mix of synthwave and metal. The crowd erupts instantly, and the set quickly turns into a massive, high-energy celebration, where no one can stand still.

This second day not only lived up to expectations, it even surpassed them. Between styles diversity, mind blowing performances and unexpected moments, the Motocultor Festival proves once again why it stays a not-to-be-missed events for all extreme music fans. Even though the tiredness started to take place, only one thing stayed in people’s minds : the next day !