On December 10, 2026, Les Foudres will take the stage at the Bataclan in Paris for its second edition, featuring fourteen categories, four bands performing live, and, most notably, its first-ever prime-time broadcast on France 4 and france.tv. Organized by Paris Entertainment Company and the Fédération des Musiques Métalliques, the ceremony aims to use this national platform to showcase the full diversity of a scene that certainly cannot be easily summed up.

After a successful 2025 edition that left its mark, Motocultor was ready to open its doors once again and welcome us for four days under a blazing sun. But what should we take away from this edition? Where is Motocultor heading, and what can we expect for 2027?

French lineup on April 19 in Vauréal: Resolve and Ashen, two rising stars of the French metalcore scene, shared the main stage at the Forum in Vauréal. The concert drew a sizable crowd, largely due to the venue’s proximity to Paris and the fact that Resolve had no dates scheduled in the capital during this tour.

The Parisian quartet ASHEN released their debut album Chimera on September 12 via Out Of Line, exploring resilience and inner transformation.