With Never Obey Again from Italy and Sledeon from nearby Arnhem, we welcome the first two female-fronted metal bands to Brainstorm Festival 2025. Both bands still have to take the necessary steps in their careers, but we are convinced that they will wrap the audience in Apeldoorn around their fingers.

Evanescence, Linkin Park and Paramore are just a few bands that come to mind when listening to Never Obey Again. The band is energetic, melodic and convincing. Sledeon is a bit more subdued, playing progressive modern metal and steadily gaining ground in the Netherlands. Mix Lacuna Coil with Delain and add a touch of Vola. Sound good? It does sound good indeed!

Previously, the bands InnerWish, The Awakening, Iotunn, Within Silence and headliner Fabio Lione’s Dawn Of Victory were confirmed for Brainstorm Festival. More names will be announced in the near future.

Brainstorm Festival will be held on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November at Podium Gigant in Apeldoorn. In addition to performances on the mainstage, special shows can be seen in the accompanying theater hall. The festival also offers space for an exhibition, a metalmarket, clinics, interviews and meet & greets.

More information: www.brainstormfestival.com

Video Never Obey Again – Control

Video Sledeon – Superhuman