15/11/25 - MONO GOES METAL : PANELS + SHOWCASE
There’s something special about touching down in a new country and immediately feeling its energy—and Denmark delivered that in full force. We landed just in time to catch the city’s Christmas parade winding through the streets, a surreal and festive welcome before diving into a weekend celebrating heavy music and the people who keep it alive.
The following morning kicked off with a brilliant panel discussion, giving us the chance to talk about what we do at Rock & Metal Alliance and to explore the role showcase festivals play in supporting emerging heavy artists. We were honored to sit alongside leading figures from across Europe’s metal landscape:
Stine Omega – Copenhell (DK)
Runa Stridin – Midgardblot (NO)
Celine Høie – By:Larm Black / Indie Recordings (NO)
Chris “Jagger” Jägger – Summer Breeze (DE)
Jarek Szubrycht – Mystic Festival / Poland Music Week
It was an inspiring conversation about community, infrastructure, and the future of metal. Each festival and organization represented brought a unique perspective, but the message was unified: the heavy music scene thrives when we collaborate, share knowledge, and elevate new talent.
As night fell, Mono Goes Metal came alive. We had the chance to witness a lineup packed with intensity, creativity, and raw power. Standout performances came from:
Lightchapter
Blodmåne
LYSBAERER
PERMANOIA
DITTO KRØYER
802
Terminalist
Swartzheim
From atmospheric black metal to progressive ferocity, every set reinforced just how strong and diverse the Danish metal underground truly is.
Though our time in Denmark was short, it was immediately clear that the country’s metal scene is not just alive—it’s flourishing. A huge part of that success can be seen in Mono HQ, an exceptional hub for developing artists. With rehearsal spaces, a recording studio, a live room, and a supportive team behind it, Mono HQ stands as a model for how to nurture emerging talent. It embodies the kind of grassroots infrastructure we champion at RMA: spaces where bands can grow, experiment, and find their place within the wider heavy music ecosystem.
We left Denmark with sore necks (we're too old for headbanging), ringing ears, and a renewed belief in the power of the international metal community. Mono Goes Metal showcased not only outstanding artists but also the dedication of the people working behind the scenes to ensure heavy music continues to evolve and thrive.
A massive thank-you to Trine and the Mono team for hosting us and for their ongoing commitment to supporting artists at every stage of their journey. We’re excited to continue this partnership with our Danish friends in the future. Keep your eyes peeled for Danish metal on our future stages!
(Photo Credits - Rolf Meldgaard)
