Everyone knows the Hellfestconsidered the festival reference in France for all fans of metal and of extreme music. But we must not forget the competition, which also has some strong arguments in its favor. In this case, we are thinking here of Motocultorwhose edition 2024 will host a very popular group.
the motocultor, a serious competitor at hellfest
On Hitek, we regularly share news from Hellfest, which has had an eventful year, between controversies and financial problems. But everything seems to be back to normal for the Clisson festival, and the 2024 edition will be held as planned at the end of June. But it’s not just Hellfest that fans of extreme music can enjoy in France. In Carhaix, in Brittany, Motocultor 2024 will be held in August. From the 15th to the 18th, the metal festival created 17 years ago will welcome more than 100 groups this summer.
As with any festival, the program is subject to change due to cancellations. Recently, it was the excellent Bad Omens who had to give up performing at Hellfest, and we explained to you why. On the Motocultor side, several groups also canceled their appearance, disrupting the established program. But replacements have already been found, and it is mainly the nu metal and trash metal group Soulfly that we remember.
soulfy, a legendary band of the metal scene
Brazilian group founded in 1997 and with more than ten albums to its credit, Soulfly’s leader is Max Cavalera, a legend of the metal scene. Singer and guitarist, he belonged to several groups, but he is best known for having founded the group Sepultura with his brother Igor, in 1984. The group was one of the most emblematic of the trash metal genre, but Max Cavalera decided to leave him in 1996 following personal disagreements. Since 2022, Soulfly has defended its album on stage Totem. Among the emblematic titles of the Brazilian group, Jumpdafuckupreleased in 2000, has more than 43 million plays on Spotify. It can be discovered below. Sensitive ears, refrain.
Although the exact time remains to be determined, we already know that Soulfly will perform on the Motocultor stage on Saturday August 17, 2024. The festival says it is enthusiastic at the idea of welcoming this group whose “the group’s first two records are truly innovative gems that were hailed upon their release.”
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