Fortress Festival is already one of the most anticipated UK black metal gatherings in years, Now things have taken on an even more exciting dimension with the addition of Fortress Forum in which some of the artists set to perform over the two days will talk about their careers in front of 300-capacity theatre room.
Fortress Festival takes place over the weekend of 1-2 June at Scarborough Spa, North Yorkshire.
This year’s programme boasts a true legend of the scene as Celtic Frost and Triptykon mastermind Tom G Warrior participates in an exclusive keynote interview conducted by Dayal Patterson, the renowned author, journalist and founder of publishing house, Cult Never Dies.
Delving into the rich tapestry of black metal, a panel discussion featuring Dayal Patterson, Jackie Smit of Into The Necrosphere Podcast, and The Watcher of Fellwarden and Fen promises a fascinating exploration. The session will see Patterson discuss his latest book, “Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult – The Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition“, with The Watcher offering insights on his role as editor and the discussion culminating in a wider exploration of the UK black metal scene’s development.
Jackie Smit will also be wielding the microphone for a series of exclusive interviews with some of the festival’s most captivating acts. Ralph Schmidt from German black metallers Ultha, the black metal force Der Weg Einer Freiheit, and Portuguese black metallers Gaerea will all be facing Smit’s questions, offering festival-goers a deeper look into their creative processes and musical visions.
The programme will culminate with an exclusive live Into The Necrosphere podcast with Cedar Serpent of Wolves In The Throne Room, Sunday’s Fortress Festival headliners.
This exclusive side programme adds another layer of intrigue to the already formidable Fortress Festival 2024 line-up. With Triptykon, Wolves in the Throne Room, Panopticon, Misþyrming, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, Blackbraid, Vemod, Furia, and a host of other genre giants taking to the stage, the festival promises a truly unforgettable weekend for black metal devotees.
Fortress Forum schedule
- Saturday 1 June
14:25-15:00 Documenting Black Metal and the Evolution of UKBM w/ Dayal Patterson, The Watcher & Jackie Smit
16:10-16:45 In conversation: Der Weg Einer Freiheit
19:25-20:10 Tom G Warrior: Warrior in Black
- Sunday 2 June
14:25-15:00 In conversation: Ralph Schmidt (Ultha)
16:00-16:40 In conversation: Gaerea
17:40-18:20 Into The Necrosphere: Live Podcast w/ Cedar Serpent (Wolves in The Throne Room)
The final few tickets for the weekend are on sale here.
