The Norwegian festival Beyond The Gates has announced the first bands for its 2026 edition. The highlight was the reunion of the original Emperor . The event will take place in Bergen, Norway, from July 29th to August 1st, 2026.
One of the most influential Norwegian black metal bands will play a very special set with former members Håvard “Mortiis” Ellefsen and Bård “Faust” Eithun .
On social media, the festival organizers celebrated the announcement: "They can't wait to return to their roots with them when they take the stage at the iconic Grieghallen.".
Along with Emperor, the festival confirmed names such as 1349, Arcturus, Misotheist, Imha Tarikat, The Ruins Of Beverast, Spectral Wound, Warning, Forteresse, Sulphur Aeon, and Concrete Winds.
Tickets are now on sale at the Beyond The Gates website.
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