Ladies of Metal 2026 – Vol.5 | 23-24-25.04.26 | Temple Athens

Angels PR Worldwide Music Promotion proudly announces the fifth edition of the emblematic female-fronted metal festival, which for yet another year will host some of the most distinctive and important acts of the Greek – and not only – metal scene.

On 23-24-25 April, the stage of Temple Athens (Facebook, Instagram) will be filled with power, energy and inexhaustible passion. You'll get the chance to catch live:

SHATTERHEART (Sweden), SYMFOBIA (Slovakia), GUILTERA (Cyprus), BENDIDA (Bulgaria), KOSMOGONIA, ΝΟΜΟS, DISILLUSIVE PLAY, MYSTFALL, ILLUSIVE MIRRORS, GROTESCO KARMA, NEGATIVE CONTRAST, VENUS EFFECT, ΙΝFECTED MINDS.

Event Information

Dates: 23-24-25 April 2026

Venue: Temple Athens

Address: Iakchou 17, Athens

Doors open: 19:30

Tickets (per day): Advance: 12€, Door: 15€

Advance tickets via: cometogether.live

https://cometogether.live/en/event/4475

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/883117420771780

SHATTERHEART

Shatterheart are a brand-new symphonic / power metal band from Sweden, originally formed in the capital of Swedish metal, Gothenburg, in 2023, though it was only in the autumn of 2024 that the full line-up became a reality. The band consists of Johan Bergman (guitars), Alicke Kostopoulou (vocals), Olle Bengtsson (drums), Jonathan Strand (bass) and, finally, Daniel Lyngsaa Larsson (keyboards).

SYMFOBIA

Symfobia are a symphonic metal band founded in 2007 in Nitra, Slovakia. With powerful orchestral arrangements, elaborate choral vocals and striking melodic lines, the band crafts a rich and energetic sound that appeals to fans of both classic and modern metal.

GUILTERA

Guiltera are a modern metal band based in Cyprus. Formed in 2024, they combine heaviness and melody, aggression and emotion — creating a sound that is dynamic, intense and able to connect with an audience straight away. On top of that, they blend elements of progressive rock, industrial, nu metal and metalcore, shaping a distinctive, energy-packed style that sounds raw and cinematic at the same time. The four-piece consists of: Vikki Arkharova (vocals), Alex Logvinov (guitar), Sergei Kovalev (bass) and Viacheslav Karaganov (drums).

BENDIDA

BENDIDA create a uniquely magical sound, combining metal, classical and folk elements. The atmosphere of their sound is rounded out by an ancient baroque instrument – the viola da gamba. The lyrical themes in the band's music move through the realms of mythology, fantasy and science fiction. Bendida interpret mythology drawn from ancient myths and legends – Sumerian, Slavic, Thracian and others. Besides the traditional rock instruments, the band also features violin, flute, French horn and viola da gamba. The epic sound of the songs includes choral parts, orchestrations, flutes and a string section.

KOSMOGONIA

Formed in Athens in 2015, Kosmogonia combine folk melodies and symphonic textures with the ferocity of melodic death metal. Founders Kostas Magalios (guitar/vocals) and Christos Drosos (guitar). With a solid track record in the international press, radio support and a devoted fan base, Kosmogonia are ready for extensive touring and further mythical adventures.

NOMOS

NOMOS are a six-piece metal band based in Athens, formed in 2017 by Michael (guitar) and George (bass). Over the years they've said goodbye to and welcomed members who completed the line-up: Rachel (vocals), Kostas (guitar), Michael (drums) and George (keyboards). NOMOS' music combines melodic and modern elements in line with the evolving metal scene.

DISILLUSIVE PLAY

Music is unity! And that's exactly the link that binds the members of Disillusive Play together! A journey with no destination, whose only aim is to capture the music of our souls and put it across pure, unfiltered and full of energy at every live show. Disillusive Play are an Athens-based band formed in 2014 (although the idea had already been around since 2009). Disillusive Play's music can be described primarily as Hard/Heavy Rock, but always with a Metal mindset and plenty of Progressive elements.

MYSTFALL

Mystfall are a symphonic metal band based in Greece, formed in 2023 by Marialena Trikoglou following the release of her solo album VANITY. The band released its first album, CELESTIAL VISION, the same year through Scarlet Records, earning excellent reviews from the international media. Their second record, EMBERS OF A DYING WORLD, is due in 2026, recorded, mixed and mastered at CFN Studios with producer Dionysis Christodoulatos.

ILLUSIVE MIRRORS

Illusive Mirrors (ex Moonlight Sinners the band) were founded in 2015 by lead vocalist Dimitra Koenka. Their style sits in alternative/heavy rock. After several attempts, in December 2024 they released their 5-track debut EP, while they are currently in pre-production for their first full album. Line up: Vocals: Dimitra Koenka, Guitar/vocals: Dimitris Floros, Bass/vocals: Giannis Zavradinos, Drums: Dimitris Spyrou

GROTESCO KARMA

Grotesco Karma are a symphonic/avant-garde occult metal band from Athens, formed about a year and a half ago. Drawing on influences from the symphonic, dark and theatrical side of metal, the band combines heavy riffs, dramatic orchestral compositions and lyrical themes focused on mysticism, human existential anguish and the ritualistic.

NEGATIVE CONTRAST

Negative Contrast are a female-fronted five-piece Alternative Progressive Rock/Metal band from Athens. They came together in the autumn of 2016 and a year later, in December 2017, presented their first taste of work with the demo "Escape Reality". After a string of live shows, in May 2019 they released their first record, titled "We're All Pawns Here". At the start of 2022 they returned with the release of the "Outcast" EP, which marked a new musical era, along with the release of their first video, titled Outcast. In 2023, together with a significant line-up change, they headed back into the studio with new material. Having by now played most of Athens' music venues, in 2024 they kept the live shows coming while also releasing their single/clip "Paralyzed". In November 2025, their latest single "Sick" proved the constantly evolving nature of Negative Contrast.

VENUS EFFECT

Venus Effect are an Athens-based rock band with a distinctive sound and influences from alternative rock and metal. After winning the Remedy contest, they recorded their first album at CFN Recordings Studio, released in April 2025 under the title Venus Effect. Since then they've been putting on powerful shows at major music venues, the highlight being Rockwave Festival, where they opened for Opeth at Terra Republic.

INFECTED MINDS

Infected Minds are a Greek Progressive Rock band that has kept the same line-up since 2018, writing original material. With female vocals as their defining feature and a wide range of influences, the band blends different genres, folding heavy elements into a more refined and multi-layered character. In 2022 they released their first full-length studio album, titled Reanimated. The album, as well as live performances, are available on their official YouTube channel. The band remains active, working non-stop on new compositions and covers. They are currently in the process of recording their next record in a personal studio, retaining full artistic freedom and controlling every aspect of the creative process.