Fort Metal Fest

5th Edition: Loudblast Ignites the Fort du Cognelot

For its 5th edition, Fort Metal Fest took over the Fort du Cognelot in Chalindrey on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for the second consecutive year at this historic site. With approximately 400 festival-goers — triple the attendance of the previous edition — this event marked a significant milestone for the HMMH association.

The headliner, Loudblast, a legend of death metal from Lille celebrating their 40th career anniversary, delivered a memorable set. The Toulouse-based band Carcariass, a prominent name in melodic death metal, also set the stage ablaze. Tentation, a heavy metal band from the 1980s, Les Compagnons du Gras Jambon with their festive metal, Voorhees (death metal), and Warfaith completed a rich and varied lineup.

Beyond the concerts, festival-goers enjoyed merchandise stands, a tattoo artist, jewelers, record sellers, and local artisans, all within the characteristic friendly atmosphere of Fort Metal Fest.

2025 Program

Saturday, June 14

• Warfaith
• Voorhees
• Les Compagnons du Gras Jambon
• Tentation
• Carcariass
• Loudblast

• Approximately 400 festival-goers, attendance tripled compared to 2024
• Loudblast headlining for their 40th career anniversary
• 6 bands on a single stage at Fort du Cognelot
• Stands for tattoo artists, jewelers, record sellers, and local artisans
• Camping and food available on site (barbecue, local beers)