Brainstorm Festival

Name: Brainstorm Festival
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Brainstorm Festival

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · — Sat, 7 Nov

Brainstorm Festival, Apeldoorn

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The 19th edition of Brainstorm Festival takes place on 6 and 7 November 2026 at GIGANT in Apeldoorn.

On Friday 6 November, Roy Khan - former singer of Kamelot - performs his show 'The Black Halo and Beyond'. Norwegian Sirenia celebrates its 25th anniversary with a symphonic gothic metal performance. The Friday line-up also features Wytch Hazel, Cân Bardd, Fellowship, Illumishade, Signum Regis, Leah Rye, Nephylim, Dark Ages and NatusSumMori.

Additional programming including an exhibition and beer tasting will be announced later.

Line-up

Cân Bardd
Illumishade
Leah Rye
Dark Ages
NatusSumMori

About: Roy Khan

The Norwegian tenor behind Kamelot's defining records - The Black Halo and the Oslo-recorded live album One Cold Winter's Night - Roy Khan returned to the stage after reuniting with Conception in 2018 and is now performing as a solo artist for the first time.

Position of Avantasia's Here Be Dragons in the German album chart (2025)

21.7K+

Likes on the official Roy Khan fan page on Facebook

What's new

2026-06
Roy Khan and Tore Østby of Conception announced three acoustic shows in Norway (Moss, Lillehammer and Trondheim) in August 2026, together with cellist Kjell Magne Robak.
2026-02
Khan announced on 27 November 2026 at the Rockefeller Music Hall in Oslo to perform the complete live album One Cold Winter's Night on the occasion of the 20th anniversary.
2026-02
Khan is working on his first solo album, produced by Sascha Paeth, which he announced at the end of 2024; a title and release date have not yet been announced.

Tour

OsloMossLillehammerTrondheimAlbaceteSão Paulo

Tracks

The Black HaloKamelot album from 2005, considered one of the highlights of the symphonic metal genre

One Cold Winter's NightKamelot live album from 2006, recorded in Oslo; reference point for the genre

March of MephistoIconic track from The Black Halo with Khan as vocalist

The Haunting (Somewhere in Time)Kamelot classic from The Black Halo

Everybody's Here Until the EndGuest appearance on Here Be Dragons by Avantasia (2025)

About: Sirenia

For 25 years, Sirenia has carved out a distinctive niche in gothic and symphonic metal, driven by Morten Veland's songwriting and the powerful voice of vocalist Emmanuelle Zoldan. Their 2026 anniversary tour takes them across Europe and Asia, including two Dutch shows.

236.5K

monthly listeners on Spotify

studio albums released

What's new

2026
Sirenia releases their twelfth studio album 'Amanita Messis' in 2026 via Napalm Records.
2026-11
Sirenia plays two shows in the Netherlands in November 2026: on November 6 in Apeldoorn (Brainstorm Fest, GIGANT) and on November 7 in Sneek (Het Bolwerk), with Illumishade as special guest.
2026
The 25th Anniversary Tour takes Sirenia through China in spring 2026, with performances in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu.

Tour

StavangerApeldoornSneekKortrijkShanghaiBeijingGuangzhouChengduIstanbulSofiaBucharestCluj-NapocaBelgradeZagrebMariborRoskilde

Tracks

At Sixes and Sevensdebut album from 2002, the foundation of the Sirenia sound

An Elixir for Existencesecond album (2004), considered a classic in the genre

The Enigma of Lifeseventh album (2011), the band broke through to a wider audience

Into the Nightsingle from 'Arcane Astral Aeons' (2018), one of the most streamed songs

1977eleventh album (2023), marks a style shift towards synthwave and eighties pop

About: Wytch Hazel

This Lancashire quartet channels the spirit of 1970s hard rock through twin-guitar riffs, layered harmonies, and a sound that owes a clear debt to Thin Lizzy and Black Sabbath. Their fifth album 'V: Lamentations' (2025) cements their standing as one of the most consistent acts in the traditional metal scene.

9.5K

monthly listeners on Spotify

#15

listing in the US Billboard Top New Artists Albums ('IV: Sacrament', 2023)

studio albums released

What's new

2025-07
Wytch Hazel released their fifth studio album 'V: Lamentations' on July 4, 2025 via Bad Omen Records, produced by longtime producer Ed Turner.
2025-11
The band announced their first own headliner tour: the 'Heaven & Spell Tour' in spring 2026, with shows in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, with Phantom Spell as special guest.
2025-05
Wytch Hazel performed as opening act for guitar legend Michael Schenker on his 'My Years With UFO' UK tour.

Tour

KortrijkStuttgartEssenLichtenfelsPassauHalleFrankfurtHerfordHamburgKielTilburg

Tracks

I Am Redeemedone of the most played songs live, from 'III: Pentecost' (2019)

The Citadelsingle from 'V: Lamentations' (2025), with a dark, Sabbath-like atmosphere

Wovenmelodic hard rock track from 'V: Lamentations' (2025)

Healing Powercloser of 'V: Lamentations' (2025), described as a metal anthem

Sonataregular opener in the live setlist

About: Fellowship

Hailing from Essex, Fellowship play melodic, symphonic power metal built around soaring choruses and themes of friendship and resilience. Hot off their November 2024 sophomore album 'The Skies Above Eternity', the five-piece continues to win over metal fans across Europe.

4.7K

followers on Facebook

4.0/5.0

Angry Metal Guy score for 'The Skies Above Eternity'

What's new

2025-04
Fellowship toured in April 2025 through Europe as part of the War Hearts Tour, together with Frozen Crown and Lutharo, with performances in Haarlem (Patronaat) and Arnhem (Willemeen).
2024-11
On 22 November 2024, Fellowship released the second studio album 'The Skies Above Eternity' via Scarlet Records.
2024-08
In August 2024, Fellowship made their North American debut as headliner at the Mad With Power Fest in Madison, Wisconsin.

Tour

HaarlemArnhemMemmingenWeinheimAschaffenburgRegensburgHamburgBochumHerfordWilhelmshavenMunichPamplonaMadridBarcelonaPrattelnMilano

Tracks

Until the Fires Dieopener of 'The Saberlight Chronicles' (2022), regular set-opener live

Atlasfan-favorite from the debut album

Glory Dayspopular live track, regularly played as set-opener

Hold Up Your Hearts (Again)lead track of 'The Skies Above Eternity' (2024)

Glintpowerful track from the debut, recurring in live sets

About: Signum Regis

Slovak power metal veterans Signum Regis have been a fixture of the European metal scene since 2007, known for neoclassical guitar work and a long roster of international guest musicians. In November 2026 they tour Germany and the Netherlands alongside Fellowship, with new album 'Beyond Spacetime' in tow.

Tour

Apeldoorn

Tracks

Throne Of GoldFirst single from 'Beyond Spacetime' (2026), featuring Matt Smith and guitar solo by Victor Smolski

Beyond SpacetimeTitle track from the eighth album (2026), featuring guest vocalist Tasos Lazaris

ExodusTitle track from the album of the same name from 2013, featuring multiple international guest musicians

Ministry of TruthSingle from the album 'Undivided' (2023), produced by Jacob Hansen

Dura EuroposStandout track from 'The Eyes of Power' (2010/2025 reissue), featuring Göran Edman on vocals

About: Nephylim

This 's-Hertogenbosch quintet plays melodic death metal rooted in the Gothenburg tradition, shaded with doom and black metal. Hot off their 2025 concept album Circuition and a European tour, they are pushing well beyond the Dutch scene.

Final ranking Wacken Metal Battle international final 2022

Winner Dutch Wacken Metal Battle 2022

Winner Rock Circus Talent Tour 2023 (first edition)

What's new

2026-06
Nephylim performed on June 6, 2026 on the main stage of the South of Heaven Open Air festival in Maastricht, alongside acts such as Megadeth, Sepultura and Anthrax.
2025-09
The band performed on September 5, 2025 as special guest at the release show of Vanaheim in the Netherlands.
2025-04
Nephylim concluded a European tour in April 2025, sharing weekly updates via their website.

Tour

Maastricht

Tracks

Inner ParadigmFirst single from Circuition (2025), with official music video

Grand DenialFeatured track from Circuition, also released as live video

CircuitionTitle track of the second album (2025)

AmaranthHighlight of Circuition according to multiple reviews

Dust Veiled SkyTrack from debut album Severance of Serenity (2020), performed live at Musicon Den Haag

Recent shows

Sep 5, 2026 De Helling, Utrecht
Jul 24, 2026 BurningQ Festivalgelände, Osterholz-Scharmbeck (DE)
Jun 6, 2026 Main Stage, Maastricht

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