VLC Core Fest
- Rakel Milla Martin
- Sep 13
- 2 min read
On Saturday 13th September, Zulú Klub in Aldaia hosted the second edition of Valencia Core Fest bringing together six bands from Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona and Castellón. The event resonated with the diversity and intensity of modern metal making them the true stars of the night.
The night began with Valencia's Climbing Humans who stormed the stage with heavy riffs and crushing breakdowns. An electrifying start that set the tone for the evening from the very first moment.
Next up were fellow Valencians Vira who kept the energy flowing with their alternative metal sound. Their performance combined tight musicianship with raw strength on stage forging a strong connection with the audience.
From Madrid came Threats, winners of the festival's Band Contest who delivered sheer energy and attitude. The live premiere of their new single sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Fourth in the lineup were Six Burning Knives from Castellón. With a crushing sound and an intense stage presence their set was one of the tightest of the night reaffirming their status as one of the most consistent bands on the national circuit.
Things reached their peak with Barcelona's Mankind Grief who turned the pit into a battleground. Their brutal deathcore fueled nonstop moshpits making their set one of the most aggressive and memorable of the festival.
Closing the night were Madrid's Fallen at Dawn,a rising band already gaining attention at major festivals like Resurrection Fest and Hellfest. Their heavy yet refined metalcore sound paired with a polished live show delivered a fitting finale worthy of the festival.
Overall, the second edition of Valencia Core Fest confirmed its place as a key event in Spain’s modern metal scene. With unforgettable performances and relentless energy, the festival left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance and we can only hope to enjoy many more editions in the years to come.
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Words and photos: Rakel Milla Martin
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