MetalDays
MetalDays is a heavy metal music festival held annually in Lake Velenje, Velenje, Slovenia. From 2004 till 2022 it was held in Sotočje, Tolmin, Slovenia. The festival has been more popular every year with more media coverage, and has seen bands like Megadeth, Slayer, Amon Amarth, Volbeat and Sabaton and many more play at the festival. In 2010 the tickets were limited to 12,000, but with the new location, the limit has been increased to 25,000. MetalDays is also known for its sustainability and ecology initiatives and has won a greener future award 5 years in a row.
| MetalDays | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Heavy metal, extreme metal |
| Dates | July, August |
| Location(s) | Tolmin, Slovenia (2004–2022) Lake Velenje, Velenje, Slovenia (2023–). |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | metaldays |
2012 was the last year when the name Metalcamp was used. Since 2013 the festival is called MetalDays.
In 2023, the location has changed from Sotočje, Tolmin, Slovenia to Lake Velenje, Velenje, Slovenia.
In September 2022, a new Metal festival in Tolmin called Tolminator was announced. This festival is much smaller with tickets limited to 5,000.