Latzen return with a new album and national tour, reinforcing a career spanning over 30 years with riffs forged in true metal essence. At Rock Imperium they bring both the weight of the past and the strength of the present—a band that marches uncompromisingly from the North to Cartagena.
Born in 2016 as a project to highlight women in rock and metal, Rockin’ Ladies blend attitude, sisterhood and music with fierce power. At Rock Imperium in Cartagena they’ll bring their mix of anthem and defiance, a sonic block that proves rock also has a powerful female voice.
4 Bajo Zero have crafted a hard rock sound rooted in 80s-style heavy metal, fronted by the commanding voice of Rebeca Montón. Their third album ‘A Rocka Viva’ (2024) marks a leap in creative depth. At the Rock Imperium Festival they’ll unleash fearless energy and turn the Cartagena stage into a melodic annihilation zone.
Formed in 2016, Heleven have developed an alternative metal sound marked by technical chops, intense atmospheres and bold ambition. Their single ‘Stronger’ heralded a darker, heavier shift, and the album ‘New Horizons Pt. I’ (2023) broadens their horizons. At the Rock Imperium Festival, Heleven will stand for the next wave — unafraid to explore, to…
Founded in Murcia in 2010, Doble Esfera have established themselves as one of Spain’s most solid hard rock/metal acts. With albums like ‘Mi Universo’ (2012) and the latest EP ‘La Nueva Era del Rock’, they fuse heavy riffs, strong melodies and vibrant attitude. On the Rock Imperium Festival stage they’ll bring the blend of tradition…
Based in Murcia, Evilact formed in 2017 and carve out a blend of thrash and death metal with Spanish-language lyrics. Their debut EP ‘Muerte y Guerra’ (2023) and the full-length ‘Futuro: Amenaza’ (2025) have positioned them as a rising force in Spain’s extreme metal scene. At Rock Imperium Festival they’ll deliver a blast of raw…
Based in Torremolinos, Estrella Negra trace their roots back to the mid-1980s, originally named Brujas de Salem before becoming Estrella Negra in 1987. Their brand of traditional heavy metal — steeped in mysticism and fire — is freshly renewed by the single ‘30 Monedas’ as they ready their third album and play at Rock Imperium…
Hailing from Cartagena, Presa began in 2017 under the name Proyecto X, playing covers before reinventing themselves as an original-song band in 2022. Their sound draws on hard rock and classic heavy metal — sharp melodies, direct intent, no frills. At Rock Imperium Festival they’ll bring the raw power of Cartagena’s sound.
The fifth edition of Rock Imperium Festival in Cartagena is set to be the biggest yet. With Iron Maiden, Sabaton and Within Temptation leading the charge, Parque El Batel will once again become the epicentre of global heavy metal. The lineup also features unmissable acts such as Mastodon, Anthrax, Testament, Trivium, The Gathering, Queensrÿche, H.E.A.T…
Want to know NOW which bands will complete the Rock Imperium Festival 2026 lineup? Stay tuned! Next Thursday, November 6th at 8:00 PM CET, our beloved Miguel de Lys will host an event where we’ll announce the complete 2026 lineup live. The live stream will be broadcast on Miguel de Lys’ official YouTube channel and…
