CORE&MORE

United Colors Events and Grazer Spielstätten present a new highlight for the Graz festival calendar: On June 7, 2026, the legendary open-air area of the Schloßbergbühne Kasematten will be transformed into the epicenter of uncompromising sounds, energetic live shows, scene diversity and real attitude at CORE&MORE.

CORE&MORE is the new platform for all those who celebrate all things loud: metalcore meets hardcore, post-hardcore meets punk drive, mosh pit meets community feeling in the middle of the historic walls of the old fortifications. Anyone who gets ecstatic with hard breakdowns, massive shouts and energetic stage charisma should mark this date in their diary.

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Line-up:

CORE stands for everything that defines the modern core scene – dark intensity, brute riffs, emotional depth.
MORE means: more heaviness, more genres, more surprises. Whether raw crossover, modern hardcore or party punk with punch – CORE&MORE brings together what explodes live.

BURY TOMORROW
will transform the Schloßbergbühne Kasematten into an epic metal inferno on June 7!
The metal titans from Southhampton are among the spearheads of modern British metal. Streamed millions of times and notorious for their fiery live shows, they combine pure passion, razor-sharp precision and brute aggression.

ANY GIVEN DAY
set the CORE&MORE festival alight.
Any Given Day deliver a unique blend of melodic hooks, heavy riffs and rousing lyrics at CORE&MORE. Carried by massive songs, the band from Germany stands for high-energy live shows that set the audience on fire. Catchy melodies clash with raw heaviness and maximum intensity. A sound reminiscent of Parkway Drive, August Burns Red and Linkin Park.

SILENT PLANET
hit up CORE&MORE.
The quartet from California is one of the heavy scene’s genre frontrunners – with a clear unique selling point of atmospheric pressure and strong songwriting with depth. Hypnotic hooks meet raw, dense walls of sound between hardcore, post-rock, metal and ambient. A sound with weight that has left millions of streams and earned the band respect in the scene.

OPAL IN SKY
are ready for CORE&MORE.
Opal In Sky combine massive riffs with uplifting, profound lyrics to create a sound fusion of different styles and influences that is as tough as it is hopeful. Carried by powerful songs and pure emotion, the Canadian band stands for intense performances and emotional, value-based music that connects, motivates and inspires. Modern metalcore that gives you strength, gets under your skin and makes the festival grounds shake.

ALL FACES DOWN
are in the starting blocks for CORE&MORE.
The five musicians from Vienna are among the most successful domestic post-hardcore exports and have long since established themselves in the scene with their unmistakable songwriting style. Raw heavy elements meet a powerful pop vocal production. Known for their spectacular festival shows, one thing is clear: ALL FACES DOWN are here to stay – no ifs, ands or buts.

KLEINE ZEITUNG BANDCONTEST – CORE&MORE-EDITION
The line-up is almost complete but one slot is still open!

Are you a band from the heavier guitar spectrum, metalcore or similar genres? Then grab the last available festival slot and play side by side with the top international acts at the CORE&MORE festival.

–>All information about the Kleine Zeitung Bandcontest – CORE&MORE-Edition