General terms and conditions for UNDER THE BLACK SUN Open Air
July 8, 2026
Today, we want to present you an incredibly cut aftermovie of UTBS2026 by Gronn Gronnland! Insane work which really catches the spirit of this year's festival.
Thank you very much!
You can find it on the Gronnenhell- and Folter Records-Youtube channels:
https://youtu.be/oH-SzKubjBQ
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #aftermovie #gronnenhell
July 6, 2026
What a hell of a week! The devil really walked the earth in Friesack.
Despite having to build everything in the worst heat since years, rainy festival-days, severe storm-warnings (which luckily didn't become reality), band cancellations in advance during the planing phase up until one hour before stage time, we endured all in spite of all the adversity and packing at the festival ground of the 27th edition of Under The Black Sun festival has started.
Once again, we would like to thank everyone involved in making UTBS2026 happen, foremost Irsins Sound, Armageddon Sound Works, MS Backline, our new monitor-mixer, Urs (the master of lighting), Kältetod Legion's stage and backstage crew, our security, the tireless bar-crews supplying you with all the drinks, Lense of Sense for the relentless photo coverage and all the graphics, Mira Grunn for the festival merch, Warchrist Production for the upcoming full show videos, our tireless shuttle drivers, the runners and many helping hands. You are the ones making the whole event possible!
Thanks to Partyservice Daniela Prestin, the icecream-truck, our Asia bistro, the returned Langos-truck and our cocktail team for their awesome service! We hope, you had some great meals and drinks when enjoying the concerts.
Again, huge thanks to all the bands for coming to Friesack and delivering a hell of a show on all three days!
And last but not least, thanks to all the fans for coming to UTBS2026 and making it possible to have another instance of insanity next year.
We can say one thing already: we found a reliable company for the Spandau-shuttle, so the situation of this year's Friday night won't happen again. Sorry for that, again!
We are already looking forward to see you in 2027 - Under The Black Sun!
Cheerz!
Joerg & Erik
in the picture, left to right: Erik (taking care of stuff), Irsin (your insane FOH-sound!), Joerg (head of everything), Jeannette (head of barcrew)
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #irsinssound #armageddonsoundworks #msbackline #kältetodlegion #crew #lenseofsense #warchristproduction #partyservicedanielaprestin #innferno #eismanufakturfürstenberg
July 4, 2026
Under The Black Sun - Saturday
Dymna Lotva
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #belarusianblackmetal
Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #germanblackmetal
July 3, 2026
Under The Black Sun - Friday
Thou Shell of Death
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #estonianblackmetal
Nunslaughter
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #americanblackmetal
Pestilential Shadows
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #australianblackmetal
Plaguepreacher
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #austrianblackmetal
Vel‘Har
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #chileanblackmetal #germanblackmetal
July 2, 2026
Under The Black Sun 2026 - Thursday
Frantic Aggressor
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #germanblackmetal
Azels Mountain
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #polishblackmetal
July 1, 2026
In case you're wondering, the graphics you've seen in the past months have been skillfully crafted by Lense of Sense. Onward from Thursday, you'll see a lot of pictures by her covering UTBS2026 as our official festival photographer. If you see her rushing through, please leave her some space! Thank you!
Off to Friesack!
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #lenseofsense #photography #coverage #festivalphotography #officialphotographer
June 30, 2026
Just in case you missed any of the changes, here are the complete and updated running orders for UTBS2026!
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack
#runningorder
June 29, 2026
Yet another - hopefully the last - line-up update for UTBS2026.
The gunslingers of The Black Moriah were confronted with some very serious family health matters and had to cancel their trip to Europe.
BUT, we found a great opener for Thursday with Azels Mountain! The Polish band formed in 2013 and will present slavic induced Pagan-Black Metal to you!
Updated running order will follow!
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #theblackmoriah #azelsmountain #blackmetal #paganmetal #paganblack #polishblackmetal
June 27, 2026
Since last week, Armageddon Sound Works is already setting up the stage for things to come in spite of the intense heat!
Only 5 days left until the devil rises in Friesack to walk the earth!
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #armageddonsoundworks
June 25, 2026
The presale for UTBS2026 is officially over! Thank you to all those, who bought their tickets in advance.
For everyone else: there will be enough tickets at the gates. In the picture, you can see the prices for single day- and weekend-tickets.
As usual: please do not fall for silly scam attempts by hacked accounts and bots. We'll try to delete them as fast as we can.
See you in Friesack!
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #presale #boxoffice #ticketprices
June 21, 2026
Founded 2015 in Minsk, Belarus, Dymna Lotva combines doom and post black metal, adding sometimes DSBM and folk elements. About one month ago, they released their music video for the song "Zory" from their upcoming album VYRAJ! So maybe we get a little preview of that album, combined with their intense live performance at UTBS2026!
Drink the stars in the water, those that once fell! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
Directly to "Zory" at the Youtube channel of Prophecy Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pni8QNVja4c
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #dymnalotva #belarusianblackmetal #dsbm #postblackmetal
June 18, 2026
Friendly reminder: the presale of tickets for UTBS2026 will end in ONE WEEK, on 25th of June!
Let the devil walk the earth and get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #resale #tickets
June 14, 2026
Founded in late 1992, this band from Germany describes their style as "sado-grind, war metal friction: filthy black/death/grind extremity with a raw 90s spirit". Here's a recording from their comeback at the Never Surrender Fest in Berlin December 2023. We're not expecting anything less than a violent and uncompromising live appearance of Naked Whipper at UTBS2026!
Nail or be Nailed! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
Directly to the video at the band's Youtube-channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn5xZEVRCiA
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #nakedwhipper #blackdeath #warmetal #grindcore
June 11, 2026
Last year, they sadly had to cancel their appearance, but we hopefully can see Dim Aura at UTBS2026!
Playing Black Metal with an uncompromising sound, topped with the raw, chaotic spirit of Punk and Rock'n'Roll, the band delves deeper and deeper into their signature blend of haunting melodies and headbanging riffs! Here's their latest single "Night Crowned"!
Black Heretic Hate! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
Directly to "Night Crowned" at the band's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkxpIxu6_3M
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #dimaura #israeliblackmetal
June 8, 2026
The complete, updated line-up trailer of Under The Black Sun-Festival 2026: https://youtube.com/shorts/
02.07.-04.07.2026 in Friesack / Brandenburg / Germany
Let the devil walk the earth and get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS
Video by Warchrist Production
Music: "Insignien der Macht" by AURO
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack
June 6, 2026
And last but not least, here is the RUNNING ORDER for Saturday, 4th of July at UTBS2026:
00:10-01:00 Dymna Lotva
22:40-23:50 𝕯𝖆𝖗𝖐𝖊𝖓𝖊𝖉 𝕹𝖔𝖈𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖓 𝕾𝖑𝖆𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖈𝖚𝖑𝖙
21:20-22:20 Helheim
20:10-21:00 Mavorim
19:00-19:50 Aegrus
18:00-18:40 Iku-Turso
17:00-17:40 Doodswens
16:00-16:40 Naked Whipper
15:00-15:40 Cromlech
14:00-14:40 Seelenwinter
Only four weeks to go! Let the devil walk the earth! Order your tickets at https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #utbs2026saturday #helheim #darkenednocturnslaughtercult #aegrus #mavorim #cromlech #doodswens #nakedwhipper #dymnalotva #ikuturso #seelenwinter #runningorder
June 5, 2026
Here you've got RUNNING ORDER for Friday, 3rd of July at UTBS2026!
00:20-01:00 Thou Shell of Death
22:50-00:00 Tormentor (official)
21:20-22:20 Ancient
20:10-21:00 NunSlaughter
19:00-19:50 Pestilential Shadows
18:00-18:40 KRATER
17:00-17:40 The Stone
16:00-16:40 Plaguepreacher
15:00-15:40 Dim Aura
14:00-14:40 Vel'Har
Let the devil walk the earth! Get your tickets at https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #utbs2026friday #plaguepreacher #tormentor #pestilentialshadows #krater #ancient #dimaura #nunslaughter #thestone #thoushellofdeath #velhar #runningorder
June 4, 2026
Only a month to go!
Here's the RUNNING ORDER of UTBS2026 Thursday!
23:10-00:00 TULPA
22:00-22:50 AURO
21:00-21:40 Kaeck
20:00-20:40 The Black Moriah
18:55-19:40 Frantic Aggressor
17:55-18:35 Mellom
Let the devil walk the earth! Get your tickets at https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #auro #franticaggressor #kaeck #mellom #theblackmoriah #tulpa #utbs2026thursday #runningorder
June 2, 2026
BEHOLD!
While the devil walks the earth, take a minute and feast!
Here's what you can expect to be offered at UTBS2026!
NEW: there will bea special lunch menue from 12pm on Friday and Saturday!
AND: our beloved Langos-truck will finally be back!
No need to stay hungry, get your festival-tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #food #partyservicedanielaprestin #innfernow
June 1, 2026
As there have been changes in the line-up, here's the latest flyer for you to share it everywhere!
Let the devil walk the earth! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack
May 31, 2026
Last August, AURO released their second full-length The German band is the tool which is purposely used as a hammer destructively smashed into the grotesque face of society as a deterrent, to simultaneously build the foundation of one's own existence as part of the individual cosmos. So let's listen to IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION to know what we're in for at UTBS2026!
From highest heights to deepest depths, downwards into the maw of the underworld! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
Directly to IM SCHATTEN DER BASTION on the Youtube channel of Black Metal Promotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QfxMwkNwTs
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #auro #germanblackmetal #imschattenderbastion #blackmetalpromotion
May 28, 2026
Same procedure as every year James!
Here are answers to questions concerning various topics, in a quick FAQ:
1. Is camping possible next to my car?
Yes, you can put your tent right next to the car on the camp ground
2. Can I bring my favourite battle axe/combat knife/AR-15/rocket launcher/whatever?
Nope. And if your knife is useful for more than getting butter on your bread for breakfast, please leave it at home as well. Same goes for pyros and all the likes of items, you won't usually bring to a music festival. There will be checks on the festival entrance.
Further: it's not allowed to bring your dog or whatever pet you might have. Please spare the animals from the stress of a music festival. Thank you.
3. Will there be showers/water access on the camp ground?
Sadly, the situation hasn't changed, so we won't have showers. Most of them are still not available due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the leftovers are WAY BEYOND expensive. Nonetheless, there will be access to cold water, so if the weather turns out to be massively heated, you can just use one of the hoses to cool down.
We will try to set up the off-road shower again!
4. Can I setup my grill station?
This is highly dependent on the weather, as there might be a high fire risk when we get a drought again. We cannot predict the weather situation, so please act responsibly. There will be food trucks on the festival area to supply you over the weekend.
5. Can I bring glass bottles to the festival?
Yes, you are free to bring glass bottles to the camp ground, but not to the stage area. Anyhow, please keep glass of any kind to a reasonable minimum to reduce possible risks of injury and provide easier waste disposal. Thank you.
666. Can I play my music on the camp ground?
Yes, but please keep in mind that during night times, some people actually want to sleep. So please keep the volume on a level that won't piss off your neighbors.
7. Can you provide accommodation in Friesack?
We have no possibilities apart from the camp ground. If you need an appartment, want to rent a hotel room etc., please check Google, Booking and the likes for yourself.
8. Can you provide a flight or train service from location X to the festival area?
Sorry, we don't have the budget to buy planes, trains and build tracks. For a fitting solution, please see section 7 in the previous post.
9. What is the earliest I can arrive/ latest I have to leave?
You are free to arrive at the camp ground at Wednesday, 01.07.2026, from 4:00pm (16:00). We must ask you to leave until following Sunday, 4pm (16:00).
10. Will there be extra fees/deposits/whatever?
We won't charge any fees for the camp ground, nor deposits for trash etc. But please, leave the camp ground as you found it and put all the trash in the containers we provide.
As it happened before: putting glowing embers from your barbeque station into the garbage cans will cause fires. DO NOT DO THIS. Thank you.
11. Are generators allowed on the camp ground?
Yes, but please don't have them running constantly and if your neighbors are annoyed, please consider moving your camp. There is enough room on the camp ground.
12. Where is Joerg?
Ah, you're playing, too? Nobody knows!
13. Can I get beer even after the last band finished playing?
Yes, there will be a possibility for you to get fresh beer on the camp ground, so the party can go on until next morning.
14. What if I lost my festival bracelet during the festival?
Once you enter the festival area the first time, you get a bracelet in exchange for your ticket (hard-/e-/CTS-ticket). If you kinda manage to rip it off your wrist, bring it to the entrance to receive a new one. If you lose it completely, there will be no chance to get a new one for free.
15. Can I bring my kids to the festival?
Children between 0 and 6 years of age don't have access to the concert area. Youths between 7 and 16 years of age have access only accompanied by a legal guardian or person having the care and custody of the child. Youths of 16 years of age and older have access until 00:00 only with written consent of a legal guardian. Persons having the care and custody of child must carry the written agreement for custody and must present a copy of the ID card of the legal guardian. Children from the age of 12 need a ticket.
Still, we HIGHLY advice TO NOT bring children as a Black Metal festival simply might not be a suitable surrounding. We are not having what you would call a family-friendly environment and yes, there might even be animal blood in the air sometimes.
16. If you have any disabilities and need more info (e.g. about wheelchair accessibility etc), please contact us and we'll provide additional info about the location in those regards.
If there are any questions left, don't hesitate to write a PN, we will answer everything as soon as possible.
May 26, 2026
Most of you will have seen this coming, but now it's official: Due to the unfortunate demise of Barth, ArsGoatia have to cancel their appearance at UTBS2026.
We hope, we can lighten your mood a bit with this one:
Founded in Berlin in 1994 by Impurus of Dies Ater and Cryogenic, Cromlech stands for atmospheric and timeless Black Metal beyond trends and modern aesthetics. After years of silence, the project emerged again with renewed force both live and in the studio.
Quick, before you're cold and stiff! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #cromlech #germanblackmetal
May 24, 2026
The name of Dutch Black Metal band Doodswens translates to Deathwish, but the meaning and heavy load to the word in Dutch is better translated to: Driven by Death! To know what that sounds like, check out their self-titled album that was just released in April!
Expect a performance that is ceremonial and ritualistic, as uplifting as well as devastating, depending on the demons you bring them to offer! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
Directly to DOODSWENS on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFa419s_OCQ
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #doodswens #dutchblackmetal
May 21, 2026
Another line-up change: UADA sadly had to cancel their appearance at UTBS2026. Here's their statement and no, we don't know more than that:
"Due to unforeseen circumstances, Uada must cancel all appearances through 2026. This is not a decision that has been taken lightly, and we appreciate your understanding and support at this time."
As we where looking forward to classic material, we found a great replacement with Ancient! The Norwegians will play an anniversary show of their incredible debut album SVARTALVHEIM. Originally released back in 1994, a lot of fans consider this album the best release the band ever put out and is by many considered one of the most important albums in the 90’s Norwegian Black Metal genre.
Lord of darkness, come out from the dark! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #uada #ancient #svartalvheim #anniversaryshow #norwegianblackmetal
May 19, 2026
Calm before the storm...
(silent Venom playing in the background)
Let the devil walk the earth and get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #calmbeforethestorm
May 17, 2026
As one of last year's surprises, the German duo Mellom present atmospheric, dark melodic compositions that combine Death Metal - sometimes heavy grooving, sometimes fast-paced and driven by powerful drums - with elements of Black Metal, tragedy and urban melancholy. To know what you're in for, check out their incredible debut full-length THE EMPIRE OF GLOOM!
Face the inevitable confrontation with loss and death! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
Directly to THE EMPIRE OF GLOOM at the Folter Records Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUjZfUO0_O8
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #mellom #germanblackmetal #deathmetal
May 14, 2026
Straight from Hungary's dark 80s underground, Tormentor's early cult Black Metal helped set the stage for an entire genre, still being a major reference for all fans of this style. Now, 35 years later, after only a few shows and festival appearances, they are willing to haut the stage of UTBS2026!
Let's check out their classic material of ANNO DOMINI!
If thousands of suns were to rise in the sky, time I am, the great destroyer of the worlds! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
Directly to ANNO DOMINI on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZduCljZgxxs...
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #tormentor #hungarianblackmetal
May 12, 2026
UTBS2026 line-up update:
Due to rising prices of flights, Infernal Execrator sadly cannot make it to Friesack this year.
But we already can present you the band taking the slot: KRATER from Germany!
Into the nothingness, into the endless void! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #infernalexecrator #krater #germanblackmetal
May 10, 2026
Hailing from East-Berlin, Frantic Aggressor plays Nihilistic Black Metal, giving yet another lesson in musical militancy and the renewed proclamation of a metaphysics of nothingness with their latest full-length EXTINCTION. Take it as a preview of what's to come at UTBS2026!
All it takes is a little push to let Atlas lose balance! Get your tickets here: https://folter666shop.de/search?search=UTBS2026
Directly to EXTINCTION on the Folter Records-Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuzct8SueSo
#utbs2026 #blackmetal #undertheblacksun #festival #openair #friesack #franticaggressor #germanblackmetal
