Black metal goes to the Scarborough Fair (sort of) For about three years, Fortress Festival has been one of the most exciting festivals here in the UK. Held in Scarborough where its venue is near to the seaside beach, Fortress brings into the UK a lot of international black metal bands that are more on the niche side (and the odd death metal band like Mortiferum last year). However, it’s the variety of these acts that makes the festival thrive as its own character; it’s not just the typical black metal you already know from Scandinavia. Throughout the previous two … Continue reading Fortress Festival 2025 Preview: Five bands to check out