Frozen Fest to Bring Intense Metal Lineup to Nantes This February
Nantes, France is bracing for a sonic assault this February as the Frozen Fest descends upon Le Ferrailleur on and . The festival promises two days of intense metal, split into distinct atmospheres, all under the banner of “the storm.”
The festival’s first day, , will feature performances from Calcine, Glassbone, Push!, and Ender. The following day, , the lineup includes Mütterlein, Maudits, À Terre, and Cerbère.
The event, described as delivering “two days, two atmospheres, one promise… the storm,” is positioned as a significant event for metal fans in the region. Le Ferrailleur, the venue hosting the festival, is a known location for metal concerts in Nantes.
Beyond the February installment, organizers have also announced a larger Frozen Fest scheduled for , 2026, also at Le Ferrailleur. That three-day event will showcase a different lineup, including Agriculture, Alt236, Alta Rossa, and Faucheuse.
The announcement of the Frozen Fests comes amidst a busy period for rock and metal touring, with 25 new tours having been announced in January 2026, according to reports. However, the broader concert landscape has seen some disruption, as evidenced by the recent cancellation of a date on the Rock The Country tour.
The Frozen Fest events are being highlighted on metal-focused websites, including Metal Extremo and Concerts-Metal.com, indicating a targeted marketing effort towards the metal community. The festival’s website, as listed on Concerts-Metal.com, provides event information and details about the featured bands.
While the specific musical styles of each band performing at the February Frozen Fest were not detailed in the provided information, the festival’s branding and venue suggest a focus on heavier, more extreme subgenres of metal. Further information about the bands and their music can likely be found on their individual websites or through online music databases.
The dual-date format of the Frozen Fest – a smaller, focused event in February followed by a larger festival in June – suggests a strategy to cater to different segments of the metal fanbase and build momentum throughout the year. The choice of Le Ferrailleur as the venue for both events indicates a commitment to providing an intimate and energetic atmosphere for concertgoers.
