BFTP 2025 Line-up
Band Information
VANDENBERG / 22:45 - ****
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ: ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ โ โ๐ฏ๐ฑ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ช๐๐๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ก๐๐๐โ ๐ธ He co-wrote Whitesnakeโs biggest hits, tore up the stage at Monsters of Rock in Donington, and laid down the iconic guitar solo on Here I Go Again โ Adrian Vandenberg is back! In 2025, the legendary Dutch guitarist celebrates ๐ฏ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ (1986โ1998) with a special anniversary tour across Europe and the US โ and weโre proud to have him as a headliner on our stage! โก๏ธ Vandenberg joined Whitesnake in 1986, quickly becoming a vital part of their golden era. He played on the bandโs 8x platinum 1987 album, co-wrote Slip of the Tongue (1989), and shared the stage with legends like Steve Vai, David Coverdale, Tommy Aldridge, and Rudy Sarzo. For this celebratory tour, Vandenberg has assembled a killer band featuring Swedish powerhouse vocalist Mats Levรฉn (Yngwie Malmsteen, Candlemass, Therion) โ a voice made for classic Whitesnake anthems. ๐ฅ Expect a set packed with timeless hits, powerful vocals, and high-octane guitar work โ a must-see show for any fan of 80s rock and Whitesnakeโs glorious legacy.
SAVAGE GRACE / 21:15 - 22:15
Straight from Los Angeles, Savage Grace brings classic 80s speed and heavy metal back to life. โก๏ธ The band started in the early โ80s and quickly made a name in the underground scene with fast riffs, high vocals, and their powerful debut Master of Disguise (1985). Their second album After the Fall from Grace (1986) confirmed their place in metal history. After a long break, they returned in 2023 with a brand new album, maybe more is coming? ๐ฅSavage Grace is back and ready to tear it up!
MEDIEVAL STEEL / 19:50 - 20:50
Formed in the early โ80s in Memphis, Medieval Steel became known for their iconic track โMedieval Steelโ and their no-frills, powerful heavy metal sound. After decades of building a loyal fanbase around the world, theyโre finally making their Belgian debut โ and weโre honored to have them!
ADX / 18:35 - 19:25
French heavy/speed metal legends ADX are bringing their furious riffs and epic, history-inspired lyrics to the stage! Formed in 1982, these veterans still hit hard โ just listen to their latest album LโEmpire du Crรฉpuscule (2024)!
HIGHWAY CHILE / 17:20 - 18:10
Dutch heavy metal pioneers HIGHWAY CHILE have been rocking since the late โ70s, known for their catchy riffs, melodic solos, and energetic live shows. They were one of the first metal bands from the Netherlands to gain international attention, with classic albums like Storybook Heroes (1983) and Rockarama (1985),โฆ After some lineup changes, a few members formed ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ถ๐๐ฒ, and for this show, theyโll play a special mixed set with songs from both bands. ๐ฟ Bonus on top! ๐๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ, HIGHWAY CHILE ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ! โ Proof that theyโre still going strong. A true piece of Dutch metal history, and absolutely worth seeing live!๐ฅ
TOXIKULL / 16:15 - 17:00
Portugalโs Toxikull, fronted by brothers Lex Thunder and Michael Blade, delivers classic heavy metal with touches of speed and thrash. ๐ค Their music is inspired by legends like Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Judas Priest, Accept, and many more. ๐ฅ The duo has quickly risen in the European underground metal scene, with razor-sharp performances on every stage. ๐ฅ Theyโve toured Europe and opened for major acts like Exciter, Angelus Apatrida, and Crystal Viper. ๐ค๐ถ Theyโre ready to rock the Belgian crowd at the Blast from the Past Festival! ๐ง๐ช๐ค
THORIUM / 15:00 - 15:40
Belgian heavy metal force Thorium delivers classic twin-guitar attacks with a modern twist! Featuring members from Ostrogoth, Magic Kingdom, and Lord Volture, this band is steeped in metal history and forged for the stage! ๐ธ๐ง๐ช
OPIUM HEATHEN / 14:00 - 14:40
๐ข๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐บ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป (๐๐) is a doom/stoner trio out of Mechelen, formed in 2015. Their sound is rooted in the darker corners of โ70s heavy rock, layered with sludge and slow-burning psychedelia. Gritty, hypnotic and loud by design. With Mel Pirquin on guitar and vocals, Gianni Vuylsteker on bass and Thomas Pultyn behind the drums, theyโve carved out a live reputation built on weight and atmosphere. No frills, no polish โ just raw power and deep grooves. At Blast From The Past, expect to be pulled into the swamp and left there buzzing.