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Sabaton confirmed for Hammerfest 2011

Swedish power metallers added to Roman themed event

By Scott Williams | Published:

Hammerfest  2011 - Sabaton
Photo credit: Sarah Collie


Sabaton have been confirmed to appear at next March's Hammerfest.

Sabaton
Swedish power metal riff lords Sabaton are the latest act confirmed for the head-crushing lineup. Hot on the heels of their outrageously successful 2010 UK tour, the Grammy-nominated finger-shredding purveyors of progressively-tinged power metal about historical wars are the latest act to be announced for the festival which will host over 50 Metal acts over the three days and quite a few surprises.

They join Accept and Biohazard, Municipal Waste, My Ruin, Evile , Gama Bomb, Onslaught, Mutant, Revoker and Attica Rageat this the third edition of Hammerfest, the festival for metal fans run by the people put on Hard Rock Hell and Metal Hammer which returns from Thurday 17th to Saturday 19th March 2011 at Pontins Holiday Camp in Prestatyn, North Wales.

Expect more than 50 metal bands taking the stage across six arenas. There will also be a 360 degree Roman themed, metal experience called 'Roma Victa'.

Weekend tickets, for anyone 16+ years old, are available and include two night's accommodation in holiday apartments. Tickets are available priced from £105 per head, based on a group of seven people sharing a seven-berth apartment.

Tickets include two nights' accommodation and entrance to all 6 arenas as well as free car parking. Only VIP tickets include accommodation for the additional Thursday night, alternatively Thursday night add ons can be purchased for an additional £30.

To buy tickets, click here.

The apartment structure at Prestatyn offers a limited number of apartments for 2's and 3's. The main bulk of apartments sleep 4, 5, 6 and 7. The more people in an apartment, the cheaper the price of the ticket. Entrance into all arenas is included, check-out 12 midday on Sunday. Onsite car parking included as well as private bathroom, fitted kitchen, lounge, TV, bed linen (bathroom towels NOT provided), and free electricity.