From 31 July to 2 August, Unibet Arena Quarter will once again be taken over by Estonia’s largest domestic rock music event – Tallinn Rock Festival. Among the first announced artists are one of the world’s biggest rock bands, Scorpions (GER), who have sold over 100 million albums during their 60-year career; Godsmack (USA), with 12 singles that have reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts; Sepultura (BRA), performing their final-ever show in the Baltic region in Estonia; Hatebreed (USA), widely regarded as one of the most energetic live bands; P.O.D. (USA), creators of the hit songs “Youth of the Nation” and “Alive”; and the highly anticipated festival favorite White Lies (UK).

 

Formed in 1994, Hatebreed is an American metalcore and hardcore band led by vocalist Jamey Jasta. With their aggressive sound, Hatebreed has become one of the most important and influential bands in the genre, touring alongside giants such as Slayer, Slipknot, and Lamb of God. Cult tracks like “I Will Be Heard,” “Live for This,” and “Destroy Everything” have become unofficial anthems of the metalcore community, and the band is renowned for its exceptionally intense live energy.

 

Sepultura is a legendary Brazilian band founded in 1984 by the Cavalera brothers and is rightfully regarded as one of the most influential thrash metal bands in the world. Over the decades, Sepultura has released landmark albums such as Arise, Chaos A.D., and Roots, which radically reshaped the sound of metal and influenced an entire generation of artists. The band has announced that they will retire by the end of 2026, making their appearance at Tallinn Rock Festival their final show in the Baltic region.

 

In addition to the international lineup, Tallinn Rock Festival will also feature prominent Estonian acts Herald, Goresoerd, Pedigree, Kannabinõid, and Nevesis.