First modern metal festival in cyprus
14 June 2025
Step into a world where modern metal meets breathtaking entertainment!
GFEST is not just about music — it's a full-scale show, packed with stunning visuals, powerful performances, and unforgettable energy. We’re redefining what "metal" means, creating an experience that's vibrant, exciting, and open to everyone. Get ready for a celebration like no other!
GFEST is not just about music — it's a full-scale show, packed with stunning visuals, powerful performances, and unforgettable energy. We’re redefining what "metal" means, creating an experience that's vibrant, exciting, and open to everyone. Get ready for a celebration like no other!
Line up
Most powerfull Cyprus Modern Metal Bands
Spearheaded by Stelios Ioakim, Joakem delivers a progressive metal punch with diverse musicianship, broad influences, and full-band collaboration from some of the top musicians Cyprus has to offer.
Joakem’s music evolves around complex but catchy melodies and time signatures, heavy synth sounds, aggressive guitars and intricate drum patterns.
On December 7th 2018 he released his debut 8 track album, titled “Mind Matter”. Joakem is currently performing in both Cyprus and internationally, spreading his music around the world and is in the process of releasing new music.
Joakem’s music evolves around complex but catchy melodies and time signatures, heavy synth sounds, aggressive guitars and intricate drum patterns.
On December 7th 2018 he released his debut 8 track album, titled “Mind Matter”. Joakem is currently performing in both Cyprus and internationally, spreading his music around the world and is in the process of releasing new music.
Guiltera is a female-fronted modern metal band from Cyprus, formed in 2024. Their sound is heavy yet accessible, delivering powerful music that’s both intense and easy to connect with.
Blending progressive rock, melodic metal, and bursts of extreme vocals, Guiltera crafts a unique and dynamic musical experience.
Their live performances are known for their expressiveness, scale, and vibrancy — leaving a lasting emotional impact and captivating audiences with every show.
Blending progressive rock, melodic metal, and bursts of extreme vocals, Guiltera crafts a unique and dynamic musical experience.
Their live performances are known for their expressiveness, scale, and vibrancy — leaving a lasting emotional impact and captivating audiences with every show.
Salienzor is a Djent metal band from Nicosia, Cyprus, formed in 2024. Known for their low-tuned tonality, complex polyrhythms, and philosophical lyricism, the four-member band blends clean and harsh vocals with ambient, atmospheric elements to create a sound that’s both aggressive and emotional.
Drawing influence from bands like Monuments, Periphery, Northlane, and Humanity’s Last Breath, Salienzor balances technicality and texture to deliver music that is as heavy as it is immersive.
Their sound is shaped by existential themes, modern production, and a deep focus on mood and dynamic tension — establishing them as a rising name in modern metal
Drawing influence from bands like Monuments, Periphery, Northlane, and Humanity’s Last Breath, Salienzor balances technicality and texture to deliver music that is as heavy as it is immersive.
Their sound is shaped by existential themes, modern production, and a deep focus on mood and dynamic tension — establishing them as a rising name in modern metal
Formed in 2023 and quickly winning over fans in Europe, YMNKY delivers powerful music inspired by a modern Babylon—a world filled with diversity, contrasts, and raw energy. Their melodic style blends effortlessly with fast riffs and intense vocals, grabbing listeners right from the start.
YMNKY creates songs full of emotional depth, energetic live performances, and meaningful lyrics. Their music is both an escape and a call to action, exploring themes of freedom, temptation, and resistance.
Always pushing the limits, YMNKY leaves audiences energized at festivals and concerts, creating unforgettable experiences.
YMNKY creates songs full of emotional depth, energetic live performances, and meaningful lyrics. Their music is both an escape and a call to action, exploring themes of freedom, temptation, and resistance.
Always pushing the limits, YMNKY leaves audiences energized at festivals and concerts, creating unforgettable experiences.
MARANG., a Greek Cypriot composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, is making waves in the world of heavy instrumental progressive music. Blending intricate guitar work with jazz and fusion influences, his sound has drawn comparisons to modern icons like Plini, David Maxim Micic, and Intervals.
Since then, MARANG. has risen to international acclaim, performing at renowned metal festivals like Hammerdown (2023 & 2024) and completing a full UK tour as a supporting act for In Search Of Sun.
With collaborations that include Anup Sastry (Devin Townsend, Marty Friedman) and Jack Gardiner (Stu Hamm), and production credits from Grammy-nominated producer Pete Smith, MARANG. has cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in instrumental progressive music.
Since then, MARANG. has risen to international acclaim, performing at renowned metal festivals like Hammerdown (2023 & 2024) and completing a full UK tour as a supporting act for In Search Of Sun.
With collaborations that include Anup Sastry (Devin Townsend, Marty Friedman) and Jack Gardiner (Stu Hamm), and production credits from Grammy-nominated producer Pete Smith, MARANG. has cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in instrumental progressive music.
SHOW
Unforgettable Visual and Emotional Experience
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X3me Straitjacket Escape Act
12 Blades. 80 Seconds. 1 Burning Rope.
Illusionist Aleksandr Zamashka is strapped in a straitjacket, hanging upside down from a 6-meter-high steel bear trap—held by a single burning rope.
When the rope burns through, the trap snaps shut.
No illusions. Just survival.
Will he escape in time?
Illusionist Aleksandr Zamashka is strapped in a straitjacket, hanging upside down from a 6-meter-high steel bear trap—held by a single burning rope.
When the rope burns through, the trap snaps shut.
No illusions. Just survival.
Will he escape in time?
Blazing Fire Show
Zekrom Team is the fusion of raw firepower, refined skill, and total control. Three artists. Over six years of relentless practice. Performances that ignite the senses — where blazing visuals meet rock-solid safety.
They’ve lit up the biggest stages across Cyprus, creating unforgettable shows that burn into memory. Their arsenal? Over 15 types of fire gear, including custom-built rigs you won’t find anywhere else on the island.
Zekrom Team doesn’t just play with fire.
They command it — and turn it into art.
They’ve lit up the biggest stages across Cyprus, creating unforgettable shows that burn into memory. Their arsenal? Over 15 types of fire gear, including custom-built rigs you won’t find anywhere else on the island.
Zekrom Team doesn’t just play with fire.
They command it — and turn it into art.
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We help our clients achieve their ambitions and goals in today's world
Unforgettable Drone Show
Grizzly Entertainment is a global leader in drone light shows, combining cutting-edge technology with storytelling to create stunning aerial displays for events and brands.
Founded in 2020, the company operates worldwide, with teams in the U.S., Cyprus, and Greece.
Founded in 2020, the company operates worldwide, with teams in the U.S., Cyprus, and Greece.
Real STAR Host
Brace yourselves — the one and only Cypriot Smurf is taking the stage, not with a guitar, but with a mic and unstoppable charisma. Known for his viral comedy and unforgettable stage presence, Peter Kypri brings his high-energy, no-filter personality to the heart of the festival.
This time, he’s trading punchlines for pyro as the official host of The First Cyprus’ Modern Metal Festival. Expect epic intros, chaotic crowd work, and a voice that can rival the amps.
This time, he’s trading punchlines for pyro as the official host of The First Cyprus’ Modern Metal Festival. Expect epic intros, chaotic crowd work, and a voice that can rival the amps.
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