EMIL BULLS and Reload—this isn’t just a typical band-festival relationship. It’s history. They’re the band that has played at our festival the most: for the eighth time in 2027. And yes: They were there right from the very first Reload in 2006—back then, they were even the headliners. Their most recent appearance was in 2024. Anyone who’s experienced it knows: This connection endures.

Musically, they’re right where things get exciting: alternative metal as the foundation, metalcore edge for the intensity, and a crossover vibe for the groove. What sets them apart is their balance of heaviness and catchy hooks. Heavy riffs, big choruses, a driving force that pushes forward—and melodies that stick with you.

And when you see them live, you realize why they’ve been such an integral part of Reload for so many years. EMIL BULLS don’t just “go through the motions” during their set—they really go all out. Direct, tight, with no downtime—with an energy that doesn’t come from a gimmick, but from songs that really hit the mark and a band that knows its craft. Classics and new material intertwine as if the set were carefully composed from start to finish.

Reload 2027 is therefore not just another event. It’s the next chapter for a band that’s been part of the scene from the very beginning.