Portugal sends darkness to Sulingen: GAEREA bring their brute post-black metal to the Reload stage in 2026 – and for the first time ever! Since their formation in Porto in 2016, the masked band has taken the extreme metal scene by storm. Their music is a maelstrom: furious blast beats, cold riffs and a sound that conveys atmosphere and emotion despite its heaviness. Listening to GAEREA is a journey through isolation, rage and catharsis.

Live, this means uncompromising intensity. The masks create anonymity, the show pulls back the curtain – pure energy, total dedication and a presence that you won’t forget. Anyone familiar with their albums Limbo or Mirage will know that they don’t just play songs here, but bring an overall experience to the stage. Dark, powerful, intense – GAEREA cut through the silence with a sound that grabs you and won’t let go.

Ready for the abyss? GAEREA are.