| Resurrection Fest | |
|---|---|
 Trivium at Resurrection Fest 2013 | |
| Genre | Heavy metal, hardcore punk, punk rock |
| Dates | July, August |
| Location(s) | Viveiro, Spain |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Founders | O.N.P. Producciones |
| Website | www.resurrection-fest.com |
Resurrection Fest is a rock music festival that takes place in Viveiro, region of Lugo, Spain. This festival has been held annually since 2006 during July or early August and features mainly heavy metal, hardcore punk and punk rock bands. Since its emergence it has become one of the most important music festivals in Spain due to its genre specialization. In 2013 edition set its record of 33,000 attendees,[1] with a measured socio-economic impact of 3.3 million euros in the region.[2] In 2015, these numbers increased to more than 54,500 people and a 6.15-million euros impact.[3]
Along its history, more than 200 bands have performed, including world-wide important groups such as Iron Maiden, Korn, Motörhead, Kiss, Scorpions, Rammstein, Slipknot, In Flames, Black Label Society, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, Sabaton, NOFX, Lamb of God, Refused, Testament, Five Finger Death Punch, Trivium, Down, Crowbar, Sick of It All, Bad Religion, Bullet for My Valentine, Heaven Shall Burn, Pennywise, Hatebreed, At the Gates, Dead Kennedys, Exodus, and Black Flag.[4]
- ^ [1] Faro de Vigo: El Resurrection Fest opta a Mejor Festival en los European Festival Awards 2013
- ^ [2] Galicia Confidencial: «"Noutros países non se maltrata así a cultura"»
- ^ La organización estima que el Resu ha dejado 6,15 millones en Viveiro
- ^ [3] La Opinión de A Coruña: Pennywise y Meshuggah, platos fuertes del Resurrection Fest 2011