"Gig report: MetallicX plays Groene Engel Oss with Ritual The Ghost Experience"

Last Saturday, MetallicX took the stage at Groene Engel in Oss, The Netherlands, for an unforgettable night celebrating heavy metal. Performing as the opening act for Ritual, the Netherlands' newest Ghost tribute band, we delivered a high-energy Metallica tribute show to a nearly sold-out venue packed with passionate rock and metal fans.

The atmosphere was electric from the very first note. Despite the intense summer heat inside the venue, the crowd never stopped moving, singing along and raising their fists throughout the entire set. The incredible energy in the room made this one of our most memorable performances to date.

To make the evening even more special, our complete performance was professionally filmed using multiple cameras while the audio was recorded live. These recordings are currently being transformed into our brand-new live promotional video, which will be released soon.

A Perfect Match with Ritual 

We were honoured to open the evening for Ritual, whose debut performance immediately proved why they deserve a place among the top tribute bands in the Dutch rock scene.  The audience gave Ritual an incredible welcome, and their first show was an overwhelming success. With new bookings already coming in, it's clear that this talented Ghost tribute has made an impressive entrance.

The combination of Ritual and MetallicX also turned out to be a winning formula. The theatrical world of Ghost combined with the raw power and aggression of Metallica created an unforgettable concert experience. Following the enthusiastic response from both the audience and organisers, we're already exploring opportunities to bring this double-bill to more venues throughout the Netherlands and Europe.

Ten Metallica Songs in Just 45 Minutes 

For this special event, we created a custom 45-minute festival set designed to deliver maximum impact. By carefully selecting songs, shortening transitions and creating seamless connections between tracks, we managed to perform ten legendary Metallica songs in just 45 minutes without sacrificing the flow or intensity of the show.

The result was exactly what we had hoped for: a fast, aggressive and energetic performance that immediately ignited the crowd and perfectly captured the spirit of a live Metallica concert.

MetallicX Setlist – Groene Engel Oss 

****The Ecstasy of Gold****
Creeping Death
Blackened
For Whom the Bell Tolls
The Four Horsemen
One

Sad But True
****Battery sample****
Battery
Master of Puppets

Enter Sandman
Seek & Destroy

New MetallicX Live Promo Coming Soon 

One of the highlights of this performance happened behind the scenes. The entire show was professionally filmed and recorded with high-quality live audio to create a brand-new MetallicX live promotional video. We are currently working on the editing process and can't wait to share the final result with you.

This new promo will showcase exactly what MetallicX is all about: authentic Metallica sound, explosive energy and a live performance that brings the music of one of the greatest metal bands of all time back to the stage.

Watch an Exclusive Preview 

While the full promo is still in production, you don't have to wait to experience the atmosphere. Watch a short preview of Seek & Destroy from our performance at Groene Engel and get a taste of the energy that filled the venue that night.

You can also visit our Media page to discover more live photos and videos, or subscribe to our YouTube channel to be among the first to see our upcoming live promotional video as soon as it is released.

See You on the Road!

The summer is far from over, and we're looking forward to seeing even more Metallica fans over the coming months. 

Our next performance will take place at B52 Music Club in Ichtegem, Belgium, on August 1st. Later that month we'll return to Belgium for Zeeltje Rock Festival on August 29th, where we'll once again bring the power of Metallica to the festival stage.

After a busy summer schedule, we'll take a short break during September before returning in October. One of the highlights of the autumn will be our very first appearance at the Big Four Festival at Scum Katwijk, where we're excited to perform alongside other outstanding tribute acts and meet a whole new audience of metal fans.

For all upcoming concerts, festival appearances and the latest event announcements, be sure to visit our Tour page.
We hope to see you at one of our upcoming shows!

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