{"id":19645,"date":"2026-10-28T18:25:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/?p=19645"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:25:39","slug":"light-the-darks-2027-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/light-the-darks-2027-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"News: Light The Dark\u2019s (2027) Lineup Is Now Complete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In a short time, Light The Dark has established itself as Scandinavia\u2019s largest rock and hard rock festival with a Christian foundation. The festival offers a well-balanced mix of various rock and hard rock styles, attracting visitors from around 15 different countries each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In 2027, the festival will be held for the third time, once again taking place at Arbis in Norrk\u00f6ping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since its inception, the festival\u2019s goal has been to “spread light in the darkness,” and it therefore books bands and artists whose lyrics are positive and uplifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The 2027 lineup is now complete, featuring some truly impressive acts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bride<\/strong> \u2013 When Stryper went on hiatus in the early 1990s, Bride took the helm as the biggest Christian hard rock band. The band has now decided to bring their career to a close. Their performance at Light The Dark will be their final show in Europe\u201430 years after their last concert in Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extol<\/strong> \u2013 This Norwegian progressive death\/thrash band (fronted by Ole B\u00f8rud!) has recently returned with their first new album since 2013. It has been just as long since the band last played in Sweden, making their appearance at Light The Dark a rare opportunity to see them live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Altira<\/strong> \u2013 As the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band Fireflight, Dawn Michele achieved great success. Her new all-female band, Altira, is enjoying similar success; they have already topped several charts in the U.S. and shared the stage with major acts like Skillet and Disciple. Their performance at Light The Dark will mark the band\u2019s European debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jerusalem<\/strong> \u2013 A classic Swedish hard rock band formed back in 1975. During part of their set, they will mark the 40th anniversary of the album “Dancing on the Head of the Serpent.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicke Borg Homeland<\/strong> \u2013 The former lead singer of Backyard Babies. He will perform acoustic renditions of songs from his solo project, Nicke Borg Homeland, as well as Backyard Babies\u2019 biggest hits, all spiced up with a few carefully selected covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charizma<\/strong> \u2013 In the late 1980s, Charizma rubbed shoulders with the major rock stars of the era on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. In the early 1990s, they became big in Estonia\u2014scoring a number-one hit there\u2014and sold over 40,000 records across the former Soviet Union. Later, in the early 2000s, they even reached the top three on the official Swedish music charts! Light The Dark offers a unique new opportunity to see them perform!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other confirmed acts include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crimson Moonlight<\/strong> \u2013 A Swedish black metal band that will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Immortal Souls<\/strong> \u2013 Finnish melodic death metal legends who have held record deals in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
White Hotel<\/strong> \u2013 Modern melodic rock from Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Angelic Forces<\/strong> \u2013 Classic heavy metal from the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seven Spirits Burning<\/strong> \u2013 Internationally recognized metalcore from the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soundless Whisper<\/strong> \u2013 Swedish goth-influenced rock\/hard rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanishing Conspiracy<\/strong> \u2013 Swedish grunge rock from Link\u00f6ping, featuring members aged 16\u201318.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barriers<\/strong> \u2013 Old-school hardcore from Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sevenforce<\/strong> \u2013 Classic hard rock from Stockholm, Sweden. Members from Cell 9\/Veni Domine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peter 118<\/strong> \u2013 melodic punk rock from England<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I Am The Deceiver<\/strong> \u2013 high-quality metalcore from Hamburg, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proclaimer<\/strong> \u2013 Swedish progressive rock from Bor\u00e5s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colonsay<\/strong> \u2013 grunge and alternative rock from the USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safeground<\/strong> \u2013 70s-inspired rock from \u00d6rebro, Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abyssal Forest<\/strong> \u2013 black metal with roots in Brazil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ten Cubits High<\/strong> \u2013 Swedish folk-rock\/alt-country duo from Lund<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demoniciduth<\/strong> \u2013 black metal from Switzerland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Jesusfreak Experience<\/strong> \u2013 a tribute band dedicated to the early “Jesus rock” of the 1960s and 1970s. From J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping, Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Crazymen<\/strong> \u2013 a garage punk band from Motala, Sweden that will be releasing a new album at the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The festival takes place on March 19\u201320.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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