In the bustling heart of Lille, the 2015 Kaotoxin Fest kicked off with bands like Otargos and Putrid Offal. As their live performances pulsated through the city, #kaotoxinfest became a trend on social media, representing the face of this iconic music event organized by Kaotoxin Records. This festival reverberated across the city, garnering attention for its eclectic line-up, which also included the band We All Die Laughing.

Simultaneously, the notable Hellfest Open Air festival of Clisson prepared for its 10th edition in 2016. Famed for its eclectic music lineup featuring everything from black metal to doom, this event promised a unique blend of music, culture, and even wine.

Otargos, with their new album ’Xeno Kaos,’ stood out among the performances at Kaotoxin Fest. The French metal band played an exclusive set, featuring a limited edition box set limited to 100 copies, offering fans an intimate and unforgettable experience.

Meanwhile, the festival welcomed the premiere performance of We All Die Laughing, which was received with wild enthusiasm by the crowd. The band’s first live performance at Kaotoxin Fest was nothing short of unforgettable, providing a unique flavor to the event.

Alongside the music, the festival painted a vivid picture of French culture with a heavy emphasis on wine. There were posts and updates about the Muscadet wine harvest of 2015, a region known for its white wines located near the village of Clisson. Muscadet, which is also the name of the local wine, became a prominent hashtag, intertwining the festival’s energy with the region’s renowned wine culture.

The event’s backdrop, Clisson, was deemed the ’village of Muscadet and metal,’ featuring news about wine, music, and even the grape harvest. Hellfest used the local wine to add a distinct flavor to the event, creating a blend of metal and Muscadet that symbolized the festival’s unique spirit.

The Hellfest edition of 2015 offered more than just music. It was a cornucopia of culture, featuring everything from wine tastings to an in-depth exploration of terroir, which is the set of environmental factors that affect a crop’s phenotype.

In this journey through music, wine, and terroir, Hellfest celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grandeur that has solidified its place in the world of music festivals. From the live performances of Otargos and We All Die Laughing at Kaotoxin Fest to the immersive wine culture of Muscadet, Hellfest 2015 was a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and French wine, leaving an unforgettable imprint on all who attended.