Bear Stone Festival 2025 Announces Local Takeover
You can see the growth happening in real-time. Or at least on a per-announcement basis. Croatia’s Bear Stone Festival last time around added a slew of electronic artists to expand the horizons of campers hanging out late each night, and now the fest has brought in Festival Buke, which is a thing I’d probably have heard of if I was Croatian and into noise rock, to curate a day at the Mill Stage to specifically highlight up and coming Croatian bands. The styles range as you can see below, but each of the four acts listed represents the local underground in a way that Bear Stone is intent on having as part of what it offers to those attending.
The fest is July 3-6 just outside of Slunj, Croatia. And if you’re like, ‘Well I’ve never been to Croatia,’ I hadn’t until last year either and I promise you’re a more competent traveler than I am. You’ll be fine. Sick lineup gets sicker:
Bear Stone Festival & Festival Buke – Amplifying the Future of the Regional Heavy Scene
Bear Stone Festival is proud to announce a collaboration with Festival Buke (Festival of Noise), a program dedicated to supporting the next generation of artists within the alternative and heavy music scenes.
On Saturday, July 05 the Mill Stage will be fully taken over by Festival Buke, bringing a dynamic mix of young, uncompromising bands and seasoned underground veterans all ready to deliver raw, high-energy performances that echo the spirit of the scene.
The aim is simple: to use the opportunity to shine a spotlight on emerging artists, strengthen connections within the regional music community, and offer our festivalgoers a powerful sonic experience.
Join us as we turn up the volume and celebrate the bold voices shaping the future of Heavy music.
LORD DRUNKALOT (CRO)
Lord Drunkalot came out of Zagreb’s “Thrashnjevka” district swinging like a wrecking ball made of molten fuzz and heavy groove. Doom, Thrash and Psychedelia all locked in, dialed up, and aimed straight at your solar plexus. Massive riffs? Check. Epic hooks? Absolutely. A rhythm section that doesn’t let up and vocals that bite. These guys don’t play, they strike.
After leveling stages alongside titans like Ufomammut and 1000mods and dropping their acclaimed LP “Heads & Spirits” in 2021, they’re now locking in the crosshairs for their next release and you’ll hear it live. Don’t say you weren’t warned.
SHELL (CRO)
Shell are a three-piece band from Zagreb, Croatia and they ain’t here to play nice. They mix Post-Hardcore and Sludge like it’s a secret family recipe, then sprinkle in some Noise, Post-Metal, and Math Rock just to keep your ears guessing.
Their sound? Heavy. Dynamic. Unpredictable. Like a sermon that starts soft, then lights the whole room on fire. They released their debut EP “Throes” in 2023. And now? They’re cookin’ up a full-length album that’s gonna shake the ground you walk on.
10KRE (CRO)
10KRE are a Stoner-Sludge trio from Zagreb. They formed in the summer of 2023, just a bunch of guys getting together and jamming, nothing fancy. But what came out of it was something solid, heavy, and raw.
Their sound? Think Heavy Blues with grit and aggression. Riffs that hit you like a ton of bricks, vocals that demand your attention. They get up on stage, and it’s not just a show. It’s an experience. You feel the energy, you remember it.
EXTROFT (CRO)
Extroft are a young Alt-Metal band from Valpovo, Croatia. They don’t play games, they bring the energy. Their sound? It’s a mix of Groove, Psychedelia, Grunge, and Classic Heavy Metal. You put those together, you get something that punches through the noise.
Since they formed in 2020, they’ve been taking over big stages and festivals across the region. Places like InMusic, Tvornica Kulture, and Vintage Industrial Bar. They dropped their debut EP, and now they’re working on something even bigger, building their name, one track at a time.
LINEUP UPDATE
Unfortunately for reasons beyond our control, El Perro is forced to cancel their performance at Bear Stone Festival. Introducing legendary Italian Doom giants TONS as their replacement.
TONS, the Italian Doom Metal band, are on a mission to crush everything in their path with riffs that hit like a sledgehammer. From their debut album to their upcoming work, these guys have a signature sound that is heavy, thick, and oozes atmosphere like a cloud of smoke. When they take the stage, they bring the heat, and their raw energy leaves a mark you won’t forget.
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