20.10 - 20.55 RATTUS (FINLAND)
This might be the oldest band ever to play at the OEF. The Finnish hardcore punkers called RATTUS mark 1978 as the year of inception!!! And nowadays they are undoubtedly the best-known name of the Scandinavian hardcore punk scene. Indeed, their first big album “Rattus on Rautaa” came out in 1981. After years of success, however, RATTUS broke up and in 1988 they became silent to reunite in 2001. They have been working intensively since, including concerts around the world and production of recordings. All of us certainly know we can expect a raw suomi hardcore punk charge whose members may very likely have got their second wind!!! Let’s bid RATTUS welcome at OEF 2018!!!
21.05 - 22.00 HAEMORRHAGE (SPAIN) No need to introduce this band much. All the OEF maniacs know this squad very well. It is clear as they will play at OEF for the fifth time now. Masters of gore grind from Spain. A band that is one the foundation stones of the genre, HAEMORRHAGE!!! Established in 1990 under the name of Devourment. They changed their name after one year and have been around with no breaks till today and they definitely do not seem to quit any time soon. Out of the deepest underground these four gentlemen and a lady made it to the biggest stages all around the world. Starting with their first full-length classic „Emetic Cult“ to their latest effort „We are the Gore“ which was released in October 2017 by Relapse. This band still keep their unmistakable style of gore grind with a light flavour of punk feeling and attitude. Blood, pus, doctor’s white coats and other instruments at OEF 2018. HAEMORRHAGE to enter the OEF stage!!! 22.15 - 23.15 GRAVE (SWEDEN)
Yes, we are pleased to introduce to you one of the bands that was there at the inception of the European death metal!!! It is no one else than the Swedish, brutally low-tuned machine called GRAVE!!! Surely, there is no need to introduce them as every Death Metal maniac knows them very well. The gems “Into the Grave” or “You’ll Never See” and these albums definitely occupy a place of honour in your collections. The band around the blonde frontman Ola has been playing since 1986, back then still under the name CORPSE, and this year they will be playing at the OEF for the third time bringing us a special set that will be in a very old school spirit playing GRAVE’s production only until 1991. All of us can look forward to and enjoy the ride in a time machine and the live version of their demo songs and of their first album titled GRAVE!!! We will be the witnesses of the beginning of death metal!!! Back into the grave at OEF 2018!!!
RAZOR-Dave Carlo
When I think of the Obscene Extreme Festival, I think of many things and they are all AWESOME! First I think of the great Czech Republic in the summer, a great time to be there! What better place and time for an extreme metal festival. The fans at this event are crazy! Lots of over the top thrashing right on stage, the way it is meant to be! The staff are professional, very organized and make sure everyone involved has a great experience. The line up of bands is always first class. It was a real privilege to be on the same show as our friends in Nuclear Assault as well as the amazing Violator, another band who is relentless, much like Razor. The atmosphere at this event is like no other. You must be there to experience raw appreciation of our favourite music. Make your way there my friends! I hope to bring Razor back some day. All the best!