Lakrdija, About to Attack

Lakrdija (Niš): Formed in Niš in 2024. The band's name fits the themes of their lyrics, where the narrator, like a jester or harlequin, watches and comments on the social phenomena of the world he lives in. Their music is a distinctive collage of heavy metal sound, unexpected shifts in dynamics and "smeared" goth riffs.

About To Attack (Majdanpek): An alternative metal band formed in 2022. They play their own songs as well as high-energy covers of bands like System of a Down, Korn and Limp Bizkit, and they're known for their stage presence and powerful sound.