News & Updates

Adrian VANDENBERG returns in 2025 with a world tour dedicated to his years in WHITESNAKE. (he appeared on 4 albums between 1987 and 1997). He is accompanied by the excellent Swedish singer Mats Levén (Y. Malmsteen, Therion, Treat, Krux etc) who also recorded VANDENBERG's last album, ‘Sin’ in 2023. In view of the enthusiastic feedback from their North American dates and the Monsters of Rock Cruise they've just done, there's no doubt we're in for an exceptional live show on the evening of Saturday 13.

Yann Armellino returns to Raismes Fest after his gig in 2017 in a completely different configuration with on his side the excellent Vincent Martinez ( CAROUSEL VERTIGO, who played at Raismes Fest in 2014) on vocals and 2nd lead guitar.                                                   Their album ‘Heritage Blend' a pure gem of high-flying hard rock, released at the end of 2024, has been praised by all the media (Rock Hard, Guitar Part, Hard Force, Blues Magazine, Rock & Folk etc).

After a 9-year absence, our 3 Swedes are finally back at Raismes Fest on Saturday 13 September with a brand new album. This will be the fifth time. And they're eagerly awaited, given the crowds at Black Lab yesterday. They confirmed with flying colours that they still have the same live energy and that Mattias Eklundh is still an alien on guitar. We can't wait!

It's a French-style G3 that we are honored to welcome this Saturday 13th afternoon. A reunion with Patrick Rondat 21 years after his first time at Raismes Fest and 10 years later for Pat O'May. This will be a premiere for Fred Chapellier, seen several times in local venues such as the MJC in Saint-Saulve.

After releasing albums of their own, toured extensively, accompanied great artists from France and abroad, and countless collaborations, these 3 talented guitarists wish to share their love of the guitar by paying a vibrant tribute to the guitarists who inspired them to devote their lives to this instrument.

Rock, blues, emotion, sweat and, without a doubt, the shadow of Gary Moore hovering over the stage.it's GUITAR NIGHT PROJECT!

Swedish band BLUES PILLS will headline RAISMES FEST on Saturday 13 September.                                 After several unsuccessful attempts in recent years, we are delighted to welcome them at last.               In 10 years of existence and 4 studio albums, BLUES PILLS has established itself as one of the finest exponents of what can be called Vintage Rock  revival.                                                                                                                                                                            Led by Elin Larsson, its incredible singer, the band has played at some of the biggest festivals and,album after album, has navigated from blues rock to hard rock, from psychedelic rock  to quiet, soulful songs. The latest album  "Birthday”, released in August 2024 after 4 years' silence, is totally addictive. The band has taken another step up the ladder, offering a less sombre more pared-down rock with a batch of unstoppable songs magnified by Elin Larsson's voice.

The legendary English band WISHBONE ASH will bring the Raismes Fest 25th edition to a fitting close with their ‘Twin Guitar Classic Rock’. They influenced  bands with 2 lead guitars such as Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden. 55 years after their debut, the band is still around and touring more led by the inimitable Andy Powell. After a long world tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of their absolute classic ‘Argus’,they embarked on their "Wishlist Tour" in the USA at the end of 2024, which will continue in Europe this year. Usually never in Europe in September, this wasthe perfect opportunity to welcome them to the big stage at the RAISMES FEST.