Consolidated for a few years as the European festival that brings together the best of metal in all its forms, the Sonisphere Spanish this year will spearhead one of the founding bands of heavy metal: nothing more and nothing less than Iron Maiden. In principle, the Spanish edition, to be held at the Getafe Open Air from Madrid, I was going to have a single date, but the organizers wisely decided to add another day, with which they went out to look for more groups.
Among those who have just joined are the British The Darkness, who will return to the ring after several comings and goings, which had brought them badly until their separation in 2006. The glam rock group will perform together with Slash, Arch Enemy, Sôber and Gojira, on July 15, in what will be the opening date of the festival.
For Saturday 16, the day after the opening night, a huge party is scheduled, headed by the aforementioned Iron Maiden, which will be supported by the indefatigable Alice CooperFollowed by Twisted Sister, Dream Theater, Mastodon, Apocalyptica, Lacuna Coil and Hammerfall. A luxury.
The tickets are already on sale via Ticketmaster, at an approximate price of 72 euros. Taking into account the starting list, and the possible incorporation of more artists, undoubtedly the Sonisphere This year is a must for those who like metal.