Noviot Pochetok (The New Beginning)

Noviot Pochetok (which means "The New Beginning") – is actually just another usual and un-cool band, which is still playing outdated music from the past century, starting from 2002. Nice guys who don’t have indie haircuts, although they support the indie fashion-style. One of the few bands who successfully survived “*Тhe Great Macedonian Tezga (Cover) Holocaust” (*coming soon on Wikipedia). One of the few bands who still don’t have an Eurovision hit single, and without any help, succeeded to release two full-length cd’s (“The Evolution Should Begin Now…” 2006, for their own Sixtynine DIY Records, and “Agnosia” for Enterprise Records, 2009), and to sold them in totality of 1000 pieces till now, beating many many of the macedonian Jet Set singers and artists, who by the way, lost the Jet from their Set… One of the bands who still believe in utopian kid stories. All in all, just another movie which you must miss, together with all the movies made by the government and the opposition.

Blank File (Serbia)

The story of Blankfile started in 2002, when the four arrogant and honest to pain, young boys decided to stand up against the everyday's routine and to fight for their ideals and principles. To neglet the conventional system of values, yet in that time, the band "won" the crowd and got their first fans - their honest reviewers. Petar (vocals, guitar), Urosh (drums), Nenad (guitar, backing vocals), and Dushan (bass-guitar, backing vocals)

Vibrator u rikverc (Serbia)

Provocative and seductive, punk divas from Panchevo, Vibrator u Rikverc, are the most popular band in Serbia. Their music brings us to the early days of Ramones and to the modern japanese underground sound. Don't allow to be cheated by their look: beautiful cats have sharp claws, and they can compete with every other hardcore punk band. The girls are a proof that popularity and punk can come together.

Screaming for Change

Screaming for Change is young hardcore band from Skopje.  It started in 2008 and was first shown at the last concert of the legendary Macedonian band FxPxOx. They were part of the Hardcore Family Reunion festival in Skopje and have played with many bands from the domestic scene. In March this year, they promoted their first album which is filled with energetic hardcore and spiced with dangerous beat-down.

Beda Xpress

Beda Xpress was fomed in 2006 by four members: Bojan Filipovski (bass guitar, vocals), Bojan Arnaudovski (guitar), Damjan Kostovski (guitar) and Victor Filipovski (drums). They play melodic hardcore punk. They have released one album "Ebate belja...". They had notable performances at: C.M.O.K. fest- Crvenka, Pivolend, Boom Taksirat Festival, the promotion of "Fucking trouble ..." in the club Havana with Straight Mickey & the Boyz and others.

Shock Troopers

Shock Troopers was formed in the summer of 2007 in Skopje. The band includes five young artists who create music that is a mixture of old school crust, grind core and a small dosage of metal segments. Over the past years they have often played in Skopje and in several cities Macedonia (Tetovo, Kocani, Kumanovo). Their debut release is in preparation and will probably be available for purchase at the festival. They promise an energetic performance and great atmosphere.

Hardfaced

Hardfaced was formed in the beginning of 2004 in Ohrid, Macedonia. Six friends influenced by different music styles such as hardcore, metal, punk and hip hop created original and recognizable hardcore/metal sound. Through 2007, with the following line up: Dime – vocals, Klimo – vocals, Goran – guitars, Jovan – guitars, Igor – bass and Bojan – drums, they recorded and self-released their debut full-length album called “More than hate”. The album got great reviews on Macedonian and Balkan underground scene and was completely sold out. The same year album was re-released in Bulgaria through “Years of Pain records”,followed by few performances in Bulgaria and Serbia. The song “Hope” appeared on the Balkan hardcore compilation released in Serbia by Fight For. The album was promoted in almost every city in Macedonia. In 2008, right before entering the studio to record their second full-length album, Bojan left the band. Jordan took his place and brought new fresh blood and strength in the band. Finally in 2009 they entered “Krecho Sound Studio” and completely recorded second full-length album called “Show them what they fear”, which will be released in the middle of 2010.

Furion

Is a young band from Skopje who was formed in 2007, and the same year has his first gig in Skopje. Their style is a combination of traditional metal forms (especially thrash, speed and crossover) with sweet incorporated melodies and rhythms of macedonian folk music. From the beginning, till now, they had played many gigs in Macedonia, and also out of their state. Their greatest success was being part of the W.O.A Metal Battle Festival in Skopje, Banja Luka, and also W.O.A Festival in Germany. The band has played was part of many events in their home town like White Night, Pivolend etc. Till now, they have released one self-titled demo in 2009. At the moment, they are recording their first album.

Constantine Odessa

Constantine Odessa is a solo project of Konstantin Loshkov, the famous bassist of Denny te Chuva. After several years in band environment, Constantine decided to continue alone on his path. The solo career has allowed him more extensive creative freedom and a better way to express his feelings. At the “Nectar Demo Fest" in Banja Luka, competing  against 300 groups from the former federation, he managed to get in the top 10. This was also his first appearance as an independent artist. Currently, Constantine is working on his debut album, in which many musicians will participate, including several members of the Macedonian Philharmonic. Influenced by the American folk and indie rock, he writes his own music. Although Constantine Odessa started as a solo attempt by Kosta, today it is turning into a quint, which undoubtedly brings freshness to the Macedonian scene.

Bomzich

Bomzich is a new artist on the Macedonian music scene. Dancing through melancholy to strong optimism, what you get with this young actress, who brings refreshment in the music field, is synergy of impressive strong voice and acoustic guitar riffs. Without supporting vocals or other instruments, the melody allows to fully appreciate the potentials of the artist. Her music can be described as music of spring and nature.

Better Decision

Better Decision is a metal band, formed in 2006, in Skopje. In the first year of its existence, the band performed at Rock Fest and Motor Fest. In 2007 the band performed several times around the country, and appeared on the PULJP Festival in Boljevac, Serbia. 2007 is the year when BD entered the studio for the first time, and recorded their debut album titled "Wasted Dream".  The promotion of the album was in 2008, when the album was released. In 2009 the band had numerous performances together with bands such as: Torture Squad, Celice, Plague Mass, Endsight, Good Old Days and others. In 2010 the band began recording the second album