Date: July 25, 2026
Venue: Moni Lazariston, Thessaloniki, Greece
On July 25, 2026, the historic courtyard of Moni
Lazariston in Thessaloniki hosted a formidable night of extreme metal,
featuring a diverse billing that spanned thrash, death metal, and modern
deathcore.
Chained
Saint
Doors opened at 6:30 PM, and precisely at 7:30 PM,
Chained Saint kicked off the evening. Delivering an energetic dose of
aggressive thrash metal, the group set a solid tone early on. Their set
featured tracks like "Stronger Than Stone (Blindside)", "Punk",
"1,000 Tons", "Free Reign", and "Animosity",
alongside previews of unreleased material including "Uncrowned" and
"Snakeskin". Their tight performance effectively warmed up the
fast-growing crowd.
Crypta
Taking the stage next was the all-female Brazilian
death metal force, Crypta. Known for their relentless speed and technical
precision, the band delivered an uncompromising set drawn primarily from their
recent work. Highlights included powerful renditions of "The Other Side of
Anger", "The Outsider", "Dark Clouds",
"Stronghold", "Lord of Ruins", and the fan-favorite
"From the Ashes". Crypta's stage presence and razor-sharp execution
proved once again why they are one of the most compelling modern acts in
classic-style death metal.
Slaughter
to Prevail
Headlining the night were Slaughter to Prevail, the
Russian-born, Orlando-based deathcore titans. Opening their performance with
the heavy-hitting "Bonebreaker", the band maintained intense momentum
throughout their set. Frontman Alex Terrible led the crowd through explosive
renditions of "Banditos", "Russian Grizzly in America",
"Viking", and "Bratva".
A standout drum solo briefly shifted the spotlight
before the band closed out the night with a crushing sequence featuring
"Baba Yaga", "Demolisher", "Kid of Darkness",
"Behelit", and "Conflict". The high-energy performance
delivered exactly what the audience anticipated, bringing a heavy and memorable
night at Moni Lazariston to a close.
TEXT: Nick Parastatidis
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Theofilos Bachtsevanidis











