A real heavyweight from Australia is making its way to the reload: NORTHLANE are playing here for the first time in 2026 – and it’s going to be an experience. Since their formation in 2009, the band has evolved from their metalcore roots into an independent sound cosmos in which technical precision, electronic sounds and emotional power seamlessly intertwine. If you listen closely to the songs Alien or Obsidian, you will recognize that NORTHLANE think far beyond genre boundaries – somewhere between the heaviness of bands like Architects, the atmosphere of Spiritbox and the futuristic coldness of a Nine Inch Nails dream.

Live, NORTHLANE unleash an energy that oscillates between cathartic and controlled explosions. The vocals alternate effortlessly between brutal screams and crystal-clear singing, while guitars and drums send the audience into rhythmic states of emergency. Lights, beats and breakdowns flicker in perfect unison – an audiovisual storm that will sweep you away, regardless of whether your heart beats for core, electro or simply a well-groomed demolition.

NORTHLANE are not a band that repeats itself. They move forward, evolve – within their sounds and the band’s history. And at Reload 2026, you will witness where modern metal can go – if it dares to.