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2 weeks ago

KEEP IT TRUE Festival
Today our dear friend RAGNE WAHLQUIST of the mighty Heavy Load was laid to his final rest. Unfortunately I could not be there in person myself due to logistical reasons, but the whole KEEP IT TRUE Festival family was there in spirit, with some flowers and some last farewell to a musical giant of the Metal community. Be safe with crossing the rainbow bridge my friend, you are missed badly. We will never forget you!!Big thanks to Daniel Berg for the great pictures. ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

KEEP IT TRUE Festival
Hello Friends,unfortunately PARADOXX had to cancel their show at KEEP IT TRUE Festival in April 2025. Their guitar player Gary has some health issues that are preventing him from being able to continue playing guitar and traveling as well. We are very sorry to hear this and wish him all the best on his recovery. BUT we have an amazing replacement for you. Another band that will play their very first show in Europe. We are happy to announce, that the amazing US Metal legends DAMIEN will be playing at KEEP IT TRUE in April 2025. Their first two albums „Every Dog Has its day“ and „Stop This War“ are genre classics and we are honored that the guys will play their first ever European show at KIT. The 2025 Festival is completely SOLD OUT!!We only have tickets left for our Keep It True Rising V - The Final Chapter on October 2025. You can order tickets for that here:keep-it-true.de/tickets/or at Reservix:Thursday: posthalle.reservix.de/p/reservix/event/2323681Weekend: posthalle.reservix.de/p/reservix/event/2323620Metal OnOli ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

KEEP IT TRUE Festival
Hello Friends,today we are extremely happy to announce the next band for Keep It True Rising V - The Final ChapterWings of Steel were one of the big winners of KIT April 2024. When they opened the festival at noon, the venue was completely packed. Now the guys will release their brand new album this year and so we had to get them back to KIT, this time to Rising. We had so many requests to do them again, but this time on a way better spot. We are so happy, that one of the most important young and new bands is returning home to KIT, where it all started for them. We always try to get the hottest and most exciting newcomers for you all every year and combine them with old legends, special shows and interesting acts. The formula will again work perfectly on the final Rising…Tickets are NOW on sale, you can get them at:www.keep-it-true.de/ticketsor at Reservix:Thursday: posthalle.reservix.de/p/reservix/event/2323681Weekend: posthalle.reservix.de/p/reservix/event/2323620Thank you all for your outstanding support, without you, we are nothingOli and the KIT Crew ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

KEEP IT TRUE Festival
I just learned that my friend Ragne Wahlquist of the legendary Heavy Load passed away and crossed the rainbow bridge up to Valhalla. I am completely devastated! Ragne and me go back a long way. Since the creation of KEEP IT TRUE Festival l Heavy Load was one of my main goals to have them reunite. I called Ragne every few months for many years to persuade him. One day he invited me to his amazing villa close to Stockholm then. I spent a weekend with him and his family and this was the foundation of the reunion. We could finally have two shows at KIT, which for me was a similar big achievement like the Cirith Ungol reunion. He was such a kind soul in private but a total perfectionist when it came to his music, he had so many visions that were so over the top, but he always wanted the best for his fans, which he loved dearly. The meet and greets the brothers did at several KITs were legendary. I am proud he called me a real friend. He sent me a heartfelt message at Christmas Eve....and now he is gone....heartbreaking. The KIT family will never forget you and all who read this, take your chances to see legendary bands like Heavy Load, our time is very limited. Farewell my friend!! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

KEEP IT TRUE Festival
Just woke up to the horrible news that legendary singer Russ North formerly of Cloven Hoof and Tredegar passed away. Thank you so much for your mindblowing shows at KEEP IT TRUE Festival , you will never be forgotten Highlander! ... See MoreSee Less
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