celebrates it's 25th anniversary at Dynamo 2005! For the occasion the band will perform a "one night stand" in the "classic" line-up that conquered the world in the eighties. We present you Joe Belladonna (vocals),  Scott Ian (guitar),  Dan Spitz (guitar),  Frank Bello (bass) and  Charlie Benante (drums). Gung Ho!!
Following Anthrax' fine example, TESTAMENT also comes to Dynamo in their 'classic' eighties lineup. Come see the band that destroyed Dynamo Open Air 1987! Will history repeat itself? Needless to say, Testament will only play their 'old shit'. Into the pit! Obey!
Laaz Rockit were the first band ever to cancel their appearance at Dynamo Open Air, way back in 1986! Two years later they more than made up for it. Dynamo 1988 belonged to these Bay Area Krunchers. Let see if they still have it. Of course Laaz Rockit will appear in the only line-up that matters: that of 'Know Your Enemy'! They call it Euroshima!
Holland's best ever death metal band also reunites in their "classic" line-up. That means Jan-Chris de Koeijer (vocals/bass), Ed Warby (drums), Boudewijn Bonebakker (guitar) en Frank Harthoorn (guitar). And where else could they better play their first show than at Dynamo Open Air?
We can hardly call Jon Oliva a "newcomer" - he played Dynamo twice before with Savatage! - but his new band is! With the uncertain future of Savatage in mind we are very proud that Jon has selected Dynamo 2005 to present his Pain to the world. And of course we hope he throws in a couple of Sava-classics too. Please?!
And yet another "classic" reunion. He who says death metal, means Obituary. Often imitated but never equaled. Their short european club tour in October proved they are still very much on top of their game. Now more than ever.  How a few years off can work miracles...  Obituary rulez!
Combine the talents of two former Helloween musicians and that of the best young singer in Europe and you'll end up with Masterplan. A very appropiate name indeed for a mega-act to be. Don't expect Helloween-like"happy" metal, but a very modern, serious, compelling and sometimes even little progressive sound. Their recent album "Aeronautics" was voted album of the month in Aardschok and many other european magazines. Enough said!
Dynamo would not be Dynamo if there wasn't something to discover. Mercenary is still relatively unknown, but Dynamo 2005 will change all that. The danish sixpiece casually combines "swedish" death metal with modern "american" metal, giving it a new twist while along the way. Pay special attention to the interaction between their two leadsingers. Brutal!

Swedish five-piece Evergrey are a well-oiled progressive metal machine.
If you don't believe us, check out any of their five studio albums or better even, the brand new double live affair 'A Night To Remember'. By the way, the DVD with the same title will see the light of day at Dynamo 2005. Good reason for a little party!
Although a lot more 'metal' than 'core', one could label Trivium as a metalcore band. But the four-piece from Orlando, Florida are miles ahead of most competitors in the genre. Trivium actually write songs, in the true sense of the word. And... they have a singer who can really sing! How refreshing. Check out 'Ascendancy', their killer new album, and you'll know what we're talking about.
Although this six-piece from Vancouver, Canada fire on two vocal cilinders, they are definetely NOT a nu-metal band. Nor are they emo-, screamo-, or whatever core. 3 Inches Of Blood are old school METAL with a new millennium twitch. Think Judas Priest on steroids. Think Iron Maiden in a Ferrari. With King Diamond shrieking for help. Metal as fuck!

Dynamo 2005 will be opened by Still Remains: six men from Detroit 'Rock City' who play furious metalcore. But hold on, there's more to Still Remains than just blasting your head off. 'Of Love And Lunacy', Still Remains' second album - to be released a week before Dynamo - proves that the band has a great ear for beautiful and catchy melodies too.