TRICKSTATE is a six-piece hardcore/metal band from Utrecht with a modern sound. The band features two vocalists and boasts a highly diverse sound. Each song has its own character, ranging from heavy to light, but always with infectious, positive energy and a powerful message. They aren’t afraid to expose their personal demons and struggles, and keep it grounded with a solid foundation of heavy riffs. This ambitious group of experienced musicians is ready to take the world by storm with something new that resonates with people on multiple levels.
Paardcafé: Metal Mayhem
Saturday 18 April 2026
In collaboration with STORMRAM BOOKINGS, PAARDCAFÉ presents a concert series entirely dedicated to heavy music. These evenings feature a carefully curated selection of today’s up-and-coming metal bands, with an emphasis on intensity and live energy!
This edition features the following bands:
MOUNTAIN EYE, founded in Amsterdam in the summer of 2017, has embraced and made the alternative metal style its own. The band draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its members to create a unique sound rooted in alternative metal. Unexpected influences from genres such as folk, ambient, and electronic music ensure that no two songs sound the same.
DURDEN is a rap-metal band from The Hague that combines raw riffs with razor-sharp raps. Durden transforms pain and chaos into redemption with unflinching honesty, exploring themes such as inner struggles, philosophy, and the struggle to live life to the fullest.
