VOIVOD live in Sofia

VOIVOD – the cosmic architects of progressive thrash metal are coming to Sofia

 

On August 2, 2026, at the Mixtape 5 club, the Bulgarian audience will welcome one of the most original and unconventional bands in the history of heavy music – the Canadian Sci-Fi visionaries VOIVOD.

 

Formed in 1983 in Jonquier, Quebec, Voivod have never been “just another metal band”. From the very beginning, the four musicians took a different direction – instead of following the rules of the genre, they disassembled and reassembled them. The result is a sound that combines thrash aggression, progressive complexity, punk energy and a sci-fi atmosphere, which has turned the band into a cult figure for generations of musicians and fans.

 

Voivod build their own universe – both musically and visually. Longtime drummer Michel “Away” Langevin is behind their distinctive cover art and concepts, which intertwine themes of technology, the future, human consciousness and dystopia. These are not just songs, but entire worlds that the listener enters.

 

Albums like Killing Technology, Dimension Hatröss and the legendary Nothingface from the late 80s and early 90s established Voivod as one of the most innovative bands on the scene. They proved that extreme music can be heavy, intelligent and avant-garde at the same time. Their influence is felt in countless later progressive, technical and experimental metal bands.

 

After difficult periods and heavy losses, the band has not only survived - it continues to develop. The current line-up includes: Denis “Snake” Bélanger - vocals; Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain - guitar; Dominic “Rocky” Laroche – bass and Michel “Away” Langevin – drums

 

This is a band that respects its heritage, but still sounds relevant today. Their more recent albums like The Wake and Synchro Anarchy show a band on a creative rise, and the Morgöth Tales project celebrated 40 years of history with new versions of songs from different eras — proof that Voivod are a living, developing force, not a nostalgic act.

 

Live, Voivod are an experience. Their set goes through different periods of their career — from the raw early energy to the more cosmic and progressive compositions. Complex rhythms, unusual guitar structures, powerful vocals and the feeling that you are present at something out of time. This is not just a concert. This is a meeting with a band that has been looking to the future for 40+ years and proving that metal can be art, science and fiction at the same time.

 

A limited number of Early Bird tickets are already on sale on www.bilet.bg networks. The price for one ticket is €30. Once sold out, it will be €35.