Namibian Festival Aims To Put Country On Map Of International Metal Scene

June 19, 2009

Namibia's Economist reports: Just to show visitors that Namibia is not only about wildlife and safari, desert and savanna, the Windhoek Metal Fest (WMF) at the end of June also marks the tentative beginning of the increase in tourist arrivals.

Now in its third year, this heavy metal rock band bash provides a sparkle to Windhoek's nightlife and offers tourists an entirely fresh view of the local culture.
The organizers of the festival said that they are going to use the festival as a vehicle to get Namibia into the spotlight of international rock music.

"We are adamant to put Namibia on the map of the international metal scene and the WMF has generated a lot of interest beyond our borders. This is reflected by the numerous requests we've received by bands interested in playing here. We're bringing in bands that exist beyond the mainstream and the hype, bands that have high technical proficiencies and energetic performances. We're trying to push the boundaries instead of playing it safe," said the organizers.

Anchoring the evening is popular local band SUBMISSION. Metal veteran and SUBMISSION founding member, Sven Heussen, said his five-man band has released two EPs and one video single. It is also one of the very few local acts that have gained international recognition, most recently in Metal Hammer magazine.

Read the entire report from Economist.

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