Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Rock icon Kim Gordon unleashes the unbridled energy of her brand new album Play Meat at the Trianon in Paris . 

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Fifty years after his first steps on the streets of Berlin, Iggy Pop sets the stage alight at the Spandau Citadel.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Nick Cave brings the full force of his live performance, filled with mystical fervour and passionate celebration, to Paris.

A wild resurrection for a concert in the form of a feverish and explosive rock mass.

Wu Lyf returns to the stage at the Paris Gaîté Lyrique.

Archive expresses postmodern anguish in a post-apocalyptic setting on the outskirts of Paris.

The European indie rock revival comes to Belfort in force with this French band renowned for their intense live shows.

Psychedelic folk combo Nusantara Beat from Amsterdam takes the ESNS Festival audience on a mind-expanding journey. 

Ada Oda sits at the crossroads between stark British post-punk and Italian variety music. 

Canada's Arcade Fire live up to their storming reputation in Bilbao.

Farewell to a cult Spanish band.

British singer Gretel Hänlyn takes the stage for the first time in Paris for Echoes with Jehnny Beth.

Post-punk straight from Madrid.

Progressive rock from the Basque lands: Zea Mays play at the Bilbao BBK Live Festival.

Shinova, the Basque take on alternative rock.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Fifty years after his first steps on the streets of Berlin, Iggy Pop sets the stage alight at the Spandau Citadel.

Amy and the Sniffers' Australian punk rock takes Echoes with Jehnny Beth by storm.

The legendary punk combo join forces with Frank Carter.

The Linda Lindas punk rock tidal wave sweeps over Cabaret Vert.

Rap meets punk, Northern Ireland style.

EZEZEZ unleash their electric rock sound at the Bilbao BBK Live Festival.

Incredible but true: Dexter Holland, the frontman of The Offspring, has a doctorate in molecular biology.

Royal Republic brings its quirky and explosive rock “n” roll to Summer Breeze.

Agnostic Front unleashes its legendary, raw hardcore punk on the Summer Breeze stage.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Pagan folk group Faun bring their mystical medieval sound to Hellfest.

The rock chameleon appears live at the ARTE Concert Festival.

Between gentle madness and emotion, the brilliant Mac DeMarco on stage at the Gaîté Lyrique.

One of Germany's biggest pop and rock festivals, attracting around 65,000 visitors every year.

One of Germany's biggest pop and rock festivals, attracting around 65,000 visitors every year.

Postman brings Europavox to life with his vibrant folk pop.

Rap meets punk, Northern Ireland style.

Another day in paradise for heavy metal fans with Obscura, Anthrax, Septicflesh and more.

Filling your ears with sound are: Black Veil Brides, Buzzcocks, Rise Against, Agnostic Front, The Hives et The Adicts

Our coverage continues for a second day with sets from Sepultura, Carach Angren, Rotting Christ, Malevolence and Sabaton.

Hellfest kicks off now! Day one of France's most famous heavy metal festival includes sets from Shelter and The Plot In You.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Behind the glitzy facade of the World Cup... there's a darker side to the world of football.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.