Kilkim Žaibu

Kilkim Žaibu (from Lithuanian "arise/soar with the lightning"[1]) is an extreme metal festival in the Baltic region, Europe held annually since 1999. The festival distinguishes itself from other major metal festivals by incorporating the shows of metal aesthetic-related performers such as medieval folk bands and historical reconstruction clubs, as well as a blacksmith and artisan market.[1]

Kilkim Žaibu
Genreblack metal, death metal, pagan metal, heavy metal, folk music
DatesJune, July
Location(s)Joniškis, Lithuania (1999–2009)
Varniai, Lithuania (2010–2014)
Žagarė, Lithuania (2015)
Varniai, Lithuania (2016–present)
Years active1999–present
Founded by"Pikuolis" club
Websitehttp://www.kilkimzaibu.com

From 2010, the festival takes place at Lūkstas lake in the town of Varniai, Lithuania. Before that, it had been happening at "Plūgo broliai" in Joniškis, Lithuania.

From 2000 to 3000 people visit the festival annually from various countries. Also, bands have performed at Kilkim Žaibu festivals from Australia, Norway, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Germany and neighbouring countries.

Kilkim Žaibu 19

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 28 - 30 June 2018.

Kilkim Žaibu 19 lineup:
Thursday Friday Saturday

Kilkim Žaibu 18

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 29 June - 1 July 2017.

Kilkim Žaibu 18 lineup:
Thursday Friday Saturday
  • Abbath
  • Vulture Industries
  • Valkyrja
  • Bossk
  • Obtest
  • Loits
  • Au-dessus
  • Pulse of Nebulae
  • Extravaganza
  • Ugniavijas
  • Murder One / Dani Divine
  • Pekla
  • Rāva

Kilkim Žaibu 17

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 23–25 June 2016.

Kilkim Žaibu 17 lineup:
Thursday Friday Saturday
  • / Romuvos
  • Rasa Serra ir Saulius Petreikis
  • Obscurus Orbis
  • Gyvata
  • Rana
  • Nifelheim
  • Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench
  • The Ruins of Beverast
  • Ereb Altor
  • Scythian
  • Valkenrag
  • Protean
  • Joryj Kloc
  • Žalvarinis
  • Andaja
  • Venom
  • Belphegor
  • Dirty Shirt
  • Saturnalia Temple
  • Sectorial
  • Horricane
  • Eschatos
  • Catalepsia

Kilkim Žaibu 16

The festival took place in Žagarė, Lithuania on 26–27 June 2015.

Kilkim Žaibu 16 lineup:
Friday Saturday
  • Bolzer
  • Thou Shell of Death
  • Skyforger
  • Skylė
  • King of Asgard
  • Angis
  • Ūkanose
  • Rāva
  • Gyvata
  • Tryptikon
  • Enthroned
  • Turmion Katilot
  • Dalriada
  • Auļi
  • Neglected Fields
  • Raventale
  • Aghor
  • Tuurngait

Kilkim Žaibu 15

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 20–22 June 2014.

Kilkim Žaibu 15 lineup:
Friday Saturday Sunday
  • Wardruna
  • Percival Schuttenbach
  • Vilki
  • Sen Svaja
  • Percival
  • Moonsorrow
  • Asphyx
  • Skyforger
  • Endstille
  • Meressin
  • Ereb Altor
  • Obscurus Orbis
  • Osterweg
  • Green Novice
  • Paean

Kilkim Žaibu 14

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 21–23 June 2013. The line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 14 line-up:
Friday Saturday Sunday
  • Obelija
  • Sen Svaja
  • Obscurus Orbis
  • Vaiguva
  • Ontrēp
  • Malduguns
  • Balfor
  • Nahash
  • Khors
  • Paralytic
  • Exhumed
  • Dordeduh
  • Horna
  • Destruction
  • Turisas
  • Baltic Snakes
  • Sūduvos tauras
  • Jotvos sūnūs
  • Pera Sudinoi
  • Leitgiris
  • Heiligenberg

Kilkim Žaibu 13

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 22–24 June 2012. Line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 13 line-up:
Friday Saturday Sunday
  • Pekla
  • Znich
  • Žalvarinis
  • Auļi
  • Wolfchant
  • Mestatoll
  • Ratainyčia
  • Obelija
  • Ugniavijas
  • Obscurus Orbis
  • Vaiguva
  • Urskumug
  • Christ Agony
  • Kroda
  • Gospel of the Horns
  • Helheim
  • Arkona
  • Katedra Lead Duet
  • Taake
  • Melechesh
  • Sen Svaja
  • Kovarnis
  • Rarog
  • Trimonium
  • Crypts of Despair
  • Juodvarnis
  • Mandragora
  • Agonija
  • Pajauta
  • Stebulė
  • Kovarnis
  • Jotva
  • Ugunszīme
  • Varingis
  • Sūduvos Tauras

Kilkim Žaibu 12

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 23–25 June 2011. The line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 12 line-up:
Thursday Friday Saturday
  • Kovarnis
  • Din Brad
  • Ugniavijas
  • Vilki
  • Marga Muzika
  • Krynica
  • A. Smilgevičiūtė ir grupė Skylė
  • Negură Bunget
  • Liepsnojantis Šerkšnas
  • Ugniavijas
  • Kovarnis


  • Vaiguva
  • Pajauta
  • Stebule
  • Dvargantis

Kilkim Žaibu 11

The festival in 2010 year first time took place at lake Lukstas in Varniai, Lithuania on 11–12 June 2010. The lineup:

Kilkim Žaibu 11 line-up:
Saturday Sunday
  • Bestia
  • Inquisitor
  • Ossastorium
  • Nahash
  • Azaghal
  • Deströyer 666
  • Kovarnis – Lietuvos karių klubas

Kilkim Žaibu 10

The festival took place at "Plūgo Broliai", Joniškis, Lithuania on 12–13 June 2009. The line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 10 line-up:
Friday Saturday
  • Nycticorax
  • Saltus
  • Argharus
  • Root
  • Infernal War

Kilkim Žaibu 9

The festival took place at "Plūgo Broliai", Joniškis, Lithuania on 7 June 2008. The line-up:

Kilkim Žaibu 9 line-up:
Sunday
  • Nahash
  • Ancient Rites
  • Obtest
  • Tharaphita
  • Urskumug
  • Altaja – ugnies šou
  • Žalvarinis
  • Auļi
  • Vilki
  • Varingis
  • Kovarnis

Pre-2008 history

The bands that have performed at this festival since 1999 include:

  • Sear Bliss
  • Nokturnal Mortum
  • Odroerir
  • Moonsorrow
  • Bestia
  • Flaying
  • Preternatural
  • Urt
  • Zpoan Vtenz
  • Miseria
  • Heaven Grey
  • Ugnėlakis
  • Liūnuosna
  • D.A.R.
  • Profane Probity
  • Donis
  • Notanga
  • Sinimaniseele
  • Vilkači
  • Meinardus
  • Andaja
  • Ossastorium
  • Ugly Ogre
  • Baltuva
  • Thundertale
  • Trejasmens
  • Soul Brothers
  • Dark Domination

References
  1. Kuenstler, Erika; Dreseris, Sarunas (20 June 2019). "Kilkim Zaibu Festival 2019 Preview". Metal Temple. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
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