In the Best Tradition Festival

28/05/2026

⛓️Quartz (UK) 🇬🇧⛓️
The NWOBHM pioneers celebrate 50 years of Metal with an exclusive Italian show! With three original members and Geoff Bate on vocals, QUARTZ will bring you pure 80s British Heavy Metal!

Formed in the mid-1970s in Birmingham (UK), QUARTZ are true pioneers of the NWOBHM scene. Born from the heart of Britain's heavy metal capital, they forged an incredible heavy rock sound filled with dark melodies and that unmistakable British steel attitude. Their legendary self-titled debut album – produced by Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi – along with cult classics like “Stand Up And Fight” and the acclaimed “Against All Odds,” secured their place in NWOBHM history. Now celebrating 50 years of career, QUARTZ join the IN THE BEST TRADITION fest for an exclusive Italian show, featuring three original members plus Geoff Bate, voice of “Against All Odds.” Except nothing more than timeless classics of NWOBHM history! You have just been warned! The haunting call of Satan’s Serenade will possess you!

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IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL VOL. III⛓️
18.09.26 - 19.09.2026
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Tracklist00:00 Just Another Man04:25 Madman08:23 Too Hot to Han...

25/05/2026

Bellissima e completa intervista al Presidente dell'IN THE BEST TRADITION HMFC Federico AceIustini su Blog Thrower a cura di Francesco Dal Porco.

Nell'intervista tante curiosità sull'organizzazione e sulla filosofia del Festival ed info sulla prossima edizione IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL VOL. III.

Ma quanta forza hanno gli abruzzesi? Il Frantic Fest lo conoscono tutti oramai, un ferragosto a Francavilla è un’esperienza da fare. Da qualche anno, un po’ più a nord, esiste un festiv…

21/05/2026

⛓️ Vigilhunter (IT) 🇮🇹 ⛓️
The Italian heavy/power metallers VIGILHUNTER will bring to the IN THE BEST TRADITION festival a US-inspired Heavy Metal show playing their explosive debut album.

VIGILHUNTER from Italy are one of the most promising newcomers in the Italian heavy metal underground. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Alexx Panza, the band embodies the spirit of classic US heavy metal, combining high-pitched vocals, powerful guitar harmonies, and epic melodies. With their self-titled debut album released through High Roller Records, VIGILHUNTER quickly gained the attention of the international underground heavy/power metal scene, delivering a sound inspired by '80s traditions. At the IN THE BEST TRADITION fest, the band will bring pure metallic energy on stage. Be prepared! Raise your fists! The shadow riders have arrived!

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IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL VOL. III
18.09.26 - 19.09.2026
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19/05/2026

We are extremely proud and excited to announce the presence of Obscure Nwobhm Releases (ONR) inside the METAL MARKET of the In IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL VOL. III!

For the very first time, ONR/SMC will bring the true NWOBHM spirit to the festival, together with many great titles, rare gems and special prices for all the wonderful people attending the event.

“The flame still burns” is not just a slogan — it’s the passion that keeps true heavy metal alive, and we are honored to welcome them and hopefully start a tradition that will continue for many years to come! 🔥🤘

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IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL VOL. III
18.09.26 - 19.09.2026
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ONR/SMC is honored to be at the great event for the 1st time. We will bring nwobhm spirit along with many titles at great prices to all the wonderfull people who will attend the festival. Let make it a tradition for many many years. The flame still burns!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476929861

18/05/2026

⛓️Hellish Crossfire (DE) 🇩🇪⛓️
Teutonic Evil Thrash Metal Masters – EXCLUSIVE 2026 SHOW IN ITALY, their first since 2011 - SPECIAL SETLIST to celebrate 20 years of “Slaves of the Burning Pentagram” album!

Forged in the blasphemous fire of Nurnberg in the early 2000s, the evil Thrash Metal masters, HELLISH CROSSFIRE, are returning to Italy after 15 years for an exclusive 2026 show at the IN THE BEST TRADITION Festival. They will unleash a special setlist to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first album, “Slaves of the Burning Pentagram”. Prepare to have your soul torn apart by tons of savage riffs, pounding merciless drums, roaring vocals, and the sinister, metallic atmosphere only TRUE underground Thrash Metal veterans can deliver! You have been warned! Thrash metal devastation is coming, and there will be no survivors!
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IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL VOL. III
18.09.26 - 19.09.2026
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Band: Hellish CrossfireAlbum: Slaves of the Burning PentagramYear: 2005Country: Alemania1- Intro 2.- Conquerors of Black Souls 3.- Eternal Tyranny 4.- Desec...

15/05/2026

⛓️BASHFUL ALLEY (UK) 🇬🇧⛓️
NWOBHM cult – FIRST EVER SHOW IN ITALY and EXCLUSIVE APPEARANCE – the British metal rebels behind the rare classic “Running Blind” will deliver pure old-school hard-rocking steel!

BASHFUL ALLEY was formed in 1980 in Lancaster (UK) as a trio, creating a unique and legendary New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) sound, mixing raw, hard-rocking riffs with melodic yet energetic arrangements. Although the band only lasted a few years, BASHFUL ALLEY earned their place in the NWOBHM hall of fame with their 1982 single “Running Blind,” which is considered a true gem of that era and has been reissued multiple times since the mid-2000s. Now, the masters of NWOBHM have returned to deliver the ancient feeling for all the headbangers at the IN THE BEST TRADITION fest with an exclusive and first Italian show! Let the magic of NWOBHM take your soul!

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IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL VOL. III⛓️
18.09.26 - 19.09.2026
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band: Bashful Alleysong: Running BlindAlbum: Running Blind (1982 single)

13/05/2026

⛓️ Azul Limão (BR) 🇧🇷⛓️
Brazilian Heavy Metal Legend – EXCLUSIVE ITALIAN SHOW and FIRST TIME EVER IN EUROPE – Special Setlist to celebrate the 40 years of “Vingança” album!

Hailing from Rio de Janeiro and founded in 1981, Azul Limão is one of Brazil’s oldest true Heavy Metal warriors. These maniacs combine a fast-paced, heavy sound with raw, intense vocals to create a unique South American Metal style, delivered entirely in Portuguese like a battle cry from the abyss. The Brazilian steel legends will join the IN THE BEST TRADITION Festival line-up to celebrate with an incredible show the 40th anniversary of their cult debut album, “Vingança”. Join us for an unforgettable night of loud, proud, and merciless Heavy Metal onslaught! When Satan calls for Metal, the legions of hell respond with fire and steel! AAAARRRGGGHHH!!

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‼️ LIMITED TICKETS ‼️
AVAILABLE VIA www.inthebesttradition.com
Pre-sale: €50 + €3 (handling fees)
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IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL VOL. III⛓️
18.09.26 - 19.09.2026
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10/05/2026

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08/05/2026

Pic from KEEP IT TRUE Festival 🤘
As every year: crazy days, pure metal, and friends from all over the world.
A truly incredible festival filled with passion, energy, and inspiration for all of Us! 🖤🔥

29/04/2026

✨ IN THE BEST TRADITION FESTIVAL IN THE MEDIA ✨

In The Best Tradition Festival continues to make noise and is being featured across some of the main Italian music webzines 🔥

An important recognition that highlights the energy, growth, and increasing attention surrounding the project 💥

📣 Featured on:

– Loud and Proud Italy -
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– Metal It - www.metal.it –
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– Metalitalia –
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– Metal Hammer It –
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– TrueMetal.it –
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A clear signal: the Festival is becoming an ever-growing reference point for fans, artists, and industry professionals alike 🎤✨

Thanks to everyone continuing to support and tell this story 🚀