From 31 July to 2 August next year, Unibet Arena Quarter will once again be taken over by Estonia’s largest domestic rock music celebration – Tallinn Rock Festival. Among the first announced artists are one of the world’s biggest rock bands, Scorpions (GER), who have sold over 100 million albums during their 60-year career; Godsmack (USA), with an impressive 12 singles that have reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts; Sepultura (BRA), who will perform their very last show in the Baltic region in Estonia; Hatebreed (USA), renowned as one of the most energetic live bands; P.O.D. (USA), creators of the hit songs “Youth of the Nation” and “Alive”; and the much-anticipated White Lies (UK). Public ticket sales begin on 22 December at 10:00 simultaneously in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden. 

Scorpions are one of the most influential and successful rock bands in the world, formed in 1965 in Hanover, Germany. To date, the band has sold over 100 million albums and continues to be a highly sought-after headliner at major rock festivals worldwide. Timeless classics such as “Wind of Change,” “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” and “Still Loving You” remain staples on radio playlists. Scorpions have received countless awards, including recognitions from Classic Rock and Metal Hammer magazines. 

Godsmack, founded in Boston in 1995, is a leading American hard rock/alternative metal band fronted by charismatic vocalist Sully Erna. Having sold over 20 million albums, the band is known for its powerful and energetic live performances. Their biggest hits include “I Stand Alone,” “Voodoo,” “Awake,” and “Under Your Scars,” several of which have been featured in video games and Hollywood films, earning numerous awards and nominations. 

Formed in 1994, Hatebreed is an American metalcore and hardcore band led by vocalist Jamey Jasta. With their aggressive sound, Hatebreed has become one of the most important and influential bands in the genre, touring alongside giants such as Slayer, Slipknot, and Lamb of God. Cult anthems like “I Will Be Heard,” “Live for This,” and “Destroy Everything” have become unofficial hymns of the metalcore community, and the band is renowned for its exceptionally intense live energy. 

Sepultura is a legendary Brazilian band founded in 1984 by the Cavalera brothers and is rightfully regarded as one of the most influential thrash metal bands in the world. Over the decades, Sepultura has released landmark albums such as Arise, Chaos A.D., and Roots, which radically reshaped the sound of metal and influenced an entire generation of artists. The band has announced that they will retire by the end of 2026, making their appearance at Tallinn Rock Festival their final show in the Baltic region. 

Founded in San Diego in 1992, alternative metal and nu-metal pioneers P.O.D. (Payable on Death) rose to international fame with the multi-million-selling album Satellite and global hits such as “Alive,” “Youth of the Nation,” and “Boom.” Their energetic stage shows and memorable songs have earned the band a loyal fan base among both rock and metal audiences. 

White Lies are a London-based post-punk and indie rock trio formed in 2007. Their dark, melodic, and cinematic sound has secured them a strong position on the European alternative music scene. Their debut album To Lose My Life… debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, and hits such as “Death,” “Bigger Than Us,” and “Farewell to the Fairground” have become modern indie rock classics. 

In addition to the international lineup, Tallinn Rock Festival will also feature prominent Estonian acts Herald, Goresoerd, Pedigree, Kannabinõid, and Nevesis.