Rock for People adds Knocked Loose, Alexisonfire, Militarie Gun to Iron Maiden-headlined fifth day

The standalone event, scheduled for Sunday, 14 June at Park 360 in Hradec Králové, Czechia, follows the festival’s main four-day programme and presents the iconic British band alongside supported by a cross-generational line-up of hard rock and metal acts.

The newly announced wave of artists includes Grammy-nominated hardcore band Knocked Loose, Los Angeles hardcore group Militarie Gun, Liverpool’s experimental metal group Loathe, and Canadian post-hardcore act Alexisonfire. Legendary heavy metal pioneers Saxon are also announced alongside Florence Black, BLACKGOLD, Rain City Drive, Scene Queen and Man With A Mission.

They join a heavy music line-up that includes the previously announced Alter Bridge, Queensrÿche, and God Is An Astronaut.

Festival director Luděk Motyčka explains the day is designed to offer more than a standard headline set: “It's not just about one star, but a dramaturgically thought-out day connecting metal legends with bands that are shaping the current hard music scene."

The festival, which enters its 31st year this June, will introduce a new infrastructure, including seating stands at the main stage. for Iron Maiden fans, include tastings of the band’s Trooper beer and a special branded wine.