Thanks to our friends at Næstved Festival, we will have Manticora again. Founded in 1997, is a progressive power metal band with epic and thrash influences. They signed their first contract with Black Lotus in 1998 and released their debut ‘Roots Of Eternity’ in 1999, receiving worldwide acclaim. In 2001 they released ‘Hyperion’, a conceptual album based on Dan Simmons’ novel. They are currently preparing their tenth album. It will be a privilege to enjoy their powerful sound at Rock Imperium in Cartagena in June 2025.