The legendary Michael Monroe is now part of the Rock Imperium Festival 2025. The iconic Finnish vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, known as the heart of glam-punk since the 1980s, will set the Parque El Batel in Cartagena alight this coming June. Born Matti Fagerholm in Helsinki, Monroe burst onto the music scene as the frontman of Hanoi Rocks, one of the first bands to fuse punk, garage rock, and the unmistakable glam style, profoundly influencing generations of musicians.
Following his early success, Monroe embarked on an illustrious solo career in 1987 with ‘Nights Are so Long’. Since then, he has released ten albums, including his latest masterpiece, ‘I Live Too Fast to Die Young!’ (2022), proving he remains an unstoppable creative force. Over the years, Michael has collaborated with legendary artists, leaving his mark on music through projects like Jerusalem Slim, Demolition 23 and memorable contributions with Guns N’ Roses.
An unforgettable edition awaits us with giants like Scorpions, Till Lindemann, King Diamond, The Cult, Blind Guardian, Airbourne, In Flames, Stryper, and now Michael Monroe, joined by an outstanding lineup of incredible artists. All of this in the unparalleled setting of Cartagena’s ancient port, surrounded by the historic wall of Charles III. Four intense days filled with the best rock and metal on the planet. Long live Rock Imperium!