29/07/2026
DreadLions with their handcrafted Zion Warriorz Soundsystem is a Roots Reggae and Dub Soundsystem from the Mühlviertel region of Upper Austria. Founded in 2016 by Fabian („Fawi“) and Martin („Maddin“) in Tragwein, their mission is to spread the messages of love, peace and unity through reggae music and authentic soundsystem culture. Armed with their handcrafted Zion Warriorz Soundsystem, turntables, exclusive dubplates, original productions and a wide range of analog effects, they deliver powerful and immersive sessions.
Over the years, they have each developed their own area of expertise. Fabian focuses on building, maintaining and continuously improving the soundsystem, while Martin dedicates himself entirely to music production and runs the DreadLionsMusic Studio.
The studio is home of original productions that shape the unique DreadLions sound. Through their label DreadLionsMusic, they have already released several vinyl records with international artists and a lot of projects currently in the works.
DreadLions became well known through their regular „Dub Inna Fox’s Den“ sessions in Freistadt and as the organizers of the Hills of Eden Festival. The festival took place in 2018 and again in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, celebrating reggae, dub and soundsystem culture in all its forms.
Beyond their own events, DreadLions perform at sessions and festivals throughout Austria and internationally, collaborating with both national and international artists from the dub and bass music scene. Their selections combine heavyweight roots reggae, steppers and dub with exclusive productions.
For DreadLions, music is much more than entertainment—it is a way of bringing people together. Through deep bass, a strong DIY spirit and a clear message of love, peace and unity, they create unforgettable soundsystem experiences filled with positive vibes.