Vulture Thrust Arts and Entertainment

04/06/2026

Wacken Metal Battle Africa
AFRICA'S FINEST METAL BANDS PREPARE FOR THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN!!
6TH JUNE at Sognage, Johannesburg - South Africa!!

This Saturday, the spotlight turns to Africa as the Wacken Metal Battle Africa Finals brings together some of the continent's most outstanding metal acts for an greater celebration of heavy music.
The stakes could not be higher. For every band stepping onto the Sognage main stage, this is an opportunity to showcase their artistry, determination and stage power in front of fellow musicians, industry figures and passionate fans. Each performance represents years of hard work and a dream of earning the chance to represent Africa on one of the world's most prestigious metal stages, Wacken Open Air.

Yet the true legacy of Wacken Metal Battle Africa extends far beyond trophies and prizes. It has become an activity that continues to strengthen the African metal ecosystem. Through this platform, musicians have built lasting friendships, established international connections, organized tours, expanded their audiences and inspired a new generation of metalheads across the continent. As the finalists prepare to unleash their best performances, anticipation continues to build among fans eager to witness a night of exceptional musicianship and fierce competition. Every riff, every drumbeat and every roar from the stage will serve as a testament to the strength and resilience of African metal.

The message to metal fans is simple, arrive early, support the bands, grab some merchandise and be ready for a full day of powerful performances.
Wacken Foundation Emalyth Wacken Metal Battle Midnight Energy

21/05/2026

We take this moment to thank our brother and friend Thomas Perschil in Maun for his generous contribution towards our coming 17th Anniversary Overthrust Winter Metal Mania Fest 2026. Thomas Pershil will be sponsoring accommodation for the international bands traveling all the way from Switzerland and the UK. Your support, hospitality and belief in the Botswana metal scene mean a lot to us brother. We truly appreciate you for standing with the Botswana metal community and helping us continue to grow this festival into an international arena of unity through heavy music.

Thank you always, brother. Horns up!

09/05/2026

05/05/2026

Overthrust Winter Metal Mania Fest :
AFRICA’S MOST INTENSE METAL MUSIC PILGRIMAGE!!

Overthrust Winter Metal Mania Fest is one of the most intense and powerful metal festivals in Africa. One of its organizing members, Tshomarelo Mosaka aka VultureThrust, famously welcomes attendees each year with a powerful message:-
“Days approach fast because we must ride and march against poverty. Ladies and gentlemen, metallars and non-metallars, bikers and cowboys, religious and non-religious, straight, gay and le***an, rich and poor, politicians and non-politicians, I want you to know that Winter Metal Mania Fest is for everyone. We don’t care where you come from, we don’t care about your status because we do not discriminate. You are all welcome. In metal, we don’t judge, we treat everyone with the respect every human deserves. We are united by the love of metal music. Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you to Overthrust Winter Metal Mania Festival!”

Recognized as one of the most intense music festivals in Botswana and Southern Africa, Winter Metal Mania is a unique, wild and highly entertaining experience. It carries a cinematic, almost “movie-like” atmosphere, metalheads and rockers (Marocko) dressed in leather, spikes, chains, cowboy boots and hats, riding motorbikes and even horses, performing gorilla walks and marching against poverty, all while immersed in thunderous live heavy metal music.

Despite the aggressive and brutal appearance often associated with rock and metal culture, this festival is one of the safest, most peaceful and most refreshing events to attend. The crowd, though energetic and intense, is respectful, welcoming and full of life. Crime is extremely rare, virtually nonexistent, with lost items often returned through stage announcements. The environment is filled with excitement, laughter, wild moments and unforgettable memories that leave a lasting impression on every attendee.

Beyond entertainment, Winter Metal Mania is also a powerful tourist attraction and economic booster. It draws large crowds from across the globe, benefiting local accommodation, food vendors and small businesses. More importantly, the festival stands as a symbol of unity. It brings together people of different nations, cultures and backgrounds under one roof to promote cooperation, cultural exchange and charity. Through music, it creates a shared mission, raising funds for meaningful causes while celebrating diversity and community. And of course, in true metalhead spirit, there’s always humor in the madness, metalheads will drink like fish and smoke like chimneys, a loud and proud reality of Winter Mania Fest, where beer flows freely and water is “saved” for another day!

30/04/2026

Wacken Metal Battle Africa Finals Set for Johannesburg 6th of June 2026!!

The road to one of heavy metal’s most prestigious global stages is heating up as the African finals of the Wacken Metal Battle Africa have officially been scheduled. Mark your calendars for June 6, 2026, when the thunder will strike at Sognage in Johannesburg, South Africa

This highly anticipated clash will bring together the fiercest winners from national battles across Southern and East Africa, including representatives from Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, and Angola. Each band steps onto the stage not just to perform, but to fight for continental dominance and the ultimate prize should they win to Wacken in Germany. At stake is a life-changing opportunity, the winning band will go on to represent Africa at the legendary Wacken Open Air in Germany, widely regarded as the world’s biggest and most iconic heavy metal festival.

Expect nothing less than a full force assault of riffs, energy and raw passion as Africa’s rising metal elite collide in one night of musically warfare. This is a defining moment for the continent’s metal scene. Stay locked in for this is one you don’t want to miss. For those who wants to support the event please get in Wacken Metal Battle Africa page and get intouch.

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14/04/2026

Vulture Thrust Arts and Entertainment merchandise available, limited edition of Overthrust latest album long sleeve t-shirts also available.

Long sleeve : P300

Short sleeve : P250
(Anger Management Metal Fest)

Call or watsup:- 71365321 / 72566883

Merchandise printed at our trusted business associates in Pretoria, South Africa by Tshirts-Online - Display Branding and Merchandising. Very good quality printing and quality t-shirts, 180 grams pure cotton.

16/03/2026

Wacken Metal Battle Africa
Show case gig, We taking Remuda rock band to represent Botswana at the WACKEN METAL BATTLE AFRICA FINALS in Johannesburg in June 6, in preparation there will be a fundraiser gig at LM Garden Bar in Letlhakane on 21 March from 8pm till 12 midnight, P50 gets you in. Remuda will be performing live with band Overthrust as guest. Get ready to rock!!

04/03/2026

Hello World,
I wanted to share an exciting initiative happening in Botswana. The March of the Gods Festival, coming end of this months, hosted by Starks Daemon aims to showcase the incredible underground rock and metal scene that has been thriving here for decades. Your support can help provide the necessary funding to elevate this culture and empower local artists. Please consider donating or sharing the campaign to help make this vision a reality. Thank you!

March of the Gods Festival – Supporting African Rock from the Ground Up Introduction Rock … Olerato M Igbinedion needs your support for MARCH OF THE GODS

28/02/2026

Ten Ton Slug VISIT AFRICA FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME, A Journey Beyond the Stage!!
October 2025.

Ireland’s Ten Ton Slug crossed continents for VULTURE THRUST METAL FEST, two performances in Botswana, a Halloween warm-up show in Ghanzi on 31st October at Hilltalk Night Club and an explosive appearance at Vulture Thrust ANGER MANAGEMENT Fest in Maun 01 November 2025. What began as a pair of gigs quickly evolved into something far deeper than live music. In Ghanzi, the band met a tight-knit combination of metal and non metal community gathered together to support the scene fueled by passion rather than industry backing. In Maun, they shared the stage with Hilliker from South Africa and local acts before a crowd that proved Botswana’s metal culture is fierce, loyal and growing. Beyond the riffs and roaring amplifiers, the trip became a powerful cultural exchange. Irish sludge metal collided with Botswana’s desert-forged heavy sound, creating a shared experience rooted in mutual respect. The band didn’t just perform, they absorbed a different rhythm of life, a different approach to community, and a grassroots spirit that defines the African metal movement.

Ten Ton Slug arrived to play shows. They left with broadened perspectives, new bonds, and proof that heavy music transcends geography, uniting cultures through distortion, resilience, and brotherhood. The trip ended with a game drive tour. Check the video in the link below for the Slug tour in summary.

Video log of Ten Ton Slug's trip to Botswana in Africa to play the Vulture Thrust Metal Fest in Maun and a warmup show in Ghanzi on Halloween night 2025.Than...

18/12/2025

Overthrust CONFIRMED FOR XANE MUSIC FESTIVAL – RAKOPS

Overthrust is officially confirmed for Xane Music Festival, powered by Worx, on 25 December 2025 at Kingsgate Farm, Rakops. The band promises a full-force delivery of their signature Anger Management Music, raw, precise and uncompromising. Formed in 2008, Overthrust is one of Botswana’s leading extreme metal bands, respected locally and internationally. This show is a special homecoming, as Rakops is the birthplace of frontman Tshomarelo Mosaka (Vulture Thrust). More than just a performance, it’s a return to roots and a celebration of metal history in the Boteti region.