10/05/2026
HORNS UP, SANDAKAN! š¤
The dust has settled, the ears are still ringing, and the spirit of the underground remains undefeated. SANDAKAN METAL FEST IV was a sonic onslaught for the ages, and it wouldn't have been possible without the collective strength of the tribe.
First and foremost, eternal respect to the titans who commanded the stage: Sil Khannaz, Vociferation Eternity, and Absit Omen (all the way from the Philippines!) A massive shoutout to our local forcesāModiac, Mavet, Holydness, Hutan, Black Owls, and Psykorizerāfor delivering pure devastation.
Massive gratitude to the vendors who kept the crates full and the patches flowing: Musix Hub, Mamat Records, Hutan Mati Records, Santau Productions, BSMP, Rock Station, Maumati Records, Asun and Obscure Sound. Your support keeps the metal scene alive.
A huge shoutout to the sonic architects behind the wall of noiseāLoud Studio and crew especially Roy, and Tomāfor the bone-crushing sound and equipment. To the frontline crew who put in the sweat and relentless hustle; Jack, Spun, Sumardi, Eight, Ariyon, Macha, Men, Paijal, Papai, wak, mila and Dean. This machine doesn't move without you guys.
Special thanks to Bark, Dadyn and Khai for you know what you have been contributing!
Also thanks Zyn Art Craft for the printing that gave this edition its visual bite. To the bands who bled on stage and the crowd who trashed the pitāyou are the heartbeat of Sandakan Metal Fest.
Adios! Keep Metal Alive!