Rockwave | Athens | June 30 - July 2

Athens's annual Rockwave Festival at the TerraVibe park in Malakassa, north of the city, gets off to head-banging start on Friday, June 30, with headline acts Rotting Christ and Nightstalker, two locals outfit that have been shaping the Greek metal scene since the late 1980s. The local act roster is completed by 1000 Mods playing psychedelic "anti-radio" metal, Bazooka and Godspeed.

Ever-popular British alt-rock band Placebo is taking the stage on Saturday, July 1, with hits from albums that have sold over 12 million copies worldwide as well as lesser-known songs. A favorite with Greeks and former frontman with Madrugada, Norway's Sivert Hoyem appears on the same day with songs from his solo recording, including the hit "Sleepwalking Man." Hailed as provocative and explosive, UK act Fat White Family will be making its Greek debut at Rockwave with songs from last year's ...