Get ready for three epic days of metal in Stykkishólmur, located on Iceland’s stunning Snæfellsnes peninsula. Join us June 5–7, 2025, for an unforgettable experience of heavy music, community and volcanic energy!

SÁTAN METAL FESTIVAL UNVEILS INDUSTRY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Sátan, one of Iceland’s most exciting emerging metal festivals, is proud to reveal the full schedule for its 2025 industry conference. Taking place June 5–7 in Stykkishólmur on the stunning Snæfellsnes peninsula, the Sátan Music Conference offers three days of engaging panels, workshops, live interviews, and keynote sessions.

Three-day passes and day tickets are available now at [THIS LOCATION].

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & DETAILS

All events take place at Fosshotel unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, June 5

Building a Sustainable Artist Career: What Does It Take?
14:00–14:45 p.m. @ Fosshotel

In 2025, building a long-lasting music career means navigating the fast-moving digital landscape where algorithms reign supreme. This panel dives into both timeless strategies and new approaches that artists—emerging and established—can use to maintain sustainability and avoid becoming one-hit wonders.

Moderator: Laetitia Abbenes (Northstar Media)
Panelists:

• Aðalbjörn Tryggvason (Sólstafir)
• Martin Kvam (Karisma & Dark Essence Records)
• Mélanie Duperrex (AISAmusic)
• Katy Irizarry (Suspiria PR)

Live Podcast Interview: Sororicide & Wyatt Turner
15:00–16:00 p.m. @ Fosshotel

In celebration of their 35th—and final—live performance, Icelandic death metal legends Sororicide sit down with Wyatt Turner (Wyatt’s Metal, YouTube) for a candid live interview honoring the band’s legacy.

Featuring: Gísli Sigmundsson (Sororicide) & Wyatt Turner

Friday, June 6

Guitar Clinic w/ Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson
12:00–13:00 p.m. @ Fosshotel

Join Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson (Bastardur, Skálmöld) for a dynamic guitar clinic. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned shredder, you’ll leave with new skills and fresh inspiration.

Runes in Continuum: Runic Magick in Modern Music
13:00–13:45 p.m. @ Fosshotel

Explore the thousand-year journey of Icelandic runes—from ancient magic to modern musical expression. Teresa Dröfn Freysdóttir Njarðvík, medieval philologist and author, presents a keynote followed by a panel on runes’ influence in contemporary music.

Keynote Speaker: Teresa Njarðvík
Moderator: Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen (Morgunblaðið)
Panelists:

• Mélanie Duperrex (AISAmusic)
• Snæbjörn Ragnarsson (Skálmöld)
• Teresa Njarðvík

Live Broadcast w/ The Vintage Caravan & Stokkið í eldinnt
13:00–15:00 p.m. @ Narfeyrarstofa

Join Icelandic psych rock trio The Vintage Caravan in conversation with Birkir and Smári from Stokkið í eldinnt, as they reflect on their journey and musical evolution.

Guests: Alexander Örn Númason (The Vintage Caravan), Birkir Fjalar & Smári Tarfur

Getting Out of Iceland: Breaking into the International Scene
14:00–14:45 p.m. @ Fosshotel

For Icelandic bands, global expansion can be a challenge. Learn from seasoned pros about how to grow your fanbase beyond borders and get your music heard worldwide.

Moderator: Wyatt Turner
Panelists:

• Árni Hjörvar (Iceland Music)
• Þorsteinn Kolbeinsson (Wacken Metal Battle Iceland)
• Einar Guðmundsson (Förtíð)
• Gunnar Sauermann (Metal Hammer DE)

In Defense of Valhalla Part II: Norse Symbolism, Human Rights & Pop Culture
15:00–16:00 p.m. @ Fosshotel

Former Icelandic president Guðni Th. Jóhannesson returns for a powerful keynote on how Norse mythology is used—both constructively and dangerously—in modern discourse and culture. The talk will explore the evolving role of myth in music, identity, and politics.

Keynote Speaker: Guðni Th. Jóhannesson
Moderator: Gunnar Sauermann (Metal Hammer Germany)
Panelists:

• Snæbjörn Ragnarsson (Skálmöld)
• Guðni Th. Jóhannesson

Saturday, June 7

? Icelandic Festival Presentation
13:00–13:45 p.m. @ Fosshotel

Get insight into the inner workings of Iceland’s key metal festivals—Reykjadoom, Andkristni, Reykjavik Deathfest, and Wacken Metal Battle Iceland—as organizers share how they’ve built and sustained their events.

Presenters:

• Reykjadoom
• Andkristni
• Reykjavik Deathfest
• Wacken Metal Battle Iceland

? Bass Clinic w/ Magnús Halldór Pálsson (“Helvítis Maddi”)
14:00–14:45 p.m. @ Fosshotel

With over 30 years in Iceland’s metal underground, Maddi brings stories, techniques and the kind of battle-worn wisdom only decades of experience can provide. Expect fast fingers, raw insight, and a few surprises.

? Hemúllinn Live Performance
15:00–15:45 p.m. @ Fosshotel

Closing out the conference is Hemúllinn—a one-man electro-punk force blending caustic wit, political protest, and retro chiptune energy. Expect a loud, weird, and unforgettable finale to the Sátan Music Conference.