The 19 most awesome heavy metal festivals in the world in 2014
The hardest rocking line-ups around the world
If you like your rock hard and your metal heavy, then chances are that you aren't really that bothered about seeing Blondie and Dolly Parton at Glastonbury. If the more mainstream and ear-friendly festivals aren't for you then don't despair - there are some incredible metal specialist festivals happening all over the world this summer.
From giants like Iron Maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Megadeath and Deftones to more obscure and mind-shattering thrash bands, some of the heaviest acts on the planet are doing the rounds in 2014, and you have ample opportunities to catch them live.
Here are the 19 most awesome heavy metal festival line-ups in 2014, and when and where you can catch them. Throw them horns up.