Thats what I'd assumed really, however nothing beats asking someone from that area! Ozzy used to do sweet metalfests here in the states (I assume its still hosted) yet the amphitheater in which it was held here locally has changed ownership, and their venue lineup has changed as a result.
Metal is no more or less popular here than any other music type. What you may have misunderstood is that there are a lot of metal festivals given here.
Saw you were from the Netherlands! My grandmother is Dutch (well was). Anyway I have a completely random question: is metal as common in the Netherlands as the media makes it out to be? Im a metal head yes, but Im disconnected from the popularized media channels due to the inordinate number of off the cuff opinons by the "musical trend setters." Take care, -B
