Up The Irons
Up The Irons is the ultimate Iron Maiden Tribute band.
Unlike your regular coverband, we put on a spectacular, high-energy show complete with stage props, effects and on stage "Eddie" monsters that simulate a perfect Iron Maiden show.
This band is a special one! Not just a band, but a warm family!
In 2016 Sam joined Up The Irons and the magic was real. As the only Belgian member in this awesome Dutch Iron Maiden tribute band Sam brought them back to the 80's with his long hair and 80's vibe (cut off shirts, tight jeans,.. )!
Sam found a band where rock & roll and family went well together, that's what he needed!
Evil Invaders
Belgian's biggest speed metal band will perform at SamFest!
Evil Invaders has always been a big part of Sam's life. Joining the band in 2010, after his first band FallOut quit, gave his dream a new meaning. The connection he had with Joe (vocals/guitar), both musically and personally, was unbreakable. The band was growing so fast and they were touring all around the world! Being weeks away from home wasn't always easy for Sam, so with a heavy heart he decided to leave the band in 2015. He kept a strong bond with the members of the band.
On September 23th of 2023, Sam had a one-time reunion with Evil Invaders and it was MAGIC!
Sam has always been so proud of this band (and I mean extremely proud!), so they could not miss from our amazing line-up!!
SteeLover
Sam joined the band at the beginning of 2024. He felt honored when manager Marc asked him if he wanted to be the new guitarist of Steelover. The guys knew Sam from his exuberance at the front of the stage during their performance in Aarschot, they hadn't forgotten that!
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The connection in the band was instant, even though there was a language barrier. Sam's French isn't that fluent Pat and Sam look like father and son and their chemistry on stage was fantastic to see!
Steelover is busy working on a new album and with all due respect for Sam, this will be a gem!
Sam has been a fan of Steelover for a long time and thinks they are one of the best Belgian bands ever! Being part of Steelover is a dream and that's why we are very happy to announce that they will be part of Samfest!
Jeff Brown
Jeff Brown has had an illustrious career which spans over 4 decades. He has played bass and sang for bands such as: Wildfire, Statetrooper, Paddy goes to Holyhead, Sweet, Rock Classic Allstars. He released his debut solo album in November 2015 entitled, '23 Years'.
He currently plays with The Original Jukebox Heroes, The Trems and does his own solo gigs.
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Jeff Brown is Sam's stepdad for already 18 years. As a bassplayer and being 30 cm's shorter than Sam there wasn't much to look up to, that's what Sam would've said! But all jokes aside.. Sam and Jeff were really close mates, had always so much fun together.. Making fun of eachother, so this announcement couldn't be any less of that!
Music bonded them and Sam enjoyed himself going to his stepdads gigs.
Jeff will put his heart out for our Sam at SamFest!
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Sten Veiths
Sten is a good friend of Sam and they shared lots of fun nights at Jake's Place and Het Debuut. Music bonded them and they always wished the best for eachother in everything they did! That's why Sten is the perfect opening act for SamFest! Friendship, music and Jake's Place!
Most of you know Sten as the singer of Breakfast At Midnight, now he's bringing his own melancholic, very personal songs in a solo set.
DJ Carl
The man who's gonna throw us one hell of an AFTERPARTY upstairs at Het Debuut: DJ Carl!
He's most known for his sets at Graspop Metal Meeting and his legendary parties at Biebob!
Little word from Carl himself: "Proud to do this. Knew Sam since he was a little kid and came to my recordstore. I will do a lot of early 80's metal, the stuff he loved!"
So make sure you still have enough energy after our amazing bands to have
a party with DJ Carl with his special 80's set!
