Three ZUUL FX appearances on Hellfest’s Mainstages.
ZUUL FX / LIVE HISTORY / BOOKING 2027
LIVE
Since 2003, ZUUL FX has built much of its identity on stage: international festivals, European touring, Japan, and defining encounters with some of metal’s major names.
LIVE LEGACY
A few key figures convey the scale of the band’s live history. The detailed archive will continue to grow over time.
Two appearances at the German festival, including replacing STATIC-X before approximately 45,000 people.
Two tours of Japan in the band’s history, including one with ENTOMBED.
Three tours with PRO-PAIN across Europe.
RETURN 2026
After a long first chapter, 2026 marked ZUUL FX’s return to the stage and the opening of a new phase.
22 AUGUST 2026
FURIOS FEST / SAINT-FLOUR
The first show of the new ZUUL FX cycle. The sole live offensive of 2026, ahead of a broader campaign from 2027 onwards.
2026
NOTHING IS REAL
NOTHING IS REAL (2026 VARIATION) reconnects the band to BY THE CROSS and accompanies its live return.
4 / 6
ON STAGE / ON ROAD
Four performers on stage and a six-person team on the road.
2027
NEXT OFFENSIVE
New dates, new content and international development.
SELECTED MOMENTS
A selection of moments that helped shape the ZUUL FX live identity.
29–30 JUNE 2007
WITH FULL FORCE — GERMANY
After an initial festival appearance, ZUUL FX replaced STATIC-X the following day on the Mainstage before approximately 45,000 people, positioned between LAMB OF GOD and KORN.
45,000 / MAINSTAGE21 JUNE 2008
HELLFEST / CAVALERA CONSPIRACY
Steeve “ZUUL” Petit was invited by Max and Igor Cavalera to join CAVALERA CONSPIRACY for ROOTS BLOODY ROOTS.
SPECIAL GUEST26 MARCH 2011
SLAYER + MEGADETH — PARIS
ZUUL FX shared the bill at Le Zénith in Paris with SLAYER and MEGADETH as part of the European Carnage Tour.
EUROPEAN CARNAGE20 JUNE 2011
CAVALERA CONSPIRACY — BATACLAN
Following the ZUUL FX support set, Steeve once again joined CAVALERA CONSPIRACY for ROOTS BLOODY ROOTS.
SPECIAL GUEST2011 + 2015
HELLFEST MAINSTAGES
Two further Mainstage appearances completed ZUUL FX’s three Hellfest appearances.
HELLFEST ×3JAPAN / TWO TOURS
LIVE IN JAPAN
Two Japanese tours firmly established the band’s international dimension. Part of that story was documented through LIVE IN JAPAN.
JAPANLIVE CAMPAIGN
2027
EUROPE / INTERNATIONAL / JAPAN
The 2027 campaign is designed to open the new ZUUL FX live cycle. European and international dates are in development. A return to Japan is being considered for November / December 2027.
JAPAN — NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2027 — TBC