Absolace marks the coming together of individuals hailing from very diverse musical backgrounds, and is the brainchild of drummer Greg Cargopoulos. This band amazed the crowds with their flaming tunes when they performed as the opening act for Anathema in 2010.

The Hourglass is a Syrian Progressive Power Metal band. They participated in the Beirut Rock Festival in 2011 at the Zouk Roman amphitheater along with the voice of System of a Down, Moonspell, Katatonia, Kimaera, Khatchadour Tankian, Weeping Willow and Eileen Khatchadourian, amazing people with their breathtaking performance.

A Parisian rock/pop group that has influenced hits in Radiohead, Archive, The Smiths, Bowie, Hendrix, Kings of Leon and Mickael Geraud. They participated in the Beirut Rock Festival in 2011 at the Zouk Roman amphitheater along with the voice of System of a Down, Moonspell, Katatonia, Kimaera, Khatchadour Tankian, Eileen Khatchadourian, Weeping Willow and Hourglass.

The House of Usher participated in the Beirut Rock Festival in 1998. The concert took place at the St Georges.

The Merry Thoughts were in concert in Lebanon in 1994 at La Cite Jounieh. The band gave a memorable performance to all the Lebanese fans.

The Belgian group was formed in 1995. Their performance in Lebanon was an unforgettable experience.

German DarkWave band Diary of Dreams was in concert in 2001 in Lebanon. They rocked the night!

The German gothic metal band participated in the 1998 edition of the Beirut Rock Festival that took place at St Georges. An incredible musical performance!

To Die For participated in the Beirut Rock Festival 2009. The Gothic Metal band gave a unique first of its kind music experience to the numerous fans who were attending the concert.

Anneke van Giersbergen (Agua de Annique, The Gathering) and Danny Cavanagh (Anathema) joined in a duo at the Music Hall. In Parallel: an acoustic concert filled with emotion with songs like Lost And Found, Temporary Peace or Are You There?