Southammer Metal Fest

Metal by the sea

The Southammer Metal Fest is the festival that turns the Flava Beach in Castel Volturno, province of Caserta, into an open-air gathering for metalheads every summer. Sun, sand, sea, and distorted riffs coexist in one long day of concerts, from early afternoon until late at night: a rare format in Italy that combines the seaside atmosphere of the Domitian coast with the raw energy of extreme music.

Successor to the historic S-Hammer

The event carries on the legacy of the S-Hammer Metal Fest, a festival that animated the Caserta and Campania metal scene for years. With its new name, the festival relaunched in 2025 with its first edition at Flava Beach, confirming its status as one of the main metal events in Southern Italy and bringing top-tier national and international acts back to Castel Volturno.

A lineup bridging Italy and abroad

The bill alternates internationally renowned headliners with emerging and established Italian bands, spanning death metal, black metal, thrash, and other extreme sounds. Each edition brings groups from various European countries to the seaside stage, offering the audience a full day of non-stop live music.

More than just concerts

• Beach and sea free and accessible during the day, so you can enjoy the festival between swims.
• Food and merch area with food stalls, beer, and band merchandise stands.
• Free meet & greets with the bands for ticket holders.
• Shuttle service to and from the Naples and Caserta train stations.
• Partner hotels and campsites for those arriving from outside the region.

Where it takes place

The festival is held at Flava Beach, on the coast of Castel Volturno (ZIP 81030), a town in the province of Caserta overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Campania region. Its location on the Domitian coast makes it easily accessible from Naples and Caserta, making it an ideal destination for those who want to combine a day of metal with a day at the beach.