# Kilkim Žaibu

Kilkim Žaibu (from Lithuanian "arise/soar with the lightning") is an extreme metal festival in Lithuania, held annually since 1999. The festival distinguishes itself from other major metal festivals by incorporating the shows of metal aesthetic-related performers such as medieval folk bands and historical reconstruction clubs, as well as a blacksmith and artisan market.
From 2010, the festival has taken place at Lūkstas Lake [lt] in the town of Varniai, Lithuania. Before that, it had been happening at "Plūgo broliai" in Joniškis, Lithuania.
Between 2000 and 3000 people visit the festival annually from various countries. Bands have performed at Kilkim Žaibu festivals from Australia, Norway, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Germany and neighbouring countries.

## Kilkim Žaibu 19

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 28–30 June 2018.
Kilkim Žaibu 19 lineup: :
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Gyvata Sen Svaja Vilki Finntroll Kielwater | Cunabula Deceitome Juodvarnis Havukruunu [fi] Mentor Nahash Mortiis Obelija Green Novice [lv] Apocalypse Orchestra Žalvarinis Thyrfing Myrkur | Rebel Riot Phrenetix Ignea [uk] The Aeon Infernal War [de; pl] Joryj Kloc [uk] Kzohh White Ward Lord Wind SAOR Entombed A.D. I Am Morbid Nokturnal Mortum |

## Kilkim Žaibu 18

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 29 June - 1 July 2017.
Kilkim Žaibu 18 lineup: :
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Grimner Skyforger Romowe Rikoito Delve Obelija | Månegarm Mgła Archgoat Harakiri for the Sky 1914 Khepra Frailty Marga Muzika Velnezers Ūkanose Shaman Jungle Autism The BlastBeets | Abbath Vulture Industries Valkyrja Bossk Obtest Loits [et] Au-dessus Pulse of Nebulae Extravaganza Ugniavijas Murder One / Dani Divine Pekla Rāva |

## Kilkim Žaibu 17

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 23–25 June 2016.
Kilkim Žaibu 17 lineup: :
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| / Romuvos Rasa Serra ir Saulius Petreikis Obscurus Orbis Gyvata Rana | Nifelheim Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench The Ruins of Beverast Ereb Altor Scythian Valkenrag Protean Joryj Kloc Žalvarinis Andaja [lt] | Venom Belphegor Dirty Shirt Saturnalia Temple Sectorial Horricane [et] Eschatos [lv] Catalepsia |

## Kilkim Žaibu 16

The festival took place in Žagarė, Lithuania on 26–27 June 2015.
Kilkim Žaibu 16 lineup: :
| Friday | Saturday |
| Bölzer Thou Shell of Death Skyforger Skylė King of Asgard Angis Ūkanose Rāva Gyvata | Triptykon Enthroned Turmion Kätilöt Dalriada Auļi Neglected Fields Raventale [uk] Aghor Tuurngait |

## Kilkim Žaibu 15

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 20–22 June 2014.
Kilkim Žaibu 15 lineup: :
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Wardruna Percival Schuttenbach [pl] Vilki Sen Svaja Percival | Moonsorrow Asphyx Skyforger Endstille Meressin Ereb Altor Obscurus Orbis Osterweg Green Novice Paean | Rotting Christ Nokturnal Mortum Deströyer 666 Vulture Industries / Thy Worshiper [pl] Luctus Juodvarnis Thrashless [et] Phrenetix NRCSSST |

## Kilkim Žaibu 14

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 21–23 June 2013. The line-up:
Kilkim Žaibu 14 line-up: :
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Obelija Sen Svaja Obscurus Orbis Vaiguva [lt] Ontrēp | Gyvata Spanxti Oort [et] Marga muzika Stary Olsa Desaster Sólstafir Aistė Smilgevičiūtė ir grupė Skylė Einherjer Obtest | Malduguns Balfor Nahash Khors Paralytic Exhumed Dordeduh Horna Destruction Turisas |
* Baltic Snakes
* Sūduvos tauras
* Jotvos sūnūs
* Pera Sudinoi
* Leitgiris
* Heiligenberg

## Kilkim Žaibu 13

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 22–24 June 2012. Line-up:
Kilkim Žaibu 13 line-up: :
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Pekla Znich [be] Žalvarinis Auļi Wolfchant Mestatoll Ratainyčia Obelija Ugniavijas Obscurus Orbis Vaiguva | Urskumug Christ Agony Kroda Gospel of the Horns Helheim Arkona Katedra Lead Duet Taake Melechesh Sen Svaja Kovarnis Rarog Trimonium | Crypts of Despair Juodvarnis Mandragora [lt] Agonija |
* Pajauta
* Stebulė
* Kovarnis
* Jotva
* Ugunszīme
* Varingis
* Sūduvos Tauras

## Kilkim Žaibu 12

The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 23–25 June 2011. The line-up:
Kilkim Žaibu 12 line-up: :
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Kovarnis Din Brad Ugniavijas Vilki Marga Muzika Krynica A. Smilgevičiūtė ir grupė Skylė Negură Bunget Liepsnojantis Šerkšnas | Gods Tower [be] Temnozor Khors Meressin Luctus Rotting Christ Mekong Delta Skyforger | Ugniavijas Kovarnis |
* Vaiguva
* Pajauta
* Stebule
* Dvargantis

## Kilkim Žaibu 11

The festival in 2010 year first time took place at lake Lukstas in Varniai, Lithuania on 11–12 June 2010. The lineup:
Kilkim Žaibu 11 line-up: :
| Saturday | Sunday |
| Bestia Inquisitor Ossastorium [lt] Nahash Azaghal Deströyer 666 | Thundertale [lt] Ugniavijas Percival Percival Schuttenbach Primordial Christ Agony Poccoulus Nokturnal Mortum Obtest |
* Kovarnis – Lietuvos karių klubas

## Kilkim Žaibu 10

The festival took place at "Plūgo Broliai", Joniškis, Lithuania on 12–13 June 2009. The line-up:
Kilkim Žaibu 10 line-up: :
| Friday | Saturday |
| Nycticorax Saltus [pl] Argharus Root Infernal War | Atalyja Vilki Vilkatlakai Hospitalierių Ordina Metsatöll Loits Amon Amarth Skyforger Impaled Nazarene Meressin |

## Kilkim Žaibu 9

The festival took place at "Plūgo Broliai", Joniškis, Lithuania on 7 June 2008. The line-up:
Kilkim Žaibu 9 line-up: :
* Sunday
* Nahash
* Ancient Rites
* Obtest
* Tharaphita [et]
* Urskumug
* Altaja – ugnies šou
* Žalvarinis
* Auļi
* Vilki
* Varingis
* Kovarnis

## Pre-2008 history

The bands that have performed at this festival since 1999 include:
* Sear Bliss
* Nokturnal Mortum
* Odroerir [de]
* Moonsorrow
* Bestia
* Flaying
* Preternatural
* URT [et]
* Zpoan Vtenz [lt]
* Miseria
* Heaven Grey [lv]
* Ugnėlakis
* Liūnuosna
* D.A.R [lt]
* Profane Probity
* Donis
* Notanga
* Sinimaniseele
* Vilkači
* Meinardus
* Andaja
* Ossastorium
* Ugly Ogre
* Baltuva
* Thundertale
* Trejasmens [lv]
* Soul Brothers [lt]
* Dark Domination