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Three of Cluj-Napoca’s most prominent modern metal acts, For The Wicked, Diamonds Are Forever and Scars Of A Story, are joining forces for a national tour under the banner “CJ Core All Stars,” arriving on May 23 at Quantic. Conceived as a statement of unity for Romania’s growing metal and core scene, the project brings together three bands connected not only through their sound, but also through a shared artistic vision rooted in the underground culture of Cluj-Napoca.

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Emerging from one of Romania’s most active alternative music communities, the bands describe “CJ Core All Stars” as more than a concert series. The tour is designed as a collaborative effort to strengthen the local heavy music scene, build authentic connections between artists and audiences, and demonstrate the impact of solidarity within the country’s underground circuit.

Founded in 2015, For The Wicked have built a reputation around a modern and aggressive metalcore sound that blends crushing riffs, massive breakdowns and melodic passages with trap influences and emotionally charged songwriting. Their lyrics revolve around themes of inner conflict, personal struggle, anger and resilience, delivered through an intense balance between vocals and instrumentation.

Veterans of the Romanian modern metal scene, Diamonds Are Forever were formed in 2011 through the merger of two local projects sharing the same artistic direction. Over the years, the band has established itself as one of the strongest live presences in Romania’s new wave of metal, combining aggressive guitar work, energetic grooves and a raw stage attitude tailored for both underground audiences and larger festival crowds.

Active since 2012, Scars Of A Story complete the lineup with a dynamic mix of metalcore, post-hardcore and new-age metal influences. Known for their emotionally driven and introspective themes, the band channels powerful riffs and versatile vocal performances into a high energy live experience that has steadily secured their place within Romania’s heavy music landscape.

The Bucharest stop at Quantic is expected to showcase not only the individual identity of each act, but also the collective energy behind a tour aimed at pushing the Romanian underground metal scene to a wider national audience.

This article was written with the assistance of Artifical Intelligence.