The festival line-up features Peter Wildoer (Darkane, James LaBrie) and Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, Devin Townsend), who will perform a rehearsed show together.

Also appearing are drummers Rodney Holmes (Brecker Brothers, Joe Zawinul, Santana, Wayne Shorter), Danish jazz drummer Morten Lund (Stefano Bollani) - who's making his festival debut - and German drumming superstar, clinician and author Benny Greb.

Juan Carlos Mendoza, winner of the 2012 US Guitar Center Drum Off competition will be the opening act at this year's event.

Meinl festival organizer Norbert Saemann says:

"Each of our eight previous festivals so far have been phenomenal, and this year’s edition won't be any different. Scandinavia's music scene sets trends worldwide. It is very multifaceted and will lend us the foundation for another unforgettable international Meinl Drum Festival."

Crafton's Per Burstrom adds:

"We are proud to be the host for the 2013 Meinl Drum Festival in Göteborg. Bringing such a word-class and prestigious festival to our home country is a great honor for us. We are looking forward to that experience."