The Most-based outfit Carpatia Castle represents a reliable pillar of atmospheric rock with distinct gothic and symphonic elements on the domestic scene. Originally starting as a studio project in the 1990s, the band has gradually evolved into a confident live act whose music relies on clear, melodic structures accessible to a wider rock audience. The hallmark of the line-up is the charismatic alto of singer Veronika Dubničková, which, combined with the live cello of Nicole Přibáňová, gives the songs a specific chamber-like yet energetic character. In their discography, represented by albums such as Laudanum or the conceptual Černé století, the band textually turns to history, mysticism, and dark legends, which is further emphasized on stage by stylized costumes and choreography. To Basinfirefest, they will bring sophisticated arrangements and a straightforward rock show with a dark, romantic aesthetic.