Sometimes referred to as the `` Hungarian Metallica , '' the band has taken an international music genre and -- through lyrics , album covers , and an annual New Year party-concert -- made it all about their home city . Debrecen served as Hungary 's capital after a short - lived revolution in 1849 and for a second time at the end of World War II . The city is known as the home of Hungary 's most popular heavy metal band and one of its oldest universities . It also hosts a variety of events , including festivals dedicated to music , water slides and stuffed food .
Debrecen served as Hungary 's capital after a short - lived revolution in 1849 and for a second time at the end of World War II . The city is known as the home of Hungary 's most popular heavy metal band and one of its oldest universities . It also hosts a variety of events , including festivals dedicated to music , water slides and stuffed food .