| MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026Adds AROMORED SAINT, JOHN BUSH + More |
| Now welcoming JOHN BUSH (performing songs from his ANTHRAX era), ARMORED SAINT, WAKING THE CADAVER, 9 DEAD, CARDIAC ARREST, THE SUFFERING, GORED EMBRACE, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE, WEEKEND NACHOS, CASTRATOR, VISCERAL DISGORGE, DIRT, + THE CROSSES perform DIE KREUZEN |
| The festival will return to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! |
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| Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to continue to announce another wave of bands to its already stacked lineup! In addition to previously announced headliners Acid Bath (Friday), Killswitch Engage (Saturday), and Ministry (Sunday), the festival now welcomes JOHN BUSH, who will be performing songs from his ANTHRAX era, ARMORED SAINT, WAKING THE CADAVER, 9 DEAD, CARDIAC ARREST, THE SUFFERING, GORED EMBRACE, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE, WEEKEND NACHOS, CASTRATOR, VISCERAL DISGORGE, DIRT, + THE CROSSES perform DIE KREUZEN to the lineup, with more still TBA! The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! Co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments, “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome a true pioneer in the genre & one of the best voices in metal. The one & only John Bush! Catch him Saturday, June 6 with Armored Saint & again Sunday, June 7, performing his Anthrax era songs. These are must see sets at MMF 2026!” The current lineup and day splits can be found below with more bands still TBA! Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend. The Metal Fest Pre-Party kicks off the weekend on Thursday, June 4, hosted by Jamey Jasta and friends + special guests TBA. Pre-Party tickets are free with the purchase of a three-day pass. Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION. The current day splits are as follows with more TBA: Friday, June 5:Acid BathObituaryAgalloch (Retrospective Set)Iron ReaganPallbearerHiraxNunSlaughterMasterWeekend NachosMorta SkuldPolkadot CadaverDuskJeffrey NothingCardiac ArrestThanatotic DesireEyes of the LivingMiseryDIRT+more TBA Saturday, June 6:Killswitch EngageSuicidal TendenciesPower TripAgalloch (‘Ashes Against the Grain’ Set)After the BurialNAILSArmored SaintHavokProngWeekend NachosInternal BleedingMacabreBelushi Speed BallSworn EnemyCastratorCasket RobberyHuman ArtifactsBrick by BrickThrenodyThe SufferingStriking 13+ more TBA Sunday, June 7:MinistryAll Shall PerishIntegrityUADACyco MikoWaking the CadaverDeadguyVisceral DisgorgeIncite9 DeadGored EmbraceLecherous NocturneThe Crosses performs Die KreuzenDead by WednesdayTexas Toast Chainsaw MassacreTrip to the MorgueDark Horse Prophet+ more TBA Stay tuned for the next wave of bands – you don’t wanna miss this! |
| ABOUT MILWAUKEE METAL FESTFounded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the longest-running and most influential metal festivals in the United States, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum. After establishing itself as a cornerstone of American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, the festival was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, ushering in a new era while honoring its legacy. Today, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to unite fans and artists for an uncompromising celebration of metal across the iconic stages of The Rave/Eagles Club. |