LEGIONS OF METAL Festival 2026 returns to Chicago with two days of heavy metal mayhem

Empire Productions proudly presents the return of LEGIONS OF METAL Festival 2026, bringing two days of pure heavy metal power to Chicago, Illinois on May 1–2, 2026.

The festival will once again take place at the legendary Reggies Rock Club and Reggies Music Joint, delivering a packed lineup of traditional heavy metal, power metal, doom, and underground favorites across two stages.

Fans can expect an intense weekend filled with standout performances from both veteran acts and rising forces, headlined by iconic names such as RHAPSODY OF FIRE, TROUBLE, HEATHEN, and OMEN.

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Event Details:

Festival: LEGIONS OF METAL 2026
Dates: May 1–2, 2026
Location: Reggies Rock Club & Reggies Music Joint, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Address: 2109 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Age Limit: 17+ (Music Joint stage 21+)

Doors:
Friday: 5:00 PM (both rooms)
Saturday: 3:00 PM (both rooms)

Tickets:
Two-Day Pass: $105
Two-Day VIP Pass: $145

VIP Includes:
Access to VIP Lounge
Food Buffet
Band Meet & Greets (no specific bands guaranteed)

LEGIONS OF METAL 2026 – FULL LINEUP

Friday – Music Joint:
BLACK SITES
EXTINCTION EARTH
HIGH CASTLE
HEROINE SENTINEL

Friday – Rock Club:
RHAPSODY OF FIRE
OMEN
OWLBEAR
NITE
LUMINATOR
REGIMENT

Saturday – Music Joint:
KILLER HEARTS
BLIND OATH
BREAKKER
GREENBRIAR
PROFESSOR EMERITUS

Saturday – Rock Club:
TROUBLE
HEATHEN
LORDS OF THE TRIDENT
VOID
FIRES IN THE DISTANCE
WANTED
THUNDER FORGE
BATTLE CHAPEL

Festival Info:

LEGIONS OF METAL continues to build its reputation as one of the Midwest’s premier underground heavy metal festivals, bringing together established legends and emerging acts in an intimate club setting known for its loyal metal community.

With two stages operating across two full days, attendees can expect non-stop performances, underground merchandise vendors, and an atmosphere dedicated entirely to traditional and modern heavy metal.