MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 – June 4–7, 2026 | The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 returns for another massive weekend of heavy music devastation, taking place June 4–7, 2026 at the legendary The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Known as one of the most historic and influential metal gatherings in the United States, the festival continues to deliver an enormous lineup covering a wide spectrum of heavy music styles.

From death metal and doom to hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, this year’s edition once again promises nonstop action across multiple stages throughout the venue.

In addition to the stacked musical lineup, attendees can explore a dedicated merchandise and collectibles floor featuring exclusive band merchandise, vinyl releases, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.

Festival Details

Festival: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026
Dates: June 4–7, 2026
Venue: The Rave / Eagles Club
Address: 2401 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
Phone: 414-342-7283

Genres: Death Metal / Doom / Hardcore / Thrash / Metalcore / Industrial / Extreme Metal

Sponsors:
Sumerian Records, Blue Grape Music, Reigning Phoenix Music, Copycats Hi-Fi Media, Nuclear Blast Records, Martyrstore.net, Metal Blade Records, Blk II Blk Records, Mindsnap Music

Official Pre-Party — Thursday, June 4, 2026

Start Time: 5:00 PM

Fans holding 2-day or 3-day festival passes will receive FREE entry to the official pre-party event.

Pre-Party Lineup:

Jamie Jasta (Hatebreed) & Friends
Bonginator
Gasket
Torn Open

Special appearances include Bill Moseley, along with jam sessions featuring members from Obituary (Trevor Peres) and Sanguisuggabogg (Devin Swank).

MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 – Full Lineup

Friday, June 5, 2026

Acid Bath
Obituary
Agalloch (Retrospective Set)
Death Angel (Act III Set)
Incantation
Vio-lence
Pallbearer
Hirax
Monstrosity
NunSlaughter
Polkadot Cadaver
Creeping Death
Morta Skuld
Incite
Flesh Parade
Dusk
Jeffrey Nothing
Dawn Of Ouroboros
Blood Vulture
Cardiac Arrest
Thanatotic Desire
Eyes of the Living
Misery
Dirt

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Killswitch Engage
Suicidal Tendencies
Machine Head
Power Trip
Agalloch (Ashes Against the Grain Album Set)
After the Burial
NAILS
Iron Reagan
Napalm Death (Rave Bar Set)
Armored Saint
Sacred Reich
Havok
Prong
Macabre
Weekend Nachos
Internal Bleeding
Generation Kill
Belushi Speed Ball
Sworn Enemy
Castrator
Casket Robbery
Human Artifacts
Heavy//Hitter
Brick by Brick
Threnody
The Suffering
Striking 13

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Ministry
Napalm Death
John Bush (Celebrating The Songs of Anthrax 1993–2003)
All Shall Perish (Celebrating 20 years of “The Price Of Existence”)
Cyco Miko
Integrity
UADA
Deadguy
Primitive Man
Waking The Cadaver
Visceral Disgorge
Green Jellÿ
The Crosses (Performing Die Kreuzen)
Face Yourself
SUREFIRE
9 Dead
Frog Mallet
Still Stayer
Lecherous Nocturne
Gored Embrace
Vacant Voice
Dead by Wednesday
Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre
Trip to the Morgue
Dark Horse Prophet

Festival Highlights

MILWAUKEE METAL FEST continues to stand as one of North America’s premier heavy music events, bringing together legendary acts, underground cult favorites, and modern heavyweights under one roof.

Attendees can expect:

• Multiple stages of continuous live performances
• Dedicated merchandise and collectibles marketplace
• Rare vinyl, exclusive merch, and memorabilia
• A wide mix of classic and modern metal subgenres
• Appearances from legendary musicians and special guests

Ticket & Information Links

Official Festival Page

Festival Website

Facebook Event Page