RAGE OF ARMAGEDDON 9 FESTIVAL 2026 Announces Three Days of Metal in Brooklyn

RAGE OF ARMAGEDDON 9 FESTIVAL returns this September with another massive celebration of traditional heavy metal, thrash metal, and death metal. Taking place over September 11–13, 2026 at The Meadows in Brooklyn, New York, the three-day event will feature 28 bands from around the world, including exclusive and one-off performances, legendary acts, underground favorites, and several bands making rare or first-ever appearances in New York City.

Presented by Armageddon Productions NYC, the festival has become one of the East Coast’s premier underground metal gatherings, bringing together generations of metal fans for a weekend packed with live music, merchandise vendors, food, and official aftershow parties.

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Event Details

Festival: Rage of Armageddon 9 Festival
Dates: September 11–13, 2026
Venue: The Meadows
Address: 17 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA

Age Policy

16 and over with valid government-issued ID.
All ages are welcome when accompanied by a legal guardian.

No Re-Entry

Please note that there is no re-entry once you leave the venue.

Daily Curfew

Each festival day has a strict 10:00 PM curfew, with performances ending before 10:00 PM.

Friday – September 11

ARTILLERY
AT WAR
MORPHEUS DESCENDS
CASTRATOR
COVEN 6669
BLACK WATER RISING
THE DARKER MY HORIZON
BASTARD SKULL

Saturday – September 12

Saturday’s lineup combines legendary pioneers with cult underground acts, highlighted by MASSACRE performing their landmark debut From Beyond live for the final time.

MASSACRE – Performing From Beyond live for the final time
DESOLATION ANGELS
VICIOUS RUMORS
INSANITY
ANCESTRAL
MACHINE OF WAR
MAUSOLEUM
VIOLENT REVOLUTION
ELECTROCUTIONER

Sunday – September 13

DJ ALEX KAYNE
LEATHERWOLF
MEDIEVAL STEEL
ELIXIR
BLOOD FEAST
GAMMACIDE
GLACIER
WADE BLACK’S ASTRONOMICA
SINISTER REALM
WRETCH
UNKNOWN

VIP Packages

VIP packages include:

• Three-day festival pass
• Official event T-shirt
• Event poster
• Rage of Armageddon festival bag
• Assorted merchandise, music, and exclusive items donated by participating bands
• Early admission each day for merchandise shopping and band meet-and-greets

Festival Experience

In addition to nearly thirty live performances, attendees can browse numerous merchandise vendors offering records, CDs, apparel, collectibles, and underground releases. Food vendors will also be available throughout the weekend.

Each night concludes with the official Rage of Armageddon aftershow party at Brooklyn’s legendary Duff’s Brooklyn Metal Bar, giving fans another opportunity to celebrate with fellow metalheads and musicians after the festival.

With legendary names such as Massacre, Artillery, Leatherwolf, Vicious Rumors, Medieval Steel, and many more sharing the stage with rising underground acts, Rage of Armageddon 9 Festival promises another unforgettable weekend for fans of classic and extreme metal alike.