Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked extreme music weekends of the year.
The festival has officially unveiled its day splits for its June return to The Rave/Eagles Club, while also confirming new additions including Suicidal Tendencies and special double set performances from Agalloch.
Running from June 5–7, 2026, the festival will be headlined by Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, and Ministry, covering wildly different ends of the heavy spectrum, from sludge and industrial to metalcore and hardcore, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to lean into its reputation as a true all lanes metal gathering.
One of the biggest talking points is Agalloch’s dual appearance across the weekend, the band will perform a retrospective set on Friday, while Saturday will see them deliver a full ‘Ashes Against the Grain’ set.
For long time fans, that alone makes the trip worthwhile.
The newly announced addition of Suicidal Tendencies further reinforces the festival’s cross generational pull, their appearance on Saturday places them alongside Power Trip, NAILS, After The Burial, and Havok, making that day especially punishing.
Beyond the music
Milwaukee Metal Fest will once again feature a dedicated merchandise and collectibles floor, offering exclusive band merch, vinyl, and rare items throughout the weekend. On top of this, multiple stages across the venue will keep clashes minimal while giving fans a reason to move constantly.
The weekend officially kicks off with a Metal Fest Pre Party on Thursday, June 4, hosted by Jamey Jasta and friends, with special guests still to be announced, pre-party access is included free with a three day pass.
Tickets are on sale now, including three day passes, two day passes, single day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats.
Current Day Splits
Friday, June 5
Acid Bath, Obituary, Agalloch (Retrospective Set), Iron Reagan, Pallbearer, Hirax, NunSlaughter, Master, Weekend Nachos, Morta Skuld, Polkadot Cadaver, Dusk, Jeffrey Nothing, Thanatotic Desire, Eyes of the Living, Misery, + more TBA
Saturday, June 6
Killswitch Engage, Suicidal Tendencies, Power Trip, Agalloch (‘Ashes Against the Grain’ Set), After The Burial, NAILS, Havok, Prong, Internal Bleeding, Macabre, Belushi Speed Ball, Sworn Enemy, Casket Robbery, Human Artifacts, Brick By Brick, Threnody, Striking 13, + more TBA
Sunday, June 7
Ministry, All Shall Perish, Integrity, UADA, Cyco Miko, Deadguy, Incite, Dead By Wednesday, Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre, Trip To The Morgue, Dark Horse Prophet, + more TBA
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