Vancouver’s Hyperspace Metal Fest has revealed the first batch of bands set to appear at its 7th edition in 2026 with Sanctuary headlining. Unfortunately, this year may be its last as after round seven, the Event will go on an indefinite hiatus. The Event will take place April 16–17 at The Cobalt, followed by a final night on April 18 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
The newly announced lineup includes Sanctuary, Owlbear, Atavistia, Voidchaser, Artificial Language, Witch Killer, Ophelia Falling, Lycanthro, Thorsguard, and Valley of Despair, with additional artists to be announced in the coming months. Tickets are available at this location.
Festival organizer Joey Hockin of Journeyman Productions reveals:
“We are beyond stoked to finally announce the first wave of bands for Hyperspace Metal Festival VII! Sanctuary will be performing a Canadian exclusive performance of Into The Mirror Black in its entirety! Atavistia will be headlining night 1, which will have a heavy emphasis on melodic death metal. After this year, the festival will be going on indefinite hiatus, so if you’ve been wanting to make it to Hyperspace, this could be your last chance. Let’s rage together at the Rickshaw and the Cobalt one last time!”
