Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced the first full wave of bands for the 2026 edition, unveiling more than twenty new acts alongside the official day-by-day headliner breakdown. The festival returns to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from the new weekend on June 5–7, 2026, with an official pre-party on June 4. This year’s headliners will see Acid Bath on Friday, Killswitch Engage on Saturday, and newly added Ministry closing out Sunday. General ticket sales are available at this location.
Co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments:
“2026 is shaping up to be our best year yet and we’re just getting started! More bands, more stages, more vendors, more food, more signings, it’s gonna be the best weekend EVER! See you in the good the land!”
Lineup (so far):
Acid Bath
Killswitch Engage
Ministry
Obituary
Powertrip
Agalloch
After the Burial
All Shall Perish
Nails
Iron Reagan
Havok
Nunslaughter
Hirax
Integrity
Prong
Internal Bleeding
Uada
Deadguy
Master
Weekend Nachos
Morta Skuld
Polkadot Cadaver
Sworn Enemy
Belushi Speedball
Incite
Casket Robbery
Dusk
Jeffrey Nothing
Brick by Brick
Dead by Wednesday
Human Artifacts
Thanatotic Desire
Eyes of the Living
Misery
Striking 13
Trip to the Morgue
Dark Horse Prophet
40+ more bands TBA
Feature Image Photo Credit: Mathieu Bredeau
