Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 has announced day splits for its highly anticipated return to The Rave/Eagles Club, taking place June 5–7, 2026. In addition to previously announced headliners Acid Bath (Friday), Killswitch Engage (Saturday), and Ministry (Sunday), the festival has added Suicidal Tendencies and a wave of additional artists spanning the full spectrum of heavy music. The current day splits can be found below with more bands still TBA!
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.
The Metal Fest Pre-Party kicks off the weekend on Thursday, June 4, hosted by Jamey Jasta and friends + special guests TBA. Pre-Party tickets are free with the purchase of a three-day pass.
Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.
The current day splits are as follows with more TBA:
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
