Milwaukee Metal Festival has officially unveiled the final wave of artists, completing what organizers are calling an already stacked lineup. The latest announcement adds Machine Head, two separate sets from Napalm Death, Generation Kill (Featuring Rob Dukes of Exodus), Creeping Death, and Heavy//Hitter to the bill, rounding out the roster for next year’s event.
Fans who purchase a three-day festival pass will also receive free entry to the Thursday pre-party on June 4. The kickoff night gives attendees an early start to the weekend, with performances from Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, Obituary, Agalloch, and many more, promising what organizers describe as the “best weekend ever!”
The festival will once again take over The Rave/Eagles Club, running from June 5 through June 7, 2026, with the pre-party launching festivities the night before on June 4. Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited selection of reserved seating options are currently available. Full lineup details, ticket choices, and ongoing festival updates can be found here.
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will continue its tradition of celebrating metal in all its forms, featuring death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity. Performances will be spread across multiple stages throughout the venue, and beyond the music, fans can explore a dedicated merch and collectibles floor offering exclusive band merchandise, vinyl, rare finds, and more throughout the weekend.
