The newly-minted fest in Mexico's capital is quickly becoming the Killtown of the Western Hemisphere.
April 14-15, 2023
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
Philadelphia, PA
Extreme beer and extreme music form a winning combination at this Philly staple. Unlimited pours served in front of a stage showcasing the mag's favorite bands.
May 25-27, 2023
Northwest Terror Fest
Seattle, WA
Quickly becoming one of the best festivals in the country, NWTF sees doom, death, and black metal take center stage, but fiends of all persuasions will find something to sink their teeth into.
June 16-18, 2023
Oblivion Access
Austin, TX
Formerly Austin Terror Fest, Oblivion Access aims to become the American Roadburn with an eclectic lineup and hand-picked curators.
September 28-30, 2023
Blades of Steel
Madison, WI
Wisconsin's newest fest provides a deadly mix of legendary 80s bands and some of the newer acts they've inspired.
March 24-25, 2023
Hell's Heroes
Houston, TX
All-Things-80s is the focus of Houston's finest fest whose tickets sell out within hours. Quickly becoming one of the best metal gatherings on the planets.
April 14-16, 2023
Metal Threat Fest
Chicago, IL
Cavernous Death Metal takes over the Chicago 'burbs with a host of European filth-flingers that rarely make US appearances.
May 27-28, 2023
Hell in the Harbor
Baltimore, MD
In this Deathfest off-year, Baltimore's Soundstage have taken things into their own hands and offered up a worthy competitor to the mother of all extreme festivals.
August 18-19, 2023
Mad With Power
Madison, WI
One of the only pure power metal celebrations on the the continent, Mad With Power shows that US cheese-fiends are alive and well.
Dec 1-2, 2023
Metal & Beer: Denver
Denver, CO
Decibel take their fantastic Philly concoction on the road; bringing brews and brutality to the Mile High city.
April 13-15, 2023
Hyperspace
Vancouver, BC
Trad and power metal take fans to the stars in the heart of Vansterdam.
May 18-21, 2023
Modified Ghost
Vancouver, CA
In its sixth incarnation, this heavy-doom and doom-heavy ritual will shake the Canadian west coast to its core.
May 26-28, 2023
Milwaukee Metalfest
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
America's OG extreme metal fest is back, with a lineup to fit its legendary legacy.
September 6-9, 2023
ProgPower USA
Atlanta, GA
The Southeast's pride and joy, this melodic-centered party features some of the cheesiest European acts around. Typically sells out within hours of the first announcement.