March 19-21, 2026
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 10-11, 2026
Forever Deaf Fest
Chicago, IL
This Chicago-centric fest celebrates the city's finest bands along with legendary imports on all spectrums of grind.
May 7-9, 2026
Northwest Terror Fest
Seattle, WA
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.
May 21-24, 2026
Maryland Deathfest
Baltimore, MD
THE extreme metal fest in the US takes over Baltimore every Memorial Day weekend. Big name Europeans share the stage with the nastiest death and grind the world has to offer.
June 5-6, 2026
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.
June 19-21, 2026
Cascadian Midsummer
Pe Ell, WA
Formerly Thirst For Light, also formerly Litha Cascadia, this most Northwest of solstice camping celebrations hosts nature-forward dark music and art.
Sept 17-19, 2026
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 27-28, 2026
2 Minutes to Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Essentially a Hell's Heroes afterparty, this Bible Belt Bash brings in heavy and speed metal devotees from both past and present
May 1-2, 2026
Legions of Metal
Chicago, IL
Risen from the ashes of Ragnarökkr, step back into the 80s with some of the best OG and modern trad bands around.
May 14-17, 2026
Modified Ghost
Vancouver, BC
This long-running heavy-doom and doom-heavy ritual will shake the Canadian west coast to its core.
May 29-31, 2026
Prepare The Ground
Toronto, CA
International doom heavyweights gather with an eclectic mix of Canadian favorites that will appeal to the Roadburn crowd
June 13-14, 2026
Flatline Fest
Denver, CO
Legendary producer Dave Otero gathers his prodigies and other mile-high heavy hitters in this celebration of modern metal
Jul 23-26, 2026
Fire in the Mountains
Blackfeet Nation, MT
In the shadow of Glacier National Park, celebrate the best atmospheric metal and dark americana at a gathering unlike any other in ther world.
Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2026
Headbanger's Boat
Miami, FL
Lamb of God get into the cruise business with a batch of their 2000s-era thrash and metalcore brethren
April 16-18, 2026
Hyperspace
Vancouver, BC
Trad and power metal take fans to the stars in the heart of Vansterdam.
May 2-3, 2026
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 legendary mag's favorite bands.
May 16, 2026
Dark Lord Day
Muenster, IN
Three Floyds Brewing turned their annual imperial stout release day into an all-day metal party. Legends like Amon Amarth, Yob, and Pig Destroyer have made appearances in the past.
June 5-7, 2026
Milwaukee Metalfest
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
America's OG extreme metal fest is back, with a lineup to fit its legendary legacy.
July 17-18, 2026
Armstrong
Armstrong, BC
This camping fest destroys the Okanagan Valley each summer with a few choice headliners and a ton of local support.
Sept 9-12, 2026
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.