Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 has announced the final additions to its Sunday lineup, adding Napalm Death, Primitive Man, and Face Yourself to a bill already featuring Ministry, John Bush performing Anthrax-era material, and All Shall Perish celebrating two decades of their album The Price of Existence. The festival will be held from June 5 to 7 at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee.
The event will begin with a pre-party on June 4, which is accessible free of charge with the purchase of a three-day festival pass. This kickoff show will include performances by Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, Obituary, Agalloch, and several others, marking the start of a metal-packed weekend.
Tickets are available in multiple formats, including single-day, two-day, and three-day passes, alongside a limited quantity of reserved seating. The festival’s schedule covers a wide range of metal genres such as death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremes, spread across numerous stages within the venue.
In addition to live performances, the festival will feature an exclusive merchandise and collectibles area offering one-of-a-kind band items, vinyl releases, and rare goods. Organizers have indicated that additional bands will be announced in upcoming waves, promising an even more substantial lineup.
The three-day schedule is diverse, with Friday featuring bands like Acid Bath and Obituary, Saturday highlighting Killswitch Engage and Suicidal Tendencies, and Sunday culminating with Ministry, Napalm Death, and more. The festival aims to deliver a comprehensive metal experience for fans in a centralized venue over several days.