Another wave of artists has been announced for the 2026 Milwaukee Metal Fest, with Armored Saint and a special additional performance from frontman John Bush performing his Anthrax-era material among the latest confirmations.
The expanded lineup also includes Waking The Cadaver, 9 Dead, Cardiac Arrest, The Suffering, Gored Embrace, Lecherous Nocturne, Castrator, Visceral Disgorge, Dirt, and The Crosses, who will be performing material from Die Kreuzen.
Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, one of the co-organizers behind the revived festival, commented on the announcement:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome a true pioneer in the genre & one of the best voices in metal. The one & only John Bush! Catch him Saturday, June 6 with Armored Saint & again Sunday, June 7, performing his Anthrax era songs. These are must see sets at MMF 2026!”
The 2026 edition of Milwaukee Metal Fest will take place June 05–07 at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI. Updated daily lineups are listed below, with additional artists still to be announced.
Friday, June 05
Acid Bath
Obituary
Agalloch (retrospective set)
Iron Reagan
Pallbearer
Hirax
Nunslaughter
Master
TBA
Morta Skuld
Polkadot Cadaver
Dusk
Jeffrey Nothing
Cardiac Arrest
Thanatotic Desire
Eyes Of The Living
Misery
Dirt
Saturday, June 06
Killswitch Engage
Suicidal Tendencies
Power Trip
Agalloch (‘Ashes Against The Grain’ set)
After The Burial
NAILS
Armored Saint
Havok
Prong
Macabre
Weekend Nachos
Internal Bleeding
Belushi Speed Ball
Sworn Enemy
Castrator
Casket Robbery
Human Artifacts
Brick By Brick
Threnody
The Suffering
Striking 13
Sunday, June 07
Ministry
TBA
John Bush (Anthrax-era set)
All Shall Perish
Integrity
UADA
Cyco Miko
Waking The Cadaver
Deadguy
Visceral Disgorge
Incite
9 Dead
Gored Embrace
Lecherous Nocturne
The Crosses (performing Die Kreuzen)
Dead By Wednesday
Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre
Trip To The Morgue
Dark Horse Prophet
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