Blades Of Steel Metalfest has finalized its 2026 lineup, bringing three days of traditional, power, thrash, and heavy metal to The Crucible in Madison, Wisconsin, from September 17–19.
Thursday is topped by ENSIFERUM and FIREWIND, while SANCTUARY and CRIMSON GLORY lead Friday’s proceedings. Saturday closes the festival with METAL CHURCH headlining and RAVEN serving as co-headliner.
The bill also includes established names such as VICIOUS RUMORS and ARTILLERY, along with newer acts including VOID, LIVING FAST, INTERCEPTOR, and WANTED. Everything happens beneath one roof, sparing attendees the traditional festival ritual of hiking half a mile between bands.
Tickets are available now.
Blades Of Steel Metalfest 2026
September 17–19 — The Crucible — Madison, WI
Thursday, September 17
ENSIFERUM — Headliner
FIREWIND — Co-headliner
LORDS OF THE TRIDENT
PHANTOM
VOID
VIOGRESSION
LIVING FAST
Friday, September 18
SANCTUARY — Headliner
CRIMSON GLORY — Co-headliner
VICIOUS RUMORS
GAMMACIDE
INTERCEPTOR
SADISTIC FORCE
ELECTROCUTIONER
P.I.L.A.U.
Saturday, September 19
METAL CHURCH — Headliner
RAVEN — Co-headliner
ARTILLERY
COVEN 6669
CASTLE
WANTED
VELOSITY
TRENCHER
CELESTIAL WIZARD
