Florida’s underground is gearing up for a serious beatdown as SOUNDS OF BRUTALITY FEST 2026 locks in its full lineup for a massive two-day takeover this fall.
Set for October 31 and November 1 at Hard Love in Jacksonville, the fest will feature 40 bands spanning hardcore, death metal, and everything in between. Organizers promise this isn’t just another weekend show—it’s a full-on statement for the scene.
Leading the charge are heavy hitters like MERAUDER, BAYWAY, SHATTERED REALM, and SOUTHPAW FLHC, backed by a stacked roster of rising and established acts.
Full lineup:
- MERAUDER
- BAYWAY
- SHATTERED REALM
- SOUTHPAW FLHC
- EXECUTION COMPLEX
- INTERCRANIAL LACERATION
- ROYAL HEARTS
- HARDHANDED
- ETERNAL PUNISHMENT
- LOSING VISION
- BANG OUT
- NOOSEBEARER
- ASHES REIGN
- DOWN TO THIS
- FACES OF MANY
- LOCK-DOWN-INC
- LONGPIG FL
- MAXIMUS
- SOLID RIGHT HOOK
- WISHFUL THINKING
- ENDBRINGER
- CHAIN GANG
- CAN’T KEEP UP
- COLD HARD STEEL
- DEADFACE
- FORTHROTTED
- NO GRAVE
- NOMADS
- POWERPLAY
- YOSEMITE IN BLACK
- ZIPTIE
- KILL YOU
- BRAINLOCK
- FEAR OF LOSS
- DRIPPING
- REAL
- SPINE EATER
- LONE STAR DRIVE BY
- CONVICTED TO DIE
- OINKLITERATION
With a lineup this dense and aggressive, SOUNDS OF BRUTALITY FEST 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most uncompromising underground events of the year.
