The inaugural Unhinged Fest, originally scheduled to take place at The National Western Stockyards in Denver on July 26 and 27, has officially been canceled in its current form. However, organizers have announced that the event will live on in a revised format, now split into two separate shows happening in the Denver area instead. Those shows are:
Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO on July 26
- The Dillinger Escape Plan
- Converge
- Sanguisugabogg
- Khemmis
- Suicide Cages
Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO on July 27
- Power Trip
- Gatecreeper
- 200 Stab Wounds
- Castle Rate
- Nailed Shut MA
Unhinged Fest organizers have issued the following statement: “Unhinged Fest is canceling in its current form at The National Western Stockyards. We’re keeping the party alive with some MASSIVE shows at Denver’s best clubs, featuring some of your favorite Unhinged artists! All taking place July 26, 27, 28, 2025.
“All festival tickets will be refunded at original point of purchase. Check out new shows below, fest ticket holders will have first access to presales. Thanks for sticking with us, see ya in the pit!”
The original lineup for Unhinged Festival 2025 was:
July 26
- Knocked Loose
- The Dillinger Escape Plan
- The Garden
- HEALTH
- Converge
- Terror
- Sanguisugabogg
- Jesus Piece
- Khemmis
- The Callous Daoboys
- Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
- Glixen
- Palehorse / Palerider
- In the Company of Serpent
- Suicide Cages
July 27
- Lamb of God
- In This Moment
- Body Count
- Power Trip
- Sunami
- Gatecreeper
- Angel Du$t
- Catch Your Breath
- Castle Rat
- CANDY
- Big Ass Truck
- Nailed Shut MA
- Nightwraith
- Necropanther
- 200 Stab Wounds
“This Is a Strange Way to Say You Didn’t Sell Enough Tickets…”
The lack of a clear reason behind the cancellation left fans scrambling to guess why the plug got pulled less than a month out. The top consensus? A tragic cocktail of “probably poor management,” “bad ticket sales,” and “classic promoter chaos.” One user noted, “This happens a lot,” while others pointed fingers at a miscalculated rollout. The worst part? The festival didn’t even bring the headliners over to the new club dates. Cue mass disappointment.
Flights Booked, Hotels Paid For, Vibes Destroyed
Among the most upset were those who had already planned their lives around the original event. “Flights booked non-refundable, hotel booked. What a joke,” one person said. Others mourned lost PTO, missed alternative events (Warped Long Beach, anyone?), and empty calendars where a stacked fest lineup once lived.
One fan summed it up with heartbreak:
“Me n my ex-boyfriend got back together for this just to see Angel Du$t… Guess we gotta break up again.”
Two Club Shows ≠ One Festival
The rescheduled club dates at Mission Ballroom and Ogden Theatre do feature heavy hitters like Dillinger Escape Plan, Power Trip, Converge, and Gatecreeper. But many fans pointed out that at $75 per show, they’re now paying more to see fewer bands—without the added fest atmosphere or all-day madness.
“Half the bands for the same price? What a racket.”
“I just wanted a Denver metal fest so I didn’t have to travel 😢”
The refund process? Allegedly up to 30 business days. The time until the new shows? 19 days. The math isn’t mathing, and fans noticed.
What About the Bands We Really Wanted?
While some praised the salvaged lineup, others were crushed by notable omissions: Jesus Piece, Callous Daoboys, Angel Du$t, HEALTH, and more didn’t make the cut. For some, it was a dealbreaker. For others, it was a meme opportunity.
“Exactly no Jesus Piece or Callous Daoboys. I’m out.”
“I’ll never know who else knows every lyric to both Terror and HEALTH.”
Final Thoughts: Still Unhinged, Just Not in the Fun Way
The announcement promised to “keep the party alive,” but for many fans, it feels more like showing up to the afterparty with a half-empty cooler and no one you planned to rage with. There’s still excitement for the club gigs, sure—but the damage is done.
In true DIY spirit, one user commented:
“Dudes go to one DIY show 😂😂”
Yeah. Might be time to consider it.
