Milwaukee Metal Fest has revealed the first wave of bands for its 2027 edition. Meshuggah, Testament, Crowbar, YOB, Pig Destroyer and Repulsion are confirmed, with more names to be announced.
The festival returns to The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee from 14–16 May 2027. A pre-party takes place on 13 May.
Meshuggah play a headlining set to mark their 40th anniversary. They are joined on the Friday by Testament and Crowbar, who are described as thrash metal veterans and New Orleans sludge band respectively. YOB (doom metal), Pig Destroyer (grindcore) and Repulsion (grindcore) also appear during the weekend.
Passes and tickets go on sale on Friday 30 October at 10am CDT.
The festival will feature a range of styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial and underground extremity. Performances take place across multiple stages in the venue. A dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles offers band merch, vinyl and rare items throughout the weekend.
The current line-up is:
- Meshuggah
- Testament
- Crowbar
- YOB
- Pig Destroyer
- Repulsion
Milwaukee Metal Fest was founded in 1987. It was established in American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, and was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta.