Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 is ramping up the excitement by announcing a wave of new bands joining its already stellar lineup. Renowned acts Rotting Christ, Chimaria, Scour, Tesseract, and Evil Dead have been added to the roster, with even more artists to be revealed soon as part of the festival’s 12 Days of Christmas campaign. The event is set to return to its iconic home at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16-18, 2025, with an exclusive pre-party kicking things off on May 15.

Building on the massive success of the second edition, Milwaukee Metal Fest is cementing its status as a cornerstone of the heavy music scene. This year’s edition promises to deliver an unforgettable weekend of bone-crushing performances, featuring some of the most celebrates names in metal, alongside rising stars and cult favorites.

The updated lineup showcases an incredible range of talent, ensuring there’s something for every meta fan. Highlights include:

• DOWN (featuring Anselmo, Windstein, Keenan, Bower, and Bruders)
• Black Label Society
• Devin Townsend
• The Dillinger Escape Plan (performing their seminal album Calculating Infinity)
• Exodus
• Rotting Christ
• Chimaira
• Suicide Silence
• Tesseract
• The Acacia Strain
• Scour
• Evil Dead
• Full of Hell
• Nekrogoblikon
  
  …and many more, with further announcements expected throughout the week.

The complete lineup will be unveiled just in time for the holidays, so fans are encourages to stay tuned to Milwaukee Metal Fest’s Facebook, Instagram, and X channels for daily updates.

Tickets for Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 are now on sale, with various options to suit all levels of metal devotion. From general admission to VIP packages, the festival offers fans a chance to experience the best in heavy music at one of the Midwest’s most legendary venues.

With the addition of these heavy-hitting bands and the promise of more to come, Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for metalheads across the globe. Whether you’re there to witness the melodic intricacies of Tesseract, the chaos of The Dillinger Escape Plan, or the legendary power of Rotting Christ, this festival is guaranteed to deliver.

Get your tickets now and prepare for a week of unparalleled metal mayhem!

Tickets available here.