The lineup for Saturday was stacked, in my opinion, headliner Mr. Bungle left the Milwaukee crowd in awe. Mike Patton is such a great front man so I felt privileged to watch this man perform again. San Francisco Thrash Metal legends Testament has one of the best performances I had ever seen them give in years. Connecticuts’ own Hatebreed ignited the ballroom with numerous mosh pits throughout their set. Continue reading
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 Part 1 – Live at The Rave
Growing up I had always heard about Milwaukee Metal Fest and how amazing it was. Well, this year I had the pleasure of covering this notoriously famous festival and I can definitely say I’ll be back next year. Continue reading
Skeletal Remains Kick Off North American Tour with Exhumed
American death metallers, Skeletal Remains, just embarked on the Decayed Decades North American tour in support of Exhumed, with additional support from Morbikon. The tour kicked off May 08th, in Santa Cruz, CA and will continue for six weeks (including a stop at Milwaukee Metal Festival on May 19th), concluding June 16th in Seattle, WA. Skeletal Remains are touring in support of their latest album, Fragments of the Ageless, which was released on March 08th, via Century Media Records. Find the live listings and more from the band in the article below.
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Milwaukee Metal Festival Announces Record Store Day Ticket Discount
Milwaukee Metal Festival (MMF) is quickly approaching, set to take place at The Rave Eagles Club, May 16 through 19. The event organisers recently announced a special Record Store Day promo, still available until Sunday, April 28th, which gets buyers money off tickets for the fest. Keep reading below for more information.
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Cloak Sign with Metal Blade Records
Atlanta, Georgia-based black metal outfit, Cloak, have just joined the roster at Metal Blade Records. The band also recently announced new live dates on The Holy Dark Over Europe tour this Summer, with Hellripper and High Command, as well as an appearance at Milwaukee Metal Fest. Keep reading below for more information.
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Profanatica Book US Summer Tour Dates Including Milwaukee Metal Fest
USBM legends, Profanatica, recently announced a 21 date headlining tour in the US. With support coming from Stormruler, the trek will kick off in Youngstown, OH on May 14th, and conclude on June 08th in Raleigh, NC. It continues the support of Profanatica’s latest album, Crux Simplex, which was released on September 22, 2023 via Season of Mist records. Find the live listings and more in the article below.
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Morbikon Books Tour Dates with Early Moods, and Appearance at Decibel Metal And Beer Pre-Fest and Milwaukee Metal Fest
Following their maiden live appearances in 2023, including sets at Full Terror Assault Fest and Decibel Metal And Beer Fest, and a run of dates with Flesher, international black metal group Morbikon brings the live mayhem into 2024 with a run of Spring tour dates with Early Moods. Tickets and music on sale at the links below. Continue reading
I AM MORBID to Perform All of “Altars of Madness” in Full at Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024
After a successful return of Milwaukee Metal Festival in 2023, the iconic midwestern, multi-day event is now revealing 11 more bands and daily schedules for the highly anticipated 2024 edition, with more TBA! The festival is now welcoming I AM MORBID, who will be performing the iconic Morbid Angel record, ‘Altars of Madness,’ in its entirety on Sunday, May 19! the band reunites Morbid Angel’s David Vincent and Pete Sandoval. In addition, fans can use code DEATH5 to save $5 on single day tickets at the link below. Continue reading
UPDATED: Mr. Bungle, Blind Guardian, Slaughter To Prevail, In Flames, Hatebreed, Deicide are Booked Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 Early Bird Tickets
UPDATED: The fest has now announced the first wave of bands for 2024, including Mr. Bungle, Blind Guardian, Slaughter To Prevail, In Flames, Hatebreed, Deicide!
Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced the dates May 17th to 19th for its 2024 edition, with a pre-party May 16th. Now run by Jamie Jasta (Hatebreed, Kingdom of Sorrow) and Sound Talent Group‘s Tim Borror, the event this year featured Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Biohazard, Machinehead. Keep reading below for tickets and more.
PODCAST: Episode 330 – Ragin Rosie Interviews Greg Burgess of Allegaeon at Milwaukee Metal Fest
Ragin Rosie caught up with Greg of Allegaeon at the comeback edition of Milwaukee Metal Fest! Greg chatted about the band’s plans for their next album, his other projects, what-if scenarios, being a “band dad” and more!