One of the best festivals in the country, NWTF sees doom, death, and black metal take center stage, but fiends of all persuasions will find something to sink their teeth into.
May 17, 2025
Dark Lord Day
Muenster, IN
Three Floyds Brewing turned their annual imperial stout release day into an all-day metal party. Bands are announced late, but Amon Amarth and Pig Destroyer have made appearances in the past.
June 6-7, 2025
Mad With Power
Madison, WI
One of the only pure power metal celebrations on the the continent, Mad With Power shows that US cheese-fiends are alive and well.
July 11-12, 2025
Armstrong
Armstrong, BC
This camping fest destroys the Okanagan Valley each summer with a few choice headliners and a ton of local support.
Aug 16, 2025
Mile High Power Fest
Denver, CO
North American is now home to FOUR cheese-filled power metal festivals that would make Europeans proud
September 3-6, 2025
ProgPower USA
Atlanta, GA
The Southeast's pride and joy, this melodic-centered party features some of the cheesiest European acts around. Typically sells out within hours of the first announcement.
May 15-18, 2025
Milwaukee Metalfest
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
America's OG extreme metal fest is back, with a lineup to fit its legendary legacy.
May 22-25, 2025
Maryland Deathfest
Baltimore, MD
THE extreme metal fest in the US takes over Baltimore every Memorial Day weekend. Big name Europeans share the stage with the nastiest death and grind the world has to offer.
June 20-22, 2025
Cascadian Midsummer
Pe Ell, WA
Formerly Thirst For Light, also formerly Litha Cascadia, this most Northwest of solstice camping celebrations hosts nature-forward dark music and art.
July 13-14, 2025
Stormbringer
Worcester, MA
Unsheathe your blades and ride east to a new battle for trad metal domination
August 28-30, 2025
Blades of Steel
Madison, WI
Wisconsin's newest fest provides a deadly mix of legendary 80s bands and some of the newer acts they've inspired.
Dec 5-6, 2025
Metal & Beer: Denver
Denver, CO
Decibel take their fantastic Philly concoction on the road; bringing brews and brutality to the Mile High city.
May 15-18, 2025
Modified Ghost
Vancouver, BC
In its sixth incarnation, this heavy-doom and doom-heavy ritual will shake the Canadian west coast to its core.
May 30 - June 1, 2025
Prepare The Ground
Toronto, CA
International doom heavyweights gather with an eclectic mix of Canadian favorites that will appeal to the Roadburn crowd
June 20, 2025
Trve Brewing Bacchanalia
Denver, CO
The country's most metal brewery holds its annual bacchanal for a weekend each May, with an eclectic mix of the the beer slingers' favorites.
Jul 25-27, 2025
Fire in the Mountains
Blackfeet Nation, MT
In the shadow of Glacier National Park, celebrate the best atmospheric metal and dark americana at a gathering unlike any other in ther world.
August 29-31, 2025
RPM Fest
Montague, MA
Prepare your Western Masshole for a brewery-sponsored metal party in the woods featuring camping, karaoke, yoga, wrestling, and more!