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The infamous Milwaukee Metal Fest returns to The Rave in 2026 with another killer lineup, including the much anticipated return Acid Bath to Milwaukee, as well Killswitch Engage, and Ministry, Obituary, Power Trip, After the Burial, Nails, All Shall Perish, and many more.
Milwaukee Metalfest History
The original multi-day Milwaukee Metalfest was started in 1987 by Jack Koshick when he was just 29 years old. The festival made Milwaukee a world-renown landmark for heavy music through its final run in 2004. After a 19-year hiatus, Metalfest made a triumphant return in 2023 when Koshick passed the torch to Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta.
“I am so grateful and thrilled that [founder] Jack Koshick has passed the Milwaukee Metalfest torch off to me,” Jasta said in a press release. “He is a visionary and we will carry on the MMF legacy for years to come. So many of us have great memories from Milwaukee Metalfest, and the time is right for it to return.”
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