DECIMATE METALFEST Announces 2026 Lineup Changes w/ Addition of Headliners RIOT CITY and more! To Join THE CONVALESCENCE, SQUIDHAMMER, FAMOUS STRANGERS, and more!
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Western Canada’s underground metal community will once again come together this summer as Decimate Metalfest returns to the Millet Agriplex Arena on June 26 and 27, 2026, in Millet, AB. What began as a grassroots gathering of heavy music fans has grown into a weekend-long celebration where heavy music, independent arts, and community come together in rural Alberta, welcoming fans, artists, and families of all ages.
DMF announces its recent lineup changes, with RIOT CITY replacing original headliners Glyph, who unfortunately had to bow out of this year's festival. Also joining this year's lineup are Calgary youth band Pollux and Edmonton's Kill the Eclipse, adding to the already stacked lineup featuring The Convalescence, Squidhammer, Famous Strangers, Cries of Blood, alongside a diverse roster of local and regional performers. Overall, 26 performing acts will take the stage over the two days, including touring artists, Canadian metal bands, youth performers, a featured DJ, and specialty entertainers.
Friday evening launches the festival with a powerful night of heavy music, with The Convalescence and Squidhammer co-headlining the night. Saturday expands into a full-day festival experience featuring Riot City headlining alongside up-and-coming bands from Western Canada, youth artists, live performers, and interactive entertainment. The second day also includes a performance by Kill the Eclipse, the “Fundraiser Band,” which is a rotating act selected from bands that participated in DMF's fundraising events throughout the year, highlighting the festival’s community-driven spirit. With top-notch production, high-quality sound, professional staging, and access to convenient local amenities in Millet, AB, the festival ensures an unforgettable experience for fans and families.
All performances take place at the Millet Agriplex Arena, with festival activities continuing throughout the weekend, including camping, breakfast events, interactive entertainment, and vendor booths by independent artists.
Official Decimate Metalfest 2026 Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PtsotZY8YfTAZV0NNBudk
Event Details:
Event: Decimate Metalfest 2026
Dates: June 26 and 27, 2026
Location: Millet Agriplex Arena, Millet, Alberta, Canada
Format: All ages metal and arts festival
Tickets: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/tickets
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/938257911895899
Decimate Metalfest 2026 Lineup:
Friday, June 26, 2026
• The Convalescence (Ohio, USA)
• Squidhammer (Wisconsin, USA)
• Anomalyptic (Edmonton, AB)
• Let It Rot (Michigan, USA)
• Valley of Despair (Edmonton, AB)
• Godfall (Calgary, AB)
• Pollux (Youth Band – Calgary, AB)
• Kilusan (Edmonton, AB)
Saturday, June 27, 2026
• Riot City (Calgary, AB)
• Famous Strangers (Sherwood Park, AB)
• Cries of Blood (Montreal, QC)
• No Faith In Fortune (Vancouver, BC)
• From Beneath (Winnipeg, MB)
• Counterfeit – A Tribute to Limp Bizkit (Calgary, AB)
• Femmes Voyous (Edmonton, AB)
• Spineless (Winnipeg, MB)
• Thousand Frames (Colorado, USA)
• Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
• Light Drawn In (Edmonton, AB)
• Kill the Eclipse (Edmonton, AB)
• Kleaver (Youth Band - Calgary, AB)
• Desicrate (Youth Band - Edmonton, AB)
Featured Performers
• Birthday Girl – Mistress of Ceremonies (Calgary, AB)
• Lust Dust – Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Edmonton, AB)
• Harlot – Drag Queen (Calgary, AB)
• DJ Alex Kayne (New York, USA)
Decimate Metalfest is about connection. The all-ages festival brings together musicians, visual artists, performers, and creators from across Canada, the United States, and beyond for two days of crushing riffs, artistic expression, unforgettable performances, and a shared love of underground culture.
The festival’s reach continues to expand each year. For the 2026 edition alone, performer submissions were received from 15 countries, eight Canadian provinces, and 25 US states, highlighting the growing international interest in the event and the strength of Western Canada’s metal community. From youth bands playing their first festival stage to international touring acts, Decimate Metalfest celebrates every generation of the metal and alternative community while creating opportunities for artists of many disciplines to showcase their work.
Decimate Metalfest has become known not only for its music lineup but also for the welcoming environment it creates. The festival brings together longtime metal fans, young families, artists, and first-time festivalgoers in a space that celebrates creativity and community.
Beyond the stage, the festival offers a full weekend experience that includes independent art vendors, free tented camping, fan-favorite air guitar contests for youth and adults, community gatherings, and the traditional Saturday pancake breakfast. Children under 10 attend free, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to accessibility and multi-generational participation.
Built by members of the metal community, for the metal community, and proudly organized and operated by women, Decimate Metalfest continues to challenge expectations while creating a space where everyone is welcome.
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