The New England Metal & Hardcore Fest is set to return this year with an epic lineup that is sure to have metalheads and hardcore fans excited. The two-day event will take place on September 21 and 22 at the Worcester Palladium, featuring a plethora of top-tier acts.
The festival, which first launched in 1999, has a storied history of bringing some of the biggest names in the metal and hardcore scenes to the stage. After a brief hiatus, the festival made a triumphant return in 2023 with Parkway Drive, Lamb of God, Hatebreed, and more gracing the stage.
This year’s lineup is stacked with headliners such as Killswitch Engage, who will be playing a special 25th-anniversary show on the first night, and Slaughter to Prevail headlining the second night. Other acts include Emmure, Xibalba, Peeling Flesh, Snuffed On Sight, and Simulakra.
In alphabetical order, the lineup also includes bands like Converge, Machine Head, Nails, Suicidal Tendencies, Suicide Silence, and many more. The festival promises to be a “who’s who” of the metal and hardcore scene, offering fans a chance to see their favorite bands all in one place.
VIP tickets are available for purchase, and with more performers yet to be announced, this year’s New England Metal & Hardcore Fest is shaping up to be an event not to be missed. Get ready to mosh, headbang, and rock out to some of the best acts in the metal and hardcore genres this September.
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