RPM Fest 2026 lineup announced, marking a decade of heavy music celebration in New England. The festival, known for its diverse offerings beyond music, is set to return to Millers Falls Rod and Gun Club in Montague, Massachusetts, from September 4-6. This year's edition promises an impressive lineup of over 40 bands across two stages, alongside a range of attractions that have made RPM Fest a beloved annual event.
The confirmed artists include a mix of established and emerging heavy music acts, each bringing their unique style and energy to the festival. Here's a closer look at some of the highlights:
- Monolord: Swedish doom metal pioneers, known for their haunting melodies and heavy riffs. Their presence adds a layer of atmospheric darkness to the festival.
- Khemmis: Hailing from Texas, Khemmis blends progressive elements with a heavy, melodic sound. Their inclusion brings a unique twist to the festival's lineup.
- The Dwarves: A legendary punk rock band, The Dwarves are known for their energetic performances and rebellious attitude. Their presence will undoubtedly bring a wild and chaotic energy to the festival.
- Dopethrone: With a unique blend of stoner and doom metal, Dopethrone offers a heavy and psychedelic experience. Their music adds a distinct flavor to the festival's diverse sound.
- Squid Pisser: This band brings a fresh and aggressive take on heavy music, appealing to fans of modern, hard-hitting sounds.
- Savage Master: Known for their intense and powerful performances, Savage Master is a force to be reckoned with in the heavy music scene.
- Void: A band that explores the depths of atmospheric and progressive metal, Void adds a layer of complexity and emotion to the festival's lineup.
- Castle: Castle brings a unique blend of black metal and post-rock, creating an intense and atmospheric experience.
- The Rumours: This band offers a more melodic and progressive take on heavy music, providing a contrast to the festival's heavier acts.
- Ecstatic Vision: Ecstatic Vision's music is characterized by its atmospheric and progressive elements, creating a unique and immersive experience.
- Leather Lung: Known for their raw and energetic performances, Leather Lung adds a dose of punk and garage rock to the festival.
- Graveripper: Graveripper's music is a blend of doom and stoner metal, creating a heavy and groovy atmosphere.
- Intercourse: This band brings a unique and experimental approach to heavy music, offering a fresh and unconventional experience.
- Nott: Nott's music is a blend of black metal and progressive elements, creating a dark and intense atmosphere.
- Mother Iron Horse: Mother Iron Horse offers a unique take on stoner and doom metal, providing a heavy and groovy experience.
- Antagonizör: This band brings a modern and aggressive take on heavy music, appealing to fans of contemporary sounds.
- Atomic Witch: Atomic Witch's music is a blend of black metal and progressive elements, creating a dark and atmospheric experience.
- Pegzilla: Pegzilla offers a unique and experimental approach to heavy music, providing a fresh and unconventional experience.
- Goblet: This band brings a modern and aggressive take on heavy music, appealing to fans of contemporary sounds.
- The Outlourdes: The Outlourdes offer a unique blend of stoner and doom metal, creating a heavy and groovy atmosphere.
- Accursed: Accursed's music is characterized by its raw and intense performances, adding a dose of punk and garage rock to the festival.
- Earthlore: Earthlore's music is a blend of progressive and atmospheric metal, creating a complex and immersive experience.
- Afghan Haze: Afghan Haze offers a unique take on stoner and doom metal, providing a heavy and groovy atmosphere.
- Gravewraith: Gravewraith's music is a blend of black metal and progressive elements, creating a dark and intense atmosphere.
What makes RPM Fest 2026 particularly exciting is the diverse range of genres and styles represented. From the haunting melodies of Monolord to the energetic performances of The Dwarves, the festival offers something for every heavy music enthusiast. The inclusion of vendors, pro wrestling, games, food trucks, and craft brews further enhances the festival experience, making it a celebration of heavy music and community.
As the festival approaches, fans can anticipate a weekend filled with powerful performances, unique experiences, and a sense of community. RPM Fest 2026 promises to be a memorable event, solidifying its reputation as New England's premier heavy music campout.
