'80s Thrash Metal Band Announced as Performers for Milwaukee Metal Fest
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Geca FloresJanuary 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Sacred Reich will be adding more shows to their lineup this 2026.
The thrash metal veterans are set to ignite the stage as they join the highly anticipated music festival.
Bringing blistering guitar riffs and heart-pounding energy to their live performances, the band is sure to deliver a night to remember at the Milwaukee Metal Fest.
In an Instagram update, the three-member group was announced as one of the performers for the three-day event. Sacred Reich will be joining the Saturday lineup, headlined by the metalcore band from Massachusetts, Killswitch Engage.
“Activate the pit! This time it’s happening! We’re extremely honored & excited to have the mighty & powerful @sacredreichofficial playing at Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026! Catch them Jun 6 w/ Killswitch Engage, Suicidal Tendencies, Power Trip, Agalloch, Armored Saint, Nails, HAVOK, After The Burial & many more! therave.com/metalfest for tix!” the caption reads.
Reacting to the news, the “Death Squad” hitmaker dropped a single-word response, writing, “Stoked!”
Meanwhile, metalhead fans were thrilled to see Sacred Reich added to the festival roster along with fellow notable bands.
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“YESSS!! I was so bummed when they dropped out last year,” one wrote.
“This is so exciting!!!! LFG Sacred Reich and Suicidal Tendencies!” a commenter said.
The same goes for another Instagram user who said, “What an awesome lineup!”
The Milwaukee Metal Fest is a three-day celebration of heavy metal music. Set at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, kicking off on June 5 to 7, the festival promises audiences an electrifying lineup spanning death, thrash, hardcore and other metal subgenres.
Meanwhile, sharing the spotlight with headliners Killswitch Engage, Acid Bath will perform on day one, followed by the industrial metal icons Ministry on the festival’s closing day as headliners.
Sacred Reich’s Upcoming Tour
Sacred Reich performs at The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall on April 28, 2023 in Berkeley, California.
As mentioned, the band is booked and busy with back-to-back events this year.
Sacred Reich is set to hit the road with Black Label Society for their European tour, particularly the Aug. 1 stop at Wiesbaden, Germany.
In addition, the band will return to Italy for the first time in six years to headline the upcoming Frantic Fest 2026, taking place from Aug. 13 to 15.
Another exciting stop on their summer schedule is the extreme-metal festival Party.San Open Air 2026.
From Aug. 6 to 8 in Schlotheim, Germany, fans can catch Testament and Hypocrisy headlining the event, alongside major acts like Amorphis, Dark Funeral, Wolves in the Throne Room, Devourment and, of course, Sacred Reich.
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