SHRED FEST AUSTRALIA 2026 // DARWIN
Kalymnian Brotherhood Darwin, 46 Batten rd Marrara, 0812 Darwin Kort
sun. 13.09.2026 17:00
13 September 2026 – Prepare your necks and brace your ears — SHRED FEST 2026 is coming! The renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and New Zealand, delivering an unmatched celebration of technical excellence, intensity, and musical precision.
This year’s edition features two of the most acclaimed names in modern extreme metal Obscura (GER) & Fallujah (USA):
OBSCURA (GER) – Progressive death metal pioneers and masters of technical virtuosity. Following two successful Australian tours along with a return to New Zealand, OBSCURA is back to present their latest album A Sonication as part of their ongoing world tour.
FALLUJAH (USA) – The visionary force of progressive and atmospheric technical death metal, set to unleash their transcendental soundscapes across southern shores.
Joining the international lineup are some of Australia’s most formidable local acts:
ASHEN (Perth, AUS) – Delivering crushing death-doom steeped in atmosphere and relentless groove.
LIVEWIRE (Sydney, AUS) – Livewire brings all the glory from 80s speed metal and their signature shred sound to audiences around Australia and always leaves listeners craving for more.
Line Up:
OBSCURA (GER)
FALLUJAH (USA)
ASHEN (WA)
LIVEWIRE (NSW)
ROYMACKONKEY (NT)
SHRED FEST 2026 promises a diverse and uncompromising showcase of extreme metal — from technical precision to devastating heaviness. Expect the ultimate convergence of musicianship, passion, and power.
⚠️ Pre-Door Ticket holders are invited to a complimentary Guitar Clinic & Signing Session at 3:00pm with Steffen Kummerer of Obscura! Get your ticket now to secure your place.
🚨 We have lifted the 18+ age restriction for this event. Entry is now 18+ (Unless Accompanied). Patrons aged 16-17 with valid photo ID may attend unaccompanied - all minors otherwise must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Flytjendur
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FallujahNew album XENOTAPH out now on Nuclear Blast Records! https://linktr.ee/fallujahofficial
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Ashen💀Australian Death Metal 🇦🇺
💀Endorsed by Ormsby Guitars
💀On Redefining Darkness Records
💀Bookings/Management: ab@yourmatebookings.com
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Obscura"A Sonication" out February 7th 2025.
Order here: https://obscura.bfan.link/aslp
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Shred Fest Australia & NZEvery year, SHRED FEST sets its sights on a new continent, bringing together some of the most ferocious and technically dazzling bands the metal world has to offer.