New England Metal and Hardcore Fest returns this September
New England Metal and Hardcore Fest returns to the Worcester Palladium after a five-year hiatus. The event returns as a two-day extravaganza on September 15th and 16th, featuring Parkway Drive, Lamb of God, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Black Dahlia Murder, Fit For An Autopsy, Vein.FM, 100 Demons (In the Eyes of the Lord lineup), and an incredible roster of bands gracing three stages — two outside stages and the main room.here.
New England Metal & Hardcore Fest launched back in 1999 and took place at the famed Palladium in Worcester through 2018. It was often held over two or three days, with multiple stages and top-tier acts like Megadeth, Manowar, DragonForce, Opeth, Between the Buried & Me, Meshuggah, Killswitch Engage, Suicidal Tendencies, Anthrax, and more appearing through the years. It was always a “who’s who” of the metal and hardcore scene and was a “not to be missed” event each Spring. It took a brief break after 2018 but it’s back and better than ever! Festival founder Scott Lee returns to the fold, working with MassConcerts to make this year’s New England Metal & Hardcore Fest the best ever! “We are very excited to bring back the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival,” Lee says. “I feel like we’ve put together one hell of a lineup for the first gig back in five years. Also, this will be the first year we have ever had the fest outside in the Palladium back parking lot. This is going to be one hell of a party you don’t want to miss. WEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!” VIP tickets are availableFriday 9/15/23:
Parkway Drive The Amity Affliction Northlane Make Them Suffer Saturday 9/16/23: Lamb of God Hatebreed Shadows Fall The Black Dahlia Murder Dying Fetus Fit For An Autopsy Despised Icon Chelsea Grin Terror 100 Demons Vein.fm 200 Stab Wounds Crown Magnetar Darkest Hour Enterprise Earth Frozen Soul Fuming Mouth Gates To Hell Hazing Over Judiciary Momentum Ringworm Tribal Gaze Undeath Paleface (Swiss) Jesus Piece