Showing posts with label 2027 Festival News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2027 Festival News. Show all posts

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

MELVINS TO HEADLINE DESERTFEST LONDON 2027 PLUS MONOLORD, MANTAR, INTER ARMA, DOPETHRONE AND MORE - PHASE 1 TICKETS ON SALE NOW.


Desertfest London is proud to announce the Melvins as the first headliner for their 2027 edition, taking place next May 21st-23rd in the heart of Camden Town. Formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the Melvins are a band that need little introduction at this point in their career. As true pioneers in heavy music their status as one of modern music’s most influential bands is undeniable, and their live shows are truly unparalleled. Often imitated, never duplicated, we here at Desertfest London are honoured to have the Melvins take their rightful place as headliner next May 2027.


Masters in molten riffs, Monolord have been carving out their path in the heavy for well over a decade. Beloved by fans and peers alike, they are no strangers to the Desertfest stage - who can forget their packed out unforgettable 2024 Ballroom set? It was a no-brainer to have them return for Desertfest ‘27.

For those craving something ferocious and filthy, Mantar’s heavy hybrid of blackened death-punk grooves will be served up by the German duo to those brave enough to devour it. Festivities continue as Virginia’s dissonant doom disciples Inter Arma celebrate 20 years of unparalleled pummelling haunting music. And they won’t be celebrating alone, as we also honour 20 years of Desert Storm, homegrown heroes of British heavy metal.

Meanwhile, Montreal powertrio Dopethrone will bring a hefty dose of “Canadian Slutch” filth direct to the streets of Camden, and Seattle duo Year of the Cobra return in sonic style to the Desertest stage for the first time in 8 years.

Desertfest London announces:

MELVINS
MONOLORD
MANTAR
INTER ARMA
DOPETHRONE
YEAR OF THE COBRA
DESERT STORM
THE GRUDGE
MODDER
KANAAN
OMO
ROW OF ASHES

Desertfest London takes place in its annual home across multiple venues in Camden Town Fri 21st May - Sunday 23rd May 2027.

Phase 1 tickets are on sale now via

Thanks to Gardenia Publicity for the details.

Sunday, 13 September 2026

FU MANCHU to headline SOL SONIC RIDE Wiesbaden 2027 celebrating 30 years of their cult-LP "THE ACTION IS GO"!


SOL SONIC RIDE returns to Schlachthof Wiesbaden with a thunderous third edition on Saturday, June 26th 2027! The first half of the lineup has just been released, lead by the Californian desert rock gods FU MANCHU celebrating the 30 years of their legendary record THE ACTION IS GO with a special set dedicated to the LP, playing most of the record plus a selection of their heaviest evergreens!

This is pure gold already, but there’s more to lose your head about waiting till next June with the German stoner masters ROTOR, who are known for blasting the tightest sets in the scene, the heavy hitters KRAKE from Berlin, the all-female heavy psychedelic four-piece LURCH from Austria, the grungey psych-rockers YEAST MACHINE from Tübingen as well as LEBENSHILFE (ex Noisy Valet) from Aschaffenburg with their dull-psychedelic comedown rock and many more to follow!

With the blind bird tickets already sold-out, you still have the chance to safe some in the early bird phase for a limited time – so get your tickets early and witness this heavily-stacked lineup and FU MANCHU’s trip back to the 90s, celebrating their cult LP. More bands and great other news follow in the upcoming weeks!

See you in Wiesbaden on June 26th at Schlachthof!

Your Sound of Liberation Crew

TICKETS & INFO



MORE INFORMATION ON OUR 2027 LINEUP:

FU MANCHU

The California desert rock legends FU MANCHU have been scene favorites for decades, blending desert rock, stoner, hardcore as well as punk influences into their absolutely heavy and unmistakable sound, feeding the soundtrack of the west coast skateboarding scene. At SOL SONIC RIDE Wiesbaden they’re play a special set celebrating the 30th anniversary of their legendary album THE ACTION IS GO dedicated to the record alongside a selection of their heaviest bangers!

ROTOR

The German stoner masters from Berlin are known for their heavy mix of stoner, psychedelic, and progressive rock. Since forming in the late 1990s, they’ve built a reputation for powerful, groove-driven instrumentals and intense live performances, always in line of casually and unpretentiously blasting the tightest set on any lineup.

KRAKE

The heavy hitters from Berlin push a deep growl of distortion through the crowd that shackles you up tightly like a six-armed kraken, yet, somehow you want more and more of it!

LURCH

It hums, steams and howls through your ear canals when Lurch are on stage. They make psych for metal fans, funky garage punk with a doom flavor, a bit heavy, a bit cheeky and always a bit in your face. They have fun and so will you!

YEAST MACHINE

Dirty, gritty stoner grunge with beats that get under your skin and hooks that stick in your head.

LEBENSHILFE

Dull-psychedelic comedown rock with droning grooves and walls of abrasive guitars with familiar faces from the Aschaffenburg underground (Electric Jugs, Dead Taste, Shocktroopers). They’ve been formerly known as NOISY VALET.

More Bands and great additonal news are coming in the next weeks!

The Blind-Bird Tickets are already sold-out, so hurry up and safe some on the limited Early-Birds – as long as they last!


Thanks to Sound Of Liberation for the details.

Monday, 8 June 2026

HUFR FEST MILE HIGH RIFFS II "THE SECOND HUFF" RETURNS TO DENVER MAY 14–16, 2027 - First Wave of Bands Announced


HUFR FEST MILE HIGH RIFFS II "THE SECOND HUFF" RETURNS TO DENVER MAY 14–16, 2027 First Wave of Bands Announced for the Second Annual Celebration of the Heavy Underground

DENVER, CO – June 8, 2026 – Today, HUFR FEST Mile High Riffs officially unveils the first seven bands confirmed for HUFR FEST Mile High Riffs II: The Second Huff, returning to Bar 404 in Denver, Colorado, May 14–16, 2027.

Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural festival, organizers are proud to launch the first phase of the 2027 lineup and begin building momentum toward another unforgettable weekend of heavy music in the Region of Doom.

The following artists comprise the first wave of bands announced on June 8, 2026, with additional national and international acts to be revealed in the coming months:

• Florist – Tampa, Florida
• HolyRoller – Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• LungBurner – Atlanta, Georgia
• Crop – Lexington, Kentucky
• Formula 400 – San Diego, California
• Phantom Hound – Oakland, California
• Valiomierda – Denver, Colorado

The inaugural HUFR FEST exceeded expectations, drawing fans and artists from across the United States for three unforgettable days of heavy music, community, and camaraderie. The response from attendees, bands, vendors, and media partners confirmed that HUFR FEST fills an important role in supporting and celebrating the modern heavy underground.

The founders credit the festival's success to the collaborative spirit that exists throughout the heavy underground. That same spirit will continue to guide HUFR FEST as it grows into one of North America's premier gatherings for doom, stoner rock, sludge, heavy psych, and riff-driven music.

The festival's home, Bar 404, has quickly become one of Denver's most respected destinations for live music. Its unique layout creates an intimate connection between artists and fans, allowing attendees to experience every crushing riff, soaring lead, and thunderous groove from just feet away. Combined with a powerful sound system and acoustics that consistently earn praise from musicians and concertgoers alike, Bar 404 is the perfect home for HUFR FEST.

Additional bands will be announced throughout the coming months. Organizers have confirmed that the next lineup announcement will include two international artists, further expanding the festival's global reach and strengthening its reputation as a destination event for underground heavy music fans.

Alongside the next artist announcement, HUFR FEST will launch a limited number of Early Bird Presale Tickets at special introductory pricing. Fans are encouraged to follow festival channels closely, as these discounted passes will be available in limited quantities and are expected to move quickly.

More artist announcements, ticket information, sponsorship opportunities, vendor opportunities, and festival updates will be released in the coming months.

About HUFR FEST Mile High Riffs

Founded by Sean Brooks, Andrea Thomas-Brooks, and Zeth Pedulla, HUFR FEST Mile High Riffs celebrates the best in doom, stoner rock, sludge, heavy psych, and underground heavy music.

Presented in partnership with The Heavy Underground Farm Report, the festival brings together artists and fans from across the globe for a weekend dedicated to community, discovery, and massive riffs.

HUFR FEST Mile High Riffs II: The Second Huff
May 14–16, 2027
Bar 404
Denver, Colorado
Three Days • Seventeen Bands • Infinite Riffs

For festival updates, artist announcements, and future ticket information, visit hufrfest.com.