Announcements

The pilgrimage to Stoke Prior is fast approaching, and the team behind Beermageddon has dropped a massive announcement for 2027. Celebrating fifteen years of independent metal, camping, and community, the festival has added nine new bands to an already stacked weekend, alongside a full lineup of legendary fringe entertainment. Joining previously announced Friday night opener Fakeout and Friday night headliners Dark Remnants are Saturday night headliners Godslave, along

The dust has barely settled, the mosh pits are still cooling down, and the faint, sweet smell of festival ale (and questionable tent decisions) is still clinging to your battle jackets. That can only mean one thing: it’s time for the most sacred Beermageddon tradition of them all. Every single year, we hand the keys of the kingdom over to you, the finest fans on the planet, to vote for your absolute favourite band of the weekend. Whichever act captures your glorious, batte

The curtains are rising, the lights are dimming, and it is time to reveal the most metal theatrical spectacle to hit Stoke Prior! We are thrilled to officially announce the Fancy Dress Theme for Beermageddon 2027: TWISTED MUSICALS, A Darker Take On Your Favourite Classics. Whether you are a West End regular or you only sing in the shower while blasting Slayer, it is time to trade in the glitter for grit. We are taking West End glitz and dragging it kicking, scream

The wait is over, the ink is dry, and the festival bill for Beermageddon 2026 is officially 100% complete! We’ve saved something truly special for last. Wrapping up this year's announcements are three absolute powerhouse acts guaranteed to bring pure, unadulterated chaos to the stage this August Bank Holiday weekend. Strap in, turn it up, and meet the final wave of destruction coming your way:

Grab a cold one and brace your necks, Gedonites. The August Bank Holiday is creeping closer, and the Beermageddon 2026 lineup is shaping up to be an absolute skull-crusher. We’ve got returning legends, highly anticipated debuts, and a glimpse into the future of the underground metal scene. Here are the latest five bands locked and loaded to unleash chaos on the stage this year.

Ever looked at the Beermageddon stage and thought, "I belong up there"? Well, dust off your gear because we are handing the spotlight over to YOU! On Friday afternoon, we are launching Jamageddon: a massive 2-hour outdoor jam session giving anyone and everyone the opportunity to play at the festival!

Beermageddon has always been a celebration of bold music, wild energy, and unforgettable experiences. For 2026, the festival is turning up the intensity with a Friday night fancy dress theme that promises to thrill and chill: Video Nasty.

More bands added to the Beermageddon 2026 festival

We are excited to share the launch of two brand new pages on our website: Merch and Videos! These pages aim to enrich your experience with us and offer more ways for you to engage with our content. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just starting to discover us, we believe these new features will introduce an exciting layer to your journey with us.

XENTRIX to Headline Beermageddon 2026! Legendary Preston-based thrashers Xentrix have been confirmed as the closing act for Beermageddon 2026. After three days of non-stop metal, roaring crowds and ice-cold pints, the iconic quintet will take the main stage for an earth-shaking set—guaranteed to send the roof skyward.