SHRED FEST AUSTRALIA 2026 // DARWIN

Kalymnian Brotherhood Darwin, 46 Batten rd Marrara, 0812 Darwin Directions

Sun 13.09.2026 17:00

Tickets / Registration

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.

Performers

Fallujah
New album XENOTAPH out now on Nuclear Blast Records! https://linktr.ee/fallujahofficial
Ashen
💀Australian Death Metal 🇦🇺

💀Endorsed by Ormsby Guitars

💀On Redefining Darkness Records

💀Bookings/Management: ab@yourmatebookings.com
Obscura
OBSCURA are one of Germany’s most influential extreme metal bands, known for redefining technical death metal through precision, melody, and forward-thinking composition. Founded in 2002 by guitarist and vocalist Steffen Kummerer, the band have released seven critically acclaimed studio albums and performed over 800 shows across four continents.

With releases such as Cosmogenesis, Omnivium, Akróasis, Diluvium, and A Valediction, OBSCURA earned international recognition, high chart placements worldwide, and a reputation as a formidable live act. Their music bridges technical complexity with memorable songwriting, pushing the genre beyond established boundaries.

Their latest album A Sonication (Nuclear Blast) marks the second chapter of an ongoing conceptual trilogy. The album refines OBSCURA’s signature sound while expanding it with broader dynamics, modern production, and thematic depth. Mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman, A Sonication represents a new era for the band both musically and visually, with artwork by acclaimed artist Eliran Kantor.

Now touring worldwide as part of the A Sonication World Tour (2025–2027), OBSCURA continue to stand at the forefront of modern extreme metal, combining innovation, discipline, and intensity on stages around the globe.
Shred Fest Australia & NZ
SHRED FEST 2026 THIS SEPTEMBER - Featuring Obscura (GER), Fallujah (SWE), Anoxia (NSW), Ashen (WA) + More all over Australia and New Zealand incl Darwin, Hobart, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney & Brisbane