Soldiers of Steel Festival Returns in 2026 With Four Days of Heavy Metal, Two Stages, and a Massive Underground Lineup

Seattle, Washington is set to become a gathering ground for metal warriors once again as Soldiers of Steel Festival 2026 returns August 13th-16th, 2026, bringing four days of pure heavy metal, two stages, and an unforgettable lineup to The Substation.

Celebrating the strength, tradition, and diversity of the underground metal scene, Soldiers of Steel Festival 2026 will feature legendary acts, rising forces, and some of the most dedicated musicians keeping the spirit of heavy metal alive. Fans can expect a weekend packed with crushing riffs, soaring vocals, blistering solos, and the unmistakable energy that only a true metal festival can deliver.

The 2026 edition features an impressive lineup including Sanctuary, Liege Lord, Hellwitch, Saint, The Accused A.D., Sacred Blade, Blood Star, Skelator, Ironflame, Leathurbitch, and many more.

Soldiers of Steel Festival 2026 Lineup

Thursday, August 13th

Blood Star

Skelator

Dark Meditation

Hadean

Friday, August 14th

Liege Lord

Sacred Blade

The Accused A.D.

Tower Hill

Soul Grinder

Adamantis

Infinity Dream

Subversion Trigger

Saturday, August 15th

Sanctuary

Hellwitch

Saint

Widow

Heavy Metal Shrapnel

Telomyras

Ironflame

Chamber Mage

Old Dirty Buzzard

Leathurbitch

Sunday, August 16th

Stainless

Additional bands and vendors to be announced

This year’s festival is supported by an incredible group of sponsors and partners dedicated to keeping the underground metal scene thriving, including Silk and Steel, Lakeside Music Studio, House of Records, Diane Webb Photography, Metal Devastation PR, and Metal Devastation Radio.

Metal Devastation PR and Metal Devastation Radio are proud to sponsor Soldiers of Steel Festival 2026 and continue their mission of supporting independent artists, festivals, and the worldwide metal community.

With additional vendors, sponsors, and announcements still to come, Soldiers of Steel Festival 2026 is shaping up to be a must-attend event for fans of traditional heavy metal, power metal, thrash, and underground metal from across the globe.

Event Details

Soldiers of Steel Festival 2026

August 13th-16th, 2026

The Substation

645 NW 45th St

Seattle, WA 98107

Tickets and information:

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soldiers-of-steel-2026-tickets-1980151459319

Soldiers of Steel Festival 2026: Four days. Two stages. One mission. Keep heavy metal alive.

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Photo credit Diane Webb Photography