RPM Fest will return for its 10th anniversary Sept. 4 to 6, 2026, bringing together more than 40 rock, punk and metal bands for a weekend of camping, entertainment, food, craft beer and community in the woods of Western Massachusetts.
Held at the Millers Falls Rod & Gun Club in Montague, Massachusetts, RPM Fest has grown from a DIY backyard gathering into one of the Northeast’s most anticipated underground music festivals. More than 1,500 fans are expected to attend the three-day event, which remains entirely volunteer-run and dedicated to supporting local and regional heavy music.
This year’s featured acts include High on Fire, Monolord, Khemmis, The Dwarves, Void and many more. Tickets are on sale now.
“RPM Fest is more than just a music festival, it’s a community,” co-founder Brian Westbrook said. “Western Massachusetts may be rural, but it’s home to an incredibly passionate network of musicians, fans, artists, and volunteers who make this event possible. Every year, hundreds of people come together to create something truly special.”
“Word-of-mouth, flyering, street teams and the support of our local community have helped RPM Fest grow into what it is today,” co-founder John Gulow said. “Our goal has always been to create an unforgettable weekend that showcases incredible heavy music while welcoming everyone into the community.”
Past editions of RPM Fest have featured bands such as Prong, Jasta, Ghoul, Conan, Weedeater, Bongzilla, Psychostick, Inter Arma, Black Tusk, Byzantine, Whores, King Parrot, Lich King, Lazer/Wulf, Scissorfight, Black Pyramid and Moon Tooth.
Beyond the music, RPM Fest offers a full weekend experience featuring:
- Three days of camping
- More than 40 bands across multiple stages
- Professional wrestling
- Burlesque performances
- Heavy metal trivia
- Karaoke
- Horror movie screenings
- Metal yoga
- Drag bingo
- Artist Alley and vendor market featuring alternative artists and makers
- Food vendors serving barbecue, burgers, tacos, noodles, pastries, coffee, lemonade, smoothies, and vegan and gluten-free options
- A fully stocked bar featuring craft beer, liquor, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
2026 band lineup:
High on Fire
Monolord
Wh*res
The Dwarves
Khemmis
Acid Witch
Dopethrone
Ecstatic Vision
Squid Pisser
Phantom
Void
Graveripper
Castle
Mother Iron Horse
Nott
Atomic Witch
Intercourse
Leather lung
Antagonizör
Pegzilla
The Rumours
Dysentery
Karate Steve
Dead Street Dreamers
Lesotho
Horse Grave
Xenosis
North Star the Wanderer
Goblet
Problem with Dragons
Western Massacre
Miracle Blood
The Prozacs
Street Trash
Gravewraith
Earthlore
Afghan Haze
Accursed
The Outlourdes
Swamphead
Grip Bite
Rock Shop
For more information, visit:
http://RPMFest.org
http://rpmfest.org/discord
http://instagram.com/rpm.fest
http://facebook.com/rpmfest
http://tiktok.com/@rpmfest
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