HOLLOWFEST 2026 BAND BREAKDOWN
"Something has been waiting beneath the noise. It doesn't scream... It doesn't chase... It Simply waits..... Every Halloween, the hollow opens its
doors to those willing to answer the call." - Fracture. Hollow Fest returns for 2026 with bands converging from all over Australia to take part in the event. Hollow Fest will be taking place at Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland on October 31st. Hollow Fest will unfold over twelve hours, with doors opening at 11am for the all ages event. The day will consist of twenty bands performing over two stages with no cross-overs. There are bars and a restaurant on site to take care of all of your Festival needs. Deathling Productions will be there to document the day so keep an eye out for interviews, reviews and footage. We The Hollow will be debuting their latest EP "No Sanctuary Here". In Clowns We Trust. Tickets available at the link:
Head 1st
Head 1st is an Alt Metal band from the Gold Coast, hitting the scene in 2023 with their single Believer. Head 1st has since released several singles, including most recently Such Is Life featuring Candice Dianna (2025), Mean Machine (2025) and Lies (2026).
Head 1st have performed alongside Bifter, Total Buzzkill, Ruination, Tomohung, Defiant Ground, Ancient Remains and Beast Machine as well as appearing at Big 5 Friday, Homegrown, Heavy Metal Halloween, Dedway, HelvegenFest and All Hallows Evil.
Fractured State
Fractured State is a Gothic Electro Rock band from Brisbane, debuting in 2025 with their Album Anthems of a broken world.
Fractured State will be performing at Munk & Petal Festival on February 13th with tickets available at the link.
Blackscale
Blackscale is a Brisbane groove metal band, debuting in 2024, who has previously performed with RVN//NT, Pyrokinesis, Copecaine and Call The Mourning as well as taking the stage at Hollow Fest 2024.
Seven Enemies
Brisbane heavy metal band Seven Enemies debuted in 2020 with the single End Of You. Seven Enemies has since released Singles Bottom Feeder (2023), When The Beast Calls (2023) and their Premiere EP Artificial Reality (2025).
Seven Enemies has performed at Sunstate Sound Collective, Rock Beats Depression 2023 & 2026, Brewfest 2023 & 2025, Rumble on the Coast, Rock Stock Riot, Just Scraping By Weekender, Nowhere Festival 2024, Munk & Petal 2023, Rockstock Riot and Southport Bash.
Seven Enemies will be performing at Munk & Petal Festival on February 13th with tickets available at the link.
Köld Reign
Köld Reign is a Metal band from Brisbane who have previously performed with Awaken The Hate, Piston Fist and Karly Jewell.
Terror Parade
Brisbane Alternative Dark Rockers Terror Parade formed in 2014, releasing a three-track Terror Parade in 2015. Terror Parade has since released the three-track Hollywood Dead (2020), following it up with several singles, including most recently QUEEN OF DARKNESS (2025), 7 SINS (2025) and THE EXORCIST (2026).
Terror Parade has previously performed with Vindicta, Mezmik, Aeon Nexus, Witchgrinder, Wednesday 13, Torizon and Krave, along with appearances at Goth Christmas, A Netherworld Halloween, Horror In The Valley, Spill the T Tour, Gothic Xmas, Ghoul-Stock, Mixed Grill 2024, Evil Zed, ShredFest, Fearaphobia and more.
For Fans Of: Marilyn Manson, Wednesday 13, Misfits and Depeche Mode
Lazarath
Lazarath are a Grunge Rock from Bundaberg, debuting in 2025 with their single deep end. Lazarath has previously appeared at Battle of the Bands Bundaberg, BLUNT AND BUDDIES- JUNE and Ocean Fest 2026.
For Fans Of: Nirvana
Awaken The Hate
Awaken The Hate is a Groove Metal band from the Sunshine Coast, debuting in 2024 with their two-track, Monster In The Mirror. The band has since produced the singles Reign of Fire (2025), Contradiction of War (2025), Planet Death (2025) and Fucked Up (2026).
Awaken The Hate has performed alongside Mezmik, ANA, Victoria K, Die in a Dream, Blud of Eyes, The Midnight Devils, Blood of the Lannisters, Nu Exit, Decomponsator, BLUNT, Chrome Recliner and Dark Siege. ATH has previously torn up the stages of BrewFest 23, Metal United Down Under 24, Good Things Battle of the Bands and Heavy Fest.
You can find Awaken The Hate on: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok
For Fans Of: Metallica, Lamb of God and Pantera
Lavidius
Lavidius is a Heavy Metal band from Brisbane, joining the scene in 2014 with their Album Prison Within, following it up with the 2017 Album Helisium and single Captain Benjamin Hornigold (2019).
Lavidius has previously performed alongside Valhalore, Korpiklaani, Troldhaugen, Lagerstein, Cradle of Filth, Kold Creature, PurEnvy, The Ashes Four, Undermine the Supremacy & more, as well as hitting the stage for Riffs for remembrance, Brewfest, Lagerfest V, The Vault, Metal Madness XI andMetal United Down Unda.
Lavidius will be performing at Metal of Honour 20th Anniversary on January 23rd at Mansfield Tavern, tickets available at the link.
You can find Lavidius on: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Facebook and Instagram
For Fans Of: Chimaira and Amon Amarth
Burn The Kingdom
Sunshine Coast Death Groove band Burn The Kingdom formed in 2024, debuting with their single Vermin in February 2026. They have since released the singles Loom and Suck Me Dry.
Burn The Kingdom has previously performed with Hate Complex, The Nameless, Product of Neglect, Copecaine, RVN//NT, Rimmy Grasa, False Front 45, as well as hitting the stage for ShredFest, The Backyard Party 2 and HostileFest.
Burn The Kingdom features in our 15 bands you should be listening to article here.
You can find Burn The Kingdom on: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Facebook and Instagram
For Fans Of: As I Lay Dying, Full Blown Chaos, Lamb of God and bloodsimple
Buried Shallow
Buried Shallow is a Perth Deathcore Groove band, debuting in 2023 with the Single, Suffer Unto Me. They have since released their EP Buried Shallow (2023) with 2026 singles Rise, I The Martyr and Fades.
Buried Shallow has appeared on stages alongside All This Filth, Kimura, Oceans & Omens, Diskust, Vanta, Bile Canon, Nicolas Cage Fighter, Acamar, Vile Mutilation, Neomantra, Primrose Path and Bury Me amongst many others. Buried Shallow have performed at Heavies and Bevvies, Hornography Halloween Special Event, Storm Rider and Metal Alliance Festival.
Buried Shallow will be performing at PFR Lounge, Brisbane with Vaegon on October 29th, tickets at the link, and appearing at Hornography Metal Club on November 28th, with tickets available at the link.
You can find Buried Shallow on: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok
For Fans Of: Gojira, Lamb of God, Suicide Silence and Parkway Drive
Trace
Brisbane Rock band Trace debuted in 2019 with the single Burning Bridges, since releasing 2026 single, The Strain. Trace has previously performing with Chasing Lana, A quiet Death, Tender Tooth, Albany Expression, Copecaine, Buried in the Sun and A Quiet Death as well as appearing at Nowhere Festival.
For Fans Of: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and INXS
All This Filth
All This Filth from Perth in 2008, showcasing a blend of groove, thrash, death metal and hardcore. ATF released their debut Album 11 Past in 2011, followed by EP Programmed to Suffer (2013), Albums Misery Season (2019) and Tomorrow Will Be Better? (2024) and 2026 Singles Drown in Misery: The Zero Signal Remixes.
ATF has previously appeared alongside Powerman 5000, Machine Head, Fear Factory, King Parrot, (Hed) P.E., Nonpoint, Sepultura, Polaris and Fit For An Autopsy. ATF have performed at WAMFest, Wacken Metal Battle, Slayfest, POX-Eclipse, Stormrider Festival, KIllfest, Munk&PetalFestival, Hollowfest and Froth & Fury.
All This Filth will be performing with Vaegon at PFR Lounge, Brisbane on October 29th (Tickets available here).
All This Filth feature in our 15 bands you should be listening to article here.
For Fans Of: Fear Factory, Hatebreed, Sepultura and Static-X
Mezmik
Mezmik is a Melodic Metal band from Brisbane, hitting the scene in 2023 with their debut single Flames and Fury, followed by their Album Unlikely Hero in 2024.
Mezmik have appeared on Siren Fest, Killer Queens, Hostile Fest, Gothic Xmas, Diamond Valley Distortion, Rock Beats Depression and Rock Sisters United.
Mezmik features in our 15 bands you should be listening to article here.
For Fans Of: Lacuna Coil, Delain, In Flames and Nightwish
Whisperhead
Dubbo Nu-Metalcore band Whisperhead hit the scene in 2021 with the single 'Swallow You' followed by several singles including 'HFTC' (2023), 'My Game, My Rules' and 'Sterilise' in 2025 and most recently War That I'm Waging (2026).
Whisperhead have previously performed alongside Diskust, Total Buzzkill, Body Prison, GhostSeeker, Where The Devil, and appeared at Bowlorama, ArkFest, WhisperFest and Thrashville.
Whisperhead will be performing at The Cage Halloween Special on October 30th in Port Macquarie tickets here, Hollow-een in Dubbo on November 7th, with tickets available here, Northern Horizon Fest on November 28th, tickets available at the link and Whisperfest on April 10th, tickets on sale in January.
You can read our review for War That I'm Waging at the link.
For Fans Of: Jinjer, 36 Crazyfists, Spiritbox, Wage War and Alpha Wolf
Hiss
HISS is a Brisbane based garage metal-grungy punk rock band, formed in 2022 with their debut album Enöz Lätem released in March this year. HISS has previously performed alongside killpill, eat city, The Hefties, Shock City, Head 1st, Filthifier, Tomohung, The Midnight Devil, Zagtar, Mizzie Maxx, Hard Ons, Knee, Slym and appearing at The List of Seven Festival.
HISS will be performing at Metal of Honour 20th Anniversary on January 23rd at Mansfield Tavern, tickets available at the link.
You can find HISS on: Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube
For Fans Of: Alice in Chains, Helmet and Sex Pistols
Depuration
Depuration is a Melodic Death Groove band from Brisbane, forming in 2019 as a two piece. Depuration hit the airwaves in 2022 with their EP Dissolution, followed by their singles Refuse to Rest (2022) and Voices (2024).
Depuration has previously shared the stage with Aeon Nexus, Void Matter, Kaosphere, War Bear, Insect, Lithik, Acrolysis and Sjakaller as well as appearing at HollowFest, Brewfest 23, Murderfest, New Years Eve 22.
Depuration made an announcement on October 8th stating, "We have made the decision to stand down our bassist following concerns regarding a podcast that was recently brought to our attention. As a band, we do not condone the way the topic was handled. We pay our respects to Gabby and her family and acknowledge the distress this has caused. Our thoughts are with those affected and we ask for your patience as we navigate this situation."
For Fans Of: Lamb of God, Parkway Drive and As I Lay Dying
Where The Devil
Where The Devil is a Metal band from Newcastle, debuting with their 2020 single Beast, followed by Moments of Tangency (2021), Misery (2021), Descending Death (2021), Reaching (2021), Beaten Down Broken Crown (2022), Counting Bruises (2024) and Sickened and Stained (2024).
Where The Devil has previously performed with Russian Novel, Spacegoat, Trancestate, Whisperhead, Complexant, The Nameless, T-Rex Autopsy, Verona Lights, Diskust, Deprivation, We The Hollow, All Monsters Are Human, Nicolas Cage Fighter & more; as well as appearances at SlugFest 25, Arkfést, Jurassic Party Rock, Nowhere Festival, Metal United Down Under 2, Tic'd Off, Metal Battle and War on the Farm.
WTD will be performing at Hollow-een in Dubbo on November 7th, with tickets available here, Northern Horizon Fest on November 28th, tickets available at the link .
You can find Where The Devil on: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok
For Fans Of: Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, Pantera and Machine Head
Pyrefly
Sydney Metal band Pyrefly formed in 2016, debuting their EP, Pyrefly EP (Demo) in 2021. Pyrefly have since released the 2022 EP Pyrefly Live and the 2026 Full Length Album Lost & Found.
Pyrefly has previously performed alongside Avatar, King Parrot, Bloody Tyrant, No Bull, Under The Knife, BBUD, Slam 'N' Jam, Hidden Intent, Slim Krusty, Whisperhead, Dreadnaught amongst others. Pyrefly has previously opened Good Things and made appearances at Thrashville, Toxicity 25th Anniversary, Shredfest, Blood Sports, Blood Sacrifice, QuestFest and Ram It Down & more.
Pyrefly will be performing at Steel Assassins on November 14th at The Bridge Hotel, NSW, tickets available at the link.
For Fans Of: Machine Head, Fear Factory, Avatar and Slipknot
We The Hollow
Masked Metalcore band We The Hollow formed in 2020, debuting their two track "Spineless" in 2021. We The Hollow has since released their EP "Self Revelation" (2022) along with several singles, including the latest "Screen
Time." We The Hollow will be releasing their new EP No Sanctuary Here on October 30th.
We The Hollow has previously performed alongside Machine Head, Fear Factory, appearing on festival stages for BrewFest, Munk & Petal and HollowFest.
We The Hollow will be performing at Hollow-een in Dubbo on November 7th, with tickets available Here and PFR Lounge on December 19th for shawn-a-palloza, tickets available Here.
We The Hollow feature in our 15 QLD bands you should be listening to article here.
For fans of: Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Whitechapel and Korn
You can grab your Hollow Fest exclusive basketball jersey via the Merch stand.
Comments