Sonic Devastation-High Desert Metal Festival

Prepare for Sonic Devastation: Central Oregon’s First High Desert Metal Festival Rises from the ashes at Bend's very own Silver Moon Brewing!

On Saturday, September 26th, 2026, history will be written with fierce and unforgettable riffs. The High Desert Metal Festival officially takes over Silver Moon Brewing for an all-day, all-ages celebration of pure auditory extremity. As Bend’s first-ever High Desert Metal Festival, we are bringing down the hammer with a relentless lineup of 10 Extreme Metal bands from all over the PNW & far beyond!

Whether you are a longtime fan or introducing the next generation to the heavy music scene, this all-ages event is built for the entire community. Come out for the neck-snapping performances, stay for the legendary local craft brews, killer food trucks located on property, and exclusive vendor/band merch! Secure your spot in the pit or get left in the dust!!

Lineup

• Artillery (Headliner - Thrash metal from Denmark)
• Skelator (Co-headliner - Heavy metal)
• Gravewitch (Blackened thrash metal from Bend)
• Summoner's Circle (Progressive black metal)
• IATT (Progressive black metal)
• Celestial Wizard (Power metal / melodic death metal)
• Damage OverDose (Brutal death metal)
• Acidic Decay (Death / doom metal) [1]