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Set to make it's triumphant return, the revived Midwest celebration of extreme music and culture in the Milwaukee Metal Festival has unveiled the second wave of artists confirmed for their 2025 edition. 

Previously confirmed for MMF, the 2025 installment was anchored by an appearance from Down as well as The Dillinger Escape Plan performing Calculating Infinity in full, as well as sets from Fugitive, Destruction, 3 Inches of Blood and even a set from Australian hardcore powerhouse Speed. 

Now, Milwaukee Metal Fest has added some additional heavyweights to next year's return. Among the artists set for 2025 include the mighty Black Label Society headed by the incomparable Zakk Wylde. Prog pillar Devin Townsend has also been confirmed along with Enslaved, Suicide Silence as well as Chicago murder metal OGs, Macabre. 

Festival organizer and Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta shared his enthusiasm with how MMF 2025 is shaping up. "It’s not even November yet and we’re thrilled to announce another wave of killer bands & artists for Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025. From Down to Black Label Society to Devin Townsend & Enslaved we have something for everyone and bands who have not been to Milwaukee in ages! This is the perfect fest to welcome them back to the area and will be our biggest year yet!"

Milwaukee Metal Fest is set for The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16th-18th. The fest pre-party kicks off the weekend on May 15th. See the most up-to-date line-up below. More bands are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are available - HERE