Punctuating a full weekend celebrating extreme music, the final day of the 2024 Milwaukee Metal Fest framed the future of the culture with a collection of artists breaking new ground for the sound. 

While the fest served well in honoring the greats that have paved the way for the next generation, the build up to the final day of the fest saw commanding sets from the likes of Slaughter to Prevail, Gatecreeper, Paleface Swiss, Bleed Froim Within and more - all of which reiterated the healthy of the heavy music is as strong as it has ever been. 

Mindful of the veterans that continue to have a profound impact on the culture, the final day of the Milwaukee Metal Fest asserted a healthy contingent of stalwarts as well - with the likes of In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Exhumed and I Am Morbid all submitting powerful, commanding performances. 

Framing the scope of the festival - with a reverence for the classics while still nurturing the contemporary - the final day of Milwaukee Metal Fest perfectly summarized the bigger picture in resurrecting the festival brand. Combining the classic with contemporary, year two further asserted the importance of the fest and properly set the stage for the next edition in 2025. 

See the gallery of images from photographer Justin Nuoffer below. 

SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL

AVATAR

IN FLAMES

I AM MORBID

LACUNA COIL

GATECREEPER

ATHEIST

PALEFACE SWISS

BLEED FROM WITHIN

EXHUMED

UPON STONE

CASKET ROBBERY