Agalloch, Nevermore and Immolation Return to Metal & Beer Fest

Pacific Northwest atmospheric dark metal legends Agalloch will headline the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 10, marking their first performance in the city in 13 years. S. show in 17 years. Northeast death metal veterans Immolation return to Philadelphia for the first time since the festival’s inaugural event, celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Epic doom metal group Solitude Aeturnus will perform the full 35-year-old album Behind The Crimson Horizon in its entirety, marking the first time the album has been played in full at the festival. The lineup also includes Rochester’s Undeath, New Jersey’s Evoken, and Louisville’s Anagnorisis. The event takes place at the Fillmore Philadelphia. America’s most metal breweries, including 3 Floyds Brewing, XUL Beer Company, Magnanimous Brewing, and others, will provide a diverse selection of craft beers.

Brews will be sampled in the mezzanine level of the venue. Tickets are available starting November 13 at 10 AM ET. Pre-sales begin November 12 at 10 AM local with codes GUMBALLHEAD and NEVERMORE. A 'Just Metal' ticket offers admission only, while the 'Metal & Beer' ticket includes unlimited beer sampling.

The festival’s 2027 sampling cups will be provided to attendees. A new album, Rapid Fire Succession: On Target Part II by Bangalore Choir, is released on BraveWords Records. Black Angel Promotions describe the album as full of hooks and melodies that stick in the head and are strong enough to inspire fans to roll down windows and howl along. it/bangalorechoir.