bristol extreme fest announces a huge batch of bands for its 2026 edition.

Rotting Christ will headline the festival and will be shredding their way back to Bristol, UK for the first time in 22 years. Greek Black Metal legends Rotting Christ will headline an intimate 500-capacity venue, within the magnificent Trinity Centre, Bristol, a converted Grade II* listed former church.

This is a festival fly-in show for Rotting Christ. There will be no tour dates around this show. If you want to see them next year, make sure you’re at Bristol Extreme Fest. Expect a powerful blend of Black, Symphonic, and Atmospheric Metal that captures the band’s unmistakable and authentic sound.

Darkness will descend on Bristol Extreme Fest with Fuath, the one-man atmospheric Black Metal project of Scottish musician Andy Marshall (also known for being the creative mastermind behind Saor). Fuath’s selective appearances have left a lasting impact, offering audiences a glimpse into its stark, otherworldly realm.

Joining them, Ofnus who will deliver miserable and epic Atmospheric Black Metal straight from South Wales.

Another dose of Scottish Metal, Scordatura are making the journey south to serve crushing riffs of their Violent Death Metal.

Bringing Bristol’s best, Embodiment is a Technical Metal project blending precision and intensity.

Public Execution will unleash raw, fast, and uncompromising Grindcore/Hardcore.

Prepare for absolute devastation, brutal deathgrind heavy weights Benighted will be headlining The Gryphon Stage for Bristol Extreme Fest 2026. Expect unrelenting blast beats, razor-sharp riffs, and total sonic annihilation!

Joining them on The Gryphon Stage, European slamming brutallers Kraanium return to Bristol! Dust off your hammers and get ready to throw down!

Both Benighted and Kraanium are UK EXCLUSIVE for 2026, so if you want to see them next year…. Bristol Extreme Fest is the place to be!