Necrosonic Festival returns to Mansfield Tavern on Saturday, August 22 2026 and the full lineup has been revealed to the masses! With dual headliners Rivers of Nihil (USA) and our very own Psycroptic, alongside exclusive reunions, one-off performances and long-awaited resurrections ~ this year’s ritual is the most formidable yet.
With a massive deference to Australian talent, this years line-up is: Rivers of Nihil, Psycroptic, Gravemind, Lynchmada (Exclusive ‘One Last Time’), Segression (30 Year Reunion), Minus Life (Resurrected – Exclusive), Pestilential Shadows, Five Star Prison Cell (Resurrected), Wxrldfxcker, Witchskull, Dreamkillers (Special EP Set), Helm (Resurrected – One-Off Show), M.S.B.I. (Resurrected – One-Off Show), Barriers, Meth Leppard, Permafog, Destruktor, Gutless, F.U.C, RUN, John Lee Spider, The Matador, Body Prison, Growth, Grotesque Bliss, Vyrion, Neomantra, Nembutolik, Slaughtercult and Bruxa.
HEAVY has thrown down the challenge and sent a Q & A sheet out to all bands, with any that don’t return one completed having to buy us a beer at Necrosonic. So while we are quietly hoping we get minimal replies, a couple have gotten back to us already and today we feature Meth Leppard.
Tickets and more information: https://necrosonicfestival.com/
HEAVY: NECROSONIC 2026 is almost upon us. How far out from August 22 will you allow yourself to get excited?
ML: We are already excited, will be fun to share the stage with some heavy Aussie bands.
H: What does it mean to your band to be playing NECROSONIC?
ML: It’s an honour to play to extreme music lovers and its a great opportunity for people to discover new bands.
H: How important are festivals like NECROSONIC for the Australian music scene?
ML: It is important for heavy music in general. Exposure can be hard for many bands so festivals are a great platform for fans and musicians to share the experience.
H: It’s a long day of music. What will you be doing to make sure you will still be standing come your set time?
ML: Its always fun to check out bands, meet people and eat some great food.
H: Give me your Top 3 Festival survival tips.
ML: Make sure you take advantage of shady areas and limit time in the sun. Drink plenty of fluids. Have fun.
H: Which band – other than yourself – do you think will get up to the most mischief on the day?
ML: We are all well behaved adults haha. Maybe Psycroptic haha
H: What one song would you tell festival goers to listen to of yours if they haven’t heard you play before?
ML: Gatekeepers
H: Will you be taking requests on the day?
ML: If people want another diddly we are happy to play some more.
H: Run us through your typical live show and what punters can expect.
ML: Hi energy music, very fast blastbeats and some groovy heavy parts.
H: What’s your latest release?
ML: Gatekeepers LP
H: Finally, what plans does your band have for the rest of 2026 into 2027?
ML: A short European tour and some recording.
