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 year’s 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 SLAUGHTERCULT.
Tickets and more information: https://necrosonicfestival.com/
Slaughtercult is an Australian extreme metal band formed in Sydney in 2022. Operating as a heavy three-piece outfit, they specialise in a devastating fusion of brutal death metal and intense grindcore.
The band signed with independent label Grindhead Records to unleash their music. In late 2023, they released their debut full-length studio album, Meat Head. This record features twelve tracks of sonic devastation, including Mind Control Massacre and Crystal Lake. Their sound is defined by relentless blast beats, crushing guitar riffs, and dual guttural vocals.
Lyrically, the band focuses heavily on classic horror films, murder, and gore. They are highly active in the local underground touring scene, frequently opening for international slam acts across Australia.
Q & A
HEAVY: NECROSONIC 2026 is almost upon us. How far out from August 22 will you allow yourself to get excited?
SLAUGHTERCULT: 3 years give or take.
H: What does it mean to your band to be playing NECROSONIC?
SLAUGHTERCULT: We are certain it will be an awesome experience for us to play only the best extreme metal fest in Aus…. we are stoked.
H: How important are festivals like NECROSONIC for the Australian music scene?
SLAUGHTERCULT: Vital. Extreme music in Australia has been undervalued for so long, and fests such as this give it a fighting chance.
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?
SLAUGHTERCULT: Big coffees.
H: Give me your Top 3 Festival survival tips.
SLAUGHTERCULT: If you skip a band, you’re lame. Don’t rock up late or you’re lame. Drink water!!!
H: Which band – other than yourself – do you think will get up to the most mischief on the day?
SLAUGHTERCULT: I’ve been warned about John Lee Spider…
H: What one song of yours would you tell festival-goers to listen to if they haven’t heard you play before?
SLAUGHTERCULT: Repulsed By Your Haggard Appearance is a pretty great intro to our music!
H: Will you be taking requests on the day?
SLAUGHTERCULT: Hell no.
H: Run us through your typical live show and what punters can expect.
SLAUGHTERCULT: Vile brutal death grime…. Filthy slam… Blast beats.
H: What’s your latest release?
SLAUGHTERCULT: Menstrual Marinate ft. Kraanium!!!.
H: Finally, what plans does your band have for the rest of 2026 and into 2027?
SLAUGHTERCULT: We’re so stoked to be touring part of Asia and the EU for the very first time, and getting to support bands like Gutlax, Cytotoxin and Fatuous Rump. All of this coincides with our upcoming sophomore album, Devoured By Perversion. Go check it out!
