Metal
Michigan metal
A growing guide to the bands and festivals of Michigan's heavy music scene, from famous exports to independent local acts. We add to it as we verify more.
Bands
Detroit / Southeast
Acid Witch
Death-doom / stoner / psychedelic
Detroit · formed 2007
Battlecross
Thrash / melodic death metal
Canton · formed 2003
Halloween
Heavy metal / shock rock (thrash and glam leanings)
Detroit · formed 1983
Hate Unbound
Death / thrash metal
Detroit
Iron Mountain
Doom metal (death, black, stoner touches)
Detroit
Seduce
Heavy metal / glam
Detroit · formed 1980
The Black Dahlia Murder
Melodic death metal
Waterford · formed 2001
Walls of Jericho
Metalcore / hardcore
Detroit · formed 1998
We Came as Romans
Metalcore / post-hardcore
Troy · formed 2005
Flint / Thumb
Lansing / Mid-Michigan
Mid-Michigan
Northern Lower Peninsula
Southeast
West
West / Grand Rapids
Festival season
- Up nextMichigan Metal Fest presentsHallow's Eve HellSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 6 PMThe Music Factory · Battle CreekGA tickets $21.20Details ↗
- Tickets on sale9th annualMichigan Metal Fest 2027Aug 20–21, 2027Leila Arboretum · Battle CreekEarly-bird tickets on sale through Nov 16, 2026Details ↗
- RecapTerritorial Brewing Co. · 2027 date not yet announcedMidwest Brewtal FestJune 27, 2026Springfield, MI · 2 stages, 14 bandsFilth & Nail Bite co-headlinedDetails ↗
- RecapLeila ArboretumMichigan Metal Fest 2026Aug 14–15, 2026Battle Creek, MI7 bands Friday · 20 acts SaturdayDetails ↗
Dates and prices come from the organizers and can change. Confirm with the organizer before you buy.
