The Swedish summer air is about to be filled with the sweet sound of distortion! Sweden Rock Festival (SRF), Scandinavia’s premier hard rock and metal gathering, has unleashed its second wave of artists for 2026, solidifying its reputation as a must-attend event for any serious metalhead. Taking place in the picturesque village of Norje, Sölvesborg, from June 3rd to 6th, 2026, the festival grounds are set to welcome nearly 100 bands across four days.
The initial announcement already broke the internet, confirming the likes of heavy metal titans IRON MAIDEN, modern rock giants VOLBEAT, UK genre-benders BRING ME THE HORIZON, and the legendary farewell appearance of TWISTED SISTER. Now, with this seismic second drop, the Sweden Rock 2026 lineup is looking utterly unstoppable.
Power Metal Gods, Guitar Icons, and Punk Legends Descend on Sölvesborg!
This incredible new wave of twenty-one bands is perfectly crafted to appeal to every corner of the rock and metal festival spectrum. Leading the charge are the undisputed godfathers of power metal, HELLOWEEN. The German giants, featuring the spectacular triple-vocalist reunion of Michael Kiske, Andi Deris, and Kai Hansen, bring their legendary ‘Pumpkins United’ show to Sweden Rock, promising a set packed with anthems like ‘I Want Out’ and ‘Future World’. This is a mandatory booking for fans of classic European metal!
The political and musical firepower continues with a festival debut that has been hotly anticipated for years: the revolutionary guitar genius, TOM MORELLO. Known for his work in Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, Morello’s unique, scratching, and politically charged riffage will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about performances of the weekend. Complementing the classic rock legends and modern guitar heroes are the California punk veterans SOCIAL DISTORTION, bringing their gritty, country-tinged punk rock anthems (‘Story of My Life’, ‘Ball and Chain’) to the Swedish stage, a brilliant crossover booking for the hard rock audience.
Heavy Metal Royalty and Modern Metal Powerhouses!
The festival’s core is reinforced by a host of acts guaranteed to deliver pure, unadulterated rock energy. NWOBHM icons SAXON are set for another triumphant return, proving why Biff Byford and co. remain a perennial SRF favourite. On the modern metal front, the American powerhouse Trivium will unleash their technical brilliance and crushing riffs, while Canadian post-grunge titans Three Days Grace are set to deliver a massive set of multi-platinum selling hits.
The Swedish scene is fiercely represented by the melodic death metal supergroup THE HALO EFFECT, featuring former members of In Flames and Dark Tranquillity, and the Gothenburg metal veterans EVERGREY. Adding to the diverse bill are the doom-infused sounds of UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS, the legendary glam rock spirit of MICHAEL MONROE and the return of Swedish melodic rockers THE POODLES and TREAT. The lineup is further rounded out by fan-favourites like GRAVE, SELF DECEPTION, ROBIN MCAULEY, LAKEVIEW, EGO KILL TALENT, STRÖM, AMH, JAYLER and the black metal fury of VREID, ensuring every stage offers world-class, heavy music.
With the tickets already flying out the door, securing your spot at Sweden Rock Festival 2026 is the only way to witness this incredible assembly of metal legends and the best of the current scene. Don’t wait until it’s too late, this is officially one of the biggest European rock festival announcements of the year!
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