Milwaukee Metalfest with The Black Dahlia Murder, Terror, and more

The Black Dahlia Murder, born in Detroit, faced a pivotal moment after frontman Trevor Strnad's death in 2022. Co-founder Brian Eschbach took over vocals, debuting the new lineup in a hometown tribute show with returning guitarist Ryan Knight. Known for their impactful death metal, the band carries on Trevor’s legacy, backed by devoted fan support.

Obituary, from Tampa, are death metal pioneers known for their impactful albums like Slowly We Rot and Cause of Death. Formed in 1986, they feature original members John Tardy, Don Hardy, and Trevor Peres. Notably, they influenced the genre with varied tempos and heavy sounds. They reunited in 2004 with highlights like Inked in Blood, which charted in the U.S. They've continued to release acclaimed music, including the 2023 album, Dying of Everything. Obituary remains a defining band in death metal.

Formed in Venice, California, Suicidal Tendencies, led by Mike Muir, became influential in skatepunk and thrash metal. Known for "Institutionalized" and "You Can't Bring Me Down," their albums include a gold-certified "Lights, Camera, Revolution." They collaborated with Robert Trujillo and explored funk metal with Infectious Grooves. Despite lineup changes, they continued to release music and leave a lasting legacy in punk and metal scenes.

Anthrax, formed by Scott Ian in New York, are pioneers of thrash metal, blending hardcore punk with metal. Known for humor-infused music, they collaborated with Public Enemy. Joey Belladonna joined after "Fistful of Metal," driving success with hits like "Bring the Noise." They reunited in 2011 for "Worship Music," earning Grammy nods. In 2016, "For All Kings" released, touring with Iron Maiden. Celebrated for their influential style, Anthrax's legacy includes a 2021 global livestream for their 40th anniversary.