Metal Blast Festival is calling on bands across the globe to get involved in its next chapter. In a new Instagram post, the festival announced that applications are now open for artists who want to take the stage at Metal Blast’s first event of 2026.
The organisers told interested bands to submit via an application form available through the link in the festival’s bio. The deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026.
In a previous update, Metal Blast said it would revive its educational music workshops, bringing back a hands-on, community-focused layer alongside its live events. The festival also noted that it is entering a new branding phase, with refreshed visuals, a 15-year anniversary identity, and future dates and lineup announcements to be shared gradually later this ye
