September 2026 – SHREDFEST 2026 storms across Australia and New Zealand, delivering a high-octane celebration of technical death metal. Headlined by Obscura (GER) showcasing A Sonication and Fallujah (USA), the festival also features Australia’s own Ashen and Anoxia. Expect crushing riffs, technical virtuosity, and relentless energy as SHREDFEST brings together the best of international and local extreme metal.
The Everblack Podcast caught up with Steffen Kummerer from Obscura to talk about their return to Australia for the international Shredfest Tour with Fallujah, Ashen and Anoxia. Kummerer shared his excitement to explore more of Australia and New Zealand, explained Shredfest’s community-driven, global vision, and teased a refreshed setlist from A Sonication. With their world tour running through 2028, Obscura are focused on bringing their technical, high-energy show back down under.
Watch/listen to the interview here:
Obscura shared their thoughts on the upcoming tour:
“We’re thrilled to bring Shred Fest to Australia in 2026 alongside the crushing talents of Fallujah, Anoxia, and Ashen. It’s been a long time coming, and we’re ready to deliver a relentless set for our fans down under. No VIP packages — every band will be at the venue to meet you, talk music, and celebrate the most extreme sounds around. Come early, stay late, and support every act. We can’t wait to see you all there.”
Fallujah shared their thoughts on the upcoming tour:
“We’re stoked to announce that Fallujah will return to Australia once again in 2026, this time alongside prog metal legends OBSCURA! We can’t wait to head back down under with a heavy selection of songs from our new album “Xenotaph”. These shows will be crazy, get your tickets now before they sell out!”
Anoxia shared their thoughts on the upcoming tour:
“What an honour and experience to share the stage and make memories with Obscura, Fallujah and Ashen for Shred Fest Australia 2026. Bringing people together showcasing a variety extreme metal for all to enjoy. Embrace musical diversity, witness the barrage of brutality!”
Ashen shared their thoughts on the upcoming tour:
“Ashen are stoked to announce our inclusion in Shred Fest Australia 2026, sharing the stage with Obscura, Fallujah, and Anoxia. This is an insane lineup and we cant wait to join this demolition team”
Line Up
OBSCURA (GER)
FALLUJAH (USA)^
ASHEN (WA) +
ANOXIA (NSW) #
+ Special Guests
Dates
03/09 AUS Perth – The Rosemount +^ with Allocer
04/09 AUS Adelaine – Lions Art Factory +^ with Tzun Tzu
05/09 AUS Brisbane – Soapbox +^ with Snake Mountain
09/09 AUS Canberra – The Baso #+^ with Blackened Dred
10/09 AUS Sydney – Manning Bar #+^ with Besomora
11/09 AUS Melbourne – The Corner #+^ with Munitions
13/09 AUS Darwin – The Ampitheatre ^+ with TBA
15/09 NZ Auckland – Whammy with TBA
16/09 NZ Wellington – Valhalla with TBA
17/09 NZ Christchurch – Churchills Tavern with TBA
19/09 AUS Hobart – Altar with TBA
# Anoxia Appearing only in Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne
+ Ashen Appearing all shows bar Darwin, NZ and Hobart
^ Fallujah Appearing all shows bar NZ and Hobart
SHRED FEST 2026 promises a diverse and uncompromising showcase of extreme metal — from technical precision to devastating heaviness. Expect the ultimate convergence of musicianship, passion, and power.
Tickets on sale via www.yourmatebookings.com & https://www.shredfest.net/
