Metal Threat

Metal Threat is a music festival focused on heavy metal music based in Chicago and held at Reggies during the summer.

Notable acts that have played the festival include Master, Absu, Exhumer, Inquisition and Arghoslent.[1][2][3] Other acts that have participated include Slagmaur, Ved Buens Ende, Aura Noir and Impaled Nazarene.[4] German doom metal band The Ruins of Beverast were supposed to play this festival in 2016 but were forced to cancel due to their visas being denied. Norwegian black metal band Gehenna was scheduled to perform in 2023, but ultimately decided not to travel.[5]

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References

  1. ^ "Exumer Announces North American Hostilities 2023 Tour Dates | Metal Blade Records". Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  2. ^ Galiher, Stephen Andrew (2025-10-08). "Ripped to Shreds Calls Out Old-School Death Metal Band for Playing Festival With 'Neo-Nazi Band'". VICE. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  3. ^ Goretooth, Smokey (2025-10-11). "Ripped to Shreds' Andrew Lee Blasted for Master Controversy". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  4. ^ Halmstad, Bree (2023-05-01). "10 Festivals That Black Metal Fans Need to Know About". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  5. ^ Sperry-Fromm, Rob. "The Ruins of Beverast playing US shows (UPDATE: tour cancelled)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
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