First band announcement 2026

BERLIN, THE DESERT IS CALLING!  🌌

 

We’re beyond stoked to drop the first wave for Desertfest Berlin 2026 - and it’s a riff-heavy ride straight into the void 🌙

 

Russian Circles will crush you with their cinematic post-metal soundscapes, while desert rock legends Hermano return with John Garcia at the helm. Texas riff titans The Sword are back to shake the ground, and the mighty Acid King keep the doom thick and smoky. King Buffalo invite you to drift away on cosmic psych grooves, while fuzzlords Truckfighters bring the Swedish desert storm. Earthless will melt your mind with endless space jams, and Crippled Black Phoenix deliver apocalyptic rock full of grandeur. Expect instrumental heaviness from Chicago pioneers Pelican, plus wild progressive energy from Mother’s Cake. Adding Texan groove power from High Desert Queen, new wave of Würzburgs thrash metal Zerre, and psych-doom freakouts from Taiwan’s Dope Purple - the storm is real.

 

If this line-up speaks to your soul - better grab your tickets now before they vanish into the haze: www.desertfest-tickets.de

 

Your Desertfest Berlin Crew!