METAL FIESTA 2026

A.C.T, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2614, , 2614 Canberra Kort

lau. 01.08.2026 18:00

Miðar / Skráning

SHANANIGANS ENTERTAINMENT is proud to present:

METAL FIESTA 2026

10 Bands, 2 Stages, All Metal!

Canberra! Prepare for an absolute sonic assault as METAL FIESTA 2026 takes over The Baso on Saturday, 1 August 2026.

This massive mid-winter gathering brings together 10 of Australia's most formidable metal acts for a dual-stage show that

promises to be one of the heaviest events on the ACT calendar.

Headlining the brutality are the legendary groove metal titans Segression, celebrating their 30th Anniversary tour, alongside the high-octane chaos of Melbourne’s Frankenbok!!

The fully stacked bill features a cross-section of Australia’s finest heavy talent:

Including:

• Segression (Groove Metal Legends)

• Frankenbok (The Kings of 'Bok)

• Deprivation (Riff/Thrash Powerhouse)

• Our Last Enemy (Industrial Metal Pioneers)

• Piston Fist (Fuel-Injected Heavy Rock)

• Futility (Doom/Death Mastery)

• Shockwave (Aussie Hard Rock Energy)

• Project Ultimate Satan (Blackened Chaos)

• Tensions Arise (Modern Melodic Metal)

• Vitriarch (A New Force in Metal)

Segression Returns to Canberra for their 30th Anniversary Tour!

Groove metal titans Segression are set to hit The Baso, in Canberra on Saturday 1st August 2026 as part of their massive 30th Anniversary Tour!

After a highly anticipated return to the stage, the Wollongong legends are bringing their huge sound to the nation's capital for a night of unfiltered aggression and career-spanning anthems.

Celebrating three decades of dominance in the Australian heavy music scene, fans can expect a high-energy performance featuring staple anthems like "5th of the 5th" and "Painted in Blood,"

So come and join us for a huge night of live music, cold drinks and great times!!!

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What: METAL FIESTA 2026

Where: The Baso, Canberra

Address: 2 Cohen St, Belconnen

When: Sat 1st August 2026

Doors: 6pm

Tix:

- Early bird: $30+bf

- General: $35+bf

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Flytjendur

Shananigans Entertainment
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENT PLANNING IN CANBERRA AND SURROUNDS.
The Baso Canberra
Canberra's Premier Live Music Venue. 2 stages. All genres. Countless bands every month. https://linktr.ee/thebaso
Project Ultimate Satan
Symphonic Blackened Death Metal band hailing from Canberra Australia.
Tensions Arise
A Heavy Metal band from Western Sydney, we're here to put the PARTY back into Metal.
Futility
Slow, dark, heavy.

Death/Doom from Australia's capital.
Our Last Enemy
Sydney's industrial metal outfit Our Last Enemy. LISTEN TO NEW TRACK HERE: li.sten.to/olecoma
DepriVation
Deprivation hail from Orange NSW. They're a melodic thrash metal outfit that have toured the country extensively since beginning in 2006. Since thier first release in 2008 they have shared the stage with bands such as Frankenbok, The Amenta, The Berzerker, Truth Corroded, King Parrot, Daysend, Five Star Prison Cell, Psycroptic, Frenzal Rhomb and Karnivool. Deprivation released their debut album 'Amalgam' on May 28th 2011 which was produced by Darren "jENK" Jenkins (Daysend, Switchblade, Black Asylum). The album is available through Deprivation's official online store deprivation.bigcartel.com. Deprivation kicked ass between 2006 and 2014 all over Australia and America. We all thank you for your support over the years. Its 2017 and we are back! Support local music!!
PistonFist
5 piece heavy rock/ metal band from Brisbane Australia. https://linktr.ee/pistonfist
Segression
SEGRESSION Celebrating 30 years in 2026
Shockwave
Canberra based rock/metal band �
Project: Ultimate Satan
Symphonic Blackened Death Metal band hailing from Canberra Australia.
Frankenbok
Dan - Vocals; Tim - Bass & Vocals; Azza - Guitar; Yeti - Guitar; Mick - Drums

Frankenbok's 5 releases since their conception in 1997 have seen the bands sound evolve into a blistering yet mature blend of original metal. In 2008, their latest offering 'The Last Ditch Redemption' (Prime Cuts/MGM) reveals a prominent mix of straight up heavy metal, old school thrash, big southern rock styled riffs, unified with a steadfast guttural vocal. The precision filled musicianship does not falter during vigorous live performance & ensures all round satisfaction for the Frankenbok enthusiast or any first time listener.

2008 also saw Frankenbok embark on their most recent Australian tour 'The Other Side of Hell - Tales of Murder & Redemption' with over 30 shows. The tour had them not only hitting the capital cities, but also covering regional Australia. Frankenbok have played several major festivals including Big Day Out, Metal 4 The Brain, Overcranked & Offshore. They have toured Australia & New Zealand extensively, including top support slots with international acts Slayer, MachineHead, Soilwork, Skinlab, Fear Factory & System of a Down.

2009 will see the release of a new 3 part DVD, a new full length album & extensive touring both nationally & overseas.

Frankenbok Quotes:
"The lead-filled 12" length of hosepipe hits the back of my head & induces a small skull fracture & takes me to the ground. Teeth are spat out or swallowed, breathing becomes difficult. Or to suffer similar brutality, just open your CD tray & pop in this latest offering from Frankenbok." www.live4metal.com

"Strangers run up to each other & randomly throw punches. A sort of fight-club plays out to the murderous thunder of Frankenbok" S.J Finch - The Drum, Perth

"Huge melodies, catchy riffs & a towering performance from McDougall. The Last Ditch Redemption is an ambitious effort for Frankenbok, but one that the band has managed to pull off with ease. Frankenbok will have only proven that nothing can kill them off, & that right now they're stronger than they've ever been." 8/10 - Justin Donnelly - www.themetalforge.com

Frankenbok Discography:
THE LAST DITCH REDEMPTION (2008- Prime Cuts/MGM)
MURDER OF SONGS (2007- Prime Cuts/MGM)
BLOOD OATH (2003- Roadrunner)
LOOPHOLES & GREAT EXCUSES (2001 - Dark Carnival)
GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS (2000 Faultline/Shock)

Further information on Frankenbok available from:
http://www.myspace.com/frankenbok
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenbok