2025 New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Announces Lineup in Worcester

The New England Metal & Hardcore Festival will return on September 20, 2025, at The Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, MA, featuring a strong lineup headlined by Lorna Shore, alongside Cannibal Corpse, Kublai Khan TX, and The Black Dahlia Murder. A significant highlight of this year's event is the final performance of Bury Your Dead with their classic lineup. Co-founder Scott Lee emphasizes that, despite being a one-day festival this time, the event's lineup remains robust and uncompromising. Other notable acts include Drain, Municipal Waste, and Sanguisugabogg. Tickets go on sale on April 18, 2025, with VIP packages already available. This festival continues its legacy as a vital part of the metal and hardcore scenes since its inception in 1999.