Celebrating eight years of delivering some of Florida’s most savage and unrelenting extreme metal, Tampa Death Fest is gearing up for its next chapter, and only a few days remain for bands to throw their name into the ring for the 2026 lineup.
Returning September 4th and 5th to the legendary Brass Mug in Tampa Bay, the festival is currently accepting submissions to fill its final performance slots. Extreme‑metal acts from anywhere in the world are encouraged to apply before the April 1st deadline. TDF continues its mission to showcase the full spectrum of brutality the genre has to offer, highlighting diversity, intensity, and global reach.
Bands can submit their EPKs to: tampabaymetalscene.booking[@]
Since launching in 2019, Tampa Death Fest has cemented itself as a cornerstone of the underground extreme‑metal community. Rooted in the city widely hailed as the Death Metal Capital of the World, TDFcontinues to unite bands, fans, and local businesses under its guiding mantra: “Strength Through Unity, Unity Through Metal.”
Each year, TDF showcases a diverse roster of international, national, and regional acts, offering a platform for rising underground talent to share the stage with established legends. Past editions of TDF have hosted such notable acts as Satan, Venom, Inc, Ringworm, Diabolic, Leishmaniasis (Colombia), Repulsive Vision (UK), Massacre, Atheist, GraveHuffer, Blasphemation, Carpathian Funeral, Kill The Imposter, Sadistic Vision, Nibiru, Merciless Scum, Quiescent Mantis, MRSA, Pantheon, and more.
With an ever‑growing international presence, Tampa Death Festcontinues to strengthen connections across Florida and beyond, fostering a spirit of collaboration and community engagement within the metal scene.
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Event Details:
Dates: September 4–5, 2026
Location: The Brass Mug, Tampa Bay, FL
About Tampa Death Fest:
Founded in 2019, Tampa Death Fest has grown into a premier event within the extreme metal world. The festival’s mission is to uplift artists, unite fans, and celebrate the culture of heavy music through a shared passion for brutality, creativity, and community.
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