Takedown Festival reveal 10 new bands for next year’s line-up

Takedown Festival have just announced another 10 bands for next year’s line-up.

The 2026 Portsmouth Guildhall bash is continuing to expand, with the Friday of the fest – which is headlined by Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons doing a Motörhead set – being bolstered by The Wildhearts, InMe and Kill The Lights.

Then, the following day, performing underneath PRESIDENT’s first-ever festival headline appearance on the Kerrang! Stage, you can get warmed up by Graphic Nature, The Hara, Mason Hill, The Bottom Line, Mould, Waterlines and Slackrr.

“We’re stoked to announce that we will be headlining the Metal For Good Stage at Takedown Festival 2026,” say Graphic Nature. “A cause close to our hearts. We are all part of a unique community in the metal world. Our message is always about improving wellbeing within ourselves, something that Metal For Good connects with.”

“We could not be more excited to be a part of Takedown Festival 2026!” enthuses Ginger Wildheart. “The event is always incredible and we cannot wait to bring our high-octane horror show to that awesome stage. As massive Motörhead fans we are also buzzing to see Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons play their killer Motörhead set.”

“We are absolutely buzzing to be playing Takedown Festival for the first time next year!” add The Hara. “Our new album The Fallout drops January so we can’t wait to play some new music and open up the pits!”

Check out the updated Takedown 2026 poster below, and get your tickets now.

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