In one of the most significant lineup announcements in the festival’s history, Brutal Assault 2026 has revealed an extraordinary batch of new confirmations. Heading to the Josefov Fortress in Jaroměř, Czech Republic for the August 5–8, 2026 edition are: Periphery, Thy Art Is Murder, Fit For An Autopsy, Chelsea Grin, Heavy//Hitter, Cradle Of Filth, Batushka, Aura Noir, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Bølzer, The Ruins Of Beverast, Corrosion Of Conformity, Katatonia, Fu Manchu, Sólstafir, Samael, Slift, Thy Catafalque, The 3rd And The Mortal, November’s Doom, Perturbator, KMFDM, Carpenter Brut, Die Krupps, Kim Dracula, Ill Niño, Vio-lence, Jinjer, Conjujer, Iotunn, The Casualties, and A.A. Williams.
This is a staggering announcement — thirty-two acts in a single drop, covering everything from djent and atmospheric doom to electronic industrial and Icelandic post-metal. The Czech Republic’s most beloved extreme music event continues to expand its vision, and 2026 is shaping up as its most ambitious chapter yet.
Tickets available at brutalassault.cz. Stay up to date on the Facebook event page.