MASS DESTRUCTION FESTIVAL 2026, set to take place 11/6th and 7th, 2026 @ THE GARDEN CLUB, ATLANTA, GEORGIA have announced RITUAL BUTCHERER, LORD ANGELSLAYER, GOAT AGGRESSOR, & ABORYM MORTUUS have been DENIED visas by the U.S.A.
MASS DESTRUCTION FESTIVAL 2026 have also confirmed LIVIDITY, MORTIFERUM, MALIFICENTT, TRHA, ABHORRENCY, ARTIFICIAL BRAIN, ATHEIST, CAUSTIC WOUND , CLOAK. and MORE EXTREME METAL BANDS
More bands for MASS DESTRUCTION FESTIVAL 2026 T.B.A.
FROM MASS DESTRUCTION FESTIVAL 2026 PROMOTERS:
RITUAL BUTCHERER, LORD ANGELSLAYER, GOAT AGGRESSOR, & ABORYM MORTUUS DENIED VISA BY U.S. GOVERNMENT.
The United States Government has denied the visa petition submitted for Archgoat. This is the first petition denial we’ve faced.
For those unfamiliar, inviting metal legends from all over the world involves applying for visas. In previous years it has been daunting, but always approved. Our legal council submitted an extensive petition with premium processing, provided all the necessary documentation, and evidence supporting the petition.
It is difficult to reconcile a decision like this with the reality of a band that has spent decades building an international career and has already performed extensively in the United States.
Archgoat will not be at Mass Destruction this November.
We will be extending the sets of other bands performing on Friday November 6th
Mass Destruction Metal Fest
November 6-7, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-