Get ready to dive headfirst into the metal maelstrom as the 15th Annual Armstrong MetalFest announces its triumphant return in 2025! Scheduled to rock the Hassen Memorial Arena in Armstrong, Canada, on July 11-12, this metal extravaganza is gearing up to deliver another unforgettable two days of headbanging, camaraderie, and pure heavy metal energy.

All tickets provide General Admission and grant access to the festival grounds, camping area, and arena from 9:00 AM on Friday, July 11, 2025, until 10:00 AM on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Free camping is included.

What to Expect

Celebrating 15 Years of mountain moshing in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Armstrong MetalFest unveils its conquering 2025 lineup with HAVOK, BORN OF OSIRIS, GLYPH, RIOT CITY, THE BROWNING, VIRVUM, and lots more from across Canada and beyond.

Hosted on July 11th and 12th in Armstrong, BC, at the Hassen Arena, this year’s two days of moshing, headbanging, and camping is a very special one.

Headlining opening night, Friday, July 11th, Denver thrashers HAVOK are no strangers to the mosh pits, these veterans have unleashed five studio albums – Burn (2009), Time Is Up (2011), Unnatural Selection (2013), Conformicide (2017), V (2020) – and recently surprised fans this past November with the EP “New Eyes”. Music Video – Death Is An Illusion – https://youtu.be/hkUgz-DeFAo

Also supporting the Friday night stage, the Pacific Northwest’s Glyph (ft. members fromGatekeeper, Greyhawk, Hjelvik), which is not just a heavy metal band, they are a crew of intergalactic mercenaries escaping a dying planet in their spaceship, the VSS Dragonlord. Clearly, Glyph isn’t just writing songs, they’re building worlds and they bring it forth in their latest album “Honor, Power, Glory” released in March 2024. Lyric Video – March of the Northern Clan (feat. Nathan Harrison) – https://youtu.be/htSyUb25wD4

Another highlight for Friday is the screaming heavy metal from Calgary’s speed demons Riot City, who bring forth theirsteel, spikes and leather! A youthful band that represent the new face of Canadian metal. An amalgam of ripping and hot heavy metal, created in pure and youthful madness, they’re bullet belts feature two full lengths “Electric Elite” (2022), “Burn The Night” (2019) and their latest live album “Live in Newcastle” (2023). Album Stream – Electric Elite – https://youtu.be/j3hA1nrG7M0

Saturday, July 12th will be headlined by international tour de force, progressive deathcore titans, Chicago’s BORN OF OSIRIS. The group is signed to Sumerian Records and has released seven full lengths and two EPs. Their album, A Higher Place, reached number 73 on the Billboard 200. Their second full-length album, The Discovery, debuted at 87 on the Billboard 200. The band unveiled their latest single “In Desolation” this past August. Visualizer – In Desolation – https://youtu.be/9OyMRRAq9fI

Also featured on Saturday is AMF alumni Kansas City’s THE BROWNING who will be unleashing their unique eclectic blend of electronicore and deathcore. This past November, they released their sixth album “OMNI” that features 10 powerful tracks, including collaborations with Nik Nocturnal and the eponymous song with THE DEFECT. Music Video – OMNI (feat. THE DEFECT) – https://youtu.be/VhyuduP3MdY

Performing for the first time at AMF and adding to the nostalgia of Saturday night, VIRVUM, progressive / technical death metal all the way from Zürich, Switzerland that many in Canada have been waiting a long time to witness. There’s no better place to see them along with the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies than at AMF 2025. The Cypher Supreme – https://youtu.be/9W9Kp38I9yY

Other treasured highlights of this year’s fest not to miss are Montreal, QC up-and-coming thrashers DROWNING IN BLOOD, who are notorious pit mongrels and have made quite a name for themselves in Eastern Canada. Vancouver’s GRAVEMASS, they might be a new band, but they feature some serious experienced metalheads from Zimmers Hole, West of Hell, The Golers, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood and Revocation. Switzerland’s technical death/black metal Stortregn, they deliver a mix of charging riffs, blast beats and brutality that leaves the listener begging for more. The Defect is an electronic rock/metal project created by husband and wife duo – Jonny McBee (The Browning) and Moon McBee. Their debut album “Death X Destiny” was recently released on Feb 7th, 2025 under record label FiXT. From the Salish lands of Spokane, WA, Hísemtuks Hími•n introduce their Indigenous melodic black metal of hard hitting riffs, fast paced drumming and a lot of melody. This project has strong roots of Spokane Tribe/Nez Perce. Most songs are about Native American mythology, history, and folklore.

AMF 2025 Lineup:

Havok (Denver, CO)

Born of Osiris (Chicago, IL)

Glyph (Seattle, WA)

Riot City (Calgary, AB)

The Browning (Kansas City, KS)

Virvum (Zürich, CH)

Atavistia (Vancouver, BC)

Drowning In Blood (Montreal, QC)

Convictions (Fremont, OH)

Scalding (Vancouver, BC)

Syryn (Calgary, AB)

Stortregn (Geneva, Switzerland)

Defect (Kansas City, KS

Gravemass (Vancouver, BC)

Lover (Calgary, AB)

Yegg (Vancouver Island, BC)

Hísemtuks Hími•n (Spokane, WA)

Spruce Moose (Edmonton, AB)

Volt (Fort McMurray, AB)

Jisei (Vancouver, BC)

Nomad (Okanagan Valley, BC)

Planetkiller (Kelowna, BC)

Shackled To The Throne (Edmonton, AB)

The Cadavor Dog (High River, AB)

Famous Strangers (Edmonton, AB)

Valley of Despair (Edmonton, AB)

Naitaka (Kelowna, BC)

Flood Gate (Kelowna, BC)

Yeti Games: Participate in this year’s Yeti Games with six extreme skill-testing events! 20 participants compete for a chance to win two free passes to next year’s metal fest. The last person standing wins…

Email jessevalstar@gmail.com to sign up.

There might be openings at the last minute, so show up to the opening ceremony, and we may have a jersey with your number on it!

Metal Market Madness: The metal market will be a bustling hub of activity, featuring a diverse array of vendors offering everything from band merchandise to unique collectibles. Seize the opportunity to grab exclusive items and immerse yourself in the metal culture.

Thrash Wrestling: Experience an electrifying event featuring the high-octane clash of titans! Join us on Saturday for an unforgettable afternoon of fierce competition, heart-stopping moments, and pure wrestling mayhem!

Secure Your Tickets

Early Bird Tickets are available for a limited time and in quantities, so act fast to guarantee your place at this upcoming Armstrong MetalFest. Join the global metal community for a weekend of headbanging, unity, and unforgettable memories. This is your invitation to be part of a metal celebration like no other!

Shipping Tickets

Tickets will be mailed starting after March 1st if you have chosen a "Ticket Mailed" ticket.

RV / Non-Hookup RV / Vehicle Passes

Make sure to reserve your vehicle spot to get the best location on the grounds. A fee is required for a weekend pass per vehicle in addition to your day or weekend pass. RV hookups include water and power.

If you choose to park your vehicle outside the camping area in the main parking lot, then a vehicle pass is not required.

Terms and Conditions

Please review our ticket terms and conditions about our no refunds and exchanges policy, and our shipping tickets policy.

https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/ticket-terms-conditions/

Support

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Want to Know More?

Visit the official Armstrong MetalFest website to learn more about the festival.

https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/

https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/faq/