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Montreal, QC – June 3, 2026
Denver’s MILE HIGH POWER FEST Announces 2026 Lineup
w/ THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD, LADY BEAST, ANUBIS, ICE GIANT, HEL HATH FURY, and more!
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Denver’s only dedicated power metal festival, Mile High Power Fest, storms into its third year on August 15, 2026, bringing another stacked lineup of heavy‑hitting national acts and rising local talent to The Oriental Theater. Founded by Denver’s underground champions, BiteSize Productions, the festival continues its mission to uplift the local scene while bringing world‑class power metal to the western United States.
This year’s main lineup features a high‑energy mix of returning favorites and new additions to the MHPF family. Fans can expect performances from The Dread Crew of Oddwood, Lady Beast, Anubis, Ice Giant, Hel Hath Fury, and more! With past years featuring Seven Spires, Lords of the Trident, Graveshadow, Aether Realm, Glyph, Owlbear, and Empress, MHPF continues to cement itself as a must‑attend event for power metal fans across North America.
A three‑day metal celebration, Mile High Power Fest apart is its full‑weekend experience, offering fans multiple opportunities to connect, celebrate, and shred together. Don’t Miss the Rockies’ Premier Power Metal Event! With a growing legacy, a passionate community, and a lineup built to shake Denver to its core, Mile High Power Fest 2026 promises its biggest year yet. Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early and join the full weekend of metal‑fueled events.
Mile High Power Fest 2026 LineUp:
The Dread Crew of Oddwood
Lady Beast Anubis
Ice Giant
Hel Hath Fury
Darconigan
Wicked Vixen
Event Details Mile High Power Fest 2026
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: Doors at 4 PM
Venue: The Oriental Theater 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Tickets: https://theorientaltheater.holdmyticket.com/tickets/459366
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2768706170154175/
Mile High Power Fest 2026 Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qTxCdWqJl6HrqeQ0mq5Bl?si=KIWS6D2PRU29QAx2GNBITA
Kicking off on Thursday, August 13, the festival launches with the MHPF FREE Game Night at Creepatorium, a no‑cost community hangout where fans can dive into games, connect with fellow metalheads, and spark the festival weekend’s energy.
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On Friday, August 14, the MHPF Pre‑Party hosted at Seventh Circle Music Collective will showcase up‑and‑coming metal bands and Denver’s thriving underground scene that includes Talia Holt, Burn The Myth, Gone Full, Monkey Under The Mountain, and Heathen.
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After the festival lineup performs, MHPF will be hosting the official Afterparty, Saturday, August 15, from 11 PM–2 AM at BlackSky Brewery, featuring the debut of The Dread Crew of Oddwood’s custom beer, brewed exclusively for the festival.
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About The MHPF 2026 Bands:
The Dread Crew of Oddwood – https://thedreadcrewofoddwood.com/
Music Video – Leather Ship – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGEOV66CXis
The Dread Crew of Oddwood, formed in 2008 in Southern California, has become one of the world’s leading independent folk‑metal acts. Armed solely with acoustic instruments, the band delivers its signature “Heavy Mahogany” sound, blending heavy metal energy with Celtic and European folk to tell tales of battle, revelry, and misadventure. They’ve released four albums with over 5,000 units sold, maintain more than 30,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and engage a social following of over 32,500 fans. Their music has appeared in Rocket League, and they’ve toured extensively across North America, the UK, and Europe, including runs with Alestorm and performances at Wacken Winter Nights. Following years of writing and recording, the band returned with their fifth album Rust & Glory, accompanied by new videos, major tours, and appearances on 70000Tons of Metal.
Lady Beast – https://www.facebook.com/ladybeastofficial
Music Video – Reaper – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjNaL99FCFA
Since 2009, LADY BEAST have been flying the flag for refined HEAVY METAL. The band hails from the Steel City of Pittsburgh, forming with firm influences ranging from Motörhead, Dio, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Mercyful Fate. From there, LADY BEAST has woven their own unique style of metal with silky yet sharp harmonizing guitars and the soaring, rally-the-warriors vocals!
Anubis – https://linktr.ee/AnubisMetalOfficial
Music Video – Fanged Angel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1FrqYDPkms
Anubis is a rising Los Angeles power‑thrash force known for soaring vocals, razor‑sharp riffing, and high‑energy, melodic songwriting. Blending European‑influenced power metal with modern American aggression, the band has built a loyal following through acclaimed releases, dynamic live shows, and a sound rooted in speed, precision, and storytelling. They’ve become a staple of the Southern California metal scene, sharing stages with acts like Delain, Xandria, Warbringer, Omnium Gatherum, Aether Realm, Týr, Seven Kingdoms, and more while performing material from their debut Dark Paradise and EP The Puppeteers. Now fronted by vocalist Hanna Preston, Anubis unveils a fiercer fusion of power, thrash, and melodic death metal. Their latest album, Anthromorphicide, was released on April 24 via M‑Theory Audio on CD, digital, and limited metallic‑gold vinyl.
Ice Giant – https://www.facebook.com/IceGiantBand/
Music Video – Obscuring Cloud – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO4kPIE5EUM
Ice Giant is a Boston‑based progressive melodic death metal band known for their sweeping compositions, technical precision, and cinematic blend of melody and brutality. Drawing from Scandinavian melodeath, modern prog, and epic symphonic influences, the band crafts towering soundscapes built on soaring leads, crushing riffs, and dynamic storytelling. Their ambitious songwriting and commanding live performances have earned them a fast‑growing following throughout the New England metal scene and beyond. With a reputation for pushing genre boundaries while delivering undeniable heaviness, Ice Giant continues to rise as one of the most exciting emerging forces in American melodic death metal.
Hel Hath Fury – https://helhathfury.my.canva.site/
Music Video – Never Again – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZdPYNekakA
Denver’s Hel Hath Fury is a melodic death metal band formed in 2023 with a mission to inspire strength and perseverance through powerful, emotionally driven music. Their sound blends crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and technical songwriting with themes rooted in personal struggle, resilience, and triumph. Drawing from real experiences and shared battles, the band crafts lyrics meant to connect deeply with listeners and remind them they’re never alone. Centered on empowerment and emotional fortitude, Hel Hath Fury creates music that encourages fans to face life’s challenges with courage. With every performance, they invite audiences into a journey of catharsis, determination, and unbreakable spirit.
Darconigan – https://www.darconigan.com/
Music Video – Fire and Split Stone, The Southern Wall’s Collapse – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COw-nN_Teho
Darconigan hail from the shadowed Wet Mountains of Colorado, where their music and stories are forged in the dark places of the wood. Channeling Melodic Black/Death Battle Metal, the band blends fierce riffing, atmospheric melodies, and myth‑steeped storytelling into a sound that feels both ancient and untamed. Their songs draw from the wild spirit of their mountain home, creating an immersive world of fantasy, conflict, and raw emotion. As they continue to rise within Colorado’s metal scene, Darconigan stand apart with a style as rugged and evocative as the forests that shaped them.
Wicked Vixen – https://linktr.ee/yourwickedvixen
Music Video – In Cold Blood – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP9uEf9DjJM
Wicked Vixen is a Colorado Springs hard rock band delivering heavy riffs, powerful vocals, and a driving edge that hits with purpose. With electric violin woven into their sound, they bring a sharp, distinctive dynamic to a genre built on intensity. Their music is bold, dark, and unapologetic—rooted in real experience, raw emotion, and a refusal to hold back. Drawing comparisons to Halestorm and Evanescence, the band commands the stage with a fierce live presence and a sound that never plays it safe. Wicked Vixen isn’t chasing trends; they’re forging something lasting entirely on their own terms.
More info:
Festival Info: https://www.bitesizeevents.com/mile-high-power-fest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milehighpowerfest/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556641145956
About Mile High Power Fest:
MHPF was created by BiteSize Productions, a small but ambitious Denver‑based production company dedicated to uplifting underground music and creating accessible, community‑driven events. After drawing roughly 400 attendees in 2025, the festival continues to grow, strengthening the Rocky Mountain metal community and drawing fans from across the country.
Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.
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