Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 – The Rave / Eagles Club, Wisconsin

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of pure metal madness at the Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025! Held at the legendary Rave / Eagles Club from May 15 to May 18, four-day celebration.

The Rave/Eagles Club
2401 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-342-7283

The Rave / Eagles Club is on the corner of N 24th Street and W. Wisconsin Avenue
Parking is off W. Michgan Street between 24th and 25th Streets

FRIDAY, MAY 16
DOWN (Anselmo, Windstein, Keenan, Bower, Bruders), Chimaira, A Tribute to S.O.D. – Stormbreeders Of Death, Enslaved, Paradise Lost, Suicide Silence, Rotting Christ, Wolves In the Throne Room, Pentagram, Fugitive, Left To Die, Wormrot, No / Más, Avernus, Legions of Doom, Nest, Gigan, Ruin Dweller, Bury My Demons, Surefire

SATURDAY, MAY 17
Black Label Society, Devin Townsend, Exodus, 3 Inches of Blood, Destruction, Between The Buried and Me, EYEHATEGOD, Demolition Hammer, TesseracT, Oppressor,EvilDead, Necrot, Macabre, Nekrogoblikon, Brat, Revocation, Gorgasm, Ov Sulfur, Renesans, Repentance, Wraith, SNAFU, Ghidora

SUNDAY, MAY 18
GWAR (40th Anniv. Set), Arch Enemy, The Dillinger Escape Plan, SCOUR, Amigo the Devil, Sacred Reich, Trouble, Harms Way, The Acacia Strain, Frozen Soul, Speed, Toxic Holocaust, END, Exhorder, Deceased, Full of hell, Lionheart, Snuffed On Sight, Jarhead Fertilizer,Gates To Hell, Tracheotomy, Rig Time

SPECIAL SETS
Don’t Miss These Exclusive Sets: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration of Metal’s Legacy!

GWAR: Celebrating 40 Shocking Years!
Prepare for an unforgettable spectacle as GWAR marks their 40th anniversary with a set that promises to be as outrageous and electrifying as their legendary career. Expect the unexpected and brace yourself for a performance that will leave you in awe.

S.O.D. Stormbreeders of Death
This tribute set to Stormtroopers of Death (S.O.D.) boasts a powerhouse lineup featuring Scott Ian of Anthrax, Dan Lilker (formerly of Anthrax and Nuclear Assault), Jamey Jasta, and Scott Ian’s son. This rare performance is likely one of only two dates in 2025, making it a must-see event for metal enthusiasts.

The Dillinger Escape Plan
Witness The Dillinger Escape Plan perform their groundbreaking album “Calculating Infinity” in its entirety, along with tracks from their early EPs. This is a unique opportunity to experience the raw energy and technical prowess that defined their early years.

Scour
Catch the extreme metal supergroup Scour in their only Midwest appearance of 2025. Featuring members from some of the most influential bands in metal, this performance is set to be an intense and unforgettable experience.

Chimaira
For the first time in 15 years, the classic lineup of Chimaira returns to Milwaukee. This performance at MMF is one of only four announced U.S. dates (potentially five if they join Aftershock) and marks their first show of 2025. Fans can look forward to a setlist that spans the band’s 25-year career, featuring songs from every era.

Paradise Lost
Don’t miss one of only seven North American dates in 2025 for the gothic metal pioneers, Paradise Lost. Their haunting melodies and powerful performances are sure to captivate audiences.

Enslaved
Experience the progressive black metal mastery of Enslaved in one of only three U.S. dates for 2025, and their sole Midwest appearance. This is a rare chance to see one of the genre’s most innovative bands live.

Milwaukee Metal Fest Pre-Party
Free with a 2-day or 3-day 2025 MMF purchase

Flotsam and Jetsam, Jasta and Friends, XCOMM, and more
Thursday, May 15, 2025

BRAND NEW SOUND SYSTEM INSTALLED
Both The Eagles Ballroom and The Rave Hall have been outfitted with brand new, top-of-the-line VIO sound systems from dB Technologies. Renowned for their pristine audio quality and immersive listening experiences, these systems will ensure every note and beat resonates with crystal clarity, taking your concert experience to the next level.

AIR CONDITIONING & IMPROVED AIRFLOW INSTALLED
In a multi-million dollar retrofit, the historic Eagles Club boasts a brand new, state-of-the-art HVAC system. This eco-friendly system delivers not just cool air during the hot Milwaukee summers, but also improved overall airflow and better temperature regulation throughout the year, ensuring year-round comfort for all concert attendees and artists alike.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR EVENT
This will be an indoor/outdoor event utilizing multiple stages in The Rave/Eagles Club, and our Eagles Craft Beer Garden outside with half a dozen food trucks, craft beers and liquor, and patio tables. Grab a bite, a drink and a seat between bands, and then head back in for your next band.

PLAN AHEAD
Location: The Rave/Eagles Club
This is an all ages show
This is a general admission (standing) show
For ADA Seating, call 414-342-7283
Box office open until end of show
Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Credit/Debit cards accepted at all bars
ATMs available
Coat Check available on lower level
Directions
Parking Available
Nearby Hotels
No purses or backpacks larger than 10″ x 10″ allowed
See full list of prohibited items
You must be 21 or older with valid ID to drink alcohol.
Smoking is not permitted in the building
Smoking is permitted for those of legal age in the Penthouse Lounge

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