Oslo’s Tons of Rock festival has unveiled its first and biggest-ever artist announcement for 2026, confirming 15 acts for next year’s event. The initial lineup is topped by headliners Iron Maiden, Bring Me The Horizon, and Limp Bizkit.
The festival aims to represent the full spectrum of rock, with a bill that unites generations of artists and fans. The announcement of Iron Maiden sees the return of the “kings of heavy metal” to the festival. Bring Me The Horizon’s slot is set to be their biggest ever concert in Norway, while nu-metal icons Limp Bizkit will be performing in the country for the very first time.
Joining the headliners are a host of legendary acts, including the godfather of shock rock, Alice Cooper, and glam-rock giants Twisted Sister, who are returning to the stage. The lineup also features “Big Four” thrash heroes Anthrax and Norwegian black metal pioneers Mayhem.
Among the confirmed artists is an exclusive performance of Blood Fire Death – A Tribute to Bathory, an homage to Quorthon performed by members of Watain, Enslaved, Mayhem, and Emperor.
The 15 acts confirmed so far are:
- Iron Maiden
- Bring Me the Horizon
- Limp Bizkit
- Alice Cooper
- Twisted Sister
- Mayhem
- Anthrax
- Dumdum Boys
- Raga Rockers
- The Carburetors
- Blood Fire Death – A Tribute to Bathory
- Kublai Khan TX
- Die Spitz
- Queensrÿche
- Blood Incantation
The 2025 edition of Tons of Rock was attended by 150,000 fans, and early bird tickets for 2026 have already sold out.
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