{"id":17169,"date":"2026-01-17T18:17:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/?p=17169"},"modified":"2026-03-06T13:32:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:32:40","slug":"breaking-darkness-music-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/breaking-darkness-music-festival-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News: Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 Returns with Heavy Music and a Mission of Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Breaking Darkness Music Festival has announced its return for 2026, bringing a full day of heavy music, fellowship, and purpose to&nbsp;<strong>The Hickory Premier<\/strong>&nbsp;in Hickory, North Carolina on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, August 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Positioned as both a music festival and a benefit event, Breaking Darkness continues to unite artists and fans around themes of unity, hope, and redemption. The 2026 lineup spans multiple styles of heavy and alternative music, creating a diverse experience that reflects the wide reach of today\u2019s Christian rock and metal scene. A&nbsp;<strong>special surprise band<\/strong>&nbsp;is also scheduled to be announced later in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Artists and Styles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>War of Ages<\/strong><br>Metalcore. A Billboard 200 national artist and longtime staple of the Christian metal scene, War of Ages is known for crushing riffs, precision-driven rhythms, and faith-forward lyrical conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Relentless Flood<\/strong><br>Hard rock and alternative metal. A modern heavy sound that blends driving guitar work with strong melodic hooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>XIII Minutes<\/strong><br>Alternative metal. Anthem-driven heavy rock built around emotional intensity and contemporary production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tricord<\/strong><br>Nu-metal and hard rock. Groove-based heaviness paired with polished arrangements and commanding choruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Matt Sassano<\/strong><br>Hard rock. High-energy modern rock with a strong focus on melody and live performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Billy James<\/strong><br>Hip hop. Rhythm-driven, lyric-focused music that brings a bold crossover element to the festival lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Counter<\/strong><br>Female-fronted original modern rock. A dynamic sound built on strong vocals, polished songwriting, and modern rock sensibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Autumn Eve<\/strong><br>Metal and hard rock. Atmospheric heaviness balanced by dynamic arrangements and expressive songwriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Splitcast<\/strong><br>Pop punk. Energetic, melodic punk rooted in hook-driven songwriting and upbeat tempos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An&nbsp;<strong>additional surprise band<\/strong>&nbsp;will be revealed later in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Date<br>Saturday, August 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doors<br>12:00 Noon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venue<br>The Hickory Premier<br>109 11th Street N.W.<br>Hickory, NC 28601<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MC<br><strong>Glenn Remsen of Lithoscry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ticket Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advance tickets are available for&nbsp;<strong>$15 plus fees<\/strong>&nbsp;when purchased by&nbsp;<strong>May 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day of show tickets will be&nbsp;<strong>$30 at the door<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>four-pack advance ticket option<\/strong>&nbsp;is available for groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early entry advance tickets are also available and include&nbsp;<strong>early venue access plus a swag bag<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets and event information<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.breakingdarkness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.breakingdarkness.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventbrite ticket page<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/breaking-darkness-music-festival-2026-tickets-1977786723330\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/breaking-darkness-music-festival-2026-tickets-1977786723330<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Festival With a Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking Darkness Music Festival 2026 is a benefit event, with all ticket proceeds supporting the following non-profit organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bethel Colony of Mercy<br>Foundry House<br>Recovery NC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These organizations provide recovery services, outreach programs, and long-term support for individuals and families in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Website<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.breakingdarkness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.breakingdarkness.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify playlist<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4JEmEpT6PPyAW6jPARE6mO\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4JEmEpT6PPyAW6jPARE6mO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/breakingdarknessfest\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/breakingdarknessfest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/breakingdarknessfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/breakingdarknessfest<\/a><br><strong>HipRockSoul Network<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/hiprocksoulnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/hiprocksoulnetwork<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heaven&#8217;s Metal Staff 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