# Event Details - **Event Name**: Blitz Metal Fest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Blitz Metal Fest returns in 2026 with its most ambitious edition yet: a two‑night metal onslaught across two levels at Ding Dong Lounge. Tāmaki Makaurau comes under siege as rising underground forces, progressive heavyweights, thrash purists and chaotic improvisers collide in a weekend built for distortion, blast beats and bodies moving in the pit. **************************** Night One – The First Strike Friday 27 March • 6PM–11:30PM Live bands upstairs at Dead Witch. Metal DJs downstairs at Ding Dong Lounge. Friday 27 March Lineup Master Frank Fu Brackenwood Coven Sovereign If It Bleeds Money Sock Run It Straight Master Frank Fu The world’s first Kung Fu Metal band, where Eastern instruments collide with Western distortion in mythic harmony. Mandarin and English lyrics explore power and discipline, carried by erhu melodies, thunderous double kicks and explosive stagecraft. Finalists in the Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2025, they’re set to release new singles this year. Brackenwood Coven A three‑piece instrumental doom force conjuring abyssal soundscapes and soul‑crushing heaviness. Their slow, sludgy riffs and haunting leads cast a hypnotic spell drawn from the darker corners of Aotearoa’s underground. Sovereign Arriving with their debut single Forever and After, Sovereign deliver a raw first strike from the local metal underground, driven by sharp riffs and relentless rhythm. If It Bleeds An Auckland-based four-piece pushing a sharp blend of thrash, nu-metal and hardcore. Formed in 2022, they bring high-energy sets built on aggression, groove and controlled chaos. Their sound pulls from multiple corners of heavy music and lands with impact. Tracks like Modus Operandi have already marked their place in the local scene, with a live presence that continues to build momentum. Money Sock Fast, loud and direct. Money Sock operate out of the North Island hardcore circuit with a sound rooted in punk intensity and heavy breakdowns. Their live shows move quickly and hit hard, built for packed floors and constant motion. No excess. No slowdown. Run It Straight Five-piece hardcore from Auckland built for 2-step and movement in the pit. Guitars from Benny and Bodi lock in with James on drums and Nathan on bass, while Benji drives it forward on vocals. Tight, aggressive and grounded in the local hardcore tradition, their sets are immediate and physical. **************************** Night Two – The Final Siege Saturday 28 March • 6PM–11:30PM Live bands upstairs at Dead Witch. Metal DJs downstairs at Ding Dong Lounge. Lineup: Earthscraper Neural Decay Afterlight Soul Stroke Bottom Of The Barrel Casual Anguish Earthscraper A little proggy, a lot heavy, and just flamboyant enough, Earthscraper deliver a shifting mix of progressive metal, metalcore and power metal. Built on chunky riffs, cheesy leads, blood‑curdling screams and soaring choruses, their time‑bending rhythms make headbanging a challenge. Finalists in the Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition, they return with full force. Neural Decay Fresh out of the thrash lab — no frills, no filler, just velocity. Neural Decay unleash thrash‑infused power with relentless riffs and pounding rhythms. At Blitz Metal Fest, the band — Brad Ion, Junior Grant, Jake Single and Pablo Retamales Bustamante — tear into full midnight mayhem. Afterlight A Tauranga-based instrumental progressive metal trio formed in 2018. Afterlight create expansive, atmospheric compositions shaped by melodic progression, technical precision and weight. Their sound moves through layered dynamics and long-form structure, with releases including Sovereignty and Eternal Path. Their live sets are immersive and deliberate, built on control and detail. Soul Stroke A four-piece from West Auckland delivering heavy, groove-driven metal with a melodic edge. Formed in 2022, they have developed a sound that balances aggression with strong hooks and rhythmic weight. They are currently touring their debut album Twisted Fate, bringing a tightened and road-tested live set to the stage. Bottom Of The Barrel ALL IMPROV. NO MERCY. A chaotic live experiment from Tāmaki Makaurau, Bottom Of The Barrel deliver unpredictable, fully improvised metal that can veer from crushing sludge to frantic thrash without warning. Casual Anguish A newly formed project emerging from the DNA of HATT and On Tick. Featuring experienced players from across the local scene, the band brings a more melodic approach to metal and post-hardcore while maintaining intensity. With an EP of eight tracks ready to perform, their live debut marks the first step of a fully formed new direction. **************************** Happy Hour & Food Happy Hour runs 7PM–8PM and 12AM–1AM each night. Full food menu available all night. **************************** Tickets (per night) $5 Early Bird Presales (SOLD OUT) $15 General Admission $25 Door Sales 30% off presales for Super Members Buy a ticket to either night and you’ll receive a limited‑time 40% discount code by email for the other night. Check your inbox before booking so you can use it. **************************** Location Ding Dong Lounge 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD R18 Artwork by Indium Design - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/blitz-metal-fest-2026/200029812343142 - **Event Categories**: Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 37 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Ding Dong Lounge - **lat**: -36.847197455697 - **long**: 174.76460695267 - **full address**: Ding Dong Lounge, 28 Wyndham St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Blitz Metal Fest 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5d62d02905025ce23bd789392dbb76294417c8f9881874b38be3dc926508b9e6-rimg-w1200-h628-dc2e1512-gmir?v=1774158631 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Blitz Metal Fest 2026 being held? - **A:** Blitz Metal Fest 2026 takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Ding Dong Lounge, 28 Wyndham St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Blitz Metal Fest 2026? - **A:** Blitz Metal Fest 2026 is organized by Ding Dong Lounge. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Blitz Metal Fest 2026 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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