Obscura

September 2026 – Prepare your necks and brace your ears — SHRED FEST 2026 is coming! The renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and New Zealand, delivering an unmatched celebration of technical excellence, intensity, and musical precision.

This year’s edition features two of the most acclaimed names in modern extreme metal Obscura (GER) & Fallujah (USA):

OBSCURA (GER) – Progressive death metal pioneers and masters of technical virtuosity. Following two successful Australian tours along with a return to New Zealand, OBSCURA are back to present their latest album A Sonication as part of their ongoing world tour.

FALLUJAH (USA) – The visionary force of progressive and atmospheric technical death metal, set to unleash their transcendental soundscapes across southern shores.

Joining the international lineup are some of Australia’s most formidable local acts:

ASHEN (Perth, AUS) – Delivering crushing death-doom steeped in atmosphere and relentless groove.

 ANOXIA (Sydney, AUS) – Champions of old-school death metal, channelling raw aggression and riff-driven fury.

Additional guests will appear in every city on this tour

Line Up

OBSCURA (GER)
 FALLUJAH (USA)^
 ASHEN (WA) +
 ANOXIA (NSW) #
 + Special Guests 

Access Office 02 9563 6103

- Located at venue entrance
- Ticket pickup with valid ID
- Recommended to arrive early

On Campus $6 on weekends

- Some accessible areas available
- Contact venue in advance for specific accommodations
- Located within university premises

Do and Don't DO: Bring photo ID if you are over 18 and wish to drink alcohol. DO: Bring cash (ATM available in the venue) DON'T: Bring illicit substances DON'T: Bring alcohol, unsealed drinks DON'T: Bring recording devices DON'T: Bring weapons, dangerous items DON'T: Bring a bad attitude Management reserves the right to refuse entry Full venue info http://www.manningbar.com/About/FAQ/Default.aspx

18+ Only