Music News: HYPERSPACE METALFEST (Vancouver, BC) Reveals First Batch of Bands for 2026 Lineup w/ SANCTUARY, OWLBEAR, ATAVISTIA, VOIDCHASER, LYCANTHRO, and more! Vancouver - April 16-17 (The Cobalt)

Vancouver, B.C.’s leading melodic and power metal festival, HYPERSPACE METAL FEST, is gearing up for its 7th edition after another year packed with unforgettable, high‑energy performances. Taking place at The Cobalt on April 16 and 17, and at the Rickshaw Theatre on April 18, the festival has unveiled its first wave of 2026 performers, including SANCTUARY, OWLBEAR, ATAVISTIA, VOIDCHASER, ARTIFICIAL LANGUAGE, WITCH KILLER, OPHELIA FALLING, LYCANTHRO, THORSGUARD, VALLEY OF DESPAIR, with more bands to be announced soon.

"We are beyond stoked to finally announce the first wave of bands for Hyperspace Metal Festival VII! Sanctuary will be performing a Canadian exclusive performance of Into The Mirror Black in its entirety! Atavistia will be headlining night 1, which will have a heavy emphasis on melodic death metal. After this year, the festival will be going on indefinite hiatus, so if you've been wanting to make it to Hyperspace, this could be your last chance. Let's rage together at the Rickshaw and the Cobalt one last time!" adds festival organizer Joey Hockin of Journeyman Productions

Hyperspace Metal Festival VI - April 16th - 18th.​One-day passes and three-day passes are available at http://hyperspace-vii.eventbrite.ca/​

Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/858534116963447​

HMF 2026 Lineup Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/29rcYoWLyYXPFyN7OKdPDB?si=7Kke2MVVSyS6v_Lxe5-KSg