Megadeth at Hellfest 2026

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Hellfest in Clisson, France, witnessed a memorable day with thrash metal, extreme heat, and a historic farewell. The day began with Cancer Bats at the Warzone stage, where the band's energetic performance got the crowd moving despite the sweltering heat. The highlight of the day was Megadeth's performance, which marked one of the historic moments of this edition of Hellfest. As part of their farewell tour, Megadeth delivered an emotional and intense show, with Dave Mustaine's voice occasionally straining from years of touring, adding a human dimension to the performance. The band's instrumental prowess, particularly Teemu Mäntysaari's guitar solos, was on full display, and James LoMenzo's constant interaction with the crowd added to the show's energy. The setlist included classics like "Symphony of Destruction" and "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due," which had the crowd singing along and created an unforgettable experience. Other notable performances included Anthrax, who reminded the audience why they are one of the most influential thrash metal bands, and Crisix, who delivered a high-energy set that got the crowd moving. A Perfect Circle's performance provided a welcome change of pace, with Maynard James Keenan's distinctive vocals and the band's atmospheric soundscapes creating a captivating experience. The day concluded with Limp Bizkit's energetic show, which had the crowd dancing and singing along to hits like "My Generation" and "Break Stuff." Despite the exhaustion from three days of extreme heat, the audience was treated to a spectacular finale with Behemoth's blackened death metal performance, which transformed the night into a dark, theatrical, and powerful experience.

Megadeth at Hellfest 2026