One Of America's Most Unique Music Festival in Montana Announces Band Lineup
- Fire In the Mountains music festival is set to return to Montana in 2027, taking place from July 22 to 25 at the Red Eagle Campground on Blackfeet Nation land.
Fire In the Mountains is bringing back the unique experience of heavy metal and cultural arts in the wilderness as the music festival returns to Montana in 2027.
Following this year's successful run, the annual event will take place from July 22 to 25 at the Red Eagle Campground on Blackfeet Nation land in Montana.
In an Instagram post, organizers gave fans a glimpse of what to expect from the highly anticipated Fire In the Mountains 2027.
"The 2026 festival has made an imprint on all of us in a way we cannot fully explain. While we're still processing the incredible experience, we're thrilled to share some of what we've been working on for 2027.
The post also presented the initial lineup, with acclaimed artists joining one of America's most distinctive music festivals.
"2027 will be known as the Year Of The Eagle. We're excited and proud to announce the first wave of artists to perform at Fire in the Mountains 2027 ," the post reads.
Efrim Menuck of Godspeed You! Black Emperor performs at National Stadium, Dublin on September 27, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. Kieran Frost/Redferns
The initial lineup includes music heavyweights like the iconic Canadian post-rock collective Godspeed You! Black Emperor and the acclaimed American heavy metal band Nevermore.
In addition to Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Nevermore, five more acts are confirmed to share the stage at the upcoming music festival.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Nevermore
Russian Circles
Stormkeep
Invunche
Rwake
Buffalo Nichols
Following the announcement, organizers continued to build anticipation for the festival, noting the diverse group of heavy and experimental artists performing next year.
"While we are still processing the immense experience that was Fire In The Mountains 2026 at Red Eagle Campground, we are excited to peel back some of what we have been working on for 2027, which has revealed itself as the Year Of The Eagle," the event officials mentioned in a statement as cited by Knotfest , adding "We have quite a special edition in the works for this coming year, featuring bands with a legendary command of soundscapes and artistry, to returning fast riffing metal legends, post metal icons, symphonic black metal rippers, musical purveyors of Chilean mythology, American sludge darkness, and blues laden storytelling. We already look forward to joining you once again at the Backbone of The World next Summer – and cannot WAIT to share what else we have in store."
While Fire In the Mountains 2027 is still taking shape, this year's event featured the legendary Oakland post-metal band Neurosis , who performed their first live show in seven years with new vocalist Aaron Turner.
In addition, the 2026 event also showcased exclusive reunions and rare performances that added excitement and energy to the crowd.
This story was originally published by Parade on Sep 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
