Name: Barker’s BlastFest: A Renal Re-Animation
Start: 2026-10-03T12:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-03T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Rebellion Manchester

$Barker\u2019s BlastFest: A Renal Re-Animation$

Barker’s BlastFest is an all day death metal festival raising funds for metal icon Nicholas Barker during his battle with kidney failure.
About this Event

Barker’s BlastFest: A Renal Re-Animation lands at Rebellion, Manchester on October 3rd 2026 — a full day of death metal, raising funds for legendary drummer, Nicholas Barker.

Showcasing a carefully curated lineup of death metal, grind, doom and everything in between, Barker’s BlastFest brings together rising acts and established names for a relentless celebration of heavy music. From the first note to the final headlining set, expect crushing riffs, ferocious drums and an atmosphere built for true fans of the extreme.

With a focus on raw energy, community and no-frills brutality, this is a festival designed for those who live and breathe the underground.

Doors open at 12pm, with bands starting from 12:30pm through to a devastating headline performance.