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Jera On Air 2026 is one of the strongest hardcore metal festival lineups in Europe this summer. The Dutch festival will return to Ysselsteyn, Netherlands, from June 25 to June 27, 2026, bringing together a huge mix of metalcore, punk rock, hardcore, pop-punk, post-hardcore, alternative rock and more.
The festival has already confirmed several major names for its 2026 edition, including Architects, The Offspring and Papa Roach as some of the biggest acts on the bill. With the latest lineup update, Jera On Air has now added even more power to the weekend, including Ice Nine Kills, We Came As Romans, Madball, Boundaries, Turbonegro, Dog Eat Dog, Bob Vylan, Destroy Boys, Free Throw, Allt, Belvedere, Nevertel, Quicksand, Rain City Drive, Sugar Spine, Haywire and Melrose Avenue.
For fans of modern metalcore, Architects will be one of the most anticipated names of the weekend. The British band has become one of the leading forces in heavy music over the past two decades, moving from underground metalcore roots to arena-sized shows and massive festival stages. Their set at Jera On Air 2026 is expected to be one of the heaviest and most visually intense performances of the festival.
Punk rock fans also have a huge reason to be excited, as The Offspring will bring decades of California punk anthems to the Netherlands. With classics such as “Self Esteem,” “The Kids Aren’t Alright,” “Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)” and “Come Out and Play,” The Offspring remain one of the most recognizable punk bands in the world. Their festival performances are usually full of energy, humor and big sing-along moments, making them a perfect fit for Jera On Air.
Papa Roach will also be among the biggest names at the 2026 edition. The band has been a major force in alternative metal and rock since the early 2000s, with songs like “Last Resort,” “Scars,” “Getting Away with Murder” and “Between Angels and Insects” becoming staples of modern rock culture. Their live shows are known for emotional intensity, crowd interaction and high-energy performances, so their Jera On Air appearance should be one of the weekend’s key highlights.
The latest lineup wave adds a strong metalcore and hardcore edge to the festival. Ice Nine Kills, known for their horror-inspired theatrical metalcore, will bring a darker and more cinematic atmosphere to the bill. The band’s live shows often feel like a mix of metal concert and horror performance, which should make them one of the most talked-about acts of the weekend.
We Came As Romans are another major addition. The American metalcore band has built a loyal fanbase through emotional songwriting, melodic choruses and heavy breakdowns. Their appearance at Jera On Air 2026 adds another strong name for fans of the modern core scene.
Hardcore fans are also well served. Madball, Hatebreed, Boundaries, Terror-related energy in spirit, and several other heavy acts help give this year’s lineup a serious pit-friendly character. Hatebreed are already confirmed for Saturday, while Madball and Boundaries are part of the newly added names. Expect plenty of circle pits, stagedive energy and old-school hardcore atmosphere throughout the weekend.
Jera On Air 2026 is not only about metalcore and hardcore, though. The lineup also includes pop-punk and alternative favorites such as A Day To Remember, All Time Low, Alkaline Trio, The Ataris, The Menzingers and Free Throw. This gives the festival a wide emotional range, from heavy breakdowns to nostalgic sing-alongs and melodic punk rock moments.
There are also several interesting names for fans who like their festivals a little more unpredictable. Viagra Boys, Bob Vylan, Ho99o9, Wargasm, Turbonegro and Suicidal Tendencies bring different shades of punk, noise, post-punk, crossover and alternative chaos to the lineup. That variety is one of the reasons Jera On Air continues to stand out among European heavy music festivals.
Looking at the current lineup, Jera On Air 2026 already feels like a complete weekend for fans of heavy music. Thursday will feature major names such as Architects, Rise Against, Trivium, Alexisonfire, Converge and Bury Tomorrow. Friday brings The Offspring, A Day To Remember, Ice Nine Kills, Alkaline Trio, Periphery, Malevolence and many more. Saturday closes things with Papa Roach, All Time Low, Hatebreed, Viagra Boys, We Came As Romans, Static-X, La Dispute and others.
More names could still be added, but even at this stage, Jera On Air 2026 has already built one of the most balanced and exciting lineups of the summer festival season. Whether you are into punk rock, metalcore, hardcore, post-hardcore or alternative rock, this year’s edition looks like a must-see event for European rock and metal fans.
You can watch the last year Jera on Air 2025 aftermovie below!
(written by Islander) I want to begin this premiere feature with a personal note. While working on Northwest Terror Fest in Seattle a few weeks ago I witnessed what might have been the wildest musical riot of the entire event, a performance at the packed-to-the-gills Barboza venue by the North Texas grind band Triage. They […]
Deep Purple have today (June 5) released their new single “Diablo,” the latest taste from Splat!—their new studio album, out July 3 on earMUSIC. The new track features a very special guest: global superstar and Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Keith Urban on second guitar.
“Diablo” follows “Arrogant Boy” (the album’s first single) and opens the door to one of Deep Purple’s surreal new story worlds: the most dangerous place on earth, where a heroine crosses a river, jumps into a fighting pit, celebrates with a bucket of wine, falls into the glitter pool and somehow makes it back home with a tale to tell. “Diablo” is a classic Deep Purple rocker— the kind of hard rock track that lives from the riff, the groove, and the band chemistry captured in the studio.
The official music video for “Diablo” is a live performance piece that will premiere via earMUSIC’s YouTube channel on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM PT. Fans joining the premiere will also be able to chat with Deep Purple’s Roger Glover.
“It is all about taking chances,” Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan says of “Diablo.” “Just for once in your life, do something exciting, step out of the mold, take that curious bend in the road instead of sticking to the highway and do something that will, for the rest of your life, either guide or warn you.”
Splat! has already received enthusiastic first fan and media reactions, with early press praising the album’s Deep Purple spirit. Uncut calls Splat! “distilled, high-octane Purple at its finest,” while Classic Rock praises the album for delivering “everything that makes Deep Purple one of the greatest acts in hard rock.”
Deep Purple are gearing up for a major run of European summer dates, starting next week in Finland, followed by shows in Norway, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy before the Splat! World Tour heads to North America. The upcoming touring schedule includes 86 shows across 28 countries. Tickets are available via Deep Purple’s official website.
Splat! will be released on July 3 on earMUSIC and is available for pre-order in multiple formats including CD, vinyl, and limited editions. Further exclusive fan items are only available on the official Splat!shop.
Splat! will be available July 3 in multiple formats:
Limited Box Set, containing: 2LP Gatefold (180g). 12-page vinyl-sized booklet. CD Digisleeve. 3 exclusive 10-inch vinyl records featuring live recordings from the DEEP PURPLE Tour 2024. Exclusive 7-inch single featuring the bonus track “GUINNESIS” (not included on the studio album and available exclusively in the box set!)
Symphonic metal outfit Imperial Age have officially unleashed their brand-new music video for “Gnosis”, marking a monumental milestone as their first visual release since relocating to the UK. Produced by the acclaimed team at Loki Films – renowned for their work with Sleep Token and Lorna Shore – the cinematic video was shot at an … Continue reading Symphonic metal titans Imperial Age drop dark new video “Gnosis” ahead of Bloodstock appearance
When not posting fanfic and AI slop to Patreon, living legend Bob Dylan continues to tour hard well into his eighties. He’s finding ways to keep show-goers on their toes, too. The newly 85-year-old Dylan broke out some rarities during his spring tour, and he kept that same energy as the latest leg of his Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour kicked off Thursday.
Birmingham power trio Blue Nation have officially released their brand-new single, “Watch Me Fly”. The track serves as the first taste of their highly anticipated upcoming EP, Wisdom for Pennies, which is scheduled to land on all major digital platforms on 24th July. The single deftly showcases the band’s signature blend of raw edge, modern … Continue reading Blue Nation launch defiant new blues-rock single “Watch Me Fly”
