When Bad Omens take the stage at Broken Summer 2026, it’s not only as the festival’s headliner – they are also the most requested band of the year! Since their breakthrough with the third album The Death of Peace of Mind and the hit single Just Pretend, Bad Omens have grown at a staggering pace. They’ve sold out shows across the globe, toured with acts like Bring Me the Horizon, and attracted a rapidly expanding legion of dedicated fans. After the brilliant teaser ‘Specter’, we’re counting down the days until the release of their next album.

The Plot In You have risen as one of the most compelling forces in modern metalcore, and this summer they finally return to Sweden for the first time since 2018. Led by Landon Tewers’ raw and emotional vocals, the Ohio quartet blend crushing heaviness with soaring melodies and deeply personal lyrics. Their breakthrough Dispose (2018) and the hit Feel Nothing introduced them to a global audience, while Swan Song (2021) cemented their reputation for pairing intensity with cinematic depth. This will be their first show ever in Stockholm.

Paleface Swiss have risen as one of Europe’s fiercest forces in nu- and deathcore. Since their 2020 breakthrough with Chapter 3: The Last Selection and the crushing Fear & Dagger, this Zurich outfit have torn through stages worldwide, touring with The Ghost Inside and Lionheart. Led by Marc “Zelli” Zellweger’s relentless presence, their shows erupt in chaos and catharsis. Now, on their biggest EU run so far, Paleface Swiss bring sheer brutality to Broken Summer.

Texas powerhouse Kublai Khan TX turn hardship into crushing, pit-splitting metalcore. Since 2008, they’ve built a loyal following with albums like Nomad and Absolute, channeling rage, struggle and raw honesty into riffs that hit like a hammer. Led by Matt Honeycutt’s ferocious vocals, they’ve toured relentlessly and earned a reputation for shows that shake both floor and soul. This June, Kublai Khan TX finally bring their unrelenting energy to Sweden for their first ever show in Stockholm.

UK duo Wargasm are chaos incarnate – a collision of thrash guitars, heavy electronics, raw sex appeal and club-shaking energy. Sam Matlock and Milkie Way have turned heads with tracks like Spit, Rage All Over and Salma Hayek, winning acclaim from NME, Kerrang! and Revolver, plus won Best UK Breakthrough at the Heavy Music Awards. With their incendiary mixtape Explicit, they proved no stage is safe. At Broken Summer, Wargasm bring pure euphoria and violence to the pit.

Portland’s Dying Wish are one of the most vital forces in today’s metalcore and hardcore. Fronted by Emma Boster, the band fuses raw aggression with melodic depth, capturing both rage and resilience. From the breakout debut Fragments of a Bitter Memory to the acclaimed Symptoms of Survival, they’ve proven fearless in pushing boundaries. Having toured with Hatebreed, Counterparts, and even Limp Bizkit, Dying Wish now make their long-awaited Sweden debut at Broken Summer.