The 2026 ‘Prepare The Ground‘ festival continues to shape up, with today, November 11th, seeing a new influx of artists having been confirmed. Among them, a thus far rare North American set from the recently reunited sludge band Torche, a full performance of “Rheia” by Belgian post-metal band Oathbreaker and a Stygian Bough set from Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin. Here’s the latest lineup reveals to be confirmed:
Torche
Oathbreaker (performing “Rhea“)
Blood Ceremony
Conjurer
Dear Evangeline
HELL
Stygian Bough
Tómarúm
UUGGHH
Wiedgedood
The roster for that fest, which will take place in Toronto, ON from May 29th to 31st, already includes the following sets and performers,
Amenra (two sets, heavy and acoustic)
…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead (performing “Secret Of Elena’s Tomb” and “Source Code & Tags“)
Habak
The Keening
Malevich
Minsk
Oranssi Pazuzu
Pallbearer (performing “Foundations Of Burden“)
Svalbard (first/last North American show)
Unholy Altar
Wrekmeister Harmonies (scoring their original film ‘Flowers In The Spring‘)
