Invasion Fest was an all-ages heavy metal music festival held primarily in Melbourne, and occasionally in other major cities around Australia. It showcased smaller and emerging Australian bands within the heavy scene that wouldn't normally have the opportunity to play such large shows or venues, alongside larger international and Australian acts.
2012 The initial year of Invasion Fest had 2 events, one in February and one in November. The February event was held at Ringwood OLP, and the November event was held at the Lilydale Showgrounds shed.
Lineups
Saturday, 25 February Lovers Grave Hallower The Storm Picturesque Glorified Saviour Belle Haven The Ocean The Sky Anchored Storm the Sky Graveyard Surrender
Sunday, 25 November Dream On, Dreamer Northlane Make Them Suffer In Fear and Faith (US) The Bride Saviour Prepared Like a Bride Belle Haven Thorns Exposures
2013 In 2013, the festival expanded to include the Gold Coast, albeit with a slightly different lineup to the Melbourne event. The Melbourne event was held at St Johns Parish in Mitcham, and the Gold Coast event was held at Expressive Grounds. The Melbourne event was the first show for the band Sentinel, and the final show for the band Brooklyn.
Lineups
Melbourne Saturday, 14 September For the Fallen Dreams (US) The Plot in You (US) Hand of Mercy Storm the Sky Fit for a King (US) Brooklyn Glorified Belle Haven Graveyards Sierra Jack the Stripper I, Valiance The Evercold Left For Wolves Sentinel
Gold Coast Sunday, 22 September Northlane For the Fallen Dreams (US) The Plot in You (US) Hand of Mercy Saviour Aversions Crown Storm the Sky Fit for a King (US) The Lane Cove Emerald Vale Hand of the Architect Take Us to Vegas
Notes *A For the Fallen Dreams withdrew from the lineup due to vocalist Chad Ruhlig suffering a motorcycle accident.Invasion Fest. 28 August 2013 at 16:03. Facebook. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
2015 After skipping a year, Invasion Fest returned to a single event format in Melbourne for 2015. The event was held at Arrow on Swanston, and sponsored by KillYourStereo.com. Lineup Saturday, 5 December
2016 The 2016 event was held at Arrow on Swanston. This was the final show for the band Sentinel. Lineup Saturday, 10 December
2017 The 2017 event was held at Arrow on Swanston, and sponsored by KillYourStereo.com and Hysteria Magazine. Lineup Saturday, 9 December
2020 After a 2 year hiatus, the festival returned in 2020 and was held at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, rather than Melbourne. It was once again sponsored by Hysteria Magazine. This was The Red Shore's first performance in over a decade. Lineup
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