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**Melbourne Metal Fest  – Mini 2026** storms the iconic **Corner Hotel, Richmond** on **Sunday 12 April** for a massive Sunday afternoon celebrating Australian hard rock and metal.  
  
From **1:30pm to 6:30pm** (doors open **1:00pm**), four well known **iconic original acts from past and present** will take over the stage, delivering crushing riffs, soaring vocals and uncompromising energy in one of Melbourne’s most legendary live music venues.  
  
Kicking off the day is much talked about **UPPERCUT**, bringing their “Newah” style to the table a mix of 90s metal and hard rock. Followed by powerhouse **VIRGIN SOLDIERS**, first show back in Melbourne since headlining the Steel Assassins in Sydney bringing classic hard rock metal power. Heavy metal legends **NOTHING SACRED** raise the intensity with their fusion of punk speed and metal aggression unmistakable sound. **BENGAL TIGERS** considered the pioneers of aussie metal close the festival in explosive fashion, unleashing hard rock firepower to finish the afternoon on a high.  
  
**Melbourne Metal Fest – Mini 2026** is a tribute to the strength, legacy and ongoing impact of the Australian metal scene, designed for die-hard fans and newcomers alike. Expect a loud, proud and a relentless mixed celebration of original aussie heavy music in a true Sunday session atmosphere. So get your tix now to support the cause  
  
**Early bird tickets are on sale now** – secure yours and be part of an unforgettable afternoon of Australian hard rock and metal.

  
**THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+**   
   
Corner strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.   
Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.   
[Full conditions of entry.](https://cornerhotel.kinsta.cloud/app/uploads/2025/06/CORNER-TCs-BLACK.pdf)?|?[Accessibility Info](https://cornerhotel.com/accessibility/)?   
   
   
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Metal In Melbourne (Mini Fest 2026 - Matinee)

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