Shepton Mallet will host a thunderous new metal festival this September after storm damage forced a major date change.

Ice Rock Winterfest 2026 will now take place at the Bath & West Showground from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September, with a full weekend of bands, DJs, comedy and indoor camping confirmed.

The event had been due to launch in February, but roof repairs — including asbestos removal — mean the venue must close for urgent safety works. Organisers say all tickets remain valid for the new dates.

And there's a silver lining for fans — a third day has now been added, with Sunday acts to be revealed in the New Year.

The debut line-up is packed with 15 rock and metal tribute acts, including:

• Foo Fighters GB
• Moretallica
• Priest Unleashed
• Slip-NOT
• Ed Force One
• Disturbed UK
• Dirty DC
• Stiff Bizkit
• Megadeth UK
• Chop Suey

Indoor heated camping will keep things cosy, while DJs spin until 3am in the after-hours zone. Saturday also features a comedy break-out and chill space.

Weekend tickets will now include all three days. Refunds are available through Skiddle for those unable to attend the rescheduled dates.

Organisers say the new date will give fans an even better experience — and the start of what they hope will become Somerset's biggest metal tradition.

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