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Mar Morannon

Lords of the Trident on stage at the 2024 Mad With Power fest.

Lords of the Trident

media release:  Mad With Power is Madison, Wisconsin’s premier annual celebration of power & melodic metal - grunge‑free, fee‑free, and arcade‑infused. Created by Lords of the Trident, the fest has grown since its 2017 debut into North America’s largest power‑metal gathering, consistently showcasing rising and mid‑tier bands alongside international headliners. Join your fellow Warriors and bang your head to the thunderous sound of HEAVY METAL!

This is more than just a fest - it's a community. Connect with old friends and make new ones at our pre‑party at Aftershock Classic Arcade, free‑play pinball and vintage game zones, and even the now‑famous "Cheese Curd Massacre" street event—a quirky communal ritual beloved by fans!

Mad With Power takes pride in removing most of the music-industry bullsh*t for our fans and our bands. We are the only fest that offers:

No ticketing fees - what you see is what you pay!

Affordable tickets - everyone, no matter their income level, should be able to attend

A DINNER BREAK - why has NO ONE thought of this yet?

LGBTQIA+ friendly - bring your authentic self

ZERO merch cuts - 100% of merch sales go to the band

Free, fully-mixed livestream - it's not the same as being there, but you can still attend

June 4:

Pre-Party at Aftershock Classic Arcade, 8:00pm!

June 5:

• 2:00pm - VIP Badge Pickup
• 3:15pm - Early Gold & Sponsor meet & greet
• 4:00pm - Doors
• 4:30pm - 5:10pm: Hinayana
• 5:35pm - 6:15pm: A Sound of Thunder
• 6:40pm - 7:20pm: Helsott
• (Dinner/Arcade break) - 7:20pm - 8:20pm
• 8:25pm - 9:05pm: OK Goodnight
• 9:30pm - 10:10pm: Dragonland
• 10:35pm: Seven Spires

June 6:

• 2:00pm - VIP Badge Pickup
• 3:15pm - Early Gold & Sponsor meet & greet
• 4:00pm - Doors
• 4:30pm - 5:10pm: Super Monster Party
• 5:35pm - 6:15pm: Vintersea
• 6:40pm - 7:20pm: Paladin
• (Dinner/Arcade break) - 7:20pm - 8:20pm
• 8:25pm - 9:05pm: Seven Kingdoms
• 9:30pm - 10:30-ish-pm: Lords of the Trident
• 10:45-ish-pm: Twilight Force