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Feature: Immortal Fest 2026 – Where Christian Metal History Still Feels Alive

Heaven's Metal·Oct 18, 2026 · 3:56 PM CT
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Immortal Fest 2026 ran Sept. 11-13 at the BMI Event Center in Versailles, Ohio, with musicians whose histories reach through Petra, Bloodgood, Barren Cross, Sacred Warrior, Bride, Daniel Band, Messiah Prophet and Worldview.

Writer Jimmy Lamar Sorrells describes a festival where fans meet the performers between sets, and where Sanctuary International's motto, "We are metal, we are family," fits. Pastor Bob Beeman returned as emcee.

Photos are by Chad Fenner of Concert Fotos by Chad. Sorrells also notes the Rock for Life booth run by Bryan Kemper.

Key points

  • Sept. 11-13, BMI Event Center, Versailles, Ohio

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