Bangers Open Air 2026 arrives marked by the anticipation of changes in the lineup of several scheduled bands. Between special reunions, last-minute replacements, and groups with revamped formations, the festival will be the stage for the debut of big names in the rock and metal scene.
To keep the public updated, Wikimetal has listed all the bands coming to Brazil with their revamped lineup.
Bangers Open Air 2026 will take place at the Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo on April 25th and 26th. Secure your tickets at Clube do Ingresso.
Arch Enemy
The new Arch Enemy marked a significant change after the departure of Alissa White-Gluz, ending a cycle of more than a decade at the helm of the band. To fill the position, Lauren Hart, indicating a phase of renewal and ending speculation about a possible return of Angela Gossow. With the new vocalist's stage debut, the first shows have been closely watched, surrounded by anticipation regarding the audience's reception and Lauren Hart's competence. It's one of the most anticipated debuts at Bangers Open Air.
Angra
Another highly anticipated moment is the reunion of Angra with the members from the Rebirth era. Beginning in 2001, the "New Era" phase was a major overhaul following the departure of André Matos, Luis Mariutti , and Ricardo Confessori. The renewed lineup featured Edu Falaschi (vocals), Aquiles Priester (drums), and Felipe Andreoli (bass), alongside founders Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt. The show will be divided into three acts celebrating different phases of the band's history, featuring the current lineup and former vocalist Fabio Lione.
Nevermore
The band's legacy gains a new chapter. Under the leadership of Jeff Loomis and Van Williams, Nevermore has resurfaced with a powerful lineup: Jack Cattoi on guitars, Semir Özerkan on bass, and Berzan Önen on vocals. The group's return comes after more than a decade away from the stage, representing a fresh start after the death of former vocalist Warrel Dane, a central figure in the band's history. Formed in 1992, when vocalist Warrel Dane, bassist Jim Sheppard, and guitarist Jeff Loomis ended their previous band, Sanctuary, Nevermore gained recognition for its innovative sound and remained active until Dane's death in 2017.
Primal Fear
Primal Fear has announced on their social media that bassist Mat Sinner will not participate in the band's upcoming shows in Argentina and Brazil due to health reasons. Mat suffered a serious cut on his right leg after a fight in London, which led to complications and a risk of infection. According to the statement, doctors assessed the need for surgery and recommended complete rest for three to four weeks. In this case, Primal Fear will perform at Bangers Open Air with Dirk Schlächter, bassist of Gamma Ray.
Evergrey
Evergrey announced in early April the departure of guitarist Henrik Danhage after 21 years of intermittent collaboration. Subsequently, the band confirmed Stephen Platt, from Scar Symmetry – who had already toured with Evergrey as a supporting guitarist in 2025 – as their new guitarist. In addition to Stephen, the lineup for Bangers Open Air includes Tom S. Englund (Vocals and Guitar), Johan Niemann (Bass), Rikard Zander (Keyboards), and Jonas Ekdahl (Drums).
Lucifer
Lucifer returns to Brazil for its third and most extensive tour of South America, participating in Bangers Open Air. After performances in 2022 and 2024, the German band (based in Sweden) will debut its new lineup in South America.
Completely revamped, vocalist and founder Johana Platow returns with a band formed mostly by women, now featuring guitarists Rosalie Cunningham and Coralie Baier, bassist Claudia González Díaz , and drummer Kevin Kuhn.
In an interview with Acesso Music, Johana explained: “I’ve never had as much fun backstage and on stage as I do with these girls. It’s the honest truth. For a long time, I was the only woman on tour. I grew up in a metal scene where there were few of us, and although that’s changing, it’s powerful to do this with other people who share the same biological experiences and struggles.”
Within Temptation
The pioneering Finnish symphonic metal band is also returning to the country with a change in its lineup. After a recent appearance at Summer Breeze Brasil (now Bangers Open Air), in 2024, Within Temptation returns with a new keyboardist: Vikram Shankar replacing Martijn Spierenburg – who announced his departure in 2024 after 24 years with the band. Within Temptation announced the new member via social mediain July 2025: “After joining us on the road during our Australian tour and on stage with us during this summer’s festivals, we are thrilled to officially welcome Vikram Shankar as our new keyboardist!”
Korzus
Brazilian bands will also showcase their new phase on the festival stage. One of the most significant changes is Korzus ' return after a period marked by profound changes and a total focus on renewal. The iconic national band has been reinforced with the arrival of guitarists Jean Patton (ex- Project46) and Jéssica Falchi (ex-Crypta). Korzus will debut the new lineup live at Party On Wacken 2026, which takes place on April 18th at Audio, and then move on to the Bangers Open Air stage.
Overdose
One of the pioneers of Brazilian heavy/thrash metal, formed in 1985 in Belo Horizonte, Overdose makes its debut on the Bangers Open Air stage completely revamped. The group resumed activities in 2024, remaining active in shows, led by founder Claudio David, the only original member. Currently, Overdose consists of Victor Santos (vocals), Diego Quites (guitar), Filipe Duarte (bass), and Tiago Vitek (drums).
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