BREAKING DARKNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL 08/01/2026
Lithoscry is excited to be a part of the 2026 Breaking Darkness Music Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 1st at the Hickory Premier, in Hickory, NC! Glenn, the host of Raven's Heart, is the official MC for this year's event.
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Positioned as both a music festival and a benefit event, Breaking Darkness continues to unite artists and fans around themes of unity, hope, and redemption. The 2026 lineup spans multiple styles of heavy and alternative music, creating a diverse experience that reflects the wide reach of today’s Christian rock and metal scene. A special surprise band is also scheduled to be announced later in the year.
Featured Artists and Styles
War of Ages
Metalcore. A Billboard 200 national artist and longtime staple of the Christian metal scene, War of Ages is known for crushing riffs, precision-driven rhythms, and faith-forward lyrical conviction.
Relentless Flood
Hard rock and alternative metal. A modern heavy sound that blends driving guitar work with strong melodic hooks.
XIII Minutes
Alternative metal. Anthem-driven heavy rock built around emotional intensity and contemporary production.
Tricord
Nu-metal and hard rock. Groove-based heaviness paired with polished arrangements and commanding choruses.
Matt Sassano
Hard rock. High-energy modern rock with a strong focus on melody and live performance.
Billy James
Hip hop. Rhythm-driven, lyric-focused music that brings a bold crossover element to the festival lineup.
Counter
Female-fronted original modern rock. A dynamic sound built on strong vocals, polished songwriting, and modern rock sensibilities.
Autumn Eve
Metal and hard rock. Atmospheric heaviness balanced by dynamic arrangements and expressive songwriting.
Splitcast
Pop punk. Energetic, melodic punk rooted in hook-driven songwriting and upbeat tempos.
An additional surprise band will be revealed later in 2026.
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