The Sanctum Announce Two Day Festival Line Up

Founded with a burning and insatiable drive to unite the UK’s modern metal scene in the sprawling musical metropolis of Birmingham, THE SANCTUM: MODERN METAL FESTIVAL 2025 is a two-day celebration of the greatest upcoming heavy bands, hosted by Birmingham’s own progressive-metalcore powerhouses, Assurance.

Taking place at Dead Wax Digbeth on Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 July, THE SANCTUM is set to be an incredible showcase of sixteen bands over the weekend, with live burlesque, a merchandise and independent creative market and a number of specialist craft beers and food options.

Assurance have recently announced the final lineup for THE SANCTUM to remarkable reception from industry pundits, casual gig-goers and avid music festival aficionados. Further, Assurance have also teased that they will be returning to perform at THE SANCTUM amidst a major rebranding campaign, which will be their first show with their as-of-yet unannounced new vocalist.

Joe Hammond (Founder/Owner of THE SANCTUM and Guitarist for Assurance) comments:

“Our vision is to expand the Birmingham alternative music scene by inviting bands that have inspired us from all around the country, and uniting under our vision of celebrating what makes us unique. We love the scene we belong to. I believe THE SANCTUM is a testament that no matter where you come from, you can be part of the Birmingham scene; it is our creativity that truly unites us. THE SANCTUM is indebted to all our bands for entrusting us with giving them a platform in the best city in the entire country for heavy music.”

Andy Crawford (Bassist for The Five Hundred) comments:

“We are beyond thrilled to be headlining The Sanctum: Modern Metal Festival in Birmingham! It’s an incredible honour to share the stage with such talented artists, and we can’t wait to unleash our new material from our brand new album, “Ghostwriter”. Let’s make this a night to remember!”