Invasion Fest
Invasion Fest was an all-ages heavy metal music festival held primarily in Melbourne, and occasionally in other major cities around Australia. It showcased smaller and emerging Australian bands within the heavy scene that wouldn't normally have the opportunity to play such large shows or venues, alongside larger international and Australian acts.
2012
The initial year of Invasion Fest had 2 events, one in February and one in November. The February event was held at Ringwood OLP, and the November event was held at the Lilydale Showgrounds shed.Lineups
Saturday, 25 February- Lovers Grave
- Hallower
- The Storm Picturesque
- Glorified
- Saviour
- Belle Haven
- The Ocean The Sky
- Anchored
- Storm the Sky
- Graveyard
- Surrender
- Make Them Suffer
- In Fear and Faith
- The Bride
- Saviour
- Prepared Like a Bride
- Belle Haven
- Thorns
- Exposures
2013
In 2013, the festival expanded to include the Gold Coast, albeit with a slightly different lineup to the Melbourne event. The Melbourne event was held at St Johns Parish in Mitcham, and the Gold Coast event was held at Expressive Grounds. The Melbourne event was the first show for the band Sentinel, and the final show for the band Brooklyn.Lineups
MelbourneSaturday, 14 September
- Storm the Sky
- Fit for a King
- Brooklyn
- Glorified
- Belle Haven
- Graveyards
- Sierra
- Jack the Stripper
- I, Valiance
- The Evercold
- Left For Wolves
- Sentinel
Sunday, 22 SeptemberNorthlane
- Hand of Mercy
- Saviour
- Aversions Crown
- Storm the Sky
- Fit for a King
- The Lane Cove
- Emerald Vale
- Hand of the Architect
- Take Us to Vegas
*A For the Fallen Dreams withdrew from the lineup due to vocalist Chad Ruhlig suffering a motorcycle accident.