Furnace Fest returns to the Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama for an “end of an era” (though not necessarily final) edition from October 4-6, and they’ve been gradually rolling out the lineup. Today, they made a very exciting addition: mathcore/metalcore greats Coalesce‘s first-announced show in 12 years! No word yet on if they’re planning more, but stay tuned.
Other bands announced so far include Poison The Well, Underoath, Stretch Arm Strong, Shai Hulud, Snapcase, Unearth, Evergreen Terrace, and Skycamefalling. Tickets are on sale now.
For more on the “end of an era” aspect, the festival organizers say:
Furnace Fest Family: the end of an era is upon us.
In 2019, four unlikely friends set out to replicate the original Furnace Fest as a one-time resurrection. After postponing twice, FF2021 drew us together when we needed each other and live music most. From the heights of that glorious weekend, we began dreaming about a full four-year replica of the originals. We can’t believe we’re saying it, but next year, 2024, is the end of an era – completing our vision for Furnace Fest as we’ve come to know it.
What does this mean beyond next year? Will the festival end? Morph into something new, something different? These are the questions we are asking ourselves. What do we know? Furnace Fest transcends extended weekends in Alabama because we are a community, friends, and family defined not by differences but by similarities of history and passion.
Regardless of what happens beyond 2024, thank you for journeying with us. You’ve brought so much brightness into this season, helping us recover from a global pandemic and far more. Apart from your generous commitment to a dream, none of this would have happened. You found a way to make ten minutes last forever.
Here’s what is next! Starting now through Sunday, Oct. 1st at 6 PM CST – early bird pre-sales to FF2024: The End of an Era are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will never be cheaper (guaranteed or your money back).
We love and value you with all the fondness in the world.
See you in 2024 (October 4-6th)!
– the Boomer Golf Bros
Stay tuned for more updates on Furnace Fest 2024.
Check out pictures of Coalesce in NYC in 2010 and read about their 1999 album 0:12 Revolution in Just Listening in our list of classic ’90s metalcore albums. Watch Coalesce perform back in the ’90s: