RPM Fest

06/02/2026

We are wicked proud to announce THCC as our Main Stage Sponsor for RPM Fest 2026!

The Heavy Culture Cooperative (THCC, pronounced “thick”) is a cooperative owned and operated by workers, artists, and fans. THCC was founded in 2022 with the goal of establishing a music and performing arts venue that embraces various subcultures within the underground arts community. Located at 1 Northampton Street in Easthampton, MA, THCC opened its bar doors to the public in January 2026 and began hosting live music in February.

Currently sitting at over 330 member-owners, THCC was born out of conversations at RPM Fest among long-standing members of the western Massachusetts heavy music community. And, like RPM Fest, THCC represents the shared love, appreciation, and support of all things heavy, and is proof of how that shared love can inspire a community to do great things.

THCC is open Thursday - Sunday, and in addition to live music features monthly karaoke and trivia and weekly tabletop gaming days. Membership applications are always open, but you don’t need to be a member to come to THCC! Stop in for a drink, check out a show, and always keep it heavy!

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#413

05/29/2026

New music video from Castle - Metal Band

Catch them at RPM Fest this summer

Do you have tickets yet?

Castle - Metal Band return with a new track (and official video) for “Carry Chains,” the title track from their impending album dropping September 4 via Hammerheart Records.

05/27/2026

100 DAYS UNTIL RPM FEST
We've announced half the lineup – who are you most looking forward to so far?
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at RPM Fest 2025
📷️: David Molnar

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05/19/2026

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 🚨

The fest is growing, which means we're looking to bring new folks into the RPM Crew for 2026. 🤘

We have a ton of opportunities – Street Team flyering and postering all summer, setup all week before the fest, all sorts of positions fest weekend, and strike on Monday after it's all done. 🎉

Just 12 hours of volunteer time earns you a FREE RPM Fest Weekend Ticket, plus merch credit, early entry, free food, and other perks. 🎟️

Learn more and join the crew: http://rpmfest.org/volunteers 🔥

#413

05/13/2026

Uhhh, so... these tickets were supposed to last at least a week and you all cleaned us out. Guess you're just as stoked as we are. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the incredible response on day one. ❤️

Get your Late Bird Weekend Tickets while you still have a chance!
http://rpmfest.org/tickets 🎟️

If you miss out on those, all RPM Fest bands will have discount codes once we announce the full lineup 🤑

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05/12/2026

FIRST RPM FEST 2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
Monolord • Khemmis • The Dwarves • Dopethrone • Squid Pi**er • Savage Master • Void • Castle • The Rumours • Ecstatic Vision • Leather Lung • Graveripper • In*******se • Nott • Mother Iron Horse • Antagonizör • Atomic Witch • Pegzilla • Goblet • The Outlourdes • Accursed • Earthlore • Afghan Haze • Gravewraith
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW: http://rpmfest.org/tickets 🎟️
Early bird quantities are limited.
Single Day Ticket, Vehicle Camping Passes, and RV Camping Passes also available.

RPM Fest is New England's biggest heavy music campout! Don't miss this incredible weekend of heavy music culture, community, and camping in the woods of Western Massachusetts featuring over 40 bands, plus vendors, food trucks, craft brews, entertainment, and activities. 🎉

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05/11/2026

Online sales for the 10th Edition of RPM Fest begin TOMORROW - Tuesday, May 12th, 10 AM EST at http://rpmfest.org/tickets.

Early Bird Tickets are limited to 50 and will be available for $120.
Once those are gone, Late Bird Tickets are limited to 50 and will be available for $140.
Once THOSE are gone, regular Weekend Tickets will be available for $160.
Single Day Tickets, Vehicle Camping Passes, and RV Camping Passes will also be on sale.

Oh, and we're dropping the first half of the lineup at the same time. Hold onto your butts.

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05/08/2026

Our 2026 Launch Party is TOMORROW! 📅

Come out to THCC from 12-5 PM and join the party! Due to the weather forecast we're moving everything inside, but we're still gonna have a blast. 🎉

Los Tres Hermanos is unfortunately no longer able to attend (congrats on their grand opening in Greenfield this past weekend!), but there's plenty of food options within walking distance of THCC. 🍕

Launch Party attendees can get their Early Bird Weekend Tickets for just $100. Single day tickets, vehicle camping passes, and RV camping passes will also be on sale. Online ticket sales begin Tuesday, May 11th and we'll have limited-time offers for discounted tickets through the end of May. 🎟️

We'll have a rad selection of vendors, drinks from THCC, the first reveals from the RPM Fest 2026 lineup, and some sick deals on RPM Fest Merch to clear out stock from past years. 👕

See you tomorrow! 🤘

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04/14/2026

RPM Fest 2026 LAUNCH PARTY
Saturday, May 9th, 12-5 PM (rain date Sunday, May 10th)
THCC | 1 Northampton St, Easthampton, MA

🎟️ First chance to grab RPM Fest 2026 tickets ($50 off the normal weekend price)
🤘 First reveal of RPM Fest 2026 bands
🛒 Outdoor vendor market + sales on RPM Fest merch
🌮 Los Tres Hermanos food truck
🍺 Beer, wine, and spirits at the THCC Bar

Online ticket sales begin Tuesday, May 12th at RPMFest.org

#413

12/14/2025

THCC is rapidly approaching launch and our very own John Gulow will be handling booking duties.

Hit the post to submit for booking and to learn more about how to become a member-owner!

THCC is thrilled to announce that we've acquired our entertainment license and that we've officially hired John Gulow as our Booking Manager. Let's give him a warm welcome. 👏 👏 👏 Live music will be hitting our stage in early 2026.

Interested in playing at THCC? Make sure to fill out our Band Application to ensure that we have your most up-to-date information on file. Link in bio/comments or visit our website at theheavyculture.coop