Dead of Winter welcomes Sydonia onto the 2026 Resurrection lineup.
Built on massive atmosphere, emotional weight and cinematic heaviness, Sydonia carved out a reputation as one of Australia’s most unique heavy acts – earning respect across the world for a sound that refused to sit inside one box.
Known for their huge cinematic sound, emotional intensity and reputation as one of Australia’s most respected heavy acts, Sydonia built a legacy through years of national and international touring alongside names such as Lamb of God, Slipknot, Korn, Stone Sour and Machine Head. Their return to Brisbane is set to be one of the most anticipated moments of the festival.
Powerful, immersive and driven by pure intensity, the band created music that hit just as hard emotionally as it did sonically.
Now, after a decade away from Brisbane stages, Sydonia return.
This is more than a replacement announcement. This is a rare moment.
For longtime fans, this is a chance to finally experience that energy again. For newer listeners, prepare to discover why Sydonia left such a lasting mark on Australia’s heavy underground.
This addition follows a lineup reshuffle, with Burn the Kingdom unfortunately no longer appearing at this year’s event.
Dead of Winter Festival returns on Saturday 27 June 2026 at Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, bringing together a stacked lineup of heavy music, horror culture and alternative art as the festival rises for the first time since 2019.
There is still more to come in the lead-up to the event, including:
• Dead of Winter Band Competition Winner Announcement
• Updated official festival poster
• Festival Day Costume Competition
