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Call of the Wild Festival Cranks it up for 2026
With Aussie Power, Glam & Glitter and Pure Rock 'n' Roll Mayhem!
They came from the land down under and tore the roof off Call of the Wild Festival like few have done before. Now, with amps cranked and boots polished, we’re extremely proud to announce that Aussie rockers SISTERS DOLL will make their triumphant return to "The Friendliest Rock Festival On The Planet" on Sunday 31st May at Lincolnshire Showground.
Festival Director/Booker Raz White says:
"Upstaged are thrilled to bring back Sisters Doll — a band destined to rock the UK in the way only the greats have done. Expect a full-blown, pyrotechnic, Kiss-style spectacle as they take their rightful place headlining the Southall Lawless Stage on Sunday night."
Sisters Doll have recently signed with RPM – Rock People Management, the powerhouse team behind Massive Wagons, These Wicked Rivers, The Virginmarys, and The Hot Damn — all of whom have previously lit up COTW.
The main stage just got louder
Fresh from blowing minds on the Trailblazer Stage earlier this year, Silveroller have earned a well-deserved promotion to the Main Stage for 2026. And they're not alone — the new additions balance out the weight & heaviness of the bands from our first announcement whilst still packing plenty of punch.
Joining the line-up
The Hot One Two – High-octane rock 'n' roll with arena-sized choruses.
Muddibrooke – Raw, grunge-fuelled energy, setting the tone before the mighty Wolfsbane hit the stage.
Fireheart – Making their festival debut with their fearless, heartfelt rock, fronted by Russ Grimmet (son of the late Steve Grimmet of Onslaught). 2026 is their year.
Apriori – Fan demand brought them back. Expect a thunderous set.
Heartbreak Remedy – Trailblazer veterans now stepping up to the Southall Lawless stage.
The Rattlebacks – Sunday's Trailblazer headliners, bringing unrelenting rock power.
Pyroclast – Scotland's Maiden-influenced metalheads, opening the Main Stage with fire.
RetsecroWs – Young, fearless, and emotional enough to bring grown men to tears — they'll open an outdoor stage in 2026.
VIP Welcome Party - Thursday Night Rock Riot
VIPs, you're Thursday night just went nuclear. We've got a sensational headline act but we're keeping it to ourselves for a little bit longer.
However, they'll be joined by Takeaway Thieves & This House We Built who'll be airing new songs for the first time.
Takeaway Thieves – Blackpool's hottest rock 'n' roll export.
This House We Built – Opening with a fistful of brand-new tracks.
And holding it all together with wild stories and a bit of a jam session, your host — Dean Foxx.
FULL BAND LIST:
Sisters Doll
The Hot One Two
Muddibrooke
Fireheart
Silveroller
The Rattlebacks
Apriori
Heartbreak Remedy
Pyroclast
Ransom
RetsecroWs
VIP Welcome Party
Headline TBA.
Takeaway Thieves
This House We Built
Dean Foxx (compère).
