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Billy Strings Ionia Freak Fair to feature Bane, Cryptopsy, For The Fallen Dreams, and more

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4 months ago

June 26, 2026

Billy Strings has announced his Ionia Freak Fair that will take place this late August in Ionia, Michigan and among the names are some heavier acts. Rounding out the names alongside Billy Strings and Sierra Hull will be the likes of hardcore legends Bane, death metal favorites Cryptopsy, For The Fallen Dreams, and a few others.

Event poster for 'The Pyramid Scheme Pinball & Metal Tent' featuring a lineup of bands, including Bane, Cryptopsy, For The Fallen Dreams, Heartsick, Flesh and Blood Robot, and Exanimate Assembly, scheduled for the Ionia Freak Fair on August 28 and 29.

Cryptopsy will headline The Pyramid Scheme Pinball & Metal Tent on Saturday, August 29. The news arrives almost a year since they collaborated with the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass star on “Blasphemy Made Fresh”.

“We’re incredibly grateful and honored to be part of something as unique as the Ionia Freak Fair”, Cryptopsy says. “Music has always been about breaking boundaries. We can’t wait to bring something heavy to this year’s festival. Who knows, maybe Billy will even stop by for a song…”