Dark Force Fest Headed Back To Parsippany in May

Written By Mike Greenblatt
Dark Force Fest 2026

America’s largest goth-industrial convention—Dark Force—will return to the Parsippany Sheraton May 1, 2 and 3.  Night #1 stars Combichrist, the Atlanta band led by Norwegian vocalist Andy LaPlegua for the last 23 years. Canadian band Front Line Assembly—often cited as the Godfathers of Industrial—hits the stage on Night #2. Bill Leeb started FLA in 1986 when he left Skinny Puppy. Anticipation runs high for the closing night’s appearance of London After Midnight, the Los Angeles band led by singer-songwriter Sean Brennan for the last 36 years.

The pre-fest event at QXT’s Nightclub in Newark stars Baltimore’s Ego Likeness. In all, 36 bands will roar on two stages, 100 vendors, sideshow performances, DJ-driven events, a pool party and immersive goth-industrial experiences will highlight the proceedings. There will be a new outdoor tent area with food trucks, additional performers and beer garden.

Here’s the promo clip from last year’s Dark Force: 

For more information, visit https://darkforcefest.com/.

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Mike Greenblatt

MIKE GREENBLATT has been writing for Goldmine magazine and New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly for more than 35 years. His writing subjects fill the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He's interviewed Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was 18 when he attended Woodstock in 1969.

In addition to writing about music, Greenblatt has worked on publicity campaigns for The Animals, Pat Benatar, Johnny Winter, Tommy James and Richard Branson, among others. He is currently the editor of The Jersey Sound.

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