Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden Legends to Appear at 2027 “Texas Frightmare” Horror Convention
Four influential heavy metal musicians are scheduled to appear at the 2027 Texas Frightmare Weekend horror convention under the banner “Monsters of Metal”. Their joint appearance brings members of Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden to a major US genre event, where fans can meet them alongside horror celebrities.
The convention runs from 28 to 30 May at the Irving Convention Center in Texas. Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is due on the first two days, Bruce Dickinson on the second, and Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler and Bill Ward on the final two, making Saturday the only day all four are expected. Actor Doug Bradley will also attend for the 40th anniversary of Hellraiser; schedules, prices and tickets are available through the event website.
In short
- Four Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden musicians will attend.
- Texas Frightmare Weekend runs 28 to 30 May 2027.
- Doug Bradley is joining the Hellraiser anniversary celebration.
Explained simply
Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden are British heavy metal bands whose music helped shape the genre. Black Sabbath, formed in Birmingham in 1968, is known for a dark, heavy sound; Iron Maiden, formed in London in 1975, became known for its fast guitar work and dramatic songs.
Geezer Butler played bass in Black Sabbath, while Bill Ward was its drummer. Nicko McBrain has played drums for Iron Maiden since 1982, and Bruce Dickinson has been the band’s lead singer for much of its history. The convention brings music fans together with actors and other guests from horror films.
Texas Frightmare Weekend is an annual horror convention held in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, with appearances, fan events and opportunities to meet guests. Doug Bradley is known for playing Pinhead in the Hellraiser films, making his appearance part of the event’s connection to horror cinema.