Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden Veterans Join Texas Frightmare’s 2027 Lineup

Texas Frightmare is adding some heavy-metal muscle to its 2027 gathering. According to Consequence, Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward and Geezer Butler, along with Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson and Nicko McBrain, will attend the horror convention.

The four musicians represent two foundational chapters of metal history: Sabbath’s ominous, earth-shaking approach and Maiden’s sweeping, theatrical storytelling. Their presence makes the convention a notable crossover for fans whose interests run from monster movies to monumental riffs.

The reported announcement concerns attendance, not a concert or band reunion. For now, the draw is the chance to see figures from both metal institutions on a horror-focused convention lineup.