After weeks of revealing some of the bands that will be playing the 2025 edition of the Louder Than Life festival, organizers Danny Wimmer Presents have now completed the lineup with a wealth of additions, including the remaining headliners besides the return of Slayer.The 2025 edition of Louder Than Life returns to the Highland Festival Grounds in Louisville, Ky., with Slayer, whose rare 2024 reunion appearance was wiped out due to weather concerns, making their return to the stage. Louder Than Life is slated for the weekend of Sept. 18-21, giving fans four big days of music with over 160 bands.Who Has Already Been Announced?Over the past month, a wealth of bands had already been revealed. Slayer topped the bill of acts and joined fellow headliners A Perfect Circle and Evanescence among the initial reveals.Knocked Loose, Lamb of God, Mudvayne, the Acid Bath reunion, All Time Low, Dream Theater, Lorna Shore, Black Veil Brides and Insane Clown Posse were also among the big names that have been announced.READ MORE: The Big Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2025Other already revealed acts include Chimaira, Kublai Khan TX, letlive., Drain, Static-X, Atreyu, Carcass, Bilmuri, Imminence, Superheaven, Of Mice & Men, Fleshwater, Rev Theory, DevilDriver, Counterparts, Spineshank, Fear Factory, Landmvrks, Thrown, Winds of Plague, 12 Stones, Nonpoint, Sanguisugabogg, Walls of Jericho, Attack Attack! and Ra.Who Just Got Announced?Joining Slayer, A Perfect Circle and Evanescence has headliners for the 2025 edition of Louder Than Life will be Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Bring Me the Horizon, Rob Zombie (performing Astro-Creep 2000 for its 25th anniversary), Breaking Benjamin, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, $uicideboy$ and Marilyn Manson.Other newly announced acts for 2025 include:I PrevailSpiritboxStone Temple PilotsMotionless in WhiteCypress HillDownBruce DickinsonThe Story So FarSlaughter to PrevailTriviumChiodosHollywood UndeadThe Dillinger Escape PlanCannibal CorpseDayseekerWage WarPowerwolfFlyleaf with Lacey SturmCavaleraMachine HeadNeck DeepPRVISTech N9neTestamentStory of the YearGlassjawState ChampsWe Came as RomansCrossfadeExodusFrom Ashes to NewHatebreedAugust Burns RedQueensrycheDragonForceAlestormSebastian BachWhitechapelSuicide SilenceFleshwaterKittieBlessthefallAcceptFailureStabbing WestwardHinderYngwie MalmsteenMunicipal WasteMemphis May FireSet It OffThe Black Dahlia MurderScowlDopeViolent VeraDemon HunterHawthorne HeightsFrom First to LastThe Plot In YouNorthlaneSnotGloryhammerBrand of SacrificeCatch Your Breath10 YearsMagnolia ParkThe Red Jumpsuit ApparatusSleep TheoryMiss May IEscape the FateHot MilkDying WishQuannicFull of HellGideonThe Union UndergroundThe Funeral PortraitNorma JeanIt Dies TodayWoe, Is MeThornhillLeft to SufferAurorawaveGuilt TripSpiritworldReturn to DustChained SaintWargasmAmira ElfekyPeelingFleshDedDisembodied TyrantIf Not for MeColorblindMugshotLillacSavage HandsSmall Town TitansSmile Empty SoulHaloceneVersus MeThe HauntKami KehoePicturesqueSnuffed on SightBig Ass TruckFulciNot Enough SpaceUncureIslanderENMYNo ResolveGates to HellXCOMMSiicksenseImperial Tide”Loudest in LOU’ contest winnerHow Does It Break Down by Day?Slayer, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will head up the Thursday bill. Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token and Breaking Benjamin will lead Friday’s bill. Deftones, Bad Omens and A Perfect Circle are on board for Saturday, while Bring Me the Horizon, $uicideboy$ and Evanescence help close things out on Sunday.“We’re coming back to Louder Than Life in Louisville. Get ready f*ckers!” says Slayer’s Tom Araya.“We are very thrilled to finally be returning to America. We have missed our fans dearly and LOUDER THAN LIFE is one of our favorite festivals to play,” adds Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes.The full admat for the 2025 edition of Louder Than Life with the day-by-day breakdown can be viewed below.louder than life 2025 admatDanny Wimmer Presentsloading…How Do I Get Tickets?Both daily and weekend passes are available for the 2025 edition of the Louder Than Life Festival. All ticketing info, as well as camping options, can be found through the Louder Than Life festival website.Fans in the Louisville area can celebrate the Louder Than Life lineup with a Happy Hour this Friday, Feb. 28 from 5PM – 7PM at The Fox Den in Louisville. The event will feature custom cocktails, photo opps and service fee free passes. All who attend will have a chance to win two Mint VIP passes passes.2025 Rock + Metal Festival + Cruise GuideWho needs a musical adventure? Find your experience of choice through our 2025 rock and metal festival and cruise guide.Gallery Credit: Chad Childers, Loudwire
