The highly anticipated Hellfest Open Air 2025 lineup has been unveiled, and it’s an electrifying mix of heavy metal legends, alternative rock icons, and nu-metal pioneers. Taking place from June 19–22, 2025, in Clisson, France, this year’s festival promises to be one of the most diverse and star-studded editions yet.
Headliners and Key Performers
The main stages will be dominated by:
Korn: Nu-metal icons bringing their crushing riffs and raw energy.
Muse: Making their Hellfest debut with a theatrical and dynamic performance.
Scorpions: Legendary hard rockers known for their timeless anthems.
Linkin Park: Returning for the first time since 2017, with a performance sure to honor their late frontman Chester Bennington.
Other major acts include:
Electric Callboy, Within Temptation, Judas Priest, and Falling In Reverse headlining additional stages.
A punk-infused Sex Pistols, featuring Frank Carter as the new frontman.
Rising stars like Turnstile, Knocked Loose, and Spiritbox, alongside seasoned acts like Jerry Cantrell, Jinjer, and Dream Theater.
Expanding Genres
This year’s lineup reflects Hellfest’s growing embrace of diverse genres, blending heavy metal staples with alternative, punk, and experimental artists:
Punk and Alternative: Turnstile, Skindred, Turbonegro, and Health.
Nu-Metal Revival: Acts like Korn, Motionless In White, and newcomers Kim Dracula highlight the genre’s enduring appeal.
Crossover Artists: Cypress Hill and Poppy add unexpected flavors to the festival’s soundscape.
For those craving extreme metal, the lineup also boasts Exodus, Lorna Shore, Whitechapel, and Dethklok, among others.
Tickets and Availability
Weekend passes for Hellfest 2025 are already sold out—a testament to the festival’s massive popularity. Fans who missed out still have a chance to grab day tickets, which will go on sale in early 2025. With every day featuring a stacked lineup, attendees will face the tough decision of choosing which day to attend.
A Historical Moment
Muse’s headlining set marks their first time at Hellfest, showcasing the festival’s evolution toward embracing a broader array of rock genres. Linkin Park’s return is especially poignant, offering fans a chance to celebrate the band’s legacy in Europe for the first time since Chester Bennington’s passing.
Meanwhile, Korn and Scorpions bring veteran prestige to the festival, having played to massive crowds at Hellfest in past years.
Hellfest Open Air 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event, blending heavy classics with bold new directions. Whether you’re a fan of crushing riffs, soaring anthems, or genre-defying performances, there’s something for everyone in Clisson next summer.
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