Louder Than Life 2025 Roars Back with Slayer’s Reunion and a Stacked Lineup

Clear your calendars and crank up the volume—Louder Than Life 2025 is about to shake the ground in Louisville, Kentucky. Running from September 18–21 at the Highland Festival Grounds, this year’s edition is coming in hot with one of the most explosive Thursday lineups in the festival’s history.

Headlining the opening night? None other than the mighty Slayer, reuniting for a long-awaited return to the stage. Known for their ferocity and legacy in thrash metal, their presence alone would be enough to draw in fans from across the country. But they’re not coming alone.

Joining Slayer on Thursday’s chaos-fueled roster are horror-rock royalty Rob Zombie, shock-rock icon Marilyn Manson, groove metal legends Lamb of God, and sludge masters Down. That’s not even counting the 35+ additional bands ready to tear through the Kentucky airwaves.

But the madness doesn’t stop there.

This year also sees the likes of Lorna Shore, Kublai Khan TX, and The Black Dahlia Murder stepping into the pit. Whether you’re into deathcore breakdowns, blackened screams, or good old-fashioned brutality, there’s no shortage of sonic destruction waiting to erupt.

Louder Than Life has made a name for itself by curating lineups that span generations of heavy music, and 2025’s edition is shaping up to be the Loudest Day in America. From blistering solos to guttural growls, every moment promises something unforgettable.

This kind of lineup doesn’t happen often—and it won’t be around forever.

Secure your 4-day or single-day passes now and don’t miss what might just be the most deafening Thursday of your year.

Get passes and see the full lineup at louderthanlifefestival.com

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