Louder Than Life, a rock/heavy metal festival, will take place in Louisville, Kentucky, at Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center, from September 18-21, 2025, featuring over 160 bands across six stages. Louder Than Life will host very well-known bands such as Slayer, A7X, Deftones, Stone Temple Pilots, Evanescence, Rob Zombie, Cannibal Corpse, Marilyn Manson, Sleep Token, Three Days Grace, Dragon Force, and Bring Me the Horizon. This concert will be active for four days in total while in Louisville, Kentucky.
The first day of the concert, Thursday, has bands like Slayer, Rob Zombie, Exodus, and Marilyn Manson. Thursday has a very stacked lineup for metalheads, bringing an intense energy with thrash and shock rock legends taking the stage. Slayer’s performance is especially anticipated, as the band’s return to live shows has been one of the most talked about moments in metal. Rob Zombie will deliver his signature horror-infused spectacle, while Marilyn Manson’s dark, theatrical presence will add to the festival’s heavy atmosphere.
Friday brings another powerful lineup, featuring A7X (Avenged Sevenfold), Breaking Benjamin, Sleep Token, Powerwolf, and Dragon Force. With A7X leading the night, fans can expect a mix of metalcore, hard rock, and blistering guitar solos. Dragon Force is sure to wow the crowd with their insanely fast and intricate playing, while Sleep Token’s mysterious sound will offer a unique contrast to the more traditional metal acts.
Saturday is packed with legendary and modern rock bands, including Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Stone Temple Pilots, SuperHeaven, Bad Omens, and Machine Head. This day is ideal for fans who love a mix of grunge, alternative metal, and post-hardcore. Deftones will bring their signature mix of aggression and ethereal melodies, while Stone Temple Pilots will deliver classic ‘90s hits. Bad Omens, one of the fastest-rising bands in the scene, is expected to draw a huge crowd with their modern take on metalcore.
Sunday, the final day of the festival, will feature Evanescence, Three Days Grace, and Bring Me the Horizon, closing out the event with a mix of alternative rock and metalcore. Evanescence’s hauntingly beautiful vocals, combined with Bring Me the Horizon’s high-energy performance, will leave fans with an unforgettable ending to an epic four-day festival.
Louder Than Life 2025 is shaping up to be an insane experience for metal and rock fans, with a diverse lineup ranging from classic icons to rising stars. Fans from across the country will gather in Louisville for what is expected to be one of the biggest rock festivals of the year.
