After a decade fronting extreme metal stalwart Arch Enemy, vocalist Alissa White-Gluz has launched her new band, Blue Medusa. “Blue Medusa is the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward for years,” White-Gluz said. “It's my creative melting pot. Everything fans enjoy about the energy, intensity, and performance they’ve always experienced on stage with... Continue Reading →
Tool and Limp Bizkit will join previously announced headliners Iron Maiden and My Chemical Romance at this year's Louder Than Life festival, set for Sept. 17 to 20, 2026, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. In total, Louder Than Life will feature nearly 200 bands on seven stages, the biggest bill ever assembled... Continue Reading →
Iron Maiden will bring its Run for Your Lives World Tour to North America in 2026 with Megadeth and Anthrax supporting. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Iron Maiden will perform at stadiums and amphitheaters across the United States and Canada, allowing fans the chance to witness its new production, on the scale it is intended... Continue Reading →
German metal band Powerwolf will return to North America later in 2025 for a headline tour with special guest DragonForce. The run starting in September also will see Powerwolf perform at major festivals such as Louder Than Life and Aftershock for the first time. Powerwolf released its latest album, "Wake Up the Wicked," in July... Continue Reading →
Grammy-nominated, 2000s-era nu-metal favorite Spineshank is reuniting in 2025 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its landmark release, 2000's "The Height of Callousness," with a revamped lineup featuring original/founding members. The 2025 version of Spineshank will feature vocalist Jonny Santos, drummer Tommy Decker and bassist Rob Garcia, rounded out with the addition of guitarists Tommy Decker Jr. and Jason Hager (Years of Fire, ex-Chimaira).... Continue Reading →
Louder Than Life has unveiled its 2025 lineup, featuring more than 160 bands performing on six stage from Sept. 18 to 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The 11th edition of Louder Than Life boasts the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents. In addition to the previously announced return... Continue Reading →
Slayer, which reunited for a handful of performances in 2024, will play the 2025 edition of the Louder Than Life festival, set for Sept. 18 to 21 at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Slayer was scheduled to play Louder Than Life in 2024, but that entire day of the event was canceled... Continue Reading →
Band performance times have been announced for this year's Louder Than Life festival, set for Sept. 26 to 29, 2024, at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Fans can plan their entire four-day weekend down to the minute with the help of the Louder Than Life mobile app,(www.louderthanlifefestival.com/mobileapp), now available for download in app... Continue Reading →
Slayer—bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarists Kerry King and Gary Holt, and drummer Paul Bostaph—is set to reunite in September 2024 to headline two major U.S. festivals, Riot Fest and Louder Than Life. Slayer last performed live in November 2019 when it wrapped what was billed as its final world tour. “Nothing compares to the 90 minutes... Continue Reading →
Louder Than Life, returning for its 10th year in 2024, will feature the return of Slayer to the concert stage, along with fellow headliners Mötley Crüe, Slipknot and Korn. The festival will take place Sept. 26 to 29 at Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Slayer, which completed its final world tour... Continue Reading →
