Hellfest Open Air 2025 to Feature Korn, Muse, Scorpions, and Linkin Park as Headliners
Yet another major European festival’s looking pretty damn stacked, as the folks behind next year’s Hellfest Open Air in Clisson, France revealed the always insanely huge list of bands that’ll hit the stage next June.
In total, just over 180 different bands will play over the course of four days. That’s a fuck ton of music for a long weekend, truth be told. Chief among those bands will be headliners Korn, Muse, Scorpions, and Linkin Park.
Other acts lined up for Hellfest next year include Till Lindemann, The Hu, Refused, Within Temptation and a whole lot more. To say you get your money’s worth from this festival is an understatement.
Coupled with the announcement was a lengthy statement from the festival’s organizers, which you can read below.
“Hellbangers, the wait is finally over—the lineup for Hellfest’s 18th edition has been unveiled! This year, 184 bands and artists will storm the six stages of Hellfest, with one last very special guest yet to be announced. Among them, 106 will make their debut in Clisson, a testament to how alive and dynamic the ‘extreme music’ scene remains.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Linkin Park back to Hellfest for only the second time in the festival’s history, celebrating their remarkable comeback. Alongside them, hard rock legends Scorpions and nu-metal pioneers Korn will take the stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend. And for the first time ever, British powerhouse Muse will grace Clisson with their stadium-filling rock, a bold choice that’s sure to win over even the doubters.
“On Friday, Mainstage 2 will shine a spotlight on women in music, with a lineup featuring female-led or all-female bands like Within Temptation, Heilung, Epica, Spiritbox, Kittie, Future Palace, Amira Elfeky, Charlotte Wessels, and Sun. With more than 42 bands including female musicians, this year’s Hellfest promises to champion diversity like never before.
“This edition also highlights the rise of a new generation of headliners, the emergence of groundbreaking phenomena, legendary reunions, all while paying tribute to the pioneers of the genre who continue to uphold the legacy of our music. Discover the full lineup and start planning your Hellfest experience—we’ll see you in 193 days at CLISSON ROCK CITY!”
