Knotfest 2025 Lineup Unleashed
Prepare for the Darkest, Most Relentless Festival of the Year…
The gates to oblivion are opening. Knotfest 2025 has revealed a lineup so hauntingly heavy, it’s set to consume everything in its path. With a gathering of metal titans, rising forces from the underworld, and bands pushing the boundaries of darkness, this year’s Knotfest will be a gathering of lost souls. Prepare for a festival drenched in shadows, where the legends of metal clash with fresh blood to summon a soundscape as unforgiving as the abyss itself.
Knotfest 2025 Lineup:
- Slipknot – The lords of darkness themselves return to their throne as the main act. With their visceral energy, theatrical chaos, and iconic anthems like “The Heretic Anthem” and “Spit It Out,” Slipknot will once again prove why they rule this realm. Expect their most ferocious and apocalyptic show yet—an unholy ritual where fire, masks, and madness take center stage.
- A Day to Remember – Their haunting mix of pop-punk melodies and crushing metalcore breakdowns creates a contrast like light and dark—an explosive live act destined to unleash chaos in the pit.
- Babymetal – Straight from the depths of Japan’s nightmarish underworld, Babymetal brings their surreal blend of kawaii J-pop and relentless metal. Expect a performance as strange as it is heavy—a twisted fever dream you won’t forget.
- Slaughter to Prevail – Russian deathcore demons Slaughter to Prevail will bring sonic devastation like the hammer of the gods, with Alex Terrible’s monstrous growls summoning primal fury to the stage.
- Polaris – Australia’s Polaris continue their ascent, delivering heart-rending breakdowns and melodic soundscapes that carry the weight of despair and hope in equal measure.
- Within Temptation – The gothic titans of symphonic metal will paint Knotfest in cinematic, ethereal darkness. Sharon den Adel’s haunting voice will rise like a beacon through their lush, otherworldly compositions.
- Enter Shikari – Enter Shikari will bend the laws of reality with their chaotic mix of post-hardcore and electronicore, transforming the festival grounds into a dystopian realm of sonic rebellion.
- Hatebreed – Masters of no-holds-barred brutality, Hatebreed will unleash their savage blend of hardcore and positivity, sparking riotous pits and anthems that sound like battle cries in the dead of night.
- In Hearts Wake – Blending eco-conscious themes with crushing metalcore, In Hearts Wake will deliver a performance that feels like a storm—fierce, unrelenting, and fueled by passion for a better world.
- Health – The industrial noise of Health will create a visceral, atmospheric experience, pulling you deep into their dark, electronic vortex, where mechanical beats clash with shadowy noise.
- Miss May I – Metalcore veterans Miss May I will unleash their fury through bone-crushing riffs and sorrowful, yet defiant, melodies that echo with desperation and hope.
- Vended – Spawned from the bloodline of Slipknot itself, Vended brings a raw, untamed energy that threatens to set fire to the festival. Their presence will feel like the torch of the next generation burning bright.
- Sunami – Underground hardcore heavyweights, Sunami will ignite the stage with their relentless aggression, offering no mercy with their brutal, no-nonsense approach to live performance.
Beyond the Music:
But Knotfest is not just about the music—it’s an immersion into a world of darkness. Enter a realm filled with sideshows that disturb the senses, witness freak shows that challenge your sanity, and embrace the macabre beauty of fire-breathing carnival rides and dystopian art installations. The Slipknot Museum returns, a vault of rare artifacts and relics that give you a glimpse into the twisted minds behind the masks.
This is Knotfest—an experience where the boundaries of reality fade, and only the music, the madness, and the moment remain. Prepare to lose yourself in a world where darkness reigns supreme.
Tickets and dates:
Melbourne – 28/02/25 – Flemington Racecourse
Brisbane – 02/03/25 – Showgrounds
Sydney – 08/03/25 – Centennial Park
Tickets are on sale now. Don’t wait!
These passes to the underworld will disappear faster than the light, and with a lineup like this, they’re destined to sell out in record time.
This is not just a festival. This is your descent into the abyss.
For full lineup details and ticket info, visit HERE.
Knotfest 2025: Come ready for war, or don’t come at all.
