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Electric Callboy: Germany's Unstoppable Electronicore Party

From Germany, the viral sensations Electric Callboy are bringing their TEKKNO party to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. They have become a global phenomenon by masterfully blending hard-hitting metalcore and post-hardcore with the infectious energy of EDM, techno, and 90s pop, all wrapped in a hilarious, self-aware package.

Known for their wildly popular music videos, their music is built for pure fun. Their live show at Rockstadt is guaranteed to be an unforgettable, high-energy spectacle of costumes, choreographed dance moves, and pure, unadulterated joy.

Alestorm: Scotland's Infamous Pirate Metal Crew

From the shores of Scotland, the infamous pirate metal crew Alestorm will sail their ship to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. As the undisputed pioneers of the genre, they blend bombastic power metal and rowdy folk melodies with lyrics about one thing and one thing only: being a pirate. It's a glorious celebration of drinking, stealing, and absurdity.

With a treasure chest of anthems like "Keelhauled" and "Drink," Alestorm’s music is built for partying. Expect their set at Rockstadt to be a ridiculous, beer-soaked spectacle complete with giant inflatable ducks and non-stop fun.

WindRose: Italy's Dwarven Power Metal Legion

From Italy, the mighty WindRose will bring their dwarven power metal to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. The band has forged a unique identity by dedicating their epic, powerful sound to the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's dwarves. Their music is a thunderous call to arms, filled with massive orchestral arrangements and powerful, anthemic choruses.

Thanks to their viral hit "Diggy Diggy Hole," they have become a global force. Their performance at Rockstadt promises to be a glorious feast of fist-pumping, chant-along heavy metal that will make everyone in the audience feel ten feet tall.

Septicflesh: Greece's Masters of Symphonic Apocalypse

From Athens, Greece, the masters of symphonic apocalypse, Septicflesh, will unleash their epic sound at Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. They have carved a unique path by fusing brutal, technical death metal with the full, majestic power of a real symphony orchestra, creating a sound that is terrifyingly heavy and breathtakingly cinematic.

Drawing from landmark albums like Codex Omega and Modern Primitive, their music is a journey into mythology and esoteric darkness. Their live performance at Rockstadt will be an overwhelming and atmospheric display of pure, unadulterated sonic grandeur.

Brujeria: The Infamous Mexican Deathgrind Cartel

The infamous deathgrind cartel Brujeria will bring their reign of terror to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. Shrouded in mystery and featuring a rotating lineup of "drug lords" from other famous bands, their identity is as notorious as their sound. They deliver brutal, Spanish-language deathgrind with lyrics centered on satanism, drug trafficking, and politics.

With a legacy built on albums like Matando Güeros, Brujeria is a legendary and controversial force. Expect their performance at Rockstadt to be a raw, intimidating, and chaotic assault from the machete-wielding godfathers of narco-metal.

Kerry King: The Thrash Metal Icon Returns

The undisputed thrash metal icon Kerry King will unleash his solo project upon Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. As a founding guitarist of the legendary Slayer, his contribution to heavy metal is immeasurable. His new band promises a ferocious continuation of that legacy: pure, unadulterated thrash metal that is fast, hateful, and absolutely uncompromising.

With the debut album From Hell I Rise earning praise, Kerry King is ready to reclaim his throne. Backed by a supergroup of metal titans, his performance at Rockstadt will be a punishing and historic display of pure, unholy thrash.

Blood Fire Death: A Legendary Tribute to Bathory

Prepare for a historic event at Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025 as Blood Fire Death performs a legendary tribute to Bathory. Quorthon's Bathory is arguably the single most important and influential act in the history of black and Viking metal, and this special project aims to honor that monumental legacy with reverence and power.

Featuring an all-star lineup of musicians who were either part of Bathory's history or deeply influenced by it, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Their set at Rockstadt will be a rare chance to hear the timeless, epic anthems of Bathory performed live.

Fit For A King: Texas's Heavy-Hitting Metalcore Force

From Dallas, Texas, the heavy-hitting metalcore force Fit For A King will bring their powerful sound to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. For over a decade, they have been a pillar of the scene, delivering a potent and polished blend of crushing, intricate breakdowns, soaring melodic choruses, and deeply personal and emotionally charged lyrics.

With massive albums like The Hell We Create in their arsenal, Fit For A King has mastered the art of modern metalcore. Their performance at Rockstadt is guaranteed to be an intense, tight, and powerfully cathartic experience for all fans of the genre.

Thy Catafalque: Hungary's Avant-Garde Metal Visionary

From Hungary, the enigmatic and visionary Thy Catafalque will bring its unclassifiable music to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. The project of mastermind Tamás Kátai, its sound is a breathtaking and unpredictable journey that fuses avant-garde metal with elements of electronica, jazz, Hungarian folk music, and serene ambient passages.

With a critically acclaimed discography including albums like Vadak, Thy Catafalque defies all expectations. The band's rare live performance at Rockstadt will be an eclectic, mesmerizing, and utterly unique experience that showcases one of heavy music's true originals.

FITTONIA: Romania’s Genre-Bending Modern Metal Explorers

Hailing from Cluj-Napoca, Fittonia blends melodic death metal roots with electronic and pop influences, crafting a bold and textured modern metal sound. Their music balances technical complexity with catchy, accessible structures, appealing to both metal fans and casual listeners.

Since their 2021 debut, they’ve released singles like “L.Y.E.B” and “Identical,” and performed at Posada Rock Festival, club shows, and alongside Dirty Shirt. Their set at Rockstadt 2025 promises a fresh, genre-defying experience.

Dopethrone: Montreal's Lords of Sludge & Misery

From Montreal, Canada, the lords of sludge and misery, Dopethrone, will bring their crushing sound to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. Their music is a raw, feedback-drenched, and unapologetically filthy celebration of "slutch." They worship at the altar of the down-tuned riff, with lyrics about horror movies, drugs, and a deep-seated hatred for humanity.

With underground classics like Hochelaga, Dopethrone offers no compromise. Their performance at Rockstadt will be a punishingly loud, gloriously miserable, and feedback-drenched lesson in the art of pure, unadulterated sludge.

Counterparts: Canada's Kings of Melodic Hardcore

From Canada, the kings of modern melodic hardcore, Counterparts, will bring their emotional intensity to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. As one of the most influential bands in their genre, they expertly blend the technical aggression of metalcore with the raw, desperate passion of hardcore punk, all defined by incredibly poignant and personal lyrics.

With a celebrated discography including A Eulogy for Those Still Here, their music is a vessel for catharsis. Expect their live performance at Rockstadt to be an intensely passionate and honest set that will leave both the band and the audience emotionally drained.

Primordial: Ireland's Passionate Celtic Metal Poets

From the shores of Ireland, the passionate Celtic metal poets Primordial will hold court at Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. Their unique sound is a powerful and epic blend of raw, atmospheric black metal with the melodic soul of traditional Irish folk music. They are defined by the commanding presence and poetic lyricism of frontman Alan Averill.

With monumental albums like To the Nameless Dead, Primordial’s music is a call to arms for the forsaken. Their live performance at Rockstadt is famously a powerful, almost spiritual experience, promising to be one of the most passionate sets of the festival.

Hellbutcher: Sweden's Unholy Black/Thrash Overkill

From Sweden, the unholy force of Hellbutcher will bring pure evil to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. This is the new band of Hellbutcher, the iconic original frontman of the legendary Nifelheim. The mission is simple: to deliver uncompromising, old-school black/thrash metal in the vein of Bathory, Sodom, and all things raw, chaotic, and evil.

With a self-titled debut album re-establishing his reign of terror, Hellbutcher is a spiked-gauntlet-to-the-face rejection of modern trends. Expect their set at Rockstadt to be a raw, violent, and glorious celebration of true heavy metal darkness.

Asphyx: The Netherlands' Immortal Death/Doom Legion

The immortal Dutch legion Asphyx will bring their iconic brand of death/doom metal to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. As one of the genre's founding pillars, their sound is legendary: straightforward, crushing, mid-paced riffs that invoke a sense of pure dread, all commanded by the iconic, tortured vocals of Martin van Drunen.

With a legacy built on classics like The Rack and the modern power of Necroceros, Asphyx is the epitome of heavy. Their performance at Rockstadt will be a no-frills, steamrolling display of pure, authentic, and uncompromising death/doom devastation.

Me And That Man: Behemoth's Nergal's Dark Folk & Blues Project

Prepare for a different shade of black as Me And That Man takes the stage at Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. This is the dark folk and blues project of Adam "Nergal" Darski, the visionary frontman of Behemoth. The music swaps blast beats for slide guitars, exploring gothic-tinged Americana, outlaw country, and soulful blues with a signature devilish twist.

With albums like New Man, New Songs, Same Shit, Nergal has proven his versatility. Me And That Man's performance at Rockstadt will be a stylish, charismatic, and intimate display of storytelling from the dark side of the crossroads.

Envy: Japan's Legendary Post-Hardcore Architects

From Tokyo, Japan, the legendary Envy will bring their breathtaking soundscapes to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. As one of the most influential bands in the history of post-hardcore, they are masters of dynamics, blending serene and beautiful post-rock passages with moments of intense, cathartic screaming and explosive hardcore passion.

With a discography full of seminal albums, their music is an emotional odyssey. Their live show is famously a powerful, dynamic, and deeply moving experience that swings between tranquil beauty and overwhelming chaos, promising a truly special performance at Rockstadt.

Harakiri For The Sky: Austria's Cathartic Post-Black Metal Duo

From Vienna, Austria, the cathartic post-black metal duo Harakiri For The Sky will descend upon Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. Their sound is a powerful and emotional fusion of harsh, shrieking black metal with the soaring, melancholic, and beautiful melodies of post-rock, creating a soundscape of pure, desperate catharsis.

With acclaimed albums like Arson, their music is an exploration of depression, loss, and mental anguish. Their performance at Rockstadt promises to be a deeply immersive, atmospheric, and emotionally draining experience for all who witness it.

Doomnezeu: Romania’s Riff-Worshipping Doom Visionaries

A rare force in Romania’s metal scene, Doomnezeu crafts a mysterious blend of doom, stoner rock, and blackened vocals wrapped in spiritual themes. Formed around Christmas 2019, they appeared suddenly on streaming platforms, drawing intrigue with slow, crushing riffs and religiously charged lyrics.

Their name—fusing "doom" with "Dumnezeu" (Romanian for God)—reflects their bold, concept-driven sound. At Rockstadt 2025, expect an immersive and thought-provoking doom ritual unlike anything else in the local scene.

Escuela Grind: The USA's Unstoppable Grindcore Force

From the USA, the unstoppable force of Escuela Grind will bring a storm of power-violence to Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. As a leader in the new wave of extreme music, they deliver short, blistering blasts of grindcore and death metal with a sharp political edge. Fronted by the ferocious Katerina Economou, their energy is absolutely relentless.

With their acclaimed album Memory Theater setting a new standard, Escuela Grind has taken the world by storm. Expect their set at Rockstadt to be a chaotic, violent, and incredibly fun explosion of pure, unapologetic grindcore power.

Hellripper: Scotland's One-Man Black/Speed Metal Inferno

From the highlands of Scotland, the one-man inferno Hellripper will unleash his sound at Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025. The project of mastermind James McBain, Hellripper is a high-octane and filthy fusion of first-wave black metal (like Venom) with the riff-heavy attack of Motörhead and classic speed metal. It’s fast, raw, and unapologetically fun.

With acclaimed albums like Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags, the project has become a global phenomenon. Brought to life on stage by a full band, the performance at Rockstadt will be a raw, unstoppable, and sweat-drenched heavy metal party.

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