
September 18–2025 (day: 21) · Louisville, Kentucky, United States · Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center
Louder Than Life is America's Loudest Rock & Metal Festival, an outdoor event held annually in Louisville, Kentucky. It is known for featuring a diverse lineup of hard rock, heavy metal, punk rock, alternative rock, metalcore, and other heavy genres, alongside offerings of whiskey, craft beer, and gourmet food. The festival spans four days and features over 160 bands performing on six stages. While it is an all-ages event, the festival environment is geared towards adults and may include strong language, mature themes, and behavior not suited for younger attendees; parental discretion is advised.
I Prevail
metalcore, metal
All Time Low
pop punk, emo
Motionless In White
metalcore, metal
The Plot In You
metalcore, post-hardcore
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
pop punk, emo
Knocked Loose
hardcore, metalcore
Kublai Khan TX
hardcore, deathcore
We Came As Romans
metalcore, post-hardcore
The Story So Far
pop punk, emo pop
Story Of The Year
emo, post-hardcore
Ded
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm
Peeling Flesh
The festival partners with Clean Vibes to manage cleanup and recycling efforts, offering volunteer opportunities in exchange for admission.