Take 2: Slayer Returning To Headline Louder Than Life 2025

Following the cancellation of Slayer‘s Louder Than Life 2024 headlining performance due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) announced that the iconic metal band will return to headline in 2025. Next year’s edition of the festival will return to the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky September 18 – 21.

Slayer was set to headline Louder Than Life 2024 — the event’s 10th anniversary — on Friday, September 27, but Hurricane Helene forced a cancellation of the performance.

“We can’t wait to welcome fans back to finish what we started this year and celebrate the return of Slayer,” of Danny Wimmer Presents stated. “Our team is hard at work finalizing an incredible lineup that we can’t wait to reveal this winter. It’s going to be epic, and we can’t wait to see everyone back in Louisville next September.”

Check out the Slayer Louder Than Life 2025 announce video below:

Additionally, DWP also outlined benefits for 2024 passholders who were affected by the weather cancellation on Friday, September 27. As per a press release:

Single-Day Friday pass holders can receive a full refund, or a credit applied to the purchase of 2025 passes while Weekend pass holders can receive a 25% refund or a credit applied to the purchase of 2025 passes. Fans will receive emails with all the details, including how to activate their offer.

The press materials also noted that early bird tickets for 2025 go on sale in November. Find ticket and festival info below.