Iron Maiden has been announced as a headliner for the 2026 Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, scheduled for September 17-20, with the band performing on September 17 as part of their North American tour, promising a setlist of classics and deep cuts rooted in NWOBHM, alongside already announced headliner My Chemical Romance.
Iron Maiden announced their 2026 North American stadium and amphitheatre tour, supporting their 50th anniversary, with dates across major cities and festivals, supported by Megadeth and Anthrax, featuring classic hits and spectacular visuals.
Thrash metal band Slayer is set to perform at Riot Fest in Chicago and headline Louisville’s Louder Than Life in September, marking their first shows in 5 years since concluding their farewell tour in 2019. The band's reunion for these performances follows their last album release in 2015 and over 100 shows on their farewell tour.
Thrash legends Slayer are reuniting for headlining sets at Riot Fest in Chicago and Louder Than Life in Kentucky in September 2024, marking their first shows in five years since their farewell tour in 2019. The unexpected announcement comes after guitarist Kerry King expressed dissatisfaction with the band's premature retirement and launched a solo project. The reunion lineup will feature the familiar quartet of King, frontman Tom Araya, guitarist Gary Holt, and drummer Paul Bostaph, and it remains to be seen whether the festival dates will be a one-off run or the beginning of a sustained reunion.
Thrash legends Slayer have reunited just four years after their "final" show, with their first announced appearances at Riot Fest and Louder Than Life festivals in September. Tickets are on sale now, and more shows may be planned as hinted on the band's website. Additionally, guitarist Kerry King's debut solo album is set to release on May 17, with festival appearances and an opening slot on the Mastodon / Lamb of God tour.
Louder Than Life music festival in Louisville has announced its lineup and set times for Saturday, featuring headliners Avenged Sevenfold, Pantera, and Babymetal, among others. The festival, which runs from September 21-24, will showcase nearly 100 performers across various stages, including Loudmouth Stage, Space Zebra Stage, Disruptor Stage, Revolver Stage, and Road Hounds Stage.