HELLFEST DAY 4 (22.06.2025)
☀️ Morning & Midday – Kicking Off the Finale
Early in the day, Bastardane, featuring Castor Hetfield (son of Metallica’s James Hetfield), broke new ground on the Mainstage 1 with a compelling sludge/thrash set—his voice a strong echo of the legacy, yet strikingly original.
Scandi deathpop punk that woke even the sleepiest attendees, sparking circle pits and smiles.
On the Temple stage, Unto Others delivered goth-tinged heavy metal with brooding depth. Singer Gabriel Franco’s baritone brought a mesmerising darkness to their performance.
🌘 Afternoon – Doom, Industrial, Cyberpunk Clash
• Messa (Valley) brought a hauntingly beautiful progressive doom atmosphere, with Sara’s voice steering listeners into a captivating, introspective soundscape.
• Shaârghot obliterated expectations under the Temple tent. Their industrial-metal spectacle—complete with black-painted bodies and apocalyptic outfits—sparked nonstop slams from start to finish. Fans described it as a “monstrous and prodigious” set that intensified the day’s energy.
🎤 Evening – Genre-Spanning Highlights
The later lineup spanned hiphop, metalcore, and industrial, anchoring the finale with powerful performances :
• Cypress Hill added a hip-hop twist, pumping the energy early evening on the Mainstage.
• On Mainstage 2, A Day To Remember, Falling In Reverse, and Lorna Shore amplified the hardcore/deathcore intensity.
• Lorna Shore delivered emotional extremity; fans praised their raw, unforgettable presence.
• The Valley stage featured legends like Jerry Cantrell, while the Altar stage roared with Dethklok, Cattle Decapitation, and the infamous Gutalax, whose toilet-themed grindcore sparked a playful chaos with toilet-paper antics and inflatable props.
🌙 Night – Linkin Park’s Homecoming
The climax came on Mainstage 1 with Linkin Park headlining at 23:00. Their return to Hellfest reconnected with fans deeply:
• Despite a rocky memory from their 2017 appearance, the 2025 set was praised for its emotional resonance and tighter performance.
• The band balanced nostalgia and modernity: tributes to Hybrid Theory, new renditions like “From the Inside,” and enthusiastic versions of crowd-pleasers including “Good Goodbye”.
• Unfortunately, earlier Bern shows were cancelled due to medical issues, but tonight’s Clisson performance went off without a hitch.
🎸 Overall Atmosphere & Takeaways
• Endurance & devotion: Despite fatigue on many faces, the crowd returned with a fierce spirit for Day 4. It’s a testament to Hellfest’s unyielding energy.
• Diverse sonic tapestry: From sludge to deathcore, goth to hip-hop, Linkin Park’s finale reflected Hellfest’s uncanny blend of genres.
• Standout performances: Shaârghot’s industrial spectacle and Linkin Park’s emotionally charged comeback were the day’s undisputed highlights.
Sunday, June 22, acted as the perfect crescendo for Hellfest 2025. It honoured metal’s past, present, and future—from rising stars to legendary headliners. A melting pot of moods and styles, the day culminated in a heartfelt Linkin Park encore that brought fans full circle. Hellfest’s closing chapter was nothing short of epic—a triumph of unity, resilience, and diversity.
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