2025 in rock music explained

This article summarizes the events related to rock music for the year of 2025.

Future releases

• Ukrainian metalcore band Jinjer is set to release their fifth studio album, Duél, on 7 February 2025.^[1]
• Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil is set to release their tenth studio album, Sleepless Empire, on 14 February 2025.^[2] It will be their first studio album since Black Anima (2019).
• Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox is set to release their second studio album, Tsunami Sea, on 7 March 2025.^[3] The band aims to show that the success and positive reception to their first studio album, Eternal Blue (2021), was not a fluke. They aim to strike a balance between moving into more progressive directions without getting too deep into showmanship.^[4]
• Papa Roach is scheduled to release their twelfth studio album, their first since Ego Trip (2022). The band concurrently plans on celebrating the 25th anniversary of their breakout album Infest (2000) as well.^[5]
• Nine Inch Nails is scheduled to release new music, their first since the surprise dual release of Ghosts V and Ghosts VI (2020). At least some of the music was revealed to be part of Trent Reznor's efforts to score the 2025 film .^{[6] [7]}
• Mammoth WVH is scheduled to release their third studio album. Frontman Wolfgang Van Halen stated that work on the album began in January 2024, and the release is tentatively titled Mammoth III, completing the trilogy of release that started with Mammoth WVH (2021) and Mammoth II (2023).^[8]
• Shinedown is scheduled to release their eighth studio album, their first since Planet Zero (2022). Around mid-2024, the band revealed they had recorded six drum tracks for the album so far.^[9]
• Garbage is scheduled to release their eighth studio album, their first since No Gods No Masters (2021). Shirley Manson stated that the album may be their last and that they may be disbanding following its release.^[10]
• Motionless in White is scheduled to release their seventh studio album, their first since Scoring the End of the World (2022). The band is taking their time with its writing and recording, prioritizing quality over maintaining their momentum in popularity gains in the 2020s.^[11]
• Disturbed is scheduled to release their ninth studio album. In July 2024, guitarist Dan Donegan announced the band had begun work on recording a follow up to Divisive (2022).^[12]
• Five Finger Death Punch is scheduled to release their tenth studio album. In May 2024, guitarist Zoltan Bathory revealed the band had been recording a follow up to AfterLife (2022).^[13]
• English rock musician Steven Wilson (formerly of Porcupine Tree) is scheduled to release his eighth solo studio album. He announced it was finished in early 2024, but he intends to release it in early 2025. It is a concept album consisting of two 20 minute songs.^[14]
• Dutch symphonic metal band Epica is set to release their ninth studio album. They began working on it in March 2024.^[15]
• Danish rock band Volbeat is set to release their ninth studio album. They started working on it after their 2023 Summer tour.^[16] Frontman Michael Poulsen underwent a throat surgery in October 2023, which prevented the band from performing live shows in 2024.^[17]
• Anthrax is set to release their twelfth studio album, their first since For All Kings (2016).^[18] Bassist Frank Bello said their upcoming album will be "heavier than ever".^[19]
• English rock band Def Leppard is set to release their 13th studio album. After releasing a single titled "Just Like '73", guitarist Phil Collen said it was "the seed of a new Def Leppard album".^[20]
• Halestorm is scheduled to release their sixth studio album.^[21] The recording will emphasize recreating their live sound.^{[22] [23]}
• French heavy metal band Gojira is set to release their eighth studio album. It will be their first studio album since Fortitude (2021), and since their live performance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.^[24]
• Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine is set to release their eighth studio album, their first since their self-titled album (2021). They started working on it in 2024.^[25]

Tours and festivals

• Sonic Temple festival is set to be held from May 8 to May 11, 2025. It will be headlined by Linkin Park, Metallica, and Korn, and will feature many other bands including Alice in Chains, Bullet for My Valentine, Bad Omens, and more.^[26]
• Welcome to Rockville is set to be held from May 15 to May 18, 2025. It will be headlined by Green Day, Linkin Park, Korn, and Shinedown, and will feature many other bands including Bowling for Soup, Three Days Grace, Taking Back Sunday, Real Friends, and more.^[27]
• Slam Dunk festival is set to be held on 24 and 25 May. It will be headlined by Neck Deep, Electric Callboy, and A Day to Remember, and will feature many other bands including Alkaline Trio, Hot Milk, Zebrahead, and more.^[28]
• Punk Rock Bowling Music Festival is set to be held from May 24, 2025, to May 26, 2025. It will be headlined by Social Distortion, Cock Sparrer, and Peter Hook & the Light, and will feature many other bands including Fidlar, The Damned, Power Trip, The Interrupters, and more.^[29]
• Download Festival is set to be held from 13 June to 15 June 2025. It will be headlined by Green Day, Korn, and Sleep Token, and will feature many other bands including Within Temptation, Sex Pistols, Steel Panther, Jimmy Eat World, and more.^[30]
• Warped Tour is set to return for the first time in six years to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Three festivals are set to take place in June, July, and November.^[31]
• English rock band Oasis reforms for the first time in 15 years for their Oasis Live '25 Tour. The announcement ends 15 years of bitter feuds between brothers Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher, who previously denied that any reunion would take effect.^{[32] [33] [34]}
• Louder Than Life festival is set to take place from September 18 to September 21, 2025. It will be headlined by Slayer.^[35]
• When We Were Young festival is set to be held on October 18, 2025. It will be headlined by blink-182, and Panic! at the Disco, and will feature many other bands including Holding Absence, The Amity Affliction, Sleeping with Sirens, The Story So Far, Weezer, and more.^[36]

Band breakups

• Canadian rock band Sum 41 will break up following the release of their final studio album (2024),^[37] with a final tour that will end in January 2025.^[38]
• Australian metalcore band Void of Vision will break up following a final headline tour in Australia in February 2025.^[39]
• English rock band You Me at Six announced they will break up after over 20 years of performing following a final tour in 2025.^{[40] [41]}
• Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura will break up after a farewell tour marking the band's 40th anniversary, set to end in September 2025.^[42]
• X will break up following the release of their final studio album Smoke & Fiction (2024), with a final tour set to end in 2025.^[43]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jinjer announce new album Duél. Kerrang!. 2 November 2024. 23 October 2024.
2. Web site: Carter . Emily . Lacuna Coil announce first new album in five years, Sleepless Empire . . 2 November 2024 . 3 October 2024.
3. Web site: Spiritbox Announces New Album "Tsunami Sea" . . 19 November 2024 . 18 November 2024.
4. Web site: Barrios . Joel . 18 December 2023 . SPIRITBOX Is Gearing Up For A New Album In 2024 . 19 November 2024 . . en-US.
5. Web site: 2024-02-01 . JACOBY SHADDIX: '2025 Is Gonna Be A Big Year For PAPA ROACH' . 2024-10-18 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
6. Web site: Kennelty . Greg . 2024-04-04 . NINE INCH NAILS Is Plotting A New Record . 2024-10-18 . Metal Injection . en-US.
7. Web site: Larson . Jeremy D. . 2024-08-10 . Nine Inch Nails to Score New Tron Movie . 2024-10-18 . Pitchfork . en-US.
8. Web site: Wolfgang Van Halen has already begun working on the third Mammoth WVH album . 2024-10-18 . Guitar.com All Things Guitar . en-GB.
9. Web site: 2024-06-08 . SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: 'I've Seen Songs Cure Cancer' . 2024-10-18 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
10. Web site: 2024-07-11 . Shirley Manson: I don't know how much time Garbage has left . 2024-10-18 . BBC News . en-gb.
11. Web site: 2024-08-24 . MOTIONLESS IN WHITE's Next Album Will Arrive In 2025: 'We're Really Excited About What We Have' . 2024-10-18 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
12. Web site: 2024-07-11 . DAN DONEGAN Confirms DISTURBED Is Working On New Material: 'I'm Very, Very Excited' . 2024-10-18 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
13. Web site: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Will Probably Release New Studio Album In 2025. Blabbermouth.net. May 14, 2024. May 14, 2024.
14. Web site: Ewing . Jerry . 2024-02-22 . "It's just two twenty-minute songs. Very conceptual." Steven Wilson updates on his unreleased new studio album . 2024-10-18 . louder . en.
15. Web site: Simone Simons: New Epica Album to Be Released in 2025 . Blabbermouth.net . 3 November 2024 . en . 1 March 2024.
16. Web site: Chad. Childers. Volbeat's Michael Poulsen Lays Out Band's Plan for 2024. Loudwire. 24 August 2023. 3 November 2024.
17. Web site: VOLBEAT Is Working On Fourth Song For Upcoming Studio Album. Blabbermouth.net. November 3, 2024. February 16, 2024.
18. Web site: Anthrax have written "13 or 14 songs" for new album. Louder Sound. November 3, 2024. August 19, 2024.
19. Web site: Keenan . Hesher . Frank Bello Says Anthrax Will Be "Heavier Than Ever" on Their Upcoming Record . . November 3, 2024 . June 24, 2024.
20. Web site: PHIL COLLEN Says 'Just Like 73' Single Is 'Absolutely The Seed Of Another DEF LEPPARD' Album. Blabbermouth.net. November 3, 2024. June 24, 2024.
21. Web site: AREJAY HALE Hopes To Release Next HALESTORM Album In 2025 . . November 4, 2024 . July 29, 2024.
22. Web site: Bellino . Emily . October 20, 2023 . HALESTORM Is "Writing With Purpose" For Next Album . November 4, 2024 . Metal Injection . en-US.
23. Web site: Barrios . Joel . November 2, 2023 . HALESTORM Is Knee Deep In Recording A New Album . November 4, 2024 . Metal Injection . en-US.
24. Web site: Scarlett . Liz . Gojira share small update on next album, reveal it will "take a clear step forward and upward" from Fortitude . . 5 November 2024 . 4 September 2024.
25. Web site: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE To Spend 2024 Working On New Studio Album . . 7 November 2024 . 8 July 2023.
26. Web site: Sonic Temple festival 2025 . 11 November 2024.
27. Web site: Childers . Chad . Welcome to Rockville Announces Full 2025 Lineup – 12 Reunions + Over 150 Bands . . 15 November 2024 . 14 November 2024.
28. Web site: Slam Dunk Festival completes 2025 line-up, as 25 acts join the bill . Metal Planet Music . 8 November 2024 . 8 November 2024.
29. Web site: Hatfield . Amanda . Punk Rock Bowling 2025 lineup: FLAG, Peter Hook (playing Joy Division), Social Distortion, Power Trip & more . . 22 November 2024 . 22 November 2024.
30. Web site: Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn and over 90 more bands confirmed for Download Festival 2025 . . 12 November 2024 . 12 November 2024.
31. Web site: Mims . Taylor . Warped Tour to Return in 2025: See Cities & Dates . . November 3, 2024 . October 17, 2024.
32. News: Oasis confirm reunion with 2025 world tour announced . 27 August 2024 . BBC News.
33. Web site: Ruiz . Matthew Ismael . 2024-08-29 . A Definitely Maybe Complete History of the Oasis Feud . 2024-10-18 . Vulture . en.
34. https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/ticketmasters-pricing-oasis-tickets-investigation-uk-113415046
35. Web site: Carter . Emily . Slayer to headline Louder Than Life 2025 after this year’s weather cancellation . . 5 November 2024 . 30 October 2024.
36. Web site: When We Were Young 2025 . November 3, 2024.
37. Web site: Sum 41 Will Disband After Next Album and Tour: 'Thank You for the Last 27 Years'. Larisha. Paul. 8 May 2023. 21 November 2023.
38. Web site: Sum 41 Plot 2024 International Farewell Tour, 2025 Final Shows in Toronto │ Exclaim! . 2024-10-18 . Sum 41 Plot 2024 International Farewell Tour, 2025 Final Shows in Toronto │ Exclaim! . en.
39. Web site: Kently . Greg . VOID OF VISION To Break Up In 2025, Announces Farewell Tour . . 25 November 2024 . 14 November 2024.
40. Web site: Childers . Chad . 2024-01-31 . You Me At Six Breaking Up After 20 Years, Issue Statement . 2024-10-18 . Loudwire . en.
41. Web site: 2024-04-02 . Here’s when You Me At Six will announce their final UK shows . 2024-10-18 . Kerrang! . en.
42. Web site: SEPULTURA Announces 'Farewell Tour' To Mark Band's 40th Anniversary. Blabbermouth.net. November 2, 2024. December 8, 2023.
43. News: Larsen . Peter . For legendary LA punk band X, there's a final album and tour, but not a farewell . Things to Do > Music + Concerts . . July 17, 2024 . November 3, 2024.