August 1st - 3rd - Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta's Badlands - Drumheller, AB

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From the barren expanse of sculpted sandstone, wind-carved hoodoos, and the vast canyons of Alberta, Canada's badlands, one of the country's loudest decibel-breaking extreme music events, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL announces its 2025 lineup with REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT, FILTH, INSURRECTION, GORGATRON, OPAL IN SKY and more!

Hosted in Drumheller, AB from August 1st to 3rd at the Dinosaurs Down Stampede, LAH showcases the best up-and-coming Canadian and international talent to roar through the country's largest dinosaur fossil grounds.

This year's 13th annual festivities will witness technical death metal masters REVOCATION headline the Sunday, August 3rd lineup. The band unveiled their latest 2025 single and music video "Confines of Infinity", featuring brutal guest vocals from CATTLE DECAPITATION's Travis Ryan. The single also marks the debut of a new REVOCATION lineup that sees vocalist and guitarist Dave Davidson joined by drummer Ash Pearson--who has been in the band since 2015--bassist Alex Weber and guitarist Harry Lannon. REVOCATION formed in 2006, and their self-released debut, Empire of the Obscene, came out in 2008. Since then, they've released seven critically acclaimed albums and have toured the world, bringing their technically charged, high-energy extreme metal to rabid fans in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Also on the Sunday lineup will be INSURRECTION, the powerhouse metal band from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Formed over 20 years ago (2003), the band is known for its intense and energetic performances. Their sound is a unique twist of groovy death metal mixed with a healthy dose of thrash energy. The band has released several albums, including Prologue (2008), Fracture (2010), Prototype (2013), Extraction (2017), and Obsolescence (2024) (Bam Co. Heavy). Their music often addresses social and political themes through bilingual lyrics in both English and French. The band has gained a notable reputation on stage throughout Canada with tours covering coast to coast, including performances at festivals such as Montebello Rockfest, Trois-Rivières Metalfest, and Decimate Metalfest.

Headlining Saturday, Aug 2nd, Montreal, QC's FIRST FRAGMENT will display their virtuosity and demonstrate why they are so beloved globally for their Neoclassical/Technical Extreme Metal. The band broke ground with their debut EP The Afterthought Ecstasy (2010). Their latest two albums Dasein (2016), Gloire eternelle (2021), and the latest instrumental compilation record Le Recueuil Des Ages (2024) have been released on Unique Leader Records.

Saturday will also feature LAH alumni GORGATRON, guttural Death Metal out of Fargo, North Dakota. Their sound is based on a "love of the riff" approach to writing and is rooted in the old-school stylings of Death Metal and Thrash. They have honed their style and work ethic with rigorous DIY tours across the States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. They have a slew of records under their belts with their latest Sentience Revoked (2024) (Redefining Darkness Records) and just this past January they unleashed a digital EP Live From the Basement. It was originally set to be released on Adult Swim's Fish Center Live in 2020, but was shelved due to Adult Swim shutting down their livestream division that same year.

The festival's first day on Friday, Aug 1st will be headlined by hip-hop-influenced deathcore gutter gang FILTH out of North Carolina. They dropped the next chapter in their discography, Southern Hostility, in April 2024.

Also on Friday are Vancouver, BC's OPAL IN SKY, twin brothers Tyson and Dylon Opalinsky. They share a deep passion for music and its limitless possibilities. Their music reflects their shared values and beliefs. They believe that music has the power to heal, uplift, and bring people together. They are committed to creating meaningful and enjoyable music, and their unique sound is a fusion of different styles and influences. They released their debut album, Dream Shift, in July 2024.

With a lineup featuring over 40 bands from across Canada, the USA, and Mexico, traveling the furthest from Europe is Vienna, Austria's HOG MEETS FROG, a band fans don't want to miss. The trio is renowned for their eccentricity and boundary-pushing music that blends prog, funk, and metal.

Other highlights for this year's open-air are Toronto's BEGUILAR, champions of last year's 2024 Wacken Metal Battle Canada; the slamming deathcore of Arizona's GORE PIG; Mexico's SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE, showcasing their powerful, deep growls, blast beats, slam riffs, and heavy breakdowns, all infused with a melodic touch; and Vancouver's THIRTEEN GOATS, with their signature blend of infernal riffs, huge hooks, and uniquely theatrical songwriting.

Weekend Passes (Aug 1- 3) are available at https://loudashell.ca/shop/

​ This weekend pass grants you full access to all the headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem that Loud As Hell Open Air offers.

LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR 2025

Thursday, July 31 - Kick Off Party

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• Display Of Decay (Edmonton, AB) ​
• Black Pestilence (Calgary, AB) ​
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