After early bird tickets sold out in a matter of minutes, the Evil Live Festival, dedicated to heavier sounds, has just announced another batch of confirmations for the 2025 line-up, which will take place for the first time outdoors, at the Restelo Stadium, after a few editions at the MEO Arena.
With proposals ranging from mainstream to alternative rock, from heavy riffs to new trends, the Evil Alive Festival will finally take place where it has always wanted to be, in Belém. We remember that the first edition of this festival, still under the name VOA Heavy Rock, never took place at the Os Belenenses stadium due to a structural problem with the stage.
That’s not to say that the strident past editions in Parque das Nações weren’t memorable, but we believe that a show of this scale is better when it’s held outdoors, and for many more people.
The first national bands
As the press release we received from Prime Artists, the event’s promoters, says, “home-grown talent” also shines at the Evil Festival, and they are excited to announce the first national bands confirmed for the 2025 edition.
The event’s stage will host three colossi of the Portuguese music scene: R.A.M.P., Bizzara Locomotiva and Gaerea, three names that reinforce the festival’s commitment to reflecting the richness and diversity of music made with guitars, providing a transversal experience.
R.A.M.P. are a highlight of this new round of confirmations, recognized as one of the most emblematic bands in Portuguese metal, with a career spanning more than three decades marked by countless successes.
Bizzara Locomotiva bring with them a visceral and raw intensity that few can match, also with a career spanning more than three decades that has become a unique phenomenon, fusing industrial and metal with a theatrical approach capable of capturing the attention of all who see them on stage.
Gaerea, meanwhile, continue to establish themselves as one of the most important acts in contemporary extreme metal, taking Portugal’s name to international stages with an undeniable dose of talent and a unique artistic approach.
June 27th
Judas Priest
Heavy metal wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible standard-bearers Judas Priest, who have been playing all over the world for more than 50 years, now returning to Lisbon to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the classic “Painkiller”, in what promises to be a night of many emotions for fans of several generations.
The English heavy metal band has sold more than 50 million records around the world, playing one of the most important roles in the sound and image of this musical genre.
They won a Grammy for Best Performance in 2010 and were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, consolidating their importance as heavy metal legends.
- Municipal Waste
- Death Angel
- R.A.M.P.
- More soon…
June 28th
Korn
Nu-metal forerunners of the 1990s, Californians Korn, led by the charismatic Jonathan Davis, also return to Lisbon with their unmistakable sound, characterized by heavy guitar riffs and emotionally charged lyrics that deal with personal and social issues.
We’re sure to hear songs from Korn’s self-titled debut album, released in 1994, which is considered a milestone in the development of Nu-Metal and has influenced a generation of musicians who love the genre.
With more than 35 million records sold worldwide and several platinum albums to their name, Korn have won two Grammy Awards, as well as the MTV Video Music Awards for their famous “Freak on a Leash” video.
- Till Lindemann
- Opeth
- Eagles of Death Metal
- Seven Hours After Violet
- Bizarra Locomotiva
June 29th
Slipknot
With the resurgence of one of the most powerful metal bands of all time, it was only to be expected that the first announcement of the Evil Live Festival would be the Americans Slipknot, announced on December 3, 2025, as one of the headliners for the 2025 edition.
The day they’ll be performing is now known, June 29, after their last foray onto our stages, also at Evil Live, but at the MEO Arena in 2023.
The group led by Corey Taylor, who this year kicked off a tour marking the 25th anniversary of the band’s debut album, are due to conclude their European tour in Lisbon, where they will also take part in Rock Fest in Barcelona and Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, also in Spain.
- Falling in Reverse
- Jinjer
- Crossfaith
- Gaerea
- Coming soon…
Tickets
With only two confirmations left, for the first and last days of the festival, the Evil Festival line-up already includes 15 names that illustrate all the richness and diversity of the next edition of the event, making it stand out for appealing to both long-time fans and new generations.
The Evil Live Festival organizers also revealed that two new bands will be announced and daily tickets will go on sale from February 5 at 10am.
Daily tickets will cost €69 for June 27 and €79 for June 28 and 29.
For those wishing to experience the festival in its entirety, the 3-day pass is still available for €169 and the 2-day pass (June 28 and 29) for €139.
When: June 27, 28 and 29
Where: Restelo Stadium (Belém)
Tickets: on the website