"If you don't come to Hellfest, Hellfest will come to you!
Now an essential part of the Hellfest experience, the Warm-Up Tour, a veritable tour of France's concert halls, is back on the roads of France in March 2025!
For this 2025 version, you'll have the chance to preview two bands who will be playing at the next edition of Hellfest:
New bridgeheads of French Metalcore, with a line-up freshly renewed by the arrival of front-woman Camille Contreras. And the 100% all-female quartet will be bringing their Death-influenced Thrash Metal made in Brasil!
On the entertainment front, the traditional Air Guitar contest is back, giving you the chance to win the latest passes for Hellfest 2025! You'll also be able to pick up a collection of collector's merch and goodies, along with a festival-coloured photocall on each date.
It's the perfect opportunity to bring the Hellfest community together for an evening in the world and atmosphere of the festival!

After a number of line-up changes, the French band are taking advantage of the arrival of a new frontwoman, Camille Contreras, to bounce back. The punch of their melodic blend of djent and metalcore has only increased tenfold. A new line-up for a new start. And you're the lucky ones, you're the ones who get to enjoy the NOVELISTS wave!

For a long time the strict preserve of hairy males dripping with testosterone, the thrash scene has been shaken up in recent years by female bands who have carved out a niche for themselves with deliciously death-flavoured, brutally effective compositions. Let's see what they can do with this gang, who masterfully carry on the Brazilian tradition of thrash metal, adding a few delicate blackening influences to the mix.

With their sharp blend of thrash and death metal, DEATH DECLINE from Burgundy don't beat about the bush: they hit hard and hit true. Faithful to the codes of the genre, while at the same time imposing their own style, they throw down hard-hitting riffs and an energy that never flags. There's no frills here, just metal that slams and unites. A rising star on the French scene not to be missed!

Every evening, take part in the Grand Air Guitar Competition hosted by Jimmy Clisson, the official MC. In two rounds of competition, ten or so candidates will compete for the precious ticket to Hellfest 2025. Join us on 18 June 2025 on the Hellstage to defend your town's title and become Hellfest 2025 champion, with a place at the French Air Guitar Championships and a pass for the 2026 event! Registration is on site, first come, first registered!
Have your portrait taken on our interactive photobooth and leave with a souvenir of the evening!

An exclusive merchandising stand where you'll find original Hellfest products made especially for the tour, as well as goodies.
Meet members of the festival's production team, who will be delighted to answer your questions and chat with you during the evening.

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