Date: August 7–9, 2025
Location: Obermehler-Schlotheim, Thüringen, Germany
Tickets: 149.99€ (incl. fees & camping) – Available here
The 2025 edition promises an even more formidable lineup, featuring a blend of legendary acts and emerging talents: party-san.de
HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY – Post Black Metal
Austrian band known for blending atmospheric elements with black metal intensity.
ASS COBRA – Punk 'n Roll
Energetic fusion of punk rock and rock 'n roll.
HERETIC WARFARE – Death Metal
German death metal band delivering relentless and aggressive soundscapes.
WHITE WARD – Experimental / Post-Black Metal
Ukrainian outfit known for their avant-garde approach to black metal.
MACBETH – Heavy Metal
Italian heavy metal band with a long-standing presence in the scene.
SCALPTURE – Death Metal
Polish death metal band with a focus on classic death metal elements.
OUTLAW – Black Metal
German black metal band known for their raw and atmospheric sound.
CRYPT SERMON – Epic Doom Metal
U.S. doom metal band delivering epic and melodic compositions.
THEOTOXIN – Black Metal
Austrian black metal band known for their intense and atmospheric music.
NIGHT IN GALES – Melodic Death Metal
German band combining melodic elements with death metal aggression.
SERVANT – Black Metal
Polish black metal band with a focus on dark and atmospheric compositions.
SUFFOCATION – Technical Death Metal
U.S. pioneers of technical death metal known for their complex and brutal sound.
BLOODBATH – Death Metal
Swedish death metal supergroup delivering old-school death metal riffs.
KARG – Black Metal
Austrian black metal band known for their melancholic and atmospheric music.
FIRTAN – Black Metal
German black metal band blending traditional elements with modern influences.
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE – Symphonic Technical Death Metal
Italian band combining classical music elements with technical death metal.
ROTTING CHRIST – Black Metal
Greek black metal band with a long-standing legacy in the scene.
BRUJERIA – Death Metal / Grindcore
Mexican-American band known for their politically charged lyrics and aggressive sound.
HYPERDONTIA – Death Metal
Danish death metal band with a focus on old-school death metal elements.
FULCI – Brutal Death Metal
Italian band inspired by horror themes and delivering brutal death metal.
CHAOS INVOCATION – Black Metal
German black metal band known for their dark and atmospheric compositions.
AVULSED – Death Metal
Spanish death metal band with a focus on old-school death metal elements.
DARK ANGEL – Thrash Metal
U.S. thrash metal band known for their aggressive and fast-paced music.
EREB ALTOR – Black Metal
Swedish black metal band with a focus on epic and atmospheric compositions.
AGRYPNIE – Progressive Black Metal
German band blending progressive elements with black metal intensity.
ROTPIT – Death Metal
German death metal band delivering heavy and aggressive soundscapes.
SCHIZOPHRENIA – Thrash Metal
Italian thrash metal band with a focus on fast and aggressive riffs.
GRAND MAGUS – Heavy Metal
Swedish heavy metal band known for their epic and melodic compositions.
PIG DESTROYER – Grindcore
U.S. grindcore band delivering intense and fast-paced music.
TRIPTYKON plays CELTIC FROST – Black Metal
Swiss band performing classic Celtic Frost material.
NECROWRETCH – Blackened Death Metal
French band combining black metal and death metal elements.
TIAMAT – Gothic Metal / Rock
Swedish band known for their atmospheric and melodic compositions.
MASS WORSHIP – Death Metal / Crust
Swedish band blending death metal and crust punk influences.
WAYFARER – Black Metal / Gothic Metal
U.S. band known for their atmospheric and melodic compositions.
SKELETAL REMAINS – Death Metal
U.S. death metal band with a focus on old-school death metal elements.
DÖDSRIT – Black Metal / Crust
Swedish band blending black metal and crust punk influences.
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT – Avantgarde Death / Black
U.S. band known for their experimental approach to death and black metal.
FRIISK – Black Metal
German black metal band with a focus on atmospheric compositions.
DEFLESHED – Thrash / Death Metal
Swedish band blending thrash and death metal elements.
BLOCKHEADS – Grindcore
French grindcore band delivering fast and aggressive music.
NIGHTBEARER – Death Metal
Swedish death metal band with a focus on melodic compositions.
KVAEN – Death / Black Metal
Swedish band combining death metal and black metal influences.
PARTY CANNON – Brutal Death Metal / Slam
Scottish band known for their humorous and brutal approach to death metal.
THE VISION BLEAK – Gothic Metal
German band blending gothic elements with metal intensity.
This diverse lineup ensures that every extreme metal aficionado will find performances that resonate with their musical tastes.
Tickets for Party.San Metal Open Air 2025 are available through Cudgel.de:
3-Day Ticket: €149.99
Attendees can expect a comprehensive festival experience:
Camping Facilities: Spacious areas for tents and vehicles.
Sanitation Services: Well-maintained toilets and showers.
Food and Beverages: Diverse options catering to various dietary preferences.
Merchandise Stalls: Official festival and band merchandise.
Community Atmosphere: A welcoming environment fostering camaraderie among metal enthusiasts.
The festival grounds are designed to accommodate the needs of attendees, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout the event.
Location: Flugplatz Obermehler, Schlotheim, Germany
Address: Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 1, 99996 Obermehler, Germany
Website: Flughafen ObermehlerLast.fm
The venue is easily accessible and provides ample space for the festival's extensive lineup and activities.
For the latest updates, including the complete lineup, schedule, and ticket information, visit the official Party.San Metal Open Air website: party-san.de
Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or a newcomer to the extreme metal scene, Party.San Metal Open Air 2025 promises an unforgettable experience filled with powerful performances, a vibrant community, and an atmosphere that embodies the true spirit of metal. Don't miss out on this unparalleled gathering of metal enthusiasts.
Since its humble beginnings in 1996, Party.San Open Air has evolved into one of Europe’s most respected and enduring extreme metal festivals. Originating in Germany, this annual event quickly became a pilgrimage for fans of death, black, thrash, and doom metal genres, renowned for its authentic underground vibe and uncompromising dedication to extreme metal culture.
Throughout the years, Party.San has consistently showcased a diverse lineup that blends legendary acts with emerging bands, fostering a unique space where metal heritage meets innovation. The festival’s commitment to quality and atmosphere has earned it a loyal global following.
From raw early editions held in modest venues to the expansive, well-equipped festival grounds at Flugplatz Obermehler near Schlotheim, Party.San’s growth reflects the thriving community it serves. Despite remaining true to its underground roots, the festival has embraced professional organization, offering improved amenities while preserving the intimate and passionate spirit that defines it.
Iconic performances by bands like Behemoth, Napalm Death, Dark Angel, and countless others have punctuated its history, delivering unforgettable moments for attendees. The festival’s reputation for atmosphere, fan engagement, and a strong sense of community remains unmatched in the extreme metal scene.
Today, Party.San Open Air continues to be a beacon for extreme metal lovers worldwide — a yearly celebration of raw energy, musical diversity, and metal brotherhood that honors the past while embracing the future.
