PRESS RELEASE:
BANGERS OPEN AIR 2025 CONFIRMS KISSIN DYNAMITE, DARK ANGEL, ARMORED SAINT AND HIBRIA AS FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS
With this announcement, there are 22 names of attractions confirmed. Other bands are yet to be announced. Check out the names announced by the festival on 10/09 below.
With 18 names already confirmed for its 2025 edition, Bangers Open Air announced the addition of 4 more bands to the lineup. The festival will be held at the Memorial da América Latina (São Paulo/SP) on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of May, with the Warm-Up on the 2nd, the official warm-up that precedes the start of the festival's official activities.
The 4 new confirmed names are:
KISSIN DYNAMITE: German band Kissin’ Dynamite, composed of Hannes Braun (vocals), Ande Braun and Jim Müller (guitars), Steffen Haile (bass) and Andi Schnitzer (drums), is promoting the album "Back With A Bang!". Known for its sound that takes us back to the glorious era of the 80s, the band reached second place in the charts with "Not The End Of The Road" (2022). With an optimistic energy and captivating compositions, they promise an unforgettable show at Bangers Open Air 2025.
DARK ANGEL: making their debut in Brazil, the American thrash metal band Dark Angel was formed in 1981, initially under the name Shellshock. Gaining underground notoriety with "We Have Arrived" (1985), the band solidified their place in the genre with "Darkness Descends" (1986). After several lineup changes and breaks, the group currently features Ron Rinehart (vocals), Eric Meyer and Laura Christine (guitars), Mike Gonzalez (bass) and Gene Hoglan (drums). Dark Angel promises to bring all his energy and aggression to the Bangers Open Air 2025 stage.
ARMORED SAINT: pioneer and one of the pillars of the American metal scene since the early 80s, Armored Saint emerged in Los Angeles in 1982. The band is composed of John Bush (vocals), Phil Sandoval and Jeff Duncan (guitars), Joey Vera (bass) and Gonzo Sandoval (drums). From their debut on the compilation album "Metal Massacre II" (1982) to "Punching the Sky" (2020), they have released eight studio albums, an EP, three live albums and a compilation album. After facing challenges, such as the death of guitarist Dave Prichard and the pause for John Bush to join Anthrax, the band reunited in 1999 and remains active, delighting fans around the world. This will be his second visit to Brazil at Bangers Open Air 2025.
HIBRIA: originally from Porto Alegre (RS), the heavy metal band HIBRIA began its career in 1996 and quickly gained international recognition. With "Defying the Rules" (2004), the band stood out in Brazil and Japan. With a trajectory marked by great performances alongside bands like Metallica and Megadeth, HIBRIA continues to evolve, as evidenced in their most recent work, "Me7amorphosis" (2022). The band, formed by Victor Emeka (vocals), Abel Camargo and Vicente Telles (guitars), Benhur Lima (bass) and Otávio Quiroga (drums), promises an electrifying performance at the festival.
As a way of promoting the legacy of Heavy Metal to the new generation, Bangers Open Air 2025 announces that children under 10 will not pay a ticket to enter the festival. This action aims to encourage the presence of young fans and ensure that the passion for metal is passed on.
About the other names already confirmed:
Beyond the Black
Burning Witches
Dorsal Atlântica
Dynazty
Ensiferum
H.E.A.T
Haken
I Prevail
Kamelot
Lord of the Lost
Matanza Ritual
Nile
Paradise Lost
Powerwolf
Sabaton
Saxon
Sonata Arctica
Viper
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