Hellfest Lineup 2027

22 June 2026 Andrew Ellis

Hellfest Lineup 2027 – Early Predictions & Who Could Headline

As we say goodbye to one of the hottest Hellfests ever, we look towards next year’s lineup and the big question on everyone’s mind: Who will headline Hellfest 2027?

Hellfest has become one of the biggest and most respected metal festivals in the world, and with another massive edition just wrapped up, attention is already turning to 2027. While it’s still early, we can start making some educated guesses based on touring patterns, recent album cycles, and strong rumours.

Most Likely Headliners for Hellfest 2027

Here are the bands that currently look like the strongest contenders:

1. Metallica The biggest metal band on the planet. They haven’t headlined Hellfest in a while and are still very much in touring mode. A return to Clisson would be massive.

2. Iron Maiden Always a safe bet for major European festivals. With their current run of shows, they remain one of the most in-demand legacy acts and would be a huge draw.

3. Slipknot They’ve played Hellfest multiple times but haven’t headlined in recent years. With a new album cycle potentially on the horizon, 2027 could be their time to top the bill.

4. Bring Me The Horizon One of the biggest modern rock/metal bands in the world right now. They’ve been climbing the festival ladder quickly and feel like a very realistic headliner for Hellfest in the near future.

Other Strong Possibilities

These bands are also being heavily discussed:

Deftones – Currently one of the most popular rock bands on the planet.
Ghost – Their theatrical live show would suit Hellfest perfectly.
System of a Down – Still a dream booking for many fans.
My Chemical Romance – Huge European demand and would bring a different (but massive) crowd.
Avenged Sevenfold – Regulars at the festival who could easily step up to a headline slot.
Foo Fighters – They do big European festivals and would be a major draw.

Rising Acts & Undercard Watch

Lower down the bill, we could see strong showings from:

Spiritbox
Sleep Token
Lorna Shore
Electric Callboy
Gojira (always a highlight when they play)
Ice Nine Kills
Architects

Hellfest has a reputation for mixing huge headliners with strong undercard depth, so expect another stacked bill across all stages.

**Who Do You Want to See at Hellfest 2027?**

The lineup is still a long way off, so we want to hear from you.

Who would you like to see headlining Hellfest 2027? Drop your dream headliners (and any undercard wishes) in the comments below.

Rock News final word: Hellfest continues to go from strength to strength, and with another huge edition now behind us, the Hellfest Lineup 2027 is already sparking plenty of discussion. Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon currently look like some of the strongest headliner shouts, but Hellfest always manages to surprise. We’ll be updating this article as soon as any official news drops.