Rock the Mountain… or get rocked by it.
Strap on your boots, dig out your band tees, and pack that waterproof poncho (we are in Wales, after all) — because the Steelhouse Festival 2025 set times have officially landed! Whether you’re a hilltop veteran or a first-timer wondering how the hell you’re getting a crate of cider up a gravel slope, this is the guide you need. Bookmark it, print it, tattoo it on your mate’s arm. Let’s go. 🤘
🛻 FRIDAY 25TH JULY – WARM-UP NIGHT
The Friday night warm-up has become a Steelhouse essential, and this year it’s more stacked than your mate’s emergency beer stash. Kicking things off with no-nonsense riffs and ending with absolute chaos…
🕓 16:10 – Asomvel
Leather, speed, and Motorhead energy. Consider this your sonic wake-up call.
🕔 17:20 – Marisa And The Moths
Alt-rock anthems, killer vocals. This is where the party really starts.
🕡 18:30 – Wolfsbane
Bruce Dickinson’s mate Blaze Bayley brings the mayhem. Warning: shout-alongs inevitable.
🕗 20:00 – Wednesday 13
Horror-glam-metal icon. Expect fake blood, facepaint, and absolute filth. Glorious.
🕤 21:30 – 23:00 – The Wildhearts
Ginger and co headline the Friday with chaotic brilliance. Expect classics, crowd chaos, and the best damn riffs in Britain.
🤘 SATURDAY 26TH JULY – DAY TWO: CLASSICS, SHREDDERS, AND W.A.S.P. WITH THE STING OUT
Saturday brings rock legends, YouTube guitar royalty, and that iconic Steelhouse sunset…
🕧 12:15 – Jayler
Welsh talent opening the day with youthful fire. Don’t sleep on this.
🕐 13:15 – Muddibrooke
Grungey, moody, and melodic — think Halestorm meets Hole in the best way.
🕑 14:15 – Scarlet Rebels
Llanelli’s own. Stadium-ready choruses and proud Welsh heart.
🕞 15:30 – Hillbilly Vegas
Boot-stompin’ Southern rock from across the pond. Bring your cowboy hat.
🕔 16:50 – Sophie Lloyd
Shred queen, Instagram sensation, and bonafide guitar hero. Prepare to be amazed.
🕕 18:10 – Kris Barras Band
Blues-rock swagger, blistering solos, and a voice smoother than your hip flask’s contents.
🕖 19:45 – Lita Ford
Guitar goddess. Expect “Kiss Me Deadly” and more hair metal magic.
🕤 21:30 – 23:00 – W.A.S.P.
Yes, that W.A.S.P. Blackie Lawless brings the theatre, the controversy, and the anthems. You won’t forget this.
🎤 SUNDAY 27TH JULY – DAY THREE: CROWS, CLASSICS, AND ONE HELL OF A FINALE
Sunday always feels a little emotional… and with this line-up, we might cry and mosh at the same time.
🕧 12:15 – Kit Trigg
One-man bluesy hurricane. The perfect start to your last day on the mountain.
🕐 13:15 – Tailgunner
NWOTHM power! Speed, screams, and solos to fry your brain.
🕑 14:15 – The Treatment
Glam-soaked British hard rock that’ll get your fists in the air.
🕞 15:30 – These Wicked Rivers
Swaggering blues-rock with serious soul. Don’t be surprised if they steal the day.
🕔 16:50 – The Raven Age
Modern metal with Maiden DNA (literally — Steve Harris’ son is in the band). One for the headbangers.
🕕 18:10 – Inglorious
Nathan James’ powerhouse vocals will shake the mountain.
🕖 19:45 – Wolfmother
Yes, the real Wolfmother! Australian legends bringing the fuzzed-out riffs and retro power.
🕤 21:30 – 23:00 – Those Damn Crows
The Crows return to close out Steelhouse. Welsh heroes, homegrown magic, and one hell of a show. Get your voices ready — you’re gonna sing every word.
🏔️ FINAL THOUGHTS FROM THE MOUNTAIN
Steelhouse 2025 isn’t just a festival — it’s a rite of passage. Whether you’re here for the legendary headliners or to discover your new favourite band halfway up a windswept mountain, this weekend will deliver the goods.
Remember:
- Hydrate (beer doesn’t count, but we’ll pretend it does).
- Bring your meds, sunscreen, and a torch.
- Be nice to each other. Especially the guy struggling with a crate of Strongbow on his head.
We’ll see you up there. Rock on, rain or shine. 🌧️☀️
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Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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