The initial wave of bands has been revealed.
The Steelhouse Festival, the premier Welsh rock music event, has unveiled the first 12 bands in its line-up, including two headlining acts.
Returning for its 14th year, the Steelhouse Festival will take place once again atop the mountain at Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, spanning the weekend of Friday, July 25th to Sunday, July 27th, 2025.
Headlining the Saturday night are LA metal legends W.A.S.P., marking Blackie Lawless and company’s only UK festival appearance for the year.
The revitalized version of The Wildhearts, fronted by the dynamic Ginger Wildheart, will headline Friday night. This show marks their first appearance in Wales since reuniting.
Ginger Wildheart shared his excitement: “We’re going to blow your mountain up and take some of it home to harness the hard rock power. Let’s f---ing have this.”
Also joining the Friday lineup for their first Steelhouse appearance are Wolfsbane, while rock legend Lita Ford takes the special guest spot on Saturday before W.A.S.P.
Wolfsbane expressed their enthusiasm: “We’re so excited about the Steelhouse Festival. We love any excuse to do a Wolfsbane show!! It’s all our original members from the first album.
“We will be performing big hits, and a couple of new songs from our new album ‘Genius’. Jase says playing our song ‘Steel’ at Steelhouse is PERFECT! We just can’t wait.”
The line-up also features modern rock acts such as Asomvel, Kit Trigg, Marisa & The Moths, Muddibrooke, Tailgunner, These Wicked Rivers, The Treatment, and Scarlet Rebels.
With more acts to be announced, tickets for the Steelhouse Festival are available now on the official Steelhouse website.
For those who wish to manage the cost, a monthly payment plan is now available for weekend arena tickets. Additionally, VIP upgrades are being offered for the first time, providing access to a VIP bar, premium facilities, and other exclusive perks.
Steelhouse Festival organizers Max and Mikey commented: “What a way to start! If you’re looking for artists who’ve done it their way and theirs alone then we’ve got them.”
“We’re delighted to have W.A.S.P. finally make their Steelhouse debut. Blackie Lawless is the definition of ‘rock star’ - trailblazer, headline maker, showman and supreme songwriter... The real deal. That show, those songs ringing out over The Mountain on Steelhouse Saturday, you’ll scream and you'll like it!”
“Then there’s Lita Ford, core member of the Runaways, solo star, a true icon and if you’re looking for a true original, then look no further than Ginger Wildheart. We’re delighted he’s re-activated The Wildhearts and the first show in the Land of our Fathers is Steelhouse. Their Friday headline show promises to be an absolute assault on the senses fired of course by Ginger-grade song power.”
Info and tickets HERE