Powerlines Festival 2025 is crashing into Sheffield with the force of a thousand riffs! As one of the UK’s freshest independent Metal festivals, nine bands promise a full-throttle celebration of Heavy Metal, community, and pure sonic power in one day.
Held at the charming location of Crookes Social Club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Powerlines plans to showcase a strong Metal line-up on Yorkshire soil, with both local homegrown artists and national acts. By the fans, for the fans!
Expect to be joined by your Metal brethren from all over, descending on Sheffield on 20th September 2025 for a day of unadulterated, full-on Metal.
This event is open to all ages and types of Metalheads. Advance tickets are £10 – grab them now before they are gone. Tickets are available from Powerlines2025.eventbrite.co.uk
The confirmed lineup includes Earthbound, Soul Shredder, ThunarWülf, Echoes of Obsidian, 40,000 Leagues, Firmament, Tellers Scribe, Jack-Knife and Speaking With Spirits.
Powerlines Festival Lineup
Earthbound are a melodic metal quintet from the UK. Formed in the vibrant and diverse Hertfordshire Metal scene alongside such bands as Countless Skies and Akkadian.
Driven by bouncing guitar leads and acrobatic bass lines, their unique approach to songwriting is expertly woven between dark riffs and atmospheric clean passages carried along by the interplay of soaring vocal harmonies reciprocated by crushing growls.
Soul Shredder are a melodic Metal band from Sheffield. Known for their powerful blend of soaring melodies, intricate guitar work, and dynamic rhythms, they deliver a sound that is both heavy and captivating.
With a passion for combining the aggression of Metal with melodic sensibilities, Soul Shredder has carved out a unique space in the UK Metal scene. Their music draws in listeners with its blend of emotional depth and technical prowess, making them a standout act for fans of melodic Metal.
ThunarWülf bring forward an energetic and aggressive mix of huge riffs and traditional folk melodies from the British Isles and beyond, sprinkled with catchy hooks. Described as “Ensiferum meets Warlock” and “The right mix of folk, ’80s Metal and huge riffs”.
ThunarWülf sing songs of ancient myths and legends, many of which have remained untold since ages past. Fill your steins, raise your horns, and don your woad, for tonight, WE RIDE!
Hailing from the industrial heart of Sheffield, Echoes of Obsidian are a six piece Symphonic Power Metal band that ignites the stage with an epic fusion of thunderous riffs, soaring melodies, and orchestral grandeur.
Combining the raw energy of traditional Power Metal with the intricate arrangements of symphonic elements, their sound is both majestic and unrelenting.
40,000 Leagues are a five-piece metal band hailing from Greater Manchester, UK, that combine elements of melodic Metal, Metalcore and Progressive Metal into their music.
Twin guitar harmonies, lyrics of leviathan proportions and an astute balance of heavy riffs and heartfelt choruses: Manchester’s 40,000 Leagues encompass the finest hallmarks Classic Metal.
Firmament are a five-piece Metal band from the city of Nottingham who deliver a thunderous blend of heavy riffs and melodic intensity. Their debut single, Avatar showcases their raw energy and powerful sound, setting the stage for their rise in the Metal scene.
With a passion for pushing boundaries and delivering intense performances, they are quickly becoming ones to watch for future Metal scene domination.
For millennia, there have been stories told, tales of history, legend and lore. Every generation requires a band of storytellers to keep the pages turning. Where bards have roamed, and authors have collected history, there has always been the Tellers Scribe.
Guardians of the library of the unknown. Wordsmiths of tales old and new. Hear their tales through the medium of Dickensian and Victoriana Metal, with elements of rock and doom. They are theatrical to the core.
Jack-Knife are a five-piece alt-hard rock and Power Metal band that blends raw intensity with melodic precision. Known for their explosive sound, tight rhythm sections, and powerful vocals, they deliver an amazing live experience.
Their fiery passion and relentless drive make them a band to watch in the local metal scene.
Speaking With Spirits are a rising Metalcore band with a raw, electrifying sound. They blend aggressive breakdowns with melodic interludes, creating a dynamic energy that captivates live audiences.
With the successful release of their second single, Always Pretending, and the writing for their debut album continuing, Speaking With Spirits now stand ready to conquer stages all across the UK.
