LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's a big weekend for metalheads in the commonwealth and beyond as Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center's Highland Festival Grounds Thursday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 21.

More than 175 acts will rock out across seven stages, with headliners including Slayer (Thursday, Sept. 18), Avenged Sevenfold (Friday, Sept. 19), Deftones (Saturday, Sept. 20) and Bring Me The Horizon (Sunday, Sept. 21). Organizers said it's the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents.

Whether you're a first-time attendee or longtime veteran, here are some reminders and pro tips ahead of the four-day event:

New layout

In August, DWP announced massive enhancements to the festival's layout. DWP said the upgrades to the 2025 festival site are p

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