Rockwave Festival 2025: King Diamond, Paradise Lost

Alright, metalheads, it’s time to gear up! The Rockwave Festival 2025 lineup has dropped, and it’s absolutely exciting. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Rockwave is pulling out all the stops, bringing two legendary acts to Athens: King Diamond and Paradise Lost. 

Let’s start with King Diamond, a full-on metal icon. With a career spanning decades, both as the frontman of Mercyful Fate and through his solo work, King Diamond has built a reputation for crafting haunting stories through his music. Onstage, it’s an otherworldly experience – expect eerie smoke, ritualistic bells, his signature corpse paint, and a spine-chilling falsetto. It’s theatrical metal at its finest.

Then there’s Paradise Lost, the pioneers of gothic metal. Hailing from Halifax, these guys have spent over 30 years perfecting their brooding, melancholic sound. Their music blends crushingly heavy riffs with haunting melodies and lyrics that pull you into a dark, emotional world. Whether they’re playing classics like Draconian Times or their newer tracks, their set will have you headbanging one moment and totally lost in the atmosphere the next.

For die-hard fans, Rockwave Festival also offers three-day tickets, giving you the chance to experience not only King Diamond but also the likes of Alice Cooper and W.A.S.P. – all at a discounted price. If you’re into heavy riffs and theatrical vibes this is where you need to be.