Limp Bizkit and Tool lead full 200-band Louder Than Life line-up reveal

Limp Bizkit and Tool have just been announced as the final two headliners for this year’s Louder Than Life, alongside My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden.

The Louisville mega-fest – which takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center from September 17-20 – have been tantalisingly drip-feeding us bands for a little while, but they’ve now gone full-force and unveiled the nearly-200-strong line-up.

As well as those four aforementioned superstar headliners, LTL 2026 will feature performances by everyone from Pierce The Veil and A Day To Remember to Papa Roach, Gojira, BABYMETAL, Megadeth, Black Veil Brides, Rise Against, Alice Cooper, Ice Nine Kills, The Mars Volta, Mastodon, The Pretty Reckless and so many more, plus one of the most ‘prominent all-female-fronted stage line-ups assembled at a major U.S. rock festival’ on the Saturday: Halestorm, In This Moment, Lindsey Stirling, Orianthi, Icon For Hire, Kami Kehoe and Diamante.

“Last year, we took over Kentucky Kingdom and broke rock festival records,” says Danny Wimmer. “This year, we’re back to deliver the ultimate rock escape. Louder Than Life is your playground – ride the coasters, catch legendary and emerging bands, enjoy incredible food and bourbon, and dive headfirst into the rock experience you’ve been waiting for. It’s time to let loose and have fun. We’ll see you soon.”

Check out the full poster below, and get your Louder Than Life 2026 tickets here.

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