Hellfest 2023: 5 bands not to be missed on Sunday, June 18, the last day of the festival

Hellfest is back in Clisson until Sunday June 18, 2023. As always, the extreme music festival has pulled out all the stops, with a host of talented artists to get festival-goers bopping and slamming. So, who are the must-see performers on Sunday? Here are the 5 bands you won't want to miss this Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Clisson for the 16th edition of Hellfest.

48 bands. 48 bands to grace one of Hellfest 's 6 stages this Sunday, June 18, 2023, the last day of the metal festival's new weekend. So, which artists are not to be missed on Sunday? Pantera, Slipknot, Melvins... round-up of the 5 bands to see this June 18, 2023 in Clisson for the return of Hellfest.

HO99O9 - Mainstage 1 / From 12.50pm to 1.30pm
Afro punk - USA

After a notable 2018 appearance on the Valley stage, HO99O9 (pronounced Horror) are back at Hellfest, this time with an announced concert on Mainstage 1! If you missed them 5 years ago, now's the time to catch up and discover this American band with their boundless, infectious energy. Their style? A skilful blend of hip-hop, punk and electro, with a transcendent, devastating sound.

LORD OF THE LOST - Temple / 7.45pm to 8.45pm
Gothic metal - Germany

Destined to shake things up, but ultimately unsuccessful in the last Eurovision contest with their hit " Blood and Glitter ", Lord of the Lost are determined to prove that they really do belong at Hellfest. With their dark, indus, rock and pop influences, Germany's Lord of the Lost are on a mission to turn the Temple stage upside down with heavy riffs and the powerful vocals of frontman and singer Chris Harms.

PANTERA - Mainstage 2 / 9:00 pm to 10:25 pm
Groove metal - USA

This is undoubtedly one of the bands not to be missed at this year's Hellfest! It has to be said that Pantera 's reformation has left all fans nostalgic for a bygone era euphoric. So, this Sunday evening, on the last day of Hellfest - the 2023 edition - Pantera are aiming to make their mark and turn the festival upside down. Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown will be joined by the talented Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante (Anthrax).

MELVINS - Valley / From 9.55pm to 10.55pm
Heavy rock/Grunge/Noise - USA

This year, Melvins celebrates 40 years in the music business! All the more reason not to miss their show on the Valley stage this Sunday. At the head of an impressive discography, Melvins offer an effective blend of grunge and noise to turn our brains inside out. If you've never had the chance to see Buzz Osborne and co. live, now's your chance!

SLIPKNOT - Mainstage 1 / 10.30 pm to 0.00 am
Nu metal - USA

To round off this 2023 edition in style, Hellfest has chosen to honor the incomparable and indestructible Slipknot band, led by Corey Taylor. The joyous masked troupe from Des Moines once again promises a show worthy of the name, with overflowing energy, ultra-polished set design and hits galore. So, are you ready to drop everything this Sunday evening in front of Mainstage 1?

Of course, this list is not exhaustive, and there are plenty of other bands not to be missed at Hellfest on June 18. What are you planning to see and hear in Clisson on Sunday?

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