FIRENZE ROCKS UNVEILS THE FINAL LINE UP:
DIRTY HONEY, ATWOOD, LOCCASIONE, PUNKCAKE AND REVUE
ARE ADDED TO THE LINE-UP
Firenze Rocks unveils the complete line-up for the 2025 edition, with Dirty Honey, Atwood, LOccasione, Punkcake and Revue joining the line-up. Less than three months to go until the start of the Festival, which will see Guns N' Roses, Korn and Green Day set the stage of the Visarno Arena alight.
Dirty Honey, one of the most promising bands on the global rock scene with an intense energy charge and enormous ability to engage the audience, will perform on Thursday 12 June, on Guns N' Roses day.
Friday, June 13, on Korn Day, will be the turn of Atwood, a rising band with a rock and indie sound, and LOccasione, a band from Siena capable of blending folk, rock and singer-songwriter music.
Sunday, June 15, on Green Day Day, Punkcake, the undisputed stars of the latest edition of X-Factor with their explosive mix of rock, punk, jazz and blues, and Revue, a Tuscan band with a unique style that mixes alternative rock, shoegaze and indie pop, will take to the stage.
Tickets for the festival are already available.
Here is the full festival lineup:
THURSDAY, JUNE 12:
● Guns N’ Roses
● Falling in Reverse
● Rival Sons
● The Warning
● Dirty Honey
FRIDAY, JUNE 13:
● Korn
● Public Enemy
● Enter Shikari
● Soft Play
● Atwood
● LOccasione
SUNDAY, JUNE 15:
● Green Day
● Weezer
● Shame
● Bad Nerves
● Punkcake
● Revue
The headliners of Thursday, June 12 are Guns N’ Roses who return to Italy after the unforgettable concert at the Circo Massimo in Rome on July 8, 2023 and the incredible performance at Firenze Rocks in the summer of 2018, where they performed as headliner of the second day of the festival. An event that became even more memorable thanks to a surprise appearance the following day, during the Foo Fighters concert, when Guns N' Roses took the stage for an impromptu performance of "It's So Easy", which immediately went viral on social media around the world.
Falling in Reverse bring their energy and provocation to Firenze Rocks. The band led by Ronnie Radke won over the audience with their explosive mix of metal, hip-hop and irresistible melodies. Radke, a charismatic and controversial figure, led Falling In Reverse to climb the rock charts and dominate international festivals. With a powerful sound and an adrenaline-filled show, their performance promises to be one of the most anticipated moments of the day.
The June 12th day of Firenze Rocks will also see Rival Sons, the Grammy-nominated Californian band that have reinvigorated rock 'n' roll with the power of their voices, explosive guitars and overwhelming grooves. They don't follow predefined patterns, but advance with a unique and surprising vision, continually pushing the limits of the genre. The band has managed to conquer fans all over the world with albums such as Pressure & Time (2011), Great Western Valkyrie (2014) and Feral Roots (2019), the latter awarded with two Grammy nominations. Their hit “Do Your Worst” has reached 70 million streams, and they have shared the stage with legends such as Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, AC/DC and Guns N' Roses. Friday, June 13th will see Korn on the stage of the Visarno Arena as headliners for a concert that promises to be a true celebration of their career. Since their early rise in the 90s, Korn have changed the global music landscape, pushing the boundaries of nu-metal and influencing generations of artists and fans. Since their self-titled debut album in 1994, they have changed the fate of metal music, thanks to their dark and experimental sound and thanks to themes such as protest, pain, discomfort, suffering, loneliness and redemption. Every Korn live performance is a unique experience, a whirlwind of emotions and sonic power that overwhelms and involves the audience in an unforgettable way.
Public Enemy, known for having forever changed the musical and cultural landscape, have become a symbol of rebellion, protest and social awareness, using music as a tool for denunciation and change. Since the beginning of their career, the group led by Chuck D and Flavor Flav has been able to address crucial issues such as racial inequality, police violence, poverty and social injustice, transforming their rap into a powerful means of communication and activism. Songs like Fight The Power, Don't Believe The Hype and Bring The Noise have become anthems of a generation, with their message of unity, struggle and awareness that has transcended the boundaries of rap to become a shared cultural heritage around the world.
Enter Shikari, with their unmistakable mix of post-hardcore, electronica, punk and experimental rock, have conquered audiences all over the world, constantly pushing the boundaries of sound and creating a unique connection with their fans. Since their debut, the band has been able to boldly blend musical genres, creating a sound that is at once emotional, powerful and innovative. The ability to mix sharp riffs, electronic beats and profound lyrics has allowed Enter Shikari to emerge as one of the most original and respected bands in the contemporary music scene.
And finally Soft Play, the band that has continued to evolve, remaining faithful to their spirit of musical experimentation and their bold style. Soft Play explore new sounds, enriching their repertoire with more electronic and sophisticated elements, but keeping intact that grit and passion that made them known to the general public.
The headliners for Sunday 15 June will be Green Day. Led by Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day are one of the most influential bands in the world music scene. The numbers prove it, over 75 million records sold and 10 billion streams, and the huge success of their latest work, “Saviors”, released on 19 January 2024, a satirical and powerful album that has received wide acclaim from critics. The Californian trio has just concluded the enormous “The Saviors Tour”, with a sold-out of 80,000 spectators in the only Italian date at I-Days Milano 2024, where they celebrated two milestones in their career: the thirtieth anniversary of “Dookie” and the twentieth of “American Idiot”. Despite their success, Green Day have no intention of stopping and are already ready to return to the stage of Firenze Rocks, after their great success in 2022, with an unmissable event for all Italian audiences.
Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1992, currently consisting of Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell and Scott Shriner. With over 35 million records sold worldwide, their repertoire includes hits such as "Buddy Holly", "Island in the Sun" and "Beverly Hills". They have won Grammys, MTV Video Music Awards and other accolades. In recent years, they have released acclaimed albums such as Weezer [The White Album] and Pacific Daydream and made successful tours with artists such as Panic! At the Disco and Pixies.
Hailed as one of the great hopes of post-punk, Shame navigated the turbulence of the 20s with an explosive debut, Songs of Praise (2018), and a world tour of almost 350 nights. After a personal crisis for frontman Charlie Steen led to the cancellation of the tour, the band embarked on a reinvention with their second album, Drunk Tank Pink (2021), which was characterized by a new intensity and musical experimentation. With Food for Worms, the band reaches a maturity in both sound and theme, distancing themselves from post-punk to explore more eclectic influences. Produced by Flood, the album was recorded live to capture the immediacy and energy of the performances, embracing imperfections that lend authenticity.
And finally, speed punk band Bad Nerves will take the stage. Their self-released debut has won them over to the hearts and minds of the cream of the alternative crop; from British tastemakers like Dan P Carter and Alyx Holcombe, to rock legends like Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard.
DIRTY HONEY
Dirty Honey are one of the most interesting rising bands in contemporary rock. Their second studio album, Can't Find The Brakes (2023), received critical and commercial acclaim, cementing the band as one of the most compelling live experiences of the moment, thanks to their powerful songs, infectious energy and strong connection with their fans.
In June and July 2025, they will be the protagonists of the Mayhem & Revelry Tour 25, which will take them to 24 stages in 10 countries including headline shows, support acts and festivals, with further dates yet to be announced.
In February 2025, the band released Mayhem & Revelry Live, their first live album, available on double vinyl, CD and digital, accompanied by a four-part documentary filmed during the Can't Find The Brakes world tour (2023-24). The album and documentary capture the band's extraordinary energy on stage and their unbreakable bond with the audience, transporting viewers into the heart of their sixty concerts around the world.
ATWOOD
Atwood stand out for their ability to adapt to any stage, able to move with ease from X-Factor to metal festivals, and emerge as one of the new talents ready to conquer the contemporary music scene. In 2021 MTV New Generation named them "Artist of the Month", and their song So Bad (taken from the EP Parallel Lines) became the most broadcasted Italian video
ATWOOD
Atwood stand out for their ability to adapt to any stage, able to move with ease from X-Factor to metal festivals, and emerge as one of the new talents ready to conquer the contemporary music scene. In 2021 MTV New Generation named them "Artist of the Month", and their song So Bad (taken from the EP Parallel Lines) became the most played Italian video on MTV Music during the summer.
In 2023, Atwood makes his return with the single Dangerous, a piece that continues the sonic exploration between rock and indie undertaken with the previous EP, and which is accompanied by an official video clip shot in London.
After a series of shows that consolidate their live success, the band triumphs at Arezzo Wave and records a live in the studio that confirms their best dimension: direct contact with the audience.
The summer of 2024 is a crescendo, with Atwood on stage alongside legends such as Evanescence, Deep Purple, Vasco Rossi, 99 Posse and The Kolors, and with the victory at the Sanremo Rock festival. Now, the band is ready to unleash new emotions with their single Can’t Stop Me, available on all streaming platforms.
LOCCASIONE
LOccasione was born in Siena in 2011 as The Occasionals, a university project that uses music as an expression and aggregation. In 2013 they debuted with Cambio Strada, a folk-rock project with ska nuances, positively received by critics. Indie-Eye praises its “current themes treated with lightness and devilish rhythms, between folkloric energy and Jannacci-style melancholy.”
In 2018 the band signed the soundtrack for the film Mò vi Mento - Lira di Achille, presented at the Venice Film Festival. In 2020, they won the 33rd edition of the Sanremo Rock Festival, also winning the Assomusica award for best live performance.
Over time, LOccasione refined their style, combining profound lyrics with lively sounds. In 2023, they released Fuori dal Coro with the artistic direction of Finaz (Bandabardò). To celebrate 500 live concerts, in 2024 they worked on the EP Amore ed altri Naufragi, also designed for the theater.
PUNKCAKE
The band was born in 2022 as a musical collective founded by Damiano Falcioni and Sonia Picchioni (vocals and bass), joined by Lorenzo Donato (guitar), Lorenzo Migliore (drums) and Bruno Bernardon (guitar), all originally from the province of Arezzo.
Revelation of the latest edition of X-Factor, they reached the semi-finals without giving up their identity, bringing covers of bands such as Fugazi and Violent Femmes to the stage.
Despite their young age, the talents discovered by Manuel Agnelli show off a mature sound and a strong socio-political commitment, all seasoned with a biting self-irony that distinguishes them, beyond the television context. Their music is an explosive mix of rock and punk, with forays into jazz and blues, inspired by giants like Idles, Pixies and Fugazi, but with a freshness and originality that make it profoundly current.
REVUE
Revue is a young Tuscan band composed of Giovanni Laschi (vocals), Pietro Morgione (guitar), Lorenzo Del Bravo (guitar), Filippo Migliorini (bass) and Lorenzo Camaiani (drums). Despite their young age - with an average of 20 years - they have already left their mark on the Tuscan music scene, performing at important festivals such as the Men/Go Music Festival in Arezzo (opening for Zen Circus) and the Youth! Argentario in Porto Santo Stefano (opening for Santi Francesi).
Recently, they took their music beyond national borders with a tour in Asia that saw them perform in Beijing, Tokyo and Tianjin. With over 70 concerts under their belt, Revue continues to evolve, experimenting with a unique mix of alternative rock, shoegaze and indie pop, in a sound that combines local and international influences. Their new EP, STARDROPS, was born from this intertwining of experiences between Italy and Asia, blending oriental sound elements with a western approach, for a fresh and original result.