Gig Continues at the Ring, Headlined by Slipknot and Rise Against
On the second sizzling day of Rock am Ring in 2025, renowned acts like Rise Against, Slipknot, and rapper Kontra K hit the stage. Kicking things off earlier in the day was the Cologne-based emo-pop band Still Talk (14:55 local time).
But hold tight, festival-goers, because it's not all sunshine and rock 'n' roll at the Nürburgring in the Eifel region. The German Weather Service dropped a dark cloud over the festivities, predicting rain and thunderstorms galore. And it ain't just a drizzle – parts of Rhineland-Palatinate might see a good ol' fashioned downpour, too.
Marking the 40th anniversary of the festival, around 100 acts stormed the four stages, with the twin festival Rock im Park going down simultaneously in Nuremberg, running through Sunday night.
This year's forecast? Rain, rain, and more rain. The unpredictable weather pattern, stretching from June 6 to 8, was a balmy collision of warm and cold air masses, as reported by the German Meteorological Service. For Saturday, June 7, the weather was looking particularly bleak – with showers and thunderstorm risks throughout the day[1][5].
In essence, be prepared to get soaked:
- Rain: Expected to pour on you all day long.
- Thunderstorms: Possible, so keep an eye to the skies and your lightning-fast reflexes ready.
- Weather: Modeled after a wet, unstable day in the Eifel region. Embrace it – you're at a rock festival, after all!
- Given the gloomy weather forecast for Rock am Ring, you might want to seek shelter from the rain that's expected to persist all day long.
- Even if Rise Against, Slipknot, and Kontra K are sure sources of entertainment, their music might be even more enjoyable when accompanied by the soothing sound of rain on the festivals' tents.
