Turbonegro
Three ingredients make Turbonegro one of the bands you don’t want to miss at Azkena Rock Festival 2025: their inimitable performances, their irreverent humour and a unique blend of punk, glam, classic rock and hard rock. Formed 1989 in Oslo, the band quickly gained a cult following with their provocative lyrics and flamboyant image.
Buzzcocks
With their polished melodies, Pete Shelley’s biting lyrics, and the powerful guitars of Shelley and Steve Diggle, Buzzcocks were one of the most influential bands to emerge from the initial wave of British punk rock. Steering largely clear of politics, they focused on crafting concise, memorable hooks. Now, you can enjoy them live at the […]
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge burst onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance at the 1989 Grammy Awards. Over the years, her popularity grew with a series of hits that established her as an artist to watch on the music scene, known for […]
Psilicon Flesh
The iconic group from the 90s underground music movement, a decade in which they released three albums, will perform at Azkena Rock Festival 2025, leaving behind the memory of their powerful live shows with their unique blend of metal, pop, funk, and grunge styles.
Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba
Since their start in 2018, the Sevillians have grown by leaps and bounds, collaborating with artists such as Rocío Márquez and Kiko Veneno, and gaining recognition in major outlets like Billboard and Remezcla. With their Andalusian rock, they’ve even reached the big screen, creating the official soundtrack for the film Las leyes de la frontera, […]
P.I.L.
Formed by John Lydon after the collapse of the Sex Pistols, Public Image Ltd. is an ever-evolving musical project where the singer and lyricist explored his ideas without regrets. Depending on the period of the band’s career you choose, it might sound closer to post-punk, a fusion of krautrock and dub, energetic alternative rock, or […]
The Hellacopters (30th anniversary)
One of Sweden’s most influential rock bands, The Hellacopters combine the garage-punk sound of Detroit’s MC5 and The Stooges with the fiery riffs of AC/DC and Motörhead. Formed in 1994, the band achieved commercial success in 1996 with the release of their debut album and disbanded in 2008. They reunited in 2016 for a series […]
Ezezez
After taking the stage at Bilbao BBK Live, one of the most promising punk rock bands in the Basque scene is set to take on Mendizabala as well. Their discography spans from traces of 70s psychedelia to 90s grunge sounds.
Richard Hawley
With a melodic, anguished tone reminiscent of Scott Walker, Richard Hawley is a songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose elegant, timeless solo work spans from neo-psychedelic indie rock to vintage roots rock, sweeping, lushly orchestrated ballads, and highly stylised romantic pop. Now, he will be joined by his band to take to the stages of Mendizabala.
Kaotiko
Kaotiko was formed in July 2000 following the departure of the singer and drummer from the band Kaos Etíliko, and since then, they have become one of the most emblematic punk-rock bands. Twenty-five years later, they will be celebrating their anniversary on the stages of Mendizabala, showcasing and reflecting on their long career.