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“SLAM DANK FEST VOL.1
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN HEAVY MUSIC
01–03 August 2025 | Tweefontein Melkery, Kempton Park, Johannesburg

What’s Going Down:

Slam Dank Fest Vol.1 featuring the most intense and exciting heavy acts from across South Africa for a weekend that’s all about the music, the
energy, and the community that makes this scene what it is.

This isn’t just a lineup….. it’s a proper gathering of bands and fans who live and breathe heavy music. From Durban to Cape Town, Joburg to Pretoria, we’re bringing it all together in one place: Tweefontein Melkery, right in the heart of Kempton Park.

You’ll hear everything from brutal slam and blackened death to hardcore, groove metal, and progressive madness. Whether you’re here to catch your favourite band, discover something new, or just hang with your people… this weekend is for you.

This is an Homage to the legendary Mudderfudd — the spirit of that community, chaos, and shared love for heavy music lives on right here. If you know, you know. And if you’re new, you’re in for something special!!!

We’re keeping it real, keeping it local, and making sure that everyone leaves with a story.
This is Slam Dank Fest Vol.1 Raw, loud, proudly South African, and just the beginning of something bigger!!

Camping Info

Slam Dank Fest Vol.1 is a camping festival, so come prepared to spend the weekend with us on-site! Whether you’re pitching a tent solo, or rolling in with the whole crew, there’ll be space for everyone. Camping is included with your ticket, and the grounds open from 16:00 on Friday, 01 August, so you can settle in, crack a cold one, and kick things off with some metal karaoke and good vibes.

Bring your own tent and gear
Basic facilities available (toilets & wash stations)
No open fires (Except for designated areas)

Weekend Schedule:

Friday, 01 August – From 16:00
Pitch your tent, Metal karaoke, drinks, fire-side hangs, ease into the chaos.

Saturday, 02 August
A full day of brutality featuring 12 crushing acts. no fillers, just killers.

Sunday, 03 August – Recovery Day
Chill tunes, pack-ups, and post-mosh decompression.

Full Lineup – Saturday, 02 August 2025

12:00 – Ephraxis – Progressive Death Metal (JHB)
13:00 – Tenacious 3 – Metal (JHB)
14:00 – The Thr3 Proj3ct – Progressive Metal (JHB)
15:00 – Gutslut – Slamming Brutal Death Metal (DBN)
16:00 – Lower Hollow – Metalcore (JHB)
17:00 – Thégøràth – Blackened Death Metal (DBN)
18:00 – Die Gemeente – Hardcore, Slam, Deathcore (PTA)
19:00 – Chaos Doctrine – Industrialised Metal (JHB)
20:00 – Megalodon – Groove Metal (CPT)
21:00 – Eat the Elderly – Brutal Slamming Cosmic Death (XXIV CANIS V NEBULA)
22:00 – Swazi – Symphonic Black Metal (CPT)
23:00 – Party Slam – Party Slam (Everywhere)

More Than Just Music

Metal karaoke, arcade games, and medieval battles.
Challenge your frenemies in a safe exhibition arena.
Food and drinks for all dietary requirements.
Merch stalls with band gear, art, and more.
Bonfire area to keep toasty throughout the event.

Tickets

Get yours on Quicket or at the door
Strictly 18+ only”