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# Festival Review: Sick Midsummer 2025
- URL: https://blackmetalzine.com/festival-review-sick-midsummer-2025/
- Published: 2025-08-08T10:07:53.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-30T10:07:38.000Z
- Description: Our team covers the intimate German Sick Midsummer 2025 festival with great atmosphere and a packed lineup. See the photos and full report!
- Author: BoennaBornai
- Tags: Live Reviews

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## Intimate, Intense, and Unmistakably Unique

Set in the rolling hills of Upper Austria, the Sick Midsummer Festival returned in 2025 to its now-iconic location: a rustic Vierkanthof farmhouse, steeped in atmosphere and perfectly suited for an underground metal gathering. With its intimate scale and sharp musical focus, Sick Midsummer once again proved why it's a cherished staple in the European extreme music calendar. The festival grounds are compact and well-organized – from parking to camping to the main stage, everything is just a short walk away. Despite being sold out, the site never felt overcrowded. The crowd was respectful, laid-back, and genuinely passionate about the music.

## This year’s line-up delivered on all fronts

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**Bølzer** (CH) impressed with their signature sonic weight.

![](https://blackmetalzine.com/content/images/2025/11/dead_congregation1-4.jpg)

**Dead Congregation** (GR) tore through their set with unrelenting force.

**Wolvennest** (BEL) created a haunting, immersive atmosphere that stood out as one of the festival’s true highlights. Other strong performances came from **Hell Militia** (FRA), **Fleshcrawl** (DE), **Hierophant** (ITA), **Antikvlt** (AT/SWE), and **Draugr** (AT).

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**Hell Militia**

Beyond the music, Sick Midsummer stood out for its thoughtful details: homemade, regional food instead of generic fast food, smooth logistics, and a setting that felt more like a communal ritual than a commercial event.

## Verdict

**Sick Midsummer may be small in size, but it's rich in character.** With its focus on quality over quantity, a distinctive venue, and a loyal, music-loving audience, this festival continues to offer one of the most authentic experiences in the underground metal scene. A must for those seeking intensity without excess.

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