Rock am Ring 2009 unleashes epic lineup additions!
The Rock am Ring 2009 lineup was already huge—then organisers cranked it higher with fresh additions guaranteed to blow minds at the Nürburgring. Explore the 2008 lineup or jump ahead to the 2010 edition to see how the festival evolved.
Rock am Ring 2009 lineup — the new rock warriors
The Prodigy, Korn, Marilyn Manson, Bloc Party, Selig and Limp Bizkit join a bill already boasting headliners The Killers, Slipknot and Placebo. Over 65,000 tickets had flown—demand hit fever pitch.
At a glance
- Dates: 5–7 June 2009
- Location: Nürburgring, Germany
- Headliners: The Killers, Slipknot, Placebo
- New additions: The Prodigy, Korn, Marilyn Manson, Bloc Party, Selig, Limp Bizkit
- Tickets sold: 65,000+ (at time of update)
- Vibe: Stadium-sized choruses & mosh-pit mayhem
Why the Rock am Ring 2009 lineup additions mattered
The Prodigy
Back with a bang and a new studio record, The Prodigy’s rave-rock energy guaranteed a late-night surge across the Ring and Park.
Korn & Marilyn Manson
Alt/industrial shock and nu-metal heft combining for a crushing Alternastage spectacle.
Bloc Party
Indie royalty bringing razor-edged rhythms and euphoric hooks primed for a sunset sing-along.
Selig
German rock heroes returning for a fan-charged celebration on home turf.
Limp Bizkit
Original lineup swagger, unfinished business: the comeback that had the fields buzzing.
Current Rock am Ring 2009 lineup (5–7 June 2009)
Headliners
| The Killers |
| Placebo |
| The Prodigy |
| Limp Bizkit |
| Korn |
| Bloc Party |
| And many more… |
Other notable acts
| Slipknot |
| The Gaslight Anthem |
| The Kooks |
| Mando Diao |
| Marilyn Manson |
| Selig |
Over 30 artists were slated across the twin festivals, primed to set the stage ablaze.
Explore other Rock am Ring lineups
- Rock am Ring 2008 lineup – Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Die Toten Hosen & more
- Rock am Ring 2010 lineup – Rage Against The Machine, Muse, Rammstein
Further reading on the Rock am Ring 2009 lineup
- The Prodigy — official site
- Korn — official site
- Marilyn Manson — official site
- Bloc Party — official site
- Selig — official site
- Limp Bizkit — official site
- The Killers — official site
- Slipknot — official site
- Placebo — official site
- Nürburgring — official site
Relive the Rock am Ring 2009 lineup madness
If you were there, tell us your story below — set highlights, pit memories and the moment the Rock am Ring 2009 lineup truly clicked. You can also look back at Rock am Ring 2008 or see how things evolved in Rock am Ring 2010.
Plan your 2009 throwback trip
Trains, flights and stays for Rock am Ring at the Nürburgring.
Editor’s note: Lineup information reflects the official 2009 artist announcements.