Well, another Wildfest is complete. The End Of The Road, final one. Whether it was your first experience or you’re a seasoned veteran, what a ride! Friends from around the globe: smiling, laughing and embracing each other. All to the soundtrack of some talented bands and fantastic musicians. Thanks, Jan Degreve, Sven Breckmoes, Wildheart and everyone involved.
CGCM Rock Radio/Website had three representatives in attendance for this 2025 event. All three are huge music fans, but with different tastes and preferences….here’s the crew:
Rich “The Meister” Dillon – Co-creator of the CGCM Empire, he’s here and present for his 4th consecutive Wildfest. Often citing it as one of his favourite festivals, its exit will leave a massive hole in his heart.
Brian Ronald – CGCM Rock Radio/Website‘s ace photographer and also “That 70s Guy” writer, pulled the trigger on his first time attendance in 2025 after hearing so many positive accolades from Meister and other friends.
Krysti “Kryfar” Farnam – Leaving her camera at home and really just attending her first Wildfest to rock out, Kryfar had a blast and wishes that the fest would continue. As do we all, Kryfar, as do we all! While Kryfar had a blast, she unfortunately didn’t catch every band, so if there are no comments from her, it’s one she missed.
We will each share a few comments on every band we saw and on the event itself.
KICKIN VALENTINA
BRIAN: The only North American band at the show has a huge European following. These sleaze rockers started the festival in my mind on Friday. Songs like “Freakshow”, “Takin’ a Ride”, “Ride or Die” were part of their short, intense set. One moment during their set, the power went out on Heber Pampillion’s guitar just as he was ready to solo. They ad-libbed until the power was restored. But in this day and age of tracks and faking it, it proved one thing. They were 100% live!
KRYFAR: Kickin Valentina came from the US and rocked Belgium. They brought the energy and their fans from all over ate it up! It was really cool to see so many people singing along to every song. They have played several Wildfests and are clearly a fan favourite.
MEISTER: No backtracks here, just straight rock n roll as it should be. Guitarist Heber Pampillion lost his guitar briefly, proving they were completely live. Vocalist DK Revelle sounded the best I’ve heard in a long time, not as much of the usual raspiness. Always a fun band in a live setting, high energy, hard rockin’ set and definitely a contender for top set of the weekend.
CGCM Rock Radio‘s Wildfest 2025 Coverage: WILDFEST 2025
