[Event Review] Thunderdome 2025 Brought Out Dubstep’s Best Artists

After a cold weekend, we have finally warmed up enough to circle back and honor a true showcase. Excision’s Thunderdome returned to the Tacoma Dome in Seattle for a joyous and feisty weekend. Three nights of pure Bass music gave us enough to release our rage onto the dancefloor. Let’s relive the best moments of the weekend.

Thunderdome’s Production

Lasers after lasers, our eyes are still recovering from such a spectacle. Excision does it again with an incredible set design and production team. With flawless and new visuals, each night felt like a different show. Not only did he deliver three different sets each night, but each DJ delivered incredible visuals on top of all the filthy drops. Security and the Tacoma crew worked harmoniously to keep attendees safe and protected. Security was streamlined and simple.

Moreover, there is a very interesting approach to alcohol consumption at the dome. There were two bars located in the back of the dancefloor, where you were only allowed to purchase two drinks per person per night. Furthermore, you must drink them in the designated area, and can’t bring any alcohol onto the dancefloor. This might sound overbearing, but logistically, it ran smoothly, and it helped having less trash around.

Lineup Highlights

How do you compliment an absolutely amazing production? Naturally, with a lineup that is just as filthy. This year we had many first timers to the Thunderdome, including Alleycvt, Levity, and Hedex. We saw incredible sets by Space Laces, Drinkurwater b2b Benda, Emorfik, and Bass Legend Flux Pavillion. Top sets include Peekaboo, Levity, Alleycvt, and of course the ringleader Excision.

The surprise b2b started with fan favorite Wooli, involving fun and dynamic visuals. The mammoth, which represents Wooli, and a big struggle for power against the dinosaur, Excision. But wait, there was more to it. Halfway through their performance, a new challenger rose from the ashes. Illenium completed the b3b, including visuals with his legendary symbol, the phoenix. Did you guess the surprise guests this time around?

Conclusion

After three nights of top-notch entertainment, with one of the best productions of the year, we can truly attest to Excision’s power to entertain his audience for three days and provide fresh and clear ideas. We can’t wait to return to the Thunderdome soon. This is just the beginning. Excision will host Bass Canyon and Lost Lands once more. In addition, he announced a residency at the XS Nightclub in Las Vegas this summer. Until then, headbang away!