FiXT Unleashed: The Browning & ENMY Bring Rave-Metal & Electronic Rock to Louder Than Life with FiXT Publicist Leasia Korbel

Louder Than Life 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, may be over, but for the FiXT staff, it feels like the start of a new chapter. For the first time in the label’s history, two of its artists took the stage at one of the country’s biggest rock festivals: The Browning electrifying the “Kingdom Stage” on Saturday, and ENMY tearing up the “Big Bourbon Stage” on Sunday. This is a big moment for us at FiXT.

FiXT Vice-President Kurtis Redden explains:

“These kinds of moments create new fans instantly and cement credibility in the live space. For both bands, it’s a career milestone that will ripple forward into more touring, bigger opportunities, and long-term growth.”

The Browning X FiXT Staff

FiXT President James Rhodes adds:

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see not just one, but two FiXT artists take the stage at Louder Than Life. This is the largest rock and metal festival in the United States, and to have our artists recognized alongside some of the biggest and most respected names in the genre is both humbling and energizing. For much of our history, FiXT has been known for working with non-touring artists and carving out a strong reputation in film, TV, and video game licensing.

“To now see our artists breaking through in the live space adds a whole new dimension to what FiXT can represent. Personally, it’s a proud moment to stand side by side with these artists and watch them connect with large gatherings of fans in real time.”

Addie Brown, FiXT Social Media Manager, states:

“It’s kind of surreal. Being able to say, ‘Yeah, a couple of our bands played at Louder Than Life this year,’ is such a big flex for me. Seeing our bands on the lineup with artists I’ve been listening to since middle school makes me feel very proud of FiXT for being able to lead our artists towards the path of great success.”

Redden says:

“It felt like a really proud and rewarding moment, both as someone who works so closely with these artists and as someone who cares deeply about FiXT’s mission. Personally, there’s nothing like seeing them take that stage and win over a massive crowd. Professionally, it reinforced that all the work we’ve been putting in is paying off.”

(Ashlyn Bruni – Hopeless Records, James Rhodes – FiXT Prez., Kurtis Redden – FiXT VP, Addie Brown – FiXT Social Media)

Saturday was hot, burning hot, the brutal heat that melts your phone battery hot. That wasn’t going to stop us or anyone from attending Louder Than Life 2025. And attend they did, showing up in droves to see some of the over 160 bands listed packed into the lineup.

Redden explains:

“Honestly, it was surreal. After months of planning and building relationships virtually, suddenly seeing them own that stage made it all real. It was exciting and validating at the same time.”

The Browning hit up the “Kingdom Stage” after Fight From Within, unleashing their own particular brutal flavour of rave metal, a ferocious blend of electronic chaos, crushing rifts, and relentless energy. Just when you thought the set couldn’t get any more intense, The Browning brought out rapper and vocalist Jake Hill, igniting the crowd with the first live performance of their track “Carnage.”

Brown comments:

“Jake’s crowd interaction is always outstanding. He can get everybody jumping, even after they’ve been walking constantly for two days. The mosh pit was always going, and the energy never slowed down.”

When their cover of “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” kicked in, the crowd erupted with unmatched fervour. It was chaos in the best way possible: mosh pits breaking open, crowd surfing riding overhead, a wall of death tearing through the center of the crowd, and even a marriage proposal (All sources indicate she said yes). Every beat hit like a hammer, every riff struck like a lightning bolt, and no one held back.

The area was packed to mostly standing room only. From my perspective as FiXT’s publicist, it was surreal. To go from hearing The Browning’s music at my desk and writing their press releases to seeing them whip thousands of people into an adrenaline and music-fueled frenzy was incredible.

This wasn’t just my first The Browning concert; it was a full-on baptism by fire, a moment where everything I’d written about behind the scenes came roaring to life right in front of me.

If Saturday was about surviving the heat, Sunday was a battle with the elements.

We almost didn’t make it inside to see ENMY. Just as fans were lining up, a storm rolled in, and while it’s debatable on the severity, it still forced the festival organizers to play it safe and delay opening for over two hours. Noon rolled around with ENMY slated to start at 12:20 pm. They took the stage with us standing outside in what felt like a mile-long line.

We were out of luck.

At FiXT, we like to say we don’t believe in luck (had to sneak a Celldweller reference in there), but whatever you call it, luck or divine intervention, the “Big Bourbon Stage” suddenly losing power, ENMY was pulled off the stage before they’d really started, and the entire lineup was delayed another hour. The gates finally opened, the sun emerged, and the high-spirited, newly invigorated crowd of poncho-wearing, damp but determined fans poured in.

ENMY on The Big Bourbon Stage

ENMY wasn’t just sitting back and waiting. Instead, the band spent the delay out amongst the fans, talking, laughing, and making memories with the people who showed up to see them play. If they weren’t going to play, they were at least going to talk to their fans while they awaited their fate.

Brady Reis, of ENMY hugging FiXT Social Media Manager, Addie Brown

Brady Reis, of ENMY posing with FiXT Label Publicist, Leasia Korbel

Michael Quinn, of ENMY posing with FiXT President James Rhodes

When it was finally showtime, ENMY took the stage with unshakable energy, with lead singer Brady Reis even shouting out, “Let’s try this again!” channelling the excitement of both the crowd, fueled by hours of pent-up adrenaline, anticipation, and cancellation anxiety. Tension dissolved into pure exhilaration, and we had a front row seat to what makes ENMY so special. In a weekend full of big names and huge production, ENMY’s genuine connection with their fans has always stood out. Their dynamic mix of modern rock hooks, electronic textures, and raw emotion connected with the audience, bringing a surge of unity and instantly creating new fans who’d never heard of them before.

As the final notes of Louder Than Life 2025 fade, I couldn’t help but take it all in: the sheer heat, the mud, the rain, the chaos, and the sheer joy on the faces of fans who had waited all day for this moment. Seeing both The Browning and ENMY at this event felt like more than just a milestone for them, but the next chapter for us as a label.

James explains:

“This moment is really a reflection of a shift that’s already happening within FiXT. In our A&R process, we’ve been intentionally seeking out artists who not only create compelling studio records but who can also deliver a powerful live experience. The music industry is changing quickly, and while online presence remains critical, we believe live music is one of the most authentic experiences that technology, and especially AI, cannot replace. That’s where we’re leaning in, toward the raw, human energy of the stage.

“We’ve talked for years about organizing a FiXT tour or festival event featuring our roster, and seeing The Browning and ENMY up there only makes that vision feel closer to reality. Our hope is to see The Browning and ENMY return to Louder Than Life, continuing to build on the momentum they’ve created.

“Beyond that, we’d love to see Daedric added to the lineup. They’re a newer touring artist, but already making a serious impact, currently out on the road with VOLA. It feels like the perfect time for them to step onto a major festival stage. Long-term, our goal is to establish FiXT artists as a regular presence at these types of festivals, building toward the day when a FiXT-curated stage or event becomes part of the experience.”

As a publicist, I’ve spent countless hours writing about these bands, sharing their stories, and helping to amplify their voices. But to stand there in the middle of the crowd, shoulder to shoulder with fans, and witness the power of their music firsthand was something else entirely. It was a reminder of why we do what we do and proof that this is just the beginning of even bigger things to come.

If this past weekend was any indication, the future is going to be loud, wild, and unforgettable. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to see what comes next. FiXT Fest, anyone?