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Fresh off Chicago’s Riot Fest earlier this month, The Ataris hit Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA, at Discovery Park, on Thursday, October 2. Earlier this year, the band released their first new single in 15 years, “Car Song,” accompanied by a cinematic, Breaking Bad–inspired music video. Watch it below and read more.
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Chart-topping band Bad Omens are back with “Impose”, a single that proves the band continues to push the boundaries of modern rock. Known for fusing industrial textures, electronic flourishes, and unrelenting emotion, the band takes their signature intensity in bold new directions with this release. Stream and watch “Impose”now!Continue reading
The Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival on the West Coast Aftershock has dropped their set times for the upcioming festival! Featuring 4 days, 4 stages, and 115+ bands headed up by Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me The Horizon, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Good Charlotte, Turnstile, and more. Tickets at all price levels are on sale now at the link below! Continue reading
The German heavy metal juggernaut, Powerwolf, is returning to North America, on a new headline tour, beginning September 17, 2025 in Toronto, ON. The live campaign features special guest support from their label mates, Dragonforce, and make stops in Detroit, MI, Vancouver, BC, Seattle, WA and many more. It will also see Powerwolf performing at the likes of Louder Than Life and Aftershock for the first time.
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The Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival on the West Coast returns—4 days, 4 stages, and 115+ bands feat Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me The Horizon, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Good Charlotte, Turnstile, and more. Tickets at all price levels are on sale now at the link below! Continue reading
Aftershock 2024 crowd by Sam Shapiro
Aftershock promised its biggest lineup yet and the fan-favorite event delivered with four nonstop days at Sacramento’s Discovery Park over October 10-13. The 12th edition of the annual festival welcomed 160,000 music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries around the world, retaining its title as the West Coast’s largest rock festival and bringing an estimated $30 million economic impact to California’s capital city. With more than 130+ bands across five full stages, the Aftershock weekend hosted a number of special performances and guest appearances including Slayer’s highly-anticipated reunion set (one of just two shows from the metal legends in 2024); Slipknot who marked 25 years of their self-titled debut album, released in 1999; Iron Maiden’s two-hour performance and only 2024 U.S. festival appearance; and Mötley Crüe’s final show in a massive two-year world tour. Watch the highlight video below and check out the dates for 2025!
Slayer played their second comeback show since they retired in 2019 and un-retired at Riot Fest last month, and after they missed playing at Louder Than Life. They played a 20-song setlist, the same set they played last month, in case you are having fomo. Watch the fan filmed footage as we await (hell awaits!) more show announcements for 2025. Continue reading
Coal Chamber has announced they have canceled their appearance at Aftershock 2024 next weekend. This is following the postponement of their fall 2024 tour dates until spring 2025 due to ongoing health issues suffered by frontman Dez Fafara. The band has been replaced on the bill by their frequent touring mates Dope. The fest still features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading
Aftershock is right around the corner and we have the set times! The fest features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading
In a significant expansion of its already impressive music festival portfolio, Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP),the largest independent live event producer in the United States, has announced the acquisition of two landmark music festivals: Rocklahoma and Born & Raised. Both are celebrated events taking place at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, and have become known as a destination for premier summer music festival experiences. Continue reading