Zakk Wylde brought Berzerkus to Northwell Jones Beach Theater on August 29 for the festival’s New York debut, its third overall outing following the 2024 edition, and delivered on every bit of its promise. Hosted by metal broadcaster and personality Mark Strigl (VH1), SiriusXM), the day built out a full festival footprint beyond the stage with a car show, a strongman competition, a hot sauce-eating competition, the Ride for Dime tribute, and additional attractions across the grounds. I arrived in time for Dark Chapel and cannot speak to those activations firsthand, but the lineup on that stage carried the day completely on its own. Continue reading
