Korn at Sick New World 2026, photo credit Steve Thrasher with permission from SNW pr
Back in October of 2025, an announcement was made that Sick New World (SNW) would take place once again in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 25, 2026. A list of bands was part of the announcement, along with a new second festival in Fort Worth, Texas. Metal fans rejoiced after the unexpected cancellation the previous year, thus began six months of planning and activity for attendees. Continue reading
System Of A Down and Korn will headline Sick New World Las Vegas on April 25th, 2026, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The lineup also includes Bring Me The Horizon, Evanescence, Marilyn Manson, Danny Elfman, Knocked Loose, Ministry, AFI, Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, and more. The fest has revealed its running order and full schedule, which you can see below!
The festival will expand next year with the first-ever Sick New World Texas, set for October 24th, 2026, at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX, featuring System Of A Down, Deftones, and Slayer (performing Reign in Blood in full), among others. Continue reading
Slam Dunk Festival is back for 2026, and this year’s edition feels extra special. The festival is once again hitting both Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire on Saturday 23 May and Temple Newsam Park in Leeds on Sunday 24 May over the late May bank holiday weekend. Organisers are marking a milestone with the 20th anniversary of the festival, so you can expect a full weekend of big names, new surprises, and plenty of party vibes.