Returning to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, from October 10-13, the 12th annual Aftershock festival is set to present its most impressive lineup to date. The festival, a key event for rock and heavy metal fans, will be highlighted by exclusive performances, including IRON MAIDEN’s sole U.S. festival appearance, SLAYER’s unique West Coast show—one of just three in nearly half a decade—and the highly anticipated Aftershock debut of MÖTLEY CRÜE. SLIPKNOT, another crowd favorite, is also on the bill, enhancing the event’s appeal.
Aftershock’s schedule features a stellar array of headliners across four days: SLAYER and PANTERA on Thursday, SLIPKNOT and FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH on Friday, IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST on Saturday, and MÖTLEY CRÜE and DISTURBED wrapping up the festival on Sunday. The event will also showcase an extensive lineup of bands across various stages, including EVANESCENCE, BREAKING BENJAMIN, STAIND, and many others, promising non-stop entertainment for festival-goers.
In their statement, SLAYER expressed excitement over connecting with fans at the festival, while Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents emphasized the significance of this year’s Aftershock, calling it the most substantial rock and metal festival in California’s history.
Tickets for Aftershock, including single-day and VIP passes, are available for purchase, offering fans an opportunity to experience this premier music event. In addition to the musical performances, the festival will introduce a fifth stage this year, accommodating over 130 bands and enhancing the festival experience.
Sacramento is poised to welcome attendees with open arms, as noted by Visit Sacramento’s Mike Testa, who highlighted the city’s enthusiasm for hosting the West Coast’s largest rock festival. Furthermore, the festival offers a variety of accommodation and transportation packages, including the JamPack hotel bundle and Park & Ride passes, to facilitate attendee access to the festival site.
Organized by Danny Wimmer Presents, Aftershock is not only a music festival but also a cultural experience, featuring top-notch food and beverage options, interactive sponsor activities, and more. Set against the scenic backdrop of Discovery Park, where two rivers converge, Aftershock stands as a testament to Sacramento’s vibrant music scene and its status as a must-visit destination for rock and metal enthusiasts.
For additional details on the Aftershock festival, including the full lineup and ticket information, visit the official website at www.aftershockfestival.com.
The lineup for Aftershock is as follows (subject to change):
- IRON MAIDEN
- SLAYER
- MÖTLEY CRÜE
- SLIPKNOT
- DISTURBED
- PANTERA
- JUDAS PRIEST
- FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
- EVANESCENCE
- BREAKING BENJAMIN
- TILL LINDEMANN
- FALLING IN REVERSE
- RISE AGAINST
- STAIND
- HALESTORM
- SEETHER
- DROPKICK MURPHYS
- FLOGGING MOLLY
- MASTODON
- ANTHRAX
- ARCHITECTS
- TOM MORELLO
- CYPRESS HILL
- MINISTRY
- DARON MALAKIAN AND SCARS ON BROADWAY
- SKILLET
- SEVENDUST
- TECH N9NE
- INSANE CLOWN POSSE
- STATIC-X
- CLUTCH
- BODY COUNT
- LORNA SHORE
- HIGHLY SUSPECT
- POPPY
- GRANDSON
- NOTHING MORE
- P.O.D.
- FILTER
- EAGLES OF DEATH METAL
- COAL CHAMBER
- CODE ORANGE
- JINJER
- BAD WOLVES
- SHADOWS FALL
- FEAR FACTORY
- SLEEPING WITH SIRENS
- JULIETTE LEWIS AND THE LICKS
- MARKY RAMONE PLAYS THE RAMONES CLASSICS
- DRAIN
- CITY MORGUE
- SAOSIN
- L.S. DUNES
- BADFLOWER
- PUP
- RIVAL SONS
- MILITARIE GUN
- HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS
- BAYSIDE
- GIOVANNIE AND THE HIRED GUNS
- SHOW ME THE BODY
- WHITECHAPEL
- FROM ASHES TO NEW
- THE WARNING
- SET IT OFF
- RESORTE
- FUGITIVE
- BETTER LOVERS
- DRUG CHURCH
- BIOHAZARD
- JOEY VALENCE & BRAE
- TIM MONTANA
- VENDED
- THE CHISEL
- THE ARMED
- SOUL GLO
- HIGH VIS
- NARROW HEAD
- I SEE STARS
- BOB VYLAN
- GEL
- HOLDING ABSENCE
- TOUCHÉ AMORÉ
- CITIZEN SOLDIER
- NEW YEARS DAY
- DROWNING POOL
- ALIEN ANT FARM
- ORGY
- ADEMA
- POWERMAN 5000
- TAPROOT
- LOCAL H
- HED PE
- MOONSHINE BANDITS
- CKY
- BRUTUS
- ALIEN WEAPONRY
- OXYMORRONS
- VEIL OF MAYA
- LILITH CZAR
- HOLY FAWN
- D.R.U.G.S.
- HO99O9
- ILL NIÑO
- WINONA FIGHTER
- SLOTHRUST
- HEMORAGE
- NERV
- DAMNAGE
- JERIS JOHNSON
- ANY GIVEN SIN
- DEADLANDS
- MIKE’S DEAD
- SELF DECEPTION
- LØ SPIRIT
- JAGER BONHAM
- DEAD POET SOCIETY
- POINT NORTH
- LIKE A STORM
- TEEN MORTGAGE
- JIGSAW YOUTH
- THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
- BLACK MAP
- CAPITAL THEATRE
- DESCARTES A KANT
- LOWLIVES
- STRATEJACKET
- BLAME MY YOUTH
- CASKETS
- SILLY GOOSE
- REACH NYC
- TX2
- ROYALE LYNN
- BUDDERSIDE
- GOZU