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Aftershock Festival 2024: An Unforgettable Festival of Rock and Metal Madness

October 19, 2024

What a festival! This year’s Aftershock Festival has set a new benchmark, earning the title of the best Aftershock Festival to date. Celebrating its 12th festival, the West Coast’s largest rock and metal festival drew 160,000 music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries to Sacramento’s Discovery Park. The four-day event was a nonstop celebration of live music, solidifying Aftershock as a global destination for rock enthusiasts. The 2024 lineup was stacked with legendary bands that brought fans to their feet, including epic performances by Slayer, Slipknot, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden, Disturbed, Falling in Reverse, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, among many others. The massive crowds were treated to five stages of continuous, high-energy music that kept them fully immersed from start to finish. From massive mosh pits, to continuous crowd surfing, it was an incredible experience. What makes Aftershock special isn’t just the iconic headliners but also the festival’s commitment to showcasing up-and-coming talent. Rising stars such as Royale Lynn, The Warning, Jager Henry, British Lion, Return to Dust, The Funeral Portrait, and Badflower [Read More]

GET READY! AFTERSHOCK has dropped the set times, download the APP today

September 30, 2024

Time to gather your friends, download the Aftershock App and plan your schedule for Aftershock 2024! They have just dropped the set times and with the app it is easy to plan your festival. Download the Official Mobile App now to customize your schedule! https://aftershockfestival.com/mobileapp Aftershock returns to Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA October 10-13 for its 12th year with its biggest lineup yet. The 4-day destination festival will feature 130+ bands and has added a 5th stage for 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has just announced the set times and mobile app for the West Coast’s largest rock festival. Fans can plan their daily Aftershockexperience with the performance schedule available online (https://aftershockfestival.com/schedules) and through the just-released 2024 Aftershock mobile app (https://aftershockfestival.com/mobileapp), now available for download in app stores. The app lets fans personalize their schedules, set reminders, learn more about the bands, view festival maps, and more. The ultimate destination for hard rock and heavy metal enthusiasts will include headlining performances from Slayer and Pantera (Thursday); Slipknot and Five Finger Death Punch (Friday); Iron Maiden and Judas Priest (Saturday); and Mötley Crüe and Disturbed (Sunday). In addition, Aftershock will feature four full days and nights of performances from top artists including: Evanescence, Breaking [Read More]

AFTERSHOCK SPOTLIGHT: Carrying the Legacy of Rock Royalty with debut EP, Heart of Thorns

August 26, 2024

In the world of rock music, few names resonate as deeply as Bonham. From John Bonham, the legendary drummer of Led Zeppelin, to his son, Jason Bonham, who has carried on the family tradition with his own remarkable career, the Bonham name is synchronous with rock royalty. Now the next generation, steps into the spotlight as Jager Henry releases his debut EP, Heart of Thorns. This release isn’t just a continuation of a storied legacy – it’s a powerful declaration of Jager’s own musical identity. The 8 track EP is out via Bornsad Records. The EP is a fiery collection of tracks that showcases Jager’s raw talent and emotional depth. Each song is an intense visceral experience, with Jager’s commanding vocals leading the charge. In Hearts of Thorns, Jager proves he is more than just a grandson and son of rock legends – he’s an artist in his own right, with a voice and vision that demand attention. You can check out the title track featuring Lil Lotus here: 1) PREFACE 2) HEART OF THORNS [Read More]