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Aftershock 2025 brought 4 DAYS of Non-Stop Metal, Rock & More!

October 7, 2025

Aftershock 2025 was quite a success. The largest and greatest metal and hard rock festival on the West Coast does it again. Four days of non-stop heavy music that had the crowds racing from stage to stage, making sure they could take in as many bands as possible. The festival kicked off with some spotty drizzly weather but that didn’t stop the music lovers as they embraced the mud and continued to mosh and crowdsurf, at every stage! The festival brought together a diverse mix of old school thrash/metal to nu-metal and heavy and hard rock to 90’s pop punk/emo style. The fans were just as diverse ranging in ages from weeks to seasoned festival veterans. There was something for everyone and once again, Aftershock brought fans together as they created new music memories. Check out the photos from our Rockin Ryan of this year’s festival: Now it is time to get ready and start planning your Aftershock 2026!

Vevo and All Time Low Announce ‘Live from Vevo Studios’ Performance of “The Weather”

September 24, 2025

Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of All Time Low’s ‘Live from Vevo Studios’ performance of the Top 15 Alternative Radio hit, “The Weather” off their forthcoming album, Everyone’s Talking!, out October 17th. “The Weather” follows All Time Low’s previously released ‘Live from Vevo Studios’ performance of “SUCKERPUNCH.” The ‘Live from Vevo Studios’ series offers emerging and established artists alike the chance to connect with fans through the art of visual performance. These artists can be their truest, most authentic selves with top-of-the-line audio and customizable lighting, further fostering the connection with their global fanbases, while building out their visual catalog. Watch the video here: Since their inception in 2003, All Time Low have shattered records, topped charts, sold out arenas and carved out a fervent fanbase along the way. Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick — known for their anthemic, inimitable sound and fiercely loyal fanbase, embark on a bold new era with the release of “The Weather,” out now via their own imprint, Basement Noise Records, in [Read More]

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]

Get ready for AFTERSHOCK 2024 as they announce incredible lineup!

February 28, 2024

Aftershock 2024: The West Coast’s Largest Rock Festival Returns To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA October 10-13, 2024 With Headliners Slayer & Pantera (Thursday); Slipknot & Five Finger Death Punch (Friday); Iron Maiden & Judas Priest (Saturday); Mötley Crüe & Disturbed (Sunday) Including Iron Maiden’s Exclusive U.S. Festival Set & The Only West Coast Slayer Performance Plus Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Falling in Reverse, Till Lindemann, Rise Against, Halestorm, Seether & More For Biggest Lineup Yet With 130+ Bands On 5 Stages General Admission & VIP Passes On Sale Now Starting At $10 Down At www.aftershockfestival.com 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 the only U.S. festival play for Iron Maiden, the exclusive West Coast performance for Slayer–one of only three shows in nearly 5 years–Slipknot as one of the number one requested bands, and the first Aftershock appearance for Mötley Crüe, making it an event not to be missed! The ultimate destination for hard rock and heavy metal enthusiasts will include back-to-back 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 [Read More]

Holy Wars grabs your attention with powerful music video for Tension/Release

January 10, 2024

One of our favorite bands from Aftershock 2023 was Holy Wars as they captivated the crowd with their high energy set. Los Angeles based duo Holy Wars is comprised of Kat Leon (Vocals) and Nick Perez (Guitars/Production).They are sure to grab your attention with the release of their new powerful music video for their track Tension/Release. The song is from their late 2023 release Cult Classic and the video visuals highlights the suffocating emotional push and pull of coping with grief. About the track “TENSION//RELEASE” highlights the band’s versatility and dynamism when it comes to shifting sonic gears. Nick Perez’s riff lays the soundscape for frontwoman Kat Leon’s deeply personal, evocative lyrics and ferocious, powerhouse vocal delivery that perfectly encapsulates the song’s theme. Speaking on it’s creation, Kat shares “This song is a special one to me. I wanted to close the EP with a slower feel to add some weight and depth to this wild ride of ‘Cult Classic’. “TENSION//RELEASE” brings it back to the beginning of our band when I wrote about grief and life after the [Read More]

Aftershock & GoldenSky Country Music Festival Welcomed Over 220,000 People

October 19, 2023

Aftershock & GoldenSky Country Music Festival Welcomed Over 220,000 People For Two Massive Back-To-Back Music Weekends In Sacramento Aftershock’s Sold-Out Crowd Topped 160,000 Music Fans Retaining Its Title As West Coast’s Biggest Rock Festival While GoldenSky Welcomed Record-Breaking Crowd of 60,000+ Fans, Becoming One Of America’s Biggest Country Music Fests & Expanding To 3 Days In 2024 Aftershock Featured Memorable Headline Sets From Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn & Guns N’ Roses Plus, Godsmack, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age, Limp Bizkit & Many More GoldenSky Included Performances From Top Talent Including Eric Church, Sacramento’s Own Jon Pardi, Maren Morris, Parker McCollum, “Rising Star Winner” Sofia Claire & Many More 2024 Dates Now Revealed: Aftershock October 10-13 (Passes On Sale Now) & GoldenSky October 18-20 (Passes On Sale Friday, October 20) Starting at $10 Down www.AftershockFestival.com www.GoldenSkyFestival.com Sacramento was the place to be for music fans this October as two back-to-back weekends offered nonstop entertainment from a wide range of topline artists, including the heavy rock and metal event Aftershock (held October 5-8) and the [Read More]