The Aftershock Competition lineup has arrived for 2025, with a stellar group of bands set to take the stage together with headliners Blink-182, Deftones, Korn and Deliver Me the Horizon.
The four-day music competition returns to Sacramento’s Discovery Park the weekend of Oct. 2-5. Organizers have pulled in over 115 bands to play 4 levels over 4 days.
“Aftershock is the most important rock, punk, and metallic competition on the West Coast, and this yr, it lined up completely for California followers. We’ve received legendary reunions, uncommon performances, and extra California bands on this lineup than any Aftershock earlier than,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “Yr after yr, we’ve damaged attendance data, and this one is about to be the most important but. Belief me, you don’t wish to miss it. I hope to see you there.”
Who Is Enjoying on What Day for the 2025 Aftershock Competition?
The competition kicks off Thursday (Oct. 2) with Blink-182 headlining. Additionally sitting atop the Thursday invoice will probably be Good Charlotte and All Time Low. The complete Thursday invoice contains:
Stage 1
Blink-182All Time LowTaking Again SundayAlkaline TrioState ChampsHoobastankThe Ataris
Stage 2
Good CharlotteThe All American RejectsHollywood UndeadMom Denims.Bowling for SoupRed Jumpsuit ApparatusHot Milk
Stage 3
Acid BathPower TripCarcassHigh on FireCattle DecapitationNailsSnotDry Kill Logic
Stage 4
HatebreedA Tribute to S.O.D.All Shall PerishSpeedSpiteThrownLeft to Undergo
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On Friday (Oct. 3), Deftones take the highest spot on the invoice, with A Excellent Circle and Turnstile additionally heading up the day. The rest of the Friday invoice could be seen under.
Stage 1
DeftonesTurnstileKnocked LooseThe Dillinger Escape PlanBasementFailureGlareQuannic
Stage 2
A Excellent CircleLamb of GodBruce DickinsonKerry KingFear FactoryLacuna CoilWinds of Plague
Stage 3
Dream TheaterTestamentExodusAlestormYngwie MalmsteenDeath AngelGloryhammerForbidden
Stage 4
ChiodosOf Mice & MenGet ScaredNorthlaneLandmvrksViolent ViraThornhill
Day 3 on Saturday (Oct. 4) has Korn atop the invoice, with Dangerous Omens and Gojira additionally set to prepared the ground. The complete lineup for Saturday contains:
Stage 1
KornGojiraChevelleSlaughter to PrevailBilmuriSalivaNonpointReturn to Mud
Stage 2
Dangerous OmensThree Days GraceTriviumDayseekerKittieMemphis Could FireScary Youngsters Scaring Youngsters
Stage 3
PowerwolfDragonForceAugust Burns RedImminenceDying FetusDemon HunterSeven Hours After VioletBorn of Osiris
Stage 4
SunamiTrash TalkScowlDying WishXibalbaSnuffed on SightSpy
The ultimate day (Oct. 5) on Sunday has Deliver Me the Horizon, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson main the best way. The complete Sunday invoice options:
Stage 1
Deliver Me the HorizonMarilyn MansonMotionless in WhiteBlack Veil BridesStory of the YearThe Plot in YouSleep Idea
Stage 2
Rob ZombieMudvayneIn This MomentMachine HeadStatic-XSpineshankDope
Stage 3
Flyleaf That includes Lacey SturmPop EvilHinderCrossfadeSick PuppiesRev Theory12 StonesFive Headed Cobra
Stage 4
Cavalera Chaos ADGWARDevilDriverChimaira3 Inches of BloodSix Ft UnderProng
How Do I Get Tickets?
Tickets for the 2025 Aftershock Competition can be found now via the Aftershock Competition web site. You may as well discover lodge and lodging information and get merch as properly.
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