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Aftershock 2025 Announces Full Lineup: blink-182, Korn and More

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The Aftershock Festival, the largest rock, punk, and metal event on the West Coast, is making a triumphant return to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, from October 2-5, 2025. This year's festival promises to be the biggest yet, featuring an incredible lineup of more than 115 bands performing across four stages. Headliners Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, and Bring Me The Horizon, are set to electrify the massive crowds with their legendary performances. This lineup not only appeals to die-hard fans of rock and metal but also includes a variety of genres, making it a diverse and inclusive event for music lovers.

Beyond the headliners, the festival includes performances from bands like Taking Back Sunday, Three Days Grace with Adam Gontier, Good Charlotte, Rob Zombie, and the Deftones. Each band adds its own distinct sound to the festival, drawing in crowds from all over the world—a testament to the festival's global appeal. In addition, festivalgoers can expect electrifying sets from other notable bands such as Dream Theater, GWAR, Bruce Dickinson, Machine Head, Motionless In White, Mudvayne, and many more. Together, these acts create a comprehensive lineup that showcases the incredible diversity within the rock and metal genres.

The anticipation for Aftershock 2025 extends beyond the lineup. The festival experience has been enhanced with various VIP and exclusive offerings designed to provide comfort and convenience to attendees. VIP perks include dedicated entrances, access to exclusive lounges with comfortable seating, live audio and video streams of the main stages, and premium food and drink offerings. For those opting for the 4-Day Capital Club SVIP package, additional amenities such as an elevated viewing platform, all-inclusive snacks and beverages, and access to a climate-controlled lounge are available, enhancing the overall festival experience.

Tickets for the festival, including both 4-day and single-day passes, are now available, with layaway options starting at just $1. This accessibility ensures that fans of all ages have the opportunity to partake in this exceptional event. More information about the festival, including the full lineup and ticketing details, can be found on the official Aftershock Festival website. With such a stellar lineup, Aftershock 2025 is not just a music festival; it's a celebration of rock, an homage to the genre's past, present, and future.

Check Out the Full Aftershock 2025 Lineup Here:

blink-182
Deftones
Korn
Bring Me The Horizon
A Perfect Circle
Bad Omens
Rob Zombie
Good Charlotte
Turnstile
Gojira
Marilyn Manson
Knocked Loose
Three Days Grace (with Adam Gontier)
Lamb of God
Mudvayne
All Time Low
The All-American Rejects
Motionless in White
Acid Bath
Bruce Dickinson
Chevelle
Slaughter To Prevail
Dream Theater
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Taking Back Sunday
Trivium
Hollywood Undead
In This Moment
Chiodos
Black Veil Brides
Kerry King
Mom Jeans
Powerwolf
Alkaline Trio
Dayseeker
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm
Cavalera
Machine Head
Power Trip
Basement
Chimaira
Testament
Story of the Year
Sunami
State Champs
Bowling For Soup
Hoobastank
Hinder
Crossfade
Static-X
August Burns Red
Hatebreed
Imminence
Exodus
GWAR
Bilmuri
Carcass
Alestorm
DragonForce
Death Angel
All Shall Perish
Get Scared
Kittie
Pop Evil
Rev Theory
Of Mice & Men
Failure
A Tribute to S.O.D. with Scott Ian
Dan Lilker
Jamey Jasta
Revel Ian
DevilDriver
3 Inches of Blood
Yngwie Malmsteen
Memphis May Fire
Dying Fetus
Northlane
The Plot In You
Glare
Fear Factory
Spineshank
DOPE
Hot Milk
High On Fire
Demon Hunter
Seven Hours After Violet
Nails
Speed
Trash Talk
Scowl
Violent Vira
Snot
Cattle Decapitation
Lacuna Coil
Gloryhammer
LANDMVRKS
Saliva
Sleep Theory
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Sick Puppies
Winds of Plague
Spite
Thrown
Xibalba
Six Feet Under
Prong
12 Stones
Dying Wish
Quannnic
The Ataris
Nonpoint
Born of Osiris
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Dry Kill Logic
Forbidden
SPY
Left To Suffer
Thornhill
Five Headed Cobra
Return To Dust
Snuffed On Sight

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