Aftershock festival unveils blistering lineup of hip-hop, metal and punk
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Aftershock festival unveils blistering lineup of hip-hop, metal and punk
"This year's Aftershock marks a bold new chapter for the festival. We've brought together metal, punk, emo and nu-metal to create a lineup that's raw, youthful, and unapologetic. With Tool anchoring the weekend and Pierce The Veil making their headlining debut, we're breaking boundaries and redefining what Aftershock can be."
"In all, more than 140 acts are set to appear during this fabulous four-day festival, which runs Oct. 1-4 at Discovery Park in Sacramento. The complete lineup features Tool, My Chemical Romance, Zakk Sabbath, The Offspring, Danny Elfman and so many other top acts across hip-hop, metal, punk and alt-rock genres."
"After years of fan requests, we're finally introducing camping - giving fans the chance to fully immerse themselves in the weekend. This is a new era for Aftershock, and Sacramento is about to feel it."
Aftershock Festival 2026 announces a massive lineup of over 140 artists spanning hip-hop, metal, punk, and alt-rock genres. The four-day festival runs October 1-4 at Discovery Park in Sacramento. Tool anchors the weekend as a headliner, with Pierce The Veil making their headlining debut. Other notable acts include My Chemical Romance, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, Limp Bizkit, The Offspring, Danny Elfman, Zakk Sabbath, Queens of the Stone Age, and Buckethead. The festival introduces camping for the first time, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in the experience. Tickets are available at aftershockfestival.com. However, the festival coincides with Metallica's Sphere residency launch in Las Vegas, creating scheduling conflicts for Northern California metalheads.
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