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It’s that time of year again. After teases and hints at who would be performing at this year’s Aftershock Festival, the organizers gave up the ghost and released the entire list of bands and artists set to perform this year.

Set to take place once again from October 1 to October 4 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, the festival will be bigger than ever, with more than 140 acts slated to play across five stages.

For owner Danny Wimmer, of Danny Wimmer Productions, this year’s festival marks a noticeable increase in size and scale both in terms of theatrics and guest-facing amenties.

“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. And 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.”

With today’s announcement being the festival’s full lineup, organizers revealed that the top acts for each day were as follows:

• Thursday: My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, Sublime
• Friday: Limp Bizkit, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan
• Saturday: Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL
• Sunday: TOOL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman

Along with the aforementioned top acts, some of the bands slated to perform will include some special sets, including:

• My Chemical Romance celebrating 20 years of The Black Parade
• The Story So Far, DRAIN, and Oleander playing their hometown shows
• Circa Survive’s first west coast show since 2021
• Thursday celebrating anniversaries for three albums: 25 years of Full Collapse, 20 years of A City By the Light Divided, and 15 years of No Devolución

All of that is to say that the folks in Sacramento, California are excited for this year’s event, including Visit Sacramento President and CEO Mike Testa.

“Aftershock continues to be a seminal moment for Sacramento, not just for the fans, but for the people who live and work here every day. The festival brings thousands of people to our city for four incredible days, generating more than $39 million in economic impact. Those dollars translate into critical support for our business community and civic partners. Maybe the best part is that Aftershock fans are often discovering Sacramento while they’re here and are making their experience synonymous with the city. We’re grateful for our partnership with DWP and can’t wait to welcome everyone back later this fall.”

Four day and single-day general admission passes, as well as VIP and Capital Club SVIP packages, are currently available. Details on what’s included in the VIP and SVIP packages are available on the festival’s website.

As for the full lineup of bands performing at this year’s Aftershock, here it is:

Aftershock 2026 Full Lineup:

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The Sacramento festival will return to Discovery Park from October 1 to 4

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The suffering commences in April.

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Danny Wimmer Presents unveils 140+ bands, a new fifth stage and camping for Sacramento’s massive four-day rock takeover.

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Hel Hath Fury Unleashes Debut Single “Halt Ragnarok” – March 13
Colorado’s rising metal storm Hel Hath Fury is set to strike with their new single, Halt Ragnarok , dropping March 13. Originally written in 2023, this track marks the band’s first step into forging their signature sound, evolving from basement recording experiments to a full professional production at Hahn Studios with the complete Hel Hath Fury lineup.
“Halt Ragnarok was our first song, and we spent countless hours learning how to record, mix, and master it ourselves,” says the band. “Getting the chance to record it professionally was surreal and really brought our vision to life.”
Upcoming Shows:
March 13 – Vultures, Colorado Springs with Burn the Myth & Darconigan
March 14 – Blo Back Gallery, Pueblo with Darconigan & Velociriffer
May 16 – Moe’s Original BBQ, Denver with When Darkness Falls, Human Paint & Cruxvae
Off-stage, Hel Hath Fury has been making waves as well. The band was featured in a Metal Devastation PR advertorial in Decibel Magazine Issue #256, and members Alexis and Sara have appeared on Metal Queens and Richard Metal Fan podcasts discussing their ambitions and approach to building a fanbase.
To keep the momentum rolling, the band plans to release a guitar and bass playthrough of Halt Ragnarok , giving fans an inside look at their ferocious sound. Looking ahead, Hel Hath Fury is plotting a short summer/fall tour and exploring festival opportunities across the country.
Presave the single here: https://distrokid.com/ hyperfollow/helhathfury/halt- ragnarok
Hel Hath Fury is ready to bring their thunder to Colorado and beyond – keep your ears open, because this is just the beginning.

 Follow the band at these links:
https://helhathfury.my.canva.site/
https://www.facebook.com/helhathfury
https://www.instagram.com/helhathfury.band/
https://helhathfury.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JGqPEkaIuwFoCFC5Xcu1D
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hel-hath-fury/1697767999
Contact: Zach Haveman (helhathfuryband@gmail.com)

Ahead of Rhino Records’ March 27 release of the expanded edition of 5150, Van Halen have rolled out the official HD remastered clip for “Why Can’t This Be Love” (Live Promo Video). The upgraded video gives fans a sharper look at one of the key tracks from the band’s mid-’80s era.

Van Halen – 5150 (Expanded Edition) pulls together several pieces from that period. The set features the remastered original album, rare B-sides, and a previously unreleased live recording from New Haven ’86. A 24-page book is also included. In addition, the package marks the first HD release of the band’s 1986 concert film Live Without A Net and includes a promo video for “Dreams”.

The expanded edition will be available on 2LP, 2CD and digital formats. It can now be pre-order here.

This month marks the 40th anniversary of 5150, the first of four albums Van Halen recorded with singer Sammy Hagar, a record that signaled a new chapter for the band while delivering staples that remain fixtures for hard rock fans.

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Finnish modern symphonic metal band Inherited Time has released a second single from their upcoming debut album, set to be released this year. Mount of Empty Hopes follows one person’s struggle between life and death. In a comatose dream a character is climbing on the mountain, hoping that he will recover when reaching the peak. Instead he faces only death […]

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Dutch deathcore outfit Distant have just released a new music video for their latest single, “Spirit”. The track features a guest appearance from The Last Ten Seconds Of Life vocalist Tyler Beam. Go check it out below.
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