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The Bands of Monster Energy Houston Open Air 2017: Avatar

There’s no denying that Monster Energy Houston Open Air got off to a rocky start last year. Keeping everyone safe (fans, musicians, staff and vendors) is paramount and trumps even music, no matter how great the bands scheduled to perform may be. People learned that the hard way when a perpetual threat of thunder storms delayed the start of HOA on its first day and essentially cancelled day two of the event. Festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents (with Live Nation also participating) promised to be back and give the people of Houston the festival they deserve, and for year two they are going to deliver. Slated to go down on October 14th and 15th, Monster Energy Houston Open Air will be relocating to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. The outdoor arena should ensure that, even if weather conditions get somewhat nasty, the show will go on; a second stage planned to be set up to accommodate the more than two dozen bands that will be performing. DWP’s first ever festival in the Lone Star State, 2017 should be the year that they show Texans and other festival goers why they are one of the most revered and successful concert producers in the U.S. Their events have a special touch about them that only they can create; and if you still need further convincing to get your tickets, well, here’s a look at some of the bands performing this October… Avatar is arguably the best metal band to come out of Sweden in recent memory (which is saying something) and one that has certainly struck a chord with American metal lovers. Basically, they’ve become honorary Americans thanks to their relentless tour schedule that often has them spending months on end in the U.S.

While being influenced by some of the heaviest types of metal and fitting into the melodic death metal category, there’s something overwhelmingly appealing about them, something that allows them to win over even those who aren’t die-hard metal fans. Part of that could be attributed to their presentation, their outfits making them look as if they belong to some demented circus; the way they finesse the spectators being almost unrivaled. Avatar is one band that thrives on building a rapport with the spectators, doing everything within their power to establish a connection with them, regardless of how brief their set time may happen to be. In turn that winds up being one of the most memorable traits about them. Returning to their sound, despite the heavy tendencies, there’s something about it that makes it accessible to all, hits such as “Smells Like a Freakshow” and “Hail the Apocalypse” being invigorating songs that cause one to throw personal preference to the wind, drawing everyone in. Houston Open Air will be Avatar’s lone performance on the U.S. fall festival circuit, so if you’re going make certain you don’t miss them. Event info: Saturday, October 14th and Sunday October 15th at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX. $45+

Photos by Jordan Buford Photography

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Headliner Avenged Sevenfold will close the two-day festival on Sunday, October 15. This is the second annual Monster Energy Houston Open Air, which will be hosted at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman. Rich forests surround the outdoor amphitheater located in The Woodlands, TX, which about 30 miles north of downtown Houston. Unfortunately, bad weather affected last year’s festival weekend preventing Avenged Sevenfold from performing. Therefore, festival producers, Danny Wimmer Presents associated with Live Nation, are looking forward to bringing the band back to Texas.

“We were ecstatic to get the call from Danny Wimmer about playing this year’s Houston Open Air,” said Avenged Sevenfold vocalist M. Shadows. “We love playing Houston, and after last year’s unfortunate weather, we’ve been looking forward to going back and giving our fans there a much-deserved headlining show. Can’t wait to see you all.”

Due to a conflict, Prophets of Rage will now perform on Saturday night right before the heavy metal band, Five Finger Death Punch.

Tom Morello from Prophets of Rage said, “We are excited to remain on Houston Open Air festival.  Prophets of Rage wants to thank Avenged Sevenfold for stepping up and taking our Sunday headline slot as we have a personal band conflict that makes us unable to play Sunday. Prophets will now make Houston RAGE AGAIN on Saturday, October 14 and Avenged will do the same on Sunday!”

Performances at the music event will feature famous rock acts across two stages on October 14 and 15, 2017. Attendees will be able to see some of the world’s most well-known artists including, Stone Sour, Marilyn Manson, Mastodon, Halestorm, In This moment, Gojira, Of Mice & Men, Suicidal Tendencies and more. Besides music, rock-lovers can eat Texas-sized food as well other onsite experiences.

Danny Wimmer, Founder of Danny Wimmer Presents, said, “Avenged Sevenfold was the storm that we wanted to close out the first-ever Houston Open Air, but it’s not the storm that we got. We’ve been working for a long time to get Avenged Sevenfold back after last year’s weather prevented them from playing. We’re excited to have this second chance to bring the spectacle of A7X to the Houston Open Airstage on Sunday night. And Saturday is going to be amazing, with Prophets of Rage joining Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, Halestorm, Gojira and more.”

On Friday, October 13, Between The Buried and Me will be performing at the Official Monster Energy Houston Open Air pre-party. They will be bringing their “Colors” Ten Year Anniversary Tour to Houston at Warehouse Live.  Other performances feature The Contortionist, Polyphia, and Toothgrinder. Make sure to check it out.

Music Lineup

Saturday, October 14:

Five Finger Death Punch, Prophets of Rage, Marilyn Manson, Halestorm, Gojira, In This Moment, Of Mice & Men, Starset, Beartooth, Avatar, Code Orange, Greta Van Fleet

Sunday, October 15:

Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Mastodon, Suicidal Tendencies, Steel Panther, Zakk Sabbath, August Burns Red, Power Trip, Radkey, DED, Black Map, Palisades

Ticket Information

Purchase tickets at Houston Open Air’s official site. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save!

Single Day Ticket

Starting at $45.00

Weekend Tickets

Starting at $66.66

* VIP upgrades are $40.00 per day or $75.00 for the weekend.

VIP Lounge

*Included with each VIP Upgrade

-Air conditioning

-Live video stream of main stage performances

-VIP-only restrooms

-Dedicated concessions (for additional purchase)

-VIP-only entrance into the venue

-Commemorative Monster Energy Houston Open Air laminate

Hotels

Discounted online hotel rates will be available through Curadora. Visit Houston Open Air’s official site for additional details.

Sponsors/Partners and Food Vendors

Monster Energy Experience, Fxck Cancer/Dyin 2 Live, Take Me Home, CWMP, 94.5 The Buzz, Rasor & Tie, Century Media, and Bud Light are just a few sponsors and media partners of Monster Energy Houston Open Air with more to be announced.

Houston is known to be the great American food city. The Monster Energy Houston open Air Eats area will offer guests a Texas-sized food experience. Brazilian Bistro, Cousins Maine Lobster, El Guajillo, Texas Taco Depot, and The Grove Truck are the first group of many food vendors for this years festival. Festival-goers can look out for many more to be announced.

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FestPop Staff Writer, Katy Loesch

Monster Energy Houston Open Air Announces Avenged Sevenfold as Closing Night Headliner Headliner Avenged Sevenfold will close the two-day festival on Sunday, October 15. This is the second annual…