#Houston Open Air 2017 Avatar

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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+

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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…

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Monster Energy Houston Open Air Relocates to Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX; Five Finger Death Punch, Prophets Of Rage, Stone Sour, Marilyn Manson, and Many Others Set to Perform at the October 14th & 15th Festival

A hard-hitting music lineup has been announced for Monster Energy Houston Open Air—Texas's biggest rock experience—Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman in The Woodlands, TX.

Five Finger Death Punch, Prophets of Rage, Stone Sour, Marilyn Manson, Mastodon, Halestorm, In This Moment, Gojira, Of Mice & Men and Suicidal Tendencies lead a lineup of 25 bands performing on two stages. Monster Energy Houston Open Air also features multiple onsite experiences and a Texas-sized food experience underscoring Houston's emergence as a great American food city. Monster Energy Houston Open Air 2017 is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents in association with Live Nation. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 16 at 10:00 AM CT.

Zoltan Bathory, guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch said, "Every time we've played Houston it's always been a great time. There are a lot of rock and metal fans there and we've always had massive crowds. So it was just a question of time for the city to get its own big Rock Festival. We are glad to see that it finally happened and are honored to be a part of it." The current music lineup for Monster Energy Houston Open Air is as follows: Saturday, October 14: Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, Halestorm, In This Moment, Gojira, Of Mice & Men, Beartooth, Starset, Avatar, Code Orange, New Years Day, Greta Van Fleet, While She Sleeps Sunday, October 15: Prophets of Rage, Stone Sour, Mastodon, Suicidal Tendencies, Steel Panther, Zakk Sabbath, August Burns Red, Power Trip, Radkey, DED, Black Map, Palisades Danny Wimmer, founder of Danny Wimmer Presents says, "After a tough year, with nearby lightning creating challenges for Houston Open Air 2016, we're excited to return to the Houston area this year. As we said then — and reaffirm now — we're committed to building an incredible rock show for the Houston rock community. It's not our preference to stop a show, or inconvenience anyone by having them seek shelter or leave the facility, but we take dangerous weather conditions very seriously and will not compromise anyone's safety. Looking forward to bringing the rock back to Texas!" Single day and weekend tickets for Monster Energy Houston Open Air will be available at www.HoustonOpenAir.com starting on Friday, June 16 at 10:00 AM CT. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save, as ticket prices will increase in the coming weeks. Weekend passes start at just $66.66, and single day tickets start at $45.00. VIP upgrades are $40.00 per day or $75.00 for the weekend. Each VIP upgrade pass includes access to The VIP Lounge (located in the Event Center) which features air conditioning, a live video stream of main stage performances, VIP-only restrooms, and dedicated concessions (for additional purchase); a VIP-only entrance into the venue; and a commemorative Houston Open Air laminate. Discounted online hotel rates will be available through Curadora. Visit www.HoustonOpenAir.com for details. Here are the preliminary lists of Monster Energy Houston Open Air partner experiences, as well as food options, with more to be announced: Eats: Monster Energy Houston Open Air will feature a Texas-sized food experience underscoring Houston's emergence as a great American food city. Initial food vendors for Monster Energy Houston Open Air include: Brazilian Bistro, Cousins Maine Lobster, El Guajillo, Texas Taco Depot, and The Grove Truck. Look for many more to be announced soon. Monster Energy Experience: Monster Energy will be keeping all fans fueled up and ready to rock by offering free sampling on their Monster Energy viewing deck. Enjoy Monster Energy drinks from one of the best seats in the house. Make sure to check back throughout the festival for a schedule of Monster Energy's interactive artist experiences. Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live: The Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program is a wish-granting organization whose purpose is to try and enrich the lives of those fighting cancer by offering them an experience that will bring hope and inspiration to their lives. In doing this, we hope it can help give them a chance to forget, even if it's only for a day, what they are battling. Through our extensive network of friends, supporters, and affiliates, we are able to reach out to individuals and present them with one of a kind experiences and opportunities that arise. We feel a Dyin 2 Live Dream can offer a source of inspiration for those undergoing difficult medical treatments and be a positive force that offers a life-changing impact not only on them, but also the family to overcome their obstacles. If you are currently fighting cancer or know of someone in the fight who could benefit from a Dyin 2 Live Dream, please submit your story and tell us why and how a Dyin 2 Live day would help. Also, anyone interested in being a supporter, volunteer, or donor, please contact us at mywish@dyin2live.org. Take Me Home: Take Me Home (TMH) has been saving the lives of homeless animals since 2001. TMH was founded as an animal rights advocacy foundation saving orphaned animals and striving to end animal overpopulation. TMH works in conjunction with shelters and rescues throughout California and beyond to help save animals on death row, on the streets, or in unsafe living conditions. Stop by their booth for custom gear and contribute to a great cause. Sponsors and media partners for Monster Energy Houston Open Air include: Monster Energy, CWMP, 94.5 The Buzz, Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live, Razor & Tie, Century Media, Bud Light, and Take Me Home, with more to be announced. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman is an outdoor amphitheater surrounded by lush forests located in The Woodlands, TX, approximately 30 miles north of downtown Houston.