#Welcome To Rockville 2018 The Fever

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: The Fever

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… For those who like Rage Against the Machine, then The Fever will be one band you have to see at Welcome to Rockville.

The three-piece group fit that mold well, though there may be some more melody to parts of their songs, such as the hooks. Other than that, they’re straight up rap rock with hefty doses of metal influences thrown in; some nu-metal style riffs seeping their way into songs like “Hunting Season”. Despite the similarities, The Fever’s music doesn’t come across as them trying to mimic musical idols or anything of that sort. Rather, they have a message to share, the members clearly having decided that this mix of genres was what was most behooving of the style they wanted to pursue and the one that would give said messages the most potency. With a total of three singles currently available to purchase and stream (their latest being “Walking in My Shoes”), The Fever is clearly looking to address some of the most topical issues that are currently going on in the U.S. and even the world in general. In the case of “Hunting Season”, it’s an explosively charged song that revolves around the rise in police brutality, while “We’re Coming In” follows a similar path. Greed and corruption are also touched upon on their most recent release; a punk edge being prevalent throughout “Walking in My Shoes”. The Fever will definitely offer a different listening experience to attendees of Welcome to Rockville; and in a time where rap rock is mostly a relic that is seldom heard in modern music, the band’s reception may be mixed. Really, that’s always been a genre people either love or dislike, with little middle ground to be found when it comes to listeners. Nevertheless, The Fever should deliver a killer performance, their music feeling conducive of something extreme and even off the charts. And if you listen, you may even gain some perspective on a few things thanks to the different viewpoints their music offers. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $75 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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Band Lineup Announced For Fourth Annual Northern Invasion Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Somerset, WI; Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle, Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin, Stone Temple Pilots, The Used, I Prevail & Parkway Drive To Perform; All Tickets & Packages On Sale Now

Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle and Alice In Chains lead the incredible lineup for the fourth annual Northern Invasion, Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 at Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, Wisconsin, just outside the Twin Cities.

Northern Invasion 2018 will be bigger and better than ever with over 12 hours of music per day from the biggest and best rock bands on three stages, as well as a top tier camping experience. TheNorthern Invasion Good Eats area includes food offerings from top regional and national restaurants and vendors.

The music lineup for Northern Invasion 2018 is as follows (subject to change): Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle, Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin, Stone Temple Pilots, The Used, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, Black Stone Cherry, Red Sun Rising, Andrew W.K., Atreyu, Anti-Flag, 10 Years, We Came As Romans, The Bronx, Dance Gavin Dance, Butcher Babies, Hawthorne Heights, New Years Day, Senses Fail, Stick To Your Guns, Miss May I, Like A Storm, The Fever 333, I See Stars, Wilson, Mutoid Man, Cane Hill, Black Foxxes, Counterfeit., The Blue Stones, Joyous Wolf, Spirit Animal, Stitched Up Heart, and Big Story.

Maynard James Keenan of Tool and A Perfect Circle said, “Looking forward to playing material from the new A Perfect Circle release at Northern Invasion. Bringing new songs to life in a live setting is always exciting.”

Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots commented, “Stone Temple Pilots are beyond thrilled to be playing Northern Invasion 2018. We are back! It’s going to be a killer weekend of great music--great fun.”

“We spent a lot of time listening to our loyal Invasion fan base over these last several months to create a lineup that celebrates some of the rock legends along with delivering on our reputation for inviting the hottest up-and-comers in the genre,” said Joe Litvag, Executive Producer of Northern Invasion. “Having heroes like Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice In Chains, and Stone Temple Pilotsmatched with new sensations like Parkway Drive, Black Veil Brides, and Red Sun Rising, I think the fans will respond well. It’s going to be an unforgettable weekend!”

Northern Invasion General Admission and VIP tickets (including layaway options), as well as Hotel Packages and All-Inclusive Camping options, and Tent or RV Camping add-ons are on sale now athttp://northerninvasion.com/tickets.html. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save. New for Northern Invasion 2018: Each ticket price level has a limited number of tickets available, so attendees can save more by buying earlier. Ticket prices will automatically move to the next price level once a price allotment sells out. The layaway purchase option also allows fans to split the ticket cost into four monthly payments.

Current ticket pricing levels are as follows while supplies last:

Weekend VIP: $199.50 plus fees

Weekend General Admission: $99.50 plus fees

Monster Energy Weekend General Admission 4-Pack: $319.00 plus fees

Specially priced tickets for Northern Invasion will be available for active military through partner GovX (www.govx.com) while supplies last.

The Northern Invasion campgrounds will be open from Friday, May 11 through Monday, May 14. Festival doors open at 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

Northern Invasion is produced by AEG Presents and Danny Wimmer Presents and is part of the World's Loudest Month concert series, which features the biggest names in rock music performing in six U.S. events in distinct atmospheres during five consecutive weekends in April and May of 2018.

Northern Invasion is brought to you in part by Monster Energy.

Somerset Amphitheater has been a favorite Midwest music venue since the late '80s. Located on the Apple River and less than 40 minutes from the Twin Cities, for years it has served as a summer hub for music and camping for those from Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond.

For more information on Northern Invasion, visit:

Website: www.NorthernInvasion.com

Facebook: @NorthernInvasionFest

Twitter: @northinvasion

Instagram: @northerninvasion

About AEG Presents: AEG Presents is one of the largest live music companies in the world. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Presents operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 16 regional offices that support its tours, which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney; produces or supports over 25 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival; and owns, manages or books more than 60 clubs and theaters. AEG Presents produces more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Presents, Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents.

www.aegpresents.com

About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Chicago Open Air, and Northern Invasion, among others.

www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

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Sonic Temple 2019

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival

Announces Visual Art Lineup With Live Painting & Installations Featuring Famed Street Artist RISK, Plus Enhanced Onsite Experiences May 17, 18 & 19, 2019 At MAPFRE Stadium In Columbus, Ohio One-Of-A-Kind Destination Event Features

Foo Fighters, System Of A Down, Disturbed,

Bring Me The Horizon, Ghost, Papa Roach, Lamb of God

Plus Andrew Dice Clay, Henry Rollins, Pauly Shore & More In SiriusXM Comedy & Spoken Word Tent

Original art exhibitions, enhanced onsite experiences, and expanded food and beverage offerings have been revealed for the first-ever Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18 andSunday, May 19, 2019 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio,

The much-anticipated festival, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, includes performances from multiplatinum artists Foo Fighters, System Of A Down and Disturbed among a diverse lineup that also features top artists Papa Roach, Bring Me The Horizon, Ghost, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Chevelle, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and The Cult, as well as Andrew Dice Clay, Henry Rollins and Pauly Shore and more in theSiriusXM Comedy & Spoken Word Tent.

In addition to featuring the biggest music artists, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival brings together some of the best visual artists around for an immersive experience like never before at a Danny Wimmer Presentsfestival. Headlined by legendary street artist RISK, the visual art components will allow attendees to come face to face with amazing art installations, live mural painting, and live screen-printing across the entire festival grounds, as well as additional activities inside the festival’s Art Tent.

The weekend will provide the opportunity to meet artists onsite and take home new favorite pieces including ceramics, prints, jewelry and more. There will also be a specially curated group of poster artists from the Columbus area, as well as across the country, displaying and selling one-off live performance posters and multi-day festival posters. The initial list of featured artists includes Kelly Graval, the multi-talented fine artist, illustrator, and graffiti artist known as RISK, who will be curating an interactive art exhibit to be displayed on site. The exhibit will showcase multiple live demonstrations by RISK. RISK has been synonymous with the Los Angeles art community for three decades. From his days pioneering the painting of freeway overpasses to studying at the USC School of Fine Arts, and from his THIRD RAIL series and clothing line to gallery and museum shows around the world, RISK has solidified his place in the history books as a world-renowned graffiti legend, and proven to be a rising star in the contemporary art world. For more information, visit: www.riskrock.comand https://regimecontemporary.com/artist-risk

Other artists who will be displaying their work onsite include Palehorse, Ricky Watts, Lauren YS, Brian Ewing, Angryblue, Sean Dietrich, and more to be announced.

To Write Love on Her Arms (https://twloha.com) will also have a presence onsite. This non-profit organization aims to present hope and find help for people struggling with addiction, depression, self-injury and thoughts of suicide while also investing directly into treatment and recovery.

The current daily music lineup for Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival is as follows (subject to change):

Friday, May 17: System Of A Down, Ghost, Halestorm, Meshuggah, Tom Morello, Parkway Drive, Beartooth, Black Label Society, Pussy Riot, Avatar, Bad Wolves, Badflower, Zeal & Ardor, Wage War, Ho99o9, Hands Like Houses, Shvpes, Pretty Vicious and The Jacks

SiriusXM Spoken Word Tent: Henry Rollins, Tom Morello, Nadya (Pussy Riot), Shapel Lacey

Saturday, May 18: Disturbed, Papa Roach, Lamb of God, The Cult, In This Moment, Gojira, Action Bronson, Killswitch Engage, Architects, Fever 333, Mark Lanegan Band, The Black Dahlia Murder, Don Broco, Issues, While She Sleeps, Movements, Boston Manor, Counterfeit., No1Cares and The Plot In You

SiriusXM Comedy Tent: Andrew Dice Clay, Eleanor Kerrigan, Mark Normand, Craig Gass

Sunday, May 19: Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Chevelle, The Hives, The Distillers, Scars On Broadway, The Struts, Refused, The Interrupters, Palaye Royale, The Glorious Sons, Black Pistol Fire, Basement, Yungblud, Scarlxrd, Teenage Wrist, Amigo The Devil, Dirty Honey, Demob Happy and Black Coffee

SiriusXM Comedy Tent: Pauly Shore, Carmen Lynch, Joe Deuce, Bill Squire

General Admission, VIP and Premium VIP tickets, and hotel and camping packages are on sale now at www.SonicTempleFestival.com.

In addition to performances from top music artists, and various onsite attractions, attendees will enjoy a variety of onsite food and beverage offerings that celebrate local Columbus flavors. Curated by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC, DWP’s affiliate concessionaire, selections from the following local and regional restaurants will be available: Bonifacio, BruBrothers Coffee, Buckeye Donuts, Cheese Louise, Chicago’s Dog House, Cousins Maine Lobster, Dirty Frank’s, Eli’s BBQ, Ena’s Just Jerks Kitchen, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Hai Poke, Hangry City, Iron Grill BBQ, fan favorite Island Noodles,Master Of Patties, Midway Wing Co., Mikey’s Late Night Slice, MoMo Ghar,  Pie Baby Wood Fired Pizza, and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus.

Fans 21+ can enjoy multiple specialty curated beverage experiences. Varietals from Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards (owned by Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer) will be available at the Caduceus Wine Garden. Big Bourbon Bar presented by Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, will feature more than two dozen hand-selected bourbons from top distilleries, and a unique opportunity to enjoy bourbons and exclusive one-time specialty cocktails. Experience abounds at the Heavy Tiki Bar (a tropical oasis filled with killer cocktails and shade). Fans can also enjoy a large variety of local and regional brews at the Sonic Temple Craft Beer Bar.

Additional Sonic Temple onsite experiences include:

Monster Energy Experience

f.y.e. Fan Experience

Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program

Zippo Experience

The Music Experience

Jack Daniel’s Experience

USMC (United States Marine Corps) Bootcamp

Take Me Home

·       Big Bourbon Bar presented by Kentucky Bourbon Trail ®

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival sponsors include: Monster Energy, Zippo, f.y.e., Sweetwater Studios, BrewDog, Jack Daniel’s, The Music Experience, USMC, Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, and Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program.

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. DWP events include Aftershock Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, Chicago Open Air, Epicenter Festival, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. They’re also the co-creators of Rock On The Range, America’s largest and most acclaimed rock festival, which celebrated its 12th and final year in 2018 with 140,000 in attendance; Carolina Rebellion, which wrapped in 2018 after 8 record-breaking years, including over 100,000 in attendance multiple years at the annual event; and Northern Invasion, which had 50,000 in attendance for its fourth year in 2018.

For more information on Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, visit:

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Sonic Temple 2019 was originally published on RockRevolt Mag

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The FDA Is About to Deal With CBD—and Wants to Hear From You

Ben Adlin of Leafly Reports:

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become wildly popular in recent years—and widely available, both online and in stores across the country. But despite the belief by some that the 2018 farm bill broadly legalized the cannabinoid, the truth is that federal agencies are still scrambling to determine their next steps.

Want a say in the process? Now’s your chance.

The US Food and Drug Administration oversees the nation’s food, pharmaceutical drugs, and cosmetics—three categories of products that have recently been overwhelmed by CBD and various claims about its benefits. As the FDA begins to craft regulations around CBD and infused products, the agency is asking for public comment on how to proceed.

“While the use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including hemp and hemp-derived products, has increased dramatically in recent years, questions remain regarding the safety considerations raised by the widespread use of these products,” wrote Lowell Schiller, the FDA’s acting associate commissioner for policy, in a Federal Register filing published Tuesday. “These questions could impact the approaches we consider taking in regulating the development and marketing of products.”

Ahead of a public hearing on CBD scheduled for May 31 near Washington, DC, the agency is asking for public comment on three specific aspects of CBD and infused products: health and safety risks; manufacturing and product quality; and marketing, labeling, and sales.

More information is available on the federal government’s Regulations.gov website (click here to go directly to the comment form). Written comments can be sent to:

Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852

Requests to speak or make a presentation at the May 31 hearing must be received by May 10, while written or electronically filed comments can be filed until much later: July 2.

Outlook: Uncertain

It’s hard to gauge how the FDA might proceed with regulating CBD. On one hand, the agency has been far more responsive to scientific evidence around cannabinoids than the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Late last year, FDA officials wrote to their counterparts at the DEA explaining that “CBD and its salts … do not have a significant potential for abuse and could be removed from the [Controlled Substances Act].” Meanwhile, the DEA has repeatedly insisted that any CBD product other than the pharmaceutical drug Epidiolex remains a Schedule I controlled substance.

But while the FDA seems more sympathetic to CBD, the agency is also trying to rein in an industry that has exploded in recent years. Hundreds of startups have exploited the legal uncertainty around CBD by insisting that cannabidiol products are already “legal in all 50 states” and promising relief for all types of ailments, whether backed by evidence or not.

“There’s too much money to be made for problems not to come up.”Justin Polkis, Virginia Commonwealth University

That does not sit well with FDA officials. Earlier this week they took action, sending warning letters to three CBD companies—Nutra Pure, PotNetwork Holdings, and Advanced Spine and Pain—that agency officials say were making false claims about the use of CBD to treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

“According to their advertisements, the products can effectively treat diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, fibromyalgia, and ‘neuropsychiatric disorders,’” the FDA and FTC said in a joint statement.

“We’ve seen, or heard of interest in, products containing cannabis or cannabis derivatives that are marketed as human drugs, dietary supplements, conventional foods, animal foods and drugs, and cosmetics, among other things,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in the statement. (Gottlieb, who has pressed his agency to take action on CBD, is scheduled to step down from his post later this month.)

After last year’s passage of the farm bill, the FDA issued a statement saying that CBD in food products is prohibited under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. As a result, national drug store chains such as CVS have begun to carry CBD products, but only in non-edible form.

In the Federal Register post about the upcoming hearing, the FDA also raised concerns about the possibility of liver damage as the result of taking high doses of CBD (20 millilgrams of CBD per kilogram of body weight per day, or about 1,360 mg for a 150-lb. person). It says the risk was determined as part of the FDA approval process for Epidiolex, a purified form of CBD approved last year to treat certain forms of epilepsy.

“This is a potentially serious risk that can be managed when the product is taken under medical supervision in accordance with the FDA approved labeling for the product, but it is less clear how this risk might be managed if this substance is used far more widely, without medical supervision, and not in accordance with FDA-approved labeling,” the Federal Register filing says.

For reference, acetaminophen—a popular pain reliever and fever reducer found in over-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol and Nyquil—is a leading cause of acute liver failure across much of the globe. “Harmless at low doses, acetaminophen has direct hepatotoxic potential when taken as an overdose and can cause acute liver injury and death from acute liver failure,” according to the National Institutes of Health.

The current unregulated nature of CBD has also raised concerns among consumers and outside observers for other reasons. Among them, a study last year by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) found unlabeled contaminants in a number of products sold by Diamond CBD, a retailer owned by PotNetwork Holdings. The unexpected chemicals included dextromethorphan (DXM)—a well-known cough medicine with a history of recreational abuse and health dangers—and 5F-ADB, one of a growing group of synthetic cannabinoids often known as K2 or Spice.

“Somebody needs to step in and regulate this stuff,” Justin Polkis, the lead author of the VCU study told Leafly last year. “There’s too much money to be made for problems not to come up.”

Diamond CEO Kevin Hagen told Leafly at the time that he welcomed regulation.

“All companies make big claims about their products,” Hagen said. “It’s the FDA’s job to ask for [better] labeling.”

TO READ MORE OF THIS ARTICLE ON LEAFLY, CLICK HERE.

https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/the-fda-is-about-to-deal-with-cbd-and-wants-to-hear-from-you

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Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Avenged Sevenfold Headed to Jacksonville’s Welcome To Rockville

By: William Clark

Rock fans looking to take a trip out to the Sunshine State would be pressed to find a more fitting experience than the 8th Annual Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville festival. This year’s three day outdoor music event, set for April 27-29, 2018, is well primed with a lineup of monolithic metal proportions, featuring scheduled performances from such respected axe slingers as Zakk Wylde, Steve Stevens, Synster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Dave Grohl and Michael Paget.

Each year since its formation in 2010, Welcome To Rockville has developed a strong reputation for uniting Floridian metalheads with massive lineups at the Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville. 2018 proves to be no exception by bringing together acts like alt rock heavyweights Queens of the Stone Age and Clutch with rising talent in bands such as Greta Van Fleet, Them Evils and Spirit Animal.

While the weekend is sure to be jam packed with high voltage rock and roll, Welcome To Rockville 2018 holds that much more relevance for dedicated rock fans as it will also serve as one of the stops for heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne on his ‘No More Tears 2′ tour, which is set to stand as the Prince of Darkness’ final major trek.

“I’ve been extremely blessed to have had two successful music careers,” Osbourne says.  “I’m looking at this final tour as being a huge celebration for my fans and anyone who has enjoyed my music over the past five decades.”

Day One (April 27) revolves around performances from Ozzy Osbourne, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm, The Used, Parkway Drive, Underoath, Trivium, Atreyu, Power Trip, Texas Hippie Coalition, ‘68, Palisades, While She Sleeps, Bad Wolves and Them Evils.

Day Two (April 28) features appearances from Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin, ??? (to be announced), Hollywood Undead, Killswitch Engage, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Andrew W.K., Avatar, Butcher Babies, Red Sun Rising, Joyous Wolf, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Stick To Your Guns, Palaye Royale and The Wild.

Day Three (April 29) caps the event off with sets by Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Clutch, Bullet For My Valentine, Thrice, Greta Van Fleet, Baroness, Quicksand, Red Fang, The Sword, The Bronx, Turnstile, The Fever, Black Foxxes, Fireball Ministry and Spirit Animal.

Tickets for the 2018 Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville festival are available now at the official event website. (https://welcometorockvillefestival.com/)

About William Clark: William Clark is the Editor-In-Chief of Music Enthusiast Magazine and a Staff contributor to Guitar International magazine.

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WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE: AN EXPERIENCE FOR GENERATIONS OF ROCK FANS

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville has been producing legendary lineups for years, and 2018 is no exception!

Developed and produced by Florida native Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents, this year brings us international legends like Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Billy Idol, Five Finger Death Punch and many more. Also on the roster is local BC band The Wild!, making their first appearance at one of North America’s must-see live music events. With a range of styles and acts to thrill the seasoned veteran to the newest of fans, Welcome to Rockville is a celebration of the genre that is sure to exceed all expectations.

Lineups are currently as follows:

Friday: Ozzy Osbourne (with Zakk Wylde), Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm, The Used, Underoath, Parkway Drive, Trivium, Atreyu, Power Trip, Texas Hippie Coalition, '68, Toothgrinder, Bad Wolves, Palisades, Them Evils

Saturday: Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Killswitch Engage, Hollywood Undead, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Avatar, Red Sun Rising, Andrew W.K, Butcher Babies, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Stick To Your Guns, Joyous Wolf, He Is Legend, Palaye Royale, The Wild!

Sunday: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Bullet For My Valentine, Clutch, Thrice, Baroness, Greta Van Fleet, Quicksand, Wolf Alice, The Sword, Red Fang, The Bronx, Turnstile, Fireball Ministry, The Fever 333, Black Foxxes, Spirit Animal

The eight annual edition of the festival will also provide local food and beverage vendors, opportunities for artist signings, and platforms for nonprofits including the animal rescue organization, Take Me Home. There will be car and RV camping spots available.

Welcome to Rockville takes place April 27-29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida. For tickets and further information, visit https://welcometorockvillefestival.com/.

Written by: Aishath Boskma

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Chicago Open Air Presents a Massive Stadium Show on May 18 & 19, 2019 feat. System Of A Down, Tool, The Prodigy, Ghost, Meshuggah and More at SeatGeek Stadium In Bridgeview, IL

This spring brings another must-see event from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents. On Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, Chicago Open Air Presents a massive stadium show with headlining sets from chart-topping acts including System Of A Down, Tool, The Prodigy and Ghost, plus more appearances from today's biggest hard rock and metal artists. The event is co-produced by Live Nation and will take place at SeatGeek Stadium (formerly Toyota Park) in Bridgeview, IL, just outside Chicago. Tickets are on sale now. Maria Brink, frontwoman of In This Moment, says, "I can't even begin to express how excited we are to be playing Chicago Open Air Presents. We had such a blast last time! Tool, The Prodigy and System Of A Down, that's insane and such a powerful lineup. We feel blessed to be a part of it all. These are some of our all time favorite bands, I can't wait to see you all there with In This Moment." The daily band lineup (subject to change) is as follows:

Saturday, May 18: System Of A Down, Ghost, Meshuggah, Beartooth, Code Orange, Knocked Loose, Vein Sunday, May 19: Tool, The Prodigy, Gojira, In This Moment, Fever 333, The Black Dahlia Murder, Alien Weaponry Doors open at 2:00 PM each day. In addition to enjoying two days of nonstop rock, attendees of Chicago Open Air Presents will be able to indulge in an array of food and beverage options. A variety of local and regional craft beers and delicious Chicago-centric cuisine will be available throughout the venue over the course of the weekend. Initial ticket prices for Chicago Open Air Presents will be as follows (plus fees): 2-day General Admission Field: $249.50 2-day General Admission Bowl: starting at $179.50 2-day VIP: $429.50 Single Day VIP: $249.50 Single Day General Admission Field: $149.50 Single Day General Admission Bowl: starting at $99.50 All VIP tickets include: Premium viewing area on the field or a premium reserved seat in the bowl level of the stadium, access to a dedicated VIP entrance into the stadium, access to a VIP hang area featuring dedicated food and beverage offerings, access to VIP-only restroom facilities, and a commemorative Chicago Open Air Presents VIP laminate. Chicago Open Air Presents sponsors include Revolution Brewing. Revolution Brewing is the largest independently owned brewery in Illinois, brewing every drop in Chicago between the original brewpub space in Logan Square and a production brewery and taproom in Avondale. In 2017, Revolution became the 40th largest craft brewery and 50th largest overall brewery in the country by sales volume, according to the Brewers Association. Revolution currently distributes in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York City, and Wisconsin. Chicago Open Air Presents is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination rock music festivals in America, and Live Nation. DWP events include Aftershock Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, Chicago Open Air, Epicenter Festival, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. They're also the co-creators of Rock On The Range, America's largest and most acclaimed rock festival, which celebrated its 12th and final year in 2018 with 140,000 in attendance; Carolina Rebellion, which wrapped in 2018 after 8 record-breaking years, including over 100,000 in attendance multiple years at the annual event; and Northern Invasion, which had 50,000 in attendance for its fourth year in 2018.

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Nine Inch Nails, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack and Deftones Set to Perform at Fifth Annual Louder Than Life, Returning to Louisville, KY’s Champions Park September 28-30; Ice Cube, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Billy Idol and Shinedown Also Top Line Announcement

A massive music lineup led by Nine Inch Nails, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack and Deftones has been announced for the 5th annual Louder Than Life, as the World's Largest Rock 'N' Roll Whiskey Festival expands to three days — Friday, September 28, Saturday, September 29, and Sunday, September 30 — at Champions Park in Louisville, KY. Louder Than Life features a selection of award-winning bourbons, whiskey, spirits, craft beer, and the best food Louisville has to offer, along with a powerful music lineup of rock legends and breaking talent performing on three stages. The festival celebrates the bourbon culture and culinary heritage of this unique American city. The general onsale for Louder Than Life General Admission tickets, VIP and Top Shelf VIP Packages, hotel and ticket packages, as well as tent and RV camping begins Friday, June 8 at 12:00 PM ET. The daily music lineup for Louder Than Life 2018 is as follows:

Friday, September 28: Avenged Sevenfold, Limp Bizkit, Breaking Benjamin, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Seether, Black Stone Cherry, Skillet, Underoath, Suicidal Tendencies, Red Sun Rising, Tremonti, Bad Wolves, Turnstile, Jelly Roll, Hyro The Hero, Badflower, Islander, True Villains Saturday, September 29: Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Bush, Bullet For My Valentine, Hellyeah, Body Count, Pop Evil, Sevendust, GWAR, Dance Gavin Dance, From Ashes To New, Sick Puppies, Cane Hill, Bad Omens, Blacktop Mojo, Awake At Last, Stone Broken, The Jacks Sunday, September 30: Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, Ice Cube, Primus, Billy Idol, Action Bronson, Clutch, Asking Alexandria, Yelawolf, The Sword, Glassjaw, The Fever 333, Monster Magnet, Spirit Animal, The Dose, The Breton Sound Godsmack's Sully Erna said, "We're honored to be headlining the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville this year! Looking forward to partying with all of you again real soon!" Benjamin Burnley of Breaking Benjamin commented, "We're excited to come back to Louisville for Louder Than Life 2018 and play songs from our new album EMBER for the first time in Kentucky! We always have a good time there and look forward to what we know will be a kickass show." Festival producer Danny Wimmer, founder of Danny Wimmer Presents, explained, "I couldn't be prouder of what we have accomplished since the inception of the festival. In five years, Louder Than Life has become the largest rock 'n' roll whiskey festival in the world, and I see no better way to celebrate its 5th year than to close out the weekend with Nine Inch Nails and Ice Cube." In addition to performances from top music artists, attendees at Louder Than Life will enjoy a variety of onsite food and beverage options celebrating the unique spirits and food of the Louisville region. Attendees 21+ up can choose to visit Bourbon World presented by the Louisville Courier Journal, and enjoy crafted cocktails at the exclusive Down The Rabbit Hole Speakeasy; sip fine wine at the Caduceus Wine Garden; or enjoy a local brew at the Craft Beer Bar. Other spirits can be enjoyed at the Heavy Tiki Bar presented by Jim Beam, or at the Jack Daniel's Experience for a "taste of Tennessee." Fans 21+ can explore the enormous Bourbon World presented by the Louisville Courier Journal. With 95% of the world's bourbon coming from Kentucky, festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have hand-selected expressions from the top distilleries to create a unique opportunity to enjoy bourbons and exclusive one-time specialty cocktails inside what may be the World's Loudest—and Largest—Bourbon Tent. Site-wide, an enormous selection of bourbons will be available. Participating bourbon brands include: 1792, Angel's Envy, Barrell Bourbon, Basil Hayden's, Bloody Butcher's Creed, Booker's, Boone County Distilling, Bowman Brothers, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Contradiction, Cooper's Craft, Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, Elijah Craig, Elmer T. Lee, Evan Williams, Four Roses, Jefferson's, Jim Beam, Jim Beam Black, Kentucky Owl, Knob Creek, Larceny, Maker's 46, Maker's Mark, Michter's, New Riff Bourbon, Old Forester, Peerless, Rabbit Hole, Rebel Yell, Rock Hill Farms, Wild Turkey, W.L. Weller, and Woodford Reserve. Additional featured spirits include: Jack Daniel's, Uncle Nearest Whiskey, Southern Comfort and Tito's Handmade Vodka. The Caduceus Wine Garden will highlight Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards, owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. Having already dove headfirst into this venture, Maynard found out from a distant relative that wine making is in his blood. His Great Grandfather, "Spirito" Marzo, had vineyards and made wine in Venaus, Italy, just North of Turino in Piemonte. The Louder Than Life food and beverage options will be provided by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC, DWP's affiliate concessionaire. Festival attendees will be able to experience a taste of Louisville. Selections from the following local and regional restaurants will be available: Bouquet, Boss Hog BBQ, Cellar Door Chocolates, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar, Citizen 7, Gospel Bird, Longshot Lobsta, Mike's Kentucky Kitchen, Midway Café, Tumbleweed, 502 Café, and Whiskey Dry. Guests can also choose from regional and national festival favorites including Island Noodles, Pie Baby Wood Fired Pizza, Chicago Dog House, Angry Bird Grill, Ben's Cantina, Spicy Pie Pizza, Mount Olympus, Phat Daddy's Creole, Master of Patties, Red Top Dog, and much, much more! If patrons are looking for an elevated culinary experience, they are invited to take a tour of the newly added culinary food parties where guests can enjoy signature cocktails paired with gourmet plates. The "Lock and Key Pizza Parlor" will be presented by Larceny with signature selections from Spicy Pie Pizza. The "Southern Soul BBQ" presented by Maker's Mark will feature smoked delicacies from Boss Hog BBQ. The "Sip & Grill" presented by Southern Comfort will feature renowned Louisville chef Edward Lee of Whiskey Dry. Chef Lee will be offering a selection of his gourmet Whiskey Dryburgers paired with refreshing Southern Comfort cocktails. Louder Than Life is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Aftershock, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Northern Invasion and more. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. By combining A-list music talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. Louder Than Life 2018 partners and sponsors include: Monster Energy, f.y.e., The Music Experience, Miller-Coors, Jack Daniel's, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Robert Mondavi Private Select, Black Box Wines, Caduceus Wines, Diesel Cigars, SWFTCharge, Kentucky Lottery, Roadrunner Records, Fxck Cancer, Take Me Home, The Louisville Water Company and more.

All live photos by Jordan Buford Photography

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Northern Invasion Daily Band Lineups Announced For Fourth Annual Festival/ Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 2018 Featuring Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle, Alice In Chains & Many More/ Single Day Tickets On Sale Now!

The daily band lineups have been announced for the fourth annual Northern Invasion, Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 at Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, WI, and tickets are on sale now at www.NorthernInvasion.com.

Northern Invasion 2018 will be bigger and better than ever with over 12 hours of music per day from the biggest and best rock bands on three stages—headlined by Tool and Avenged Sevenfold--as well as a top tier camping experience. The Northern Invasion Good Eats area includes food offerings from top regional and national restaurants and vendors.

The daily band lineup (subject to change) for Northern Invasion is as follows:

Saturday, May 12: Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle, Breaking Benjamin, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, Black Stone Cherry, Atreyu, We Came As Romans, Butcher Babies, The Bronx, New Years Day, Miss May I, Senses Fail, Stick To Your Guns, The Fever 333, Cane Hill, Counterfeit, Wilson, Black Foxxes, Big Story

Sunday, May 13: Tool, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, The Used, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Andrew W.K., Anti-Flag, Hawthorne Heights, Red Sun Rising, Dance Gavin Dance, 10 Years, Like A Storm, I See Stars, The Blue Stones, Mutoid Man, Stitched Up Heart, Spirit Animal, Joyous Wolf

Northern Invasion General Admission and VIP tickets (including layaway options), as well as Hotel Packages and All-Inclusive Camping options and Tent or RV Camping add-ons, are on sale now athttp://northerninvasion.com/tickets.html. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save. Each ticket price level has a limited number of tickets available, so attendees can save more by buying earlier. Ticket prices will automatically move to the next price level once a price allotment sells out. The layaway purchase option—available through February 15--also allows fans to split the ticket cost into three monthly payments.

Current ticket pricing levels are as follows while supplies last:

Weekend VIP: $250.00 plus fees (Phase 4)

Weekend General Admission: $109.50 plus fees (Phase 2)

Monster Energy Weekend General Admission 4-Pack: $399.00 plus fees (Phase 2)

Military Weekend General Admission (via GovX): $99.50 plus fees (Phase 4)

Single Day General Admission: $60.00 plus fees (Phase 1)

The Northern Invasion campgrounds will be open from Friday, May 11 through Monday, May 14. Festival doors open at 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

Northern Invasion is produced by AEG Presents and Danny Wimmer Presents and is part of the World's Loudest Month concert series, which features the biggest names in rock music performing in six U.S. events in distinct atmospheres during five consecutive weekends in April and May of 2018.

Northern Invasion is brought to you in part by Monster Energy.

Somerset Amphitheater has been a favorite Midwest music venue since the late '80s. Located on the Apple River and less than 40 minutes from the Twin Cities, for years it has served as a summer hub for music and camping for those from Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond.

For more information on Northern Invasion, visit:

Website: www.NorthernInvasion.com

Facebook: @NorthernInvasionFest

Twitter: @northinvasion

Instagram: @northerninvasion

About AEG Presents: AEG Presents is one of the largest live music companies in the world. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Presents operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 16 regional offices that support its tours, which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney; produces or supports over 25 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival; and owns, manages or books more than 60 clubs and theaters. AEG Presents produces more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Presents, Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents.

www.aegpresents.com

About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Chicago Open Air, and Northern Invasion, among others.

www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

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Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice In Chains, A Perfect Circle Godsmack, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin & Stone Temple Pilots Lead Lineup For 12th Annual Rock On The Range May 18, 19 & 20 At MAPFRE Stadium In Columbus, Ohio

The 12th annual Rock On The Range returns to MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH Friday, May 18, Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 with its most power-packed lineup to date. America’s largest and most acclaimed rock festival features nearly 60 bands on three stages, led by Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, and Alice In Chains, also featuring Godsmack, A Perfect Circle, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Stone Temple Pilots, Machine Gun Kelly, The Used, Bullet For My Valentine, Black Veil Brides, and many more. Many of the biggest names in rock will be joined by some of rock’s most exciting up-and-coming talent such as Greta Van Fleet, Code Orange, Power Trip, and New Years Day.

Rock On The Range also showcases rock’s favorite comedians in the ROTR Rolling Rock Comedy Tent, and the festival includes various onsite experiences during the three-day weekend. The comedy lineup will be announced in early 2018. Rock On The Range continues to grow year after year and draws attendees from around the world. 2017 was the festival’s biggest year to date with a crowd of 135,000 in attendance; tickets sold out just a month after going sale, marking the festival’s fifth consecutive advance sell-out.

Rock On The Range General Admission and VIP tickets (including layaway options), as well as Hotel and Camping Packages, are on sale now at www.RockOnTheRange.com. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save. Each ticket price level has a limited number of tickets available, so attendees can save more by buying earlier. Ticket prices will automatically move to the next price level once an allotment sells out. The ROTR layaway option also allows purchasers to split the ticket cost into four monthly payments.

M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold said, "Rock On The Range is the undisputed champion of American rock festivals. The team over there has done an incredible job of curating a potent mix of all the types of rock ’n roll that any fan could ask for. It’s an honor to play at the top of the bill, and we cannot wait to see everyone in May.”

“We are looking forward to returning to Rock On The Range as a headliner this year and rocking out with all of you. Bring It!” said Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains.

“Following last year's amazing festival we knew we had to deliver. We have one of the only shows from Tool in 2018, a band the Rangers have been wanting for years -- and also having A Perfect Circle on the same festival is something special. Adding Avenged Sevenfold, Alice In Chains, Godsmack, and the special returns of Stone Sour and Stone Temple Pilots only builds on that excitement. We can’t wait for May,” said Gary Spivack, Executive Producer for Rock On The Range.

The current music lineup for Rock On The Range 2018 is as follows: Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice In Chains, Godsmack, A Perfect Circle, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Stone Temple Pilots, Machine Gun Kelly, Bullet For My Valentine, The Used, Tech N9ne, Underoath, BABYMETAL, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, I Prevail, Greta Van Fleet, Yelawolf, Trivium, Body Count, Quicksand, Red Sun Rising, Baroness, Andrew W.K., Atreyu, Anti-Flag, We Came As Romans, The Bronx, 10 Years, Senses Fail, New Years Day, Emmure, Hawthorne Heights, Turnstile, Miss May I, Code Orange, Power Trip, Dance Gavin Dance, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Stick To Your Guns, Wilson, From Ashes To New, Black Foxxes, Like A Storm, Shaman’s Harvest, While She Sleeps, The Fever 333, I See Stars, Mutoid Man, My Ticket Home, Cane Hill, Joyous Wolf, Stitched Up Heart, Them Evils, Spirit Animal, Like Moths To Flames and Shim.

Current ticket pricing levels are as follows while supplies last:

Weekend Field VIP – $349.50 plus fees

Weekend Field GA – $299.50 plus fees

Weekend Stadium GA – $149.50 plus fees

The following Premier Hotel and Camping Packages are also available for purchase while supplies last:

Premier Hotel Packages: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond Packages

Camping: Uber Ranger Glamping Package

The Diehard Ranger, Ultimate Ranger, and Xtreme Ranger premier packages, as well as the basic GA Camping packages, are currently SOLD OUT.

Specially priced tickets for Rock On The Range will be available for active military through ROTR partner GovX (www.govx.com) while supplies last.

Rock On The Range is produced by AEG Presents and Danny Wimmer Presents.

Rock On The Range is brought to you in part by Monster Energy.

Website: www.RockOnTheRange.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rockontherange

Twitter: www.twitter.com/rockontherange

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rockontherange

Hashtag: #RockOnTheRange

About AEG Presents: AEG Presents is one of the largest live music companies in the world. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Presents operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 16 regional offices that support its tours, which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney; produces or supports over 25 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival; and owns, manages or books more than 60 clubs and theaters. AEG Presents produces more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Presents, Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents.

www.aegpresents.com

About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Chicago Open Air, and Northern Invasion, among others.

www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

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Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Band Lineups Announced

With Headlining Sets From Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters,

Avenged Sevenfold, Queens Of The Stone Age,

Along with Billy Idol, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack, Stone Sour & More

Florida’s Biggest Rock Experience Expands To Three Days

– Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29, 2018 –

At Metropolitan Park In Jacksonville, FL

General Tickets, VIP Packages, Hotel and Camping Options On Sale Now

Foo Fighters, Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Godsmack, Stone Sour, and Five Finger Death Punch lead the bill for the eighth annual Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, as Florida’s Biggest Rock Experience grows to three days – Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29 – at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL.

Corey Taylor says, “Stone Sour is stoked to return to Jacksonville for the first time since Welcome To Rockville in 2013. See you fxckers soon!”

Sully Erna of Godsmack says, “We’re really excited to be headlining Welcome To Rockville this year! 2018 is the 20th anniversary of Godsmack, so we’re gonna make this year’s shows bigger, louder and more off the hook than ever. See ya there!”

The daily band lineups for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are as follows:

Friday, April 27: Ozzy Osbourne, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm, The Used, Parkway Drive, Underoath, Trivium, Atreyu, Power Trip, Texas Hippie Coalition, ‘68, Palisades, While She Sleeps, Bad Wolves, Them Evils

Saturday, April 28: Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin, ??? (to be announced), Hollywood Undead, Killswitch Engage, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Andrew W.K., Avatar, Butcher Babies, Red Sun Rising, Joyous Wolf, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Stick To Your Guns, Palaye Royale, The Wild!

Sunday, April 29: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Clutch, Bullet For My Valentine, Thrice, Greta Van Fleet, Baroness, Quicksand, Red Fang, The Sword, The Bronx, Turnstile, The Fever, Black Foxxes, Fireball Ministry, Spirit Animal

“Since Welcome To Rockville’s inception seven years ago, I have been building towards this day: To bring not just the biggest rock festival in Jacksonville (or even Florida), but the biggest rock lineup in the United States to my hometown,” says festival creator and producer Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “This is a triumph for me, my company and the city that I love.”

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville tickets, VIP packages, as well as hotel and camping options are on sale now at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com.

For the first time, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is offering car and RV camping spots for attendees. Camping spots at Tailgaters Parking lots include four nights of camping in a secured lot featuring indoor restrooms, shower trailers and access to a full restaurant and general store.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World’s Loudest Month festival series and will also feature a variety of onsite experiences, including the Monster Energy Experience(featuring Monster Energy tastings and signings with select Rockville artists), The Music Experience (an interactive exhibit and musical instrument retailer), F.Y.E. Fan Experience (purchase your favorite album and get it signed by select Rockville artists), Zippo, and Take Me Home nonprofit animal rescue organization, among others.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville “Grub” will include local favorites: Indochine (voted Jacksonville’s “Best Thai”), Mojo's BBQ (unique barbeque experience), and TacoLu (the Bangin’ Bus serving Bangin’ Shrimp tacos, and other TacoLu classics).

Additional food vendors include: Angry Bird Grill, Ben’s Burrito Bowl, Brucci’s, Catullo Brothers, Cely’s Filipino Food, Classic Home Cookin’, Funnel Cake Fantasy, Girls Gone Green Nacho Bar, Grumpy’s Homemade Ice Cream, GuanaBana Ice Pops, Hebros Bacon Restaurant, Island Noodles, Knuckle Sandwiches, Mac Attack, Mount Olympus Greek, Nomi's Island Girl Foods,Ollie’s Tots, Pele's Wood Fired Pizza, Pie Baby, Rock N’ Roll Arepas, and What’s The Catch Fish Tacos.

Fans 21+ can wash down Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville’s over-the-top food offerings with a variety of beverages, including selections from the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden (owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer), Heavy Tiki Bar (an oasis filled with killer cocktails and shade), and local craft beer.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville tickets, as well as hotel and VIP packages are on sale now. Discounted online hotel rates are also available through Curadora. Visit www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com for details.

Initial ticket prices will be as follows:

3-Day Weekend General Admission: starting at $129.50 + fees

3-Day Weekend VIP: starting at $365.00 + fees

Single Day General Admission: starting at $75.00 + fees

Single Day VIP: starting at $155.00 + fees

VIP tickets include: a VIP entrance to venue; access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service; viewing of main stages; seated area with shade for dining; private restroom facilities; and a VIP guest laminate.

As in the past, General Admission ticket discounts will also be available for active military through Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville partner GovX (www.govx.com).

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is fueled by Monster Energy. Additional 2018 sponsors include: The Music Experience, F.Y.E., Zippo, and more to be announced.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including Rock On The Range, Monster EnergyAftershock, Louder Than Life, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Northern Invasion and more.Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World's Loudest Month festival series.

For more information on Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, visit:

Website: www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcometorockville

Twitter: @RockvilleFest

Instagram: @welcometorockville

About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Chicago Open Air, and Northern Invasion, among others.

www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

About Monster Energy: Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.

www.monsterenergy.com | www.facebook.com/monsterenergy

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3 Days, 9 Headliners: Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens Of The Stone Age, Billy Idol, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin and More Set to Perform at 2018′s Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville; Taking Over Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL April 27-29

World’s Loudest Month is coming, and it will start with a BANG! Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands -- both established and up-and comers -- to rock festival goers. Featuring the likes of  Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens Of The Stone Age, Billy Idol, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack, Stone Sour, and Breaking Benjamin just to name a few, there is no doubt that this will be the best Rockville yet. It should also set the tone for the remaining events of World’s Loudest Month, which will be just as spectacular if not more so. Below is the official press release regarding Welcome to Rockville...

Foo Fighters, Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Godsmack, Stone Sour, and Five Finger Death Punch lead the bill for the eighth annual Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, as Florida's Biggest Rock Experience grows to three days — Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29 — at Metropolitan Parkin Jacksonville, FL.

Corey Taylor says, "Stone Sour is stoked to return to Jacksonville for the first time since Welcome To Rockville in 2013. See you fxckers soon!" Sully Erna of Godsmack says, "We're really excited to be headlining Welcome To Rockville this year! 2018 is the 20th anniversary of Godsmack, so we're gonna make this year's shows bigger, louder and more off the hook than ever. See ya there!" The daily band lineups for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are as follows: Friday, April 27: Ozzy Osbourne, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm, The Used, Parkway Drive, Underoath, Trivium, Atreyu, Power Trip, Texas Hippie Coalition, '68, Palisades, While She Sleeps, Bad Wolves, Them Evils Saturday, April 28: Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin, ??? (to be announced), Hollywood Undead, Killswitch Engage, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Andrew W.K., Avatar, Butcher Babies, Red Sun Rising, Joyous Wolf, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Stick To Your Guns, Palaye Royale, The Wild! Sunday, April 29: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Clutch, Bullet For My Valentine, Thrice, Greta Van Fleet, Baroness, Quicksand, Red Fang, The Sword, The Bronx, Turnstile, The Fever, Black Foxxes, Fireball Ministry, Spirit Animal "Since Welcome To Rockville's inception seven years ago, I have been building towards this day: To bring not just the biggest rock festival in Jacksonville (or even Florida), but the biggest rock lineup in the United States to my hometown," says festival creator and producer Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. "This is a triumph for me, my company and the city that I love." Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville tickets, VIP packages, as well as hotel and camping options are on sale now. For the first time, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is offering car and RV camping spots for attendees. Camping spots at Tailgaters Parking lots include four nights of camping in a secured lot featuring indoor restrooms, shower trailers and access to a full restaurant and general store. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World's Loudest Month festival series and will also feature a variety of onsite experiences, including the Monster Energy Experience (featuring Monster Energy tastings and signings with select Rockville artists), The Music Experience (an interactive exhibit and musical instrument retailer), F.Y.E. Fan Experience (purchase your favorite album and get it signed by select Rockville artists), Zippo, and Take Me Home nonprofit animal rescue organization, among others. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville "Grub" will include local favorites: Indochine (voted Jacksonville's "Best Thai"), Mojo's BBQ(unique barbeque experience), and TacoLu (the Bangin' Bus serving Bangin' Shrimp tacos, and other TacoLu classics). Additional food vendors include: Angry Bird Grill, Ben's Burrito Bowl, Brucci's, Catullo Brothers, Cely's Filipino Food, Classic Home Cookin', Funnel Cake Fantasy, Girls Gone Green Nacho Bar, Grumpy's Homemade Ice Cream, GuanaBana Ice Pops, Hebros Bacon Restaurant, Island Noodles, Knuckle Sandwiches, Mac Attack, Mount Olympus Greek, Nomi's Island Girl Foods, Ollie's Tots, Pele's Wood Fired Pizza, Pie Baby, Rock N' Roll Arepas, and What's The Catch Fish Tacos. Fans 21+ can wash down Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville's over-the-top food offerings with a variety of beverages, including selections from the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden (owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer), Heavy Tiki Bar (an oasis filled with killer cocktails and shade), and local craft beer. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville tickets, as well as hotel and VIP packages are on sale now. Discounted online hotel rates are also available through Curadora. Initial ticket prices will be as follows: 3-Day Weekend General Admission: starting at $129.50 + fees 3-Day Weekend VIP: starting at $365.00 + fees Single Day General Admission: starting at $75.00 + fees Single Day VIP: starting at $155.00 + fees VIP tickets include: a VIP entrance to venue; access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service; viewing of main stages; seated area with shade for dining; private restroom facilities; and a VIP guest laminate. As in the past, General Admission ticket discounts will also be available for active military through Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville partner GovX. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is fueled by Monster Energy. Additional 2018 sponsors include: The Music Experience, F.Y.E., Zippo, and more to be announced. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Northern Invasion and more. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World's Loudest Month festival series.

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Expansions, Moves and Dates Announced for the 2018 World's Loudest Month U.S. Music Festival Series; Artist Lineups Coming Soon

2018 event dates, festival updates, and ticket on-sale information for the World's Loudest Month festival series have been announced. The World's Loudest Month—created by AEG Presents and Danny Wimmer Presents—continued to break records in 2017 with its U.S. festival series featuring the biggest names in rock music. The 2018 World's Loudest Month will include six U.S. events in distinct atmospheres during five consecutive weekends in April and May.

In 2017, total attendance surpassed a half million for the World's Loudest Month festivals. Festival updates for 2018 include Monster Energy Fort Rock moving to its new home in Fort Lauderdale and The Bud Light River City Rockfest shifting to late summer. The 2018 World's Loudest Month festival dates, locations and details are as follows...

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville: April 27, 28 & 29 in Jacksonville, FL Monster Energy Fort Rock: April 28 & April 29 in Fort Lauderdale, FL Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion: May 4, 5 & 6 in Concord, NC Northern Invasion: May 12 & 13 in Somerset, WI Rock On The Range: May 18, 19 & 20 in Columbus, OH Rocklahoma: May 25, 26 & 27 in Pryor, OK The Bud Light River City Rockfest: San Antonio, TX — moving to late summer in 2018 Here are more details about the World's Loudest Month festivals: Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Foo Fighters lead the bill for the 8th annual Welcome To Rockville, as Florida's Biggest Rock Experience grows to three days at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. Blind Early Bird General Admission and VIP tickets are available now at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com. The full festival lineup will be revealed, and the general onsale for Welcome To Rockville, including hotel, GA and VIP ticket packages, begins Monday, November 6 at 12:00 PM EST. Monster Energy Fort Rock For its 6th year, Monster Energy Fort Rock moves to its new home at Markham Park in Fort Lauderdale/Sunrise, FL, expanding its capacity and providing a bigger Fort Rock experience. In association with the Underground Lauderdale and Hello Sunny programs, South Florida's Biggest Rock Experience features the genre's top artists performing on two stages during the 2-day festival. Look for the full festival lineup to be announced on Monday, December 4 at Noon EST. Presale and Early Bird community ticket offers will be available that week, leading into the general onsale Friday, December 8 at Noon EST. Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion had another record-breaking year in 2017 with more than 105,000 fans attending over three days. The Mid-Atlantic's Biggest Rock Festival featured four stages, over 60 bands, the Pig Out Village, and top notch camping facilities. Layaway & Early Bird Phase 1 tickets (General Admission, VIP, Camping & Hotel) will be available starting Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 AM EST and the lineup for Carolina Rebellion will be announced on Cyber Monday (November 27). Northern Invasion In its fourth year, Northern Invasion will be bigger and better than ever with over 12 hours of music on three stages each day, as well as a top tier camping experience. Layaway and Early Bird Phase 1 tickets (General Admission, VIP, Camping & Hotel) will be available starting Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 AM CST and the music lineup for Northern Invasion will be announced on Monday, December 11. Rock On The Range The largest and most-acclaimed rock festival in the United States continues to break records with over 135,000 in attendance in 2017. ROTR attendees traveled from all 50 U.S. states and various countries around the globe. ROTR, held at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH, has had consecutive sell-outs for the last five years, with tickets selling out in a little over a month in 2017. With three days of music on three stages, a comedy tent, art installations, and many onsite activities, Rock On The Range sets the standard for American rock festivals and truly is "Where Rock Lives." Layaway and Early Bird Phase 1 tickets (General Admission, VIP, Premiere, Camping & Hotel) will be available beginning Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 AM EST and the music lineup will be announced on Cyber Monday (November 27). Rocklahoma Rocklahoma, presented by Bud Light, had its biggest year ever in May of 2017, with over 75,000 fans attending the 11th annual event. America's Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party features the best current rock artists and classic bands at "Catch the Fever" Festival Grounds, just outside Tulsa, OK. The three-day camping festival features music on three stages, as well as a campground stage to keep the music going all night long. With onsite camping amenities and unparalleled VIP packages, Rocklahoma lives up to its motto of "Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Rock." Rocklahoma campgrounds open for a full week before the festival begins to get the party started early. Ticket renewals for Rocklahoma 2018 are available starting Monday, November 6, at 8:30 AM CST by calling 866.310.2288 or emailing info@rocklahoma.com. The renewal option is available for those who purchased a weekend reserved or VIP package in 2017. Look for the Rocklahoma music lineup to be announced on December 11. The Bud Light River City Rockfest The 6th annual Bud Light River City Rockfest is moving to late summer 2018 at San Antonio's AT&T Center. Look for details to be announced early next year regarding the new date and music lineup. The World's Loudest Month is proudly sponsored by Monster Energy.