In lucky year 13, the Aftershock festival, set for Oct. 2 to 5, 2025 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, will feature more than 115 bands performing on four stages. A lineup of icons and emerging stars is topped by:
- Thursday: Blink-182, Good Charlotte, All Time Low
- Friday: Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Turnstile
- Saturday: Korn, Bad Omens, Gojira
- Sunday: Bring Me the Horizon, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson
“Aftershock is the biggest rock, punk and metal festival on the West Coast, and this year, it lined up perfectly for California fans. We’ve got legendary reunions, rare performances and more California bands on this lineup than any Aftershock before,” said Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “Year after year, we’ve broken attendance records, and this one is set to be the biggest yet. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it. I hope to see you there.”
“We can’t wait to welcome Aftershock back to Sacramento this fall,”Visit Sacramento President and CEO Mike Testa said. “What began as a one-day event has become a totally immersive hard rock experience for some of the best fans in the world, and we’re excited that our city can be a part of it all.”
The overall music lineup for Aftershock 2025 is as follows: Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me the Horizon, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Good Charlotte, Turnstile, Gojira, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace (with Adam Gontier), Lamb of God, Mudvayne, All Time Low, The All-American Rejects, Motionless in White, Acid Bath, Bruce Dickinson, Chevelle, Slaughter to Prevail, Dream Theater, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Taking Back Sunday, Trivium, Hollywood Undead, In This Moment, Chiodos, Black Veil Brides, Kerry King, Mom Jeans, Powerwolf, Alkaline Trio, Dayseeker, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, Cavalera, Machine Head, Power Trip, Basement, Chimaira, Testament, Story of the Year, Sunami, State Champs, Bowling For Soup, Hoobastank, Hinder, Crossfade, Static-X, August Burns Red, Hatebreed, Imminence, Exodus, GWAR, Bilmuri, Carcass, Alestorm, DragonForce, Death Angel, All Shall Perish, Get Scared, Kittie, Pop Evil, Rev Theory, Of Mice & Men, Failure, A Tribute to S.O.D. with Scott Ian, Dan Lilker, Jamey Jasta and Revel Ian, DevilDriver, 3 Inches of Blood, Yngwie Malmsteen, Memphis May Fire, Dying Fetus, Northlane, The Plot in You, Glare, Fear Factory, Spineshank, DOPE, Hot Milk, High on Fire, Demon Hunter, Seven Hours After Violet, Nails, Speed, Trash Talk, Scowl, Violent Vira, Snot, Cattle Decapitation, Lacuna Coil, Gloryhammer, LANDMVRKS, Saliva, Sleep Theory, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Sick Puppies, Winds of Plague, Spite, Thrown, Xibalba, Six Feet Under, Prong, 12 Stones, Dying Wish, Quannnic, The Ataris, Nonpoint, Born of Osiris, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Dry Kill Logic, Forbidden, SPY, Left to Suffer, Thornhill, Five Headed Cobra, Return to Dust and Snuffed on Sight.
Some of the special appearances and reunions will include:
- 3 Inches of Blood (Rare reunion show)
- 12 Stones (Reunion)
- A Tribute to S.O.D. with Scott Ian, Dan Lilker, Jamey Jasta and Revel Ian
- Acid Bath (Reunion)
- All Shall Perish (Rare show/home area)
- Cattle Decapitation (Home state)
- Cavalera (Playing the brothers’ iconic Sepultura record “Chaos A.D.” in full)
- Chimaira (First West Coast show in 11 years)
- Chiodos (Reunion)
- Crossfade (Reunion)
- Death Angel (Home area)
- Deftones (Hometown show)
- Demon Hunter (Rare show)
- DevilDriver (Home state)
- Dream Theater (40th anniversary)
- Exodus (“40 Years of Blood” celebrating 40th anniversary of its “Bonded by Blood” album/home area)
- Fear Factory (Celebrating the 30-year anniversary of “Demanufacture”/home state)
- Forbidden (Reunion/hometown area)
- Get Scared (Reunion)
- Good Charlotte (West Coast festival exclusive)
- GWAR (40th anniversary)
- High on Fire (Home area)
- In This Moment (Home state)
- Machine Head (Home area)
- Mom Jeans (Hometown)
- Nails (Home state)
- Power Trip (First reunion show in the Bay Area)
- Rev Theory (A DWP exclusive: The original lineup reunites for one of the band’s first shows since 2014 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album “Truth Is Currency”)
- Snot (Reunion/home state)
- Snuffed on Sight (Home area)
- Spineshank (Reunion/home state)
- Spite (Home area)
- Spy (Home area)
- Static-X (Home state)
- Sunami (Home area)
- The Dillinger Escape Plan (West Coast Reunion Show)
- Trash Talk (20th anniversary)
- Trivium (Celebrating 20th anniversary of “Ascendency” with full album play)
- Winds of Plague (Reunion/home state)
- Xibalba (Rare show/home state)
Four-Day and Single-Day General Admission and VIP passes, as well as the brand-new 4-Day Capital Club SVIP are on sale at https://aftershockfestival.com/passes.
Aftershock VIP perks include:
- Commemorative VIP laminate and wristband
- Dedicated Festival VIP fast track entrance lanes
- Access to all General Admission areas, as well as VIP lounge and tree-shaded lounge spaces, featuring comfortable furniture
- Live audio and video streams of both main stages
- Water refill station
- Air conditioned & flushable restrooms
- Dedicated guest services team
- Access to a dedicated festival merchandise booth**
- Private locker rentals with charging capabilities**
- Premium food & drink offerings**
** For additional purchase
In addition to all the VIP perks listed above, the Aftershock 4-Day Capital Club SVIP perks include:
- Elevated Main Stage Viewing Platform: Take in epic performances from a private viewing platform nestled among the trees for the best views in the house.
- Exclusive Air-Conditioned Lounge: Cool off and recharge in a private, climate-controlled lounge with plush seating and a laid-back vibe.
- Exclusive Credentials: Commemorative Capital Club laminate and wristband
- Fast Track Festival Entrance: Bypass the crowds with dedicated Capital Club entrance lanes for quick, hassle-free festival entry.
- Daily Re-Entry Privileges: Come and go from the festival as you please.
- All-Inclusive Bites: Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, light bites, and all-day snacks.
- All-Inclusive Beverages: Unlimited beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks in the Capital Club.
- Dedicated WiFi: Stay connected, share your festival vibes in real-time.
DWP has partnered with GOVX to offer exclusively priced 4-Day and Single-Day GA Aftershock passes for military, nurse, firefighter, and police personnel. Visit GovX.com for eligibility details. All details on Aftershock passes, including Jampack hotel packages, camping and parking passes can be found at https://aftershockfestival.com/passes/.
Service fees on all pass purchases include a charity fee for the DWP Foundation, which gives back to local and national charities throughout the year.
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