Welcome to Rockville has just announced its lineup for next year's festival and it’s wild! Taking place on May 18th-21st at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 2023 edition of Welcome to Rockville will have Headliners Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Pantera, and Tool. The lineup also features Deftones, Incubus, Rob Zombie, Evanescence, Queens of the Stone Age, Godsmack, Trivium, Suicidal Tendencies, Alice Cooper, Chevelle, IPrevail, Asking Alexandria, Sleeping With Sirens, The Mars Volta, Coheed & Cambria, Motionless In White, Black Veil Brides, Avatar, Pennywise, Ghostemane, Bloodywood, Rain City Dirve, and more. With over 90 big name artists, this year's lineup is definitely giving me European Festival vibes.
As of now, this will be Avenged Sevenfold's first live performance since 2018. It will also be newly-reformed Pantera's first U.S. show in 22 years. Now composed of core members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown joined by Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax). This isn’t a “reunion” of Pantera, because there is no reunion without Vinnie and Dime, but it is a way to honor the brothers and bring back Pantera’s music to the fans.
Danny Wimmer, founder of Welcome to Rockville and DWP, stated, “We are so excited to be bringing this fantastic lineup to Welcome To Rockville,” he continued, “Our fans have been wanting Pantera and along with one of Avenged Sevenfold’s first live shows in five years, crowd favorite Slipknot, AND one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Tool, we are delivering a jam-packed weekend to the ‘The World Center of Rock.’ Can’t wait to see everyone in May!”
This year's Welcome To Rockville will feature 95 artists over the course of four days on four stages along with some other experiences such as amusement rides, a giant water slide, artwork installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and some amazing food. Welcome To Rockville VIP pass holders will live their best lives with access to all VIP lounges and shaded patio areas which feature comfortable furniture with live audio & video streams of both Main Stages. VIPs will have dedicated VIP main stage viewing areas, access to a dedicated festival merchandise booth, dedicated guest services team, private locker rentals with charging capabilities, air conditioned restrooms with flushable toilets, and premium food & drink offerings. VIP’S will also receive a commemorative VIP laminate and wristband for access to dedicated Festival VIP Fast Track entrance lanes.
Welcome To Rockville campers get the ultimate experience by spending five days on the festival field in the middle of all the action with the quickest access to all the stages. Amenities include indoor restrooms and showers, in and out privileges, and a general store for supplies. A limited number of Weekend Camping Packages are available for both car and tent and RVs. Admission to the festival is not included in Weekend Camping Packages and must be purchased separately. Campers can also look forward to a kick-off party on Wednesday, May 17 and themed contests throughout the weekend.
For the first time in Welcome To Rockville history, Early Bird Passes sold out before the lineup was even released. Single-day and weekend passes for Welcome to Rockville 2023 are now on sale at welcometorockville.com. Passes can be purchased as general admission, VIP or Daytona Owners Club, and layaway is available through Dec. 31.
We are counting down the days until Welcome to Rockville 2023! See you there!
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