Sacramento's Aftershock Festival returns to Discovery Park for its 13th year, running October 2-5, 2025. The four-day rock, punk, and metal festival will feature over 115 bands performing across four stages.

Daily Headliners:

• 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

Notable Reunions and Special Performances:

• 3 Inches of Blood (rare reunion show)
• Acid Bath (reunion)
• Chiodos (reunion)
• The Dillinger Escape Plan (West Coast reunion)
• Power Trip (reunion)
• Deftones (hometown show)
• Dream Theater (40th anniversary)
• GWAR (40th anniversary)
• Trivium (20th anniversary)

Festival Details:

• Tickets are now on sale
• 4-Day GA passes start at $512
• VIP packages available featuring:
  • Fast track entrance
  • VIP lounge access
  • Live audio/video streams of main stages
  • Air-conditioned restrooms
  • Dedicated guest services
  • Commemorative VIP laminate and wristband

Danny Wimmer, festival organizer, notes: "This year's lineup features more California bands than ever before, legendary reunions, and rare performances, setting up to be the biggest Aftershock yet."

The complete lineup includes over 115 bands across various rock, metal, and punk subgenres, featuring both established acts and emerging artists. The festival maintains its position as the West Coast's largest rock, punk, and metal festival.

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