Sacramento's Aftershock Festival returns to Discovery Park for its 13th year, running October 2-5, 2025. The massive four-day event will showcase over 115 bands across four stages, featuring an impressive mix of rock, punk, and metal acts.

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)
• Acid Bath (reunion)
• Chiodos (reunion)
• The Dillinger Escape Plan (West Coast reunion)
• Power Trip (reunion)
• Deftones (hometown show)
• Good Charlotte (West Coast Festival Exclusive)
• 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 including:
  • Fast track entrance
  • VIP lounge access
  • Live audio/video streams
  • Air-conditioned restrooms
  • Dedicated guest services

The complete lineup includes over 115 performers across various rock subgenres, featuring established acts like Lamb of God, Mudvayne, Three Days Grace, and emerging artists. The festival represents the largest rock, punk, and metal gathering on the West Coast, with special emphasis on California-based performers.

A new Capital Club SVIP ticket package has been introduced for 2025, offering enhanced amenities for festival attendees seeking a premium experience.

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