THE 5th ANNUAL ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2012 LINEUP: INCLUDES SLIPKNOT & SLAYER!
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINE UP
MAIN STAGE Artists include:
SLIPKNOT
SLAYER
A Very Special Guest to Be Announced on March 5, 2012
And a Rotation of:
AS I LAY DYING
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
ASKING ALEXANDRIA
ANTHRAX WILL HEADLINE THE UPGRADED JAGERMEISTER STAGE
PRE-SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH
FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ON JUNE 30, 2012
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, the world’s largest touring heavy music festival is back for its fifth year, assaulting the senses of United States heavy metal music fans. The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is proud to announce this summer’s artists. The main stage will be our strongest ever with the headlining slot occupied by multi-platinum Iowa legends SLIPKNOT. Next up will be legendary thrash metal kings SLAYER and then a major special guest will be playing in the third slot whom will be announced on March 5th. The main stage will also spotlight a ferocious mix of today’s best artists in a rotation, including THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA. In 2012 the tour has upgraded the production on the festival stage and this year the JAGERMEISTER STAGE will feature a special headline set by metal masters ANTHRAX supported by a rotation of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA, along with WHITECHAPEL, HIGH ON FIRE and the JAGERMEISTER opener. Please note that bands may vary per market.
The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL will make a 26 date trek across the U.S. beginning on June 30th at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California. GET OFF YOUR ASS Pre-sale tickets go on sale Friday the 6th of April, 2012. Tune in to www.rockstarmayhemfest.com and www.livenation.com for up-to-date ticketing information.
Corey Taylor of Slipknot says “You knew we’d be back. Now, you know we’re coming. This will be a tour people will scarcely want to miss. It will definitely be a show to remember. Can’t wait to see the states again from behind a mask.”
Slipknot’s, Clown states “Slipknot is headlining this summer’s Mayhem festival and it’s going to be unlike anything you’ve ever felt, sensed, or seen. You miss this, you miss everything. Everyone seems to think that there’s a chance we’re gonna go away. This is the farthest thing from the truth. Stay sic and don’t ever judge us.”
“Mayhem 2012 might just be the last and greatest metal festival before the world ends!! So wreak havoc and go out in style!!” adds Tom Araya of Slayer.
Slayer’s Kerry King comments “ We can’t wait to get rolling on Mayhem 2012! Been 3 years since we played it last, and it’s gonna be brutal!!! You can’t go wrong with Slayer and Slipknot, pure fucking mayhem!!!!
The 5th annual ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL will also feature ROCKSTAR METAL MULISHA JUMP TEAM, on select dates.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is produced by Rockstar Taste of Chaos organizer John Reese, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, Live Nation, and Creative Artists Agency. The team has made the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL a standout on the summer concert circuit by following the proven model of utilizing sponsorship to deliver a lower ticket price and an enhanced concert experience. This year sees them joining forces once again with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK as the title sponsor.
“Metal is ALIVE and WELL in 2012,” states tour producer John Reese. “The fifth year of Rockstar Mayhem Festival will have a massive lineup that will set heavy music fans ears blazing!”
“Some years it all comes together, from top to bottom and this years ROCKSTAR MAYHEM lineup is going to bring it!” adds tour producer Kevin Lyman.
In 2008, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL bulldozed onto the scene and quickly made itself known as the preeminent summer destination for the hard rock and metal community. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL boasts the most powerful artist line-ups in heavy music. Artists who have performed on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL have included hard music legends SLAYER, SLIPKNOT, KORN, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED, GODSMACK, MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, MARILYN MANSON, MACHINE HEAD, IN FLAMES, TESTAMENT, HATEBREED, CANNIBAL CORPSE, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, MASTODON, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, KINGDOM OF SORROW, DETHKLOK and many more. All have pummeled the stage, while delivering the intensity and heaviness that fans have grown to expect year after year.
See below for all current tour dates.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL 2012 TOUR DATES:
Sat
Jun 30
San Manuel Amphitheater
CA
Sun
Jul 01
Shoreline Amphitheatre
CA
Tue
Jul 03
White River Amphitheatre
WA
Wed
Jul 04
Idaho Center Amphitheatre
ID
Fri
Jul 06
Ashley Furniture Homestore Pavilion
AZ
Sat
Jul 07
Hard Rock Casino Presents: The Pavilion
NM
Sun
Jul 08
Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
CO
Tue
Jul 10
Gexa Energy Pavilion
TX
Wed
Jul 11
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
TX
Fri
Jul 13
1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
FL
Sat
Jul 14
Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood
GA
Sun
Jul 15
Klipsch Music Center
IN
Wed
Jul 18
Zoo Amphitheatre
OK
Fri
Jul 20
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
MO
Sat
Jul 21
First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre
IL
Sun
Jul 22
DTE Energy Music Theatre
MI
Tue
Jul 24
Riverbend Music Center
OH
Wed
Jul 25
Blossom Music Center
OH
Fri
Jul 27
Susquehanna Bank Center
NJ
Sat
Jul 28
First Niagara Pavilion
PA
Sun
Jul 29
Jiffy Lube Live
VA
Tue
Jul 31
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
NY
Wed
Aug 01
Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
NY
Fri
Aug 03
Comcast Center
MA
Sat
Aug 04
Toyota Pavilion At Montage Mountain
PA
Sun
Aug 05
Comcast Theatre
CT
For more information on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, visit www.rockstarmayhemfest.com.
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