Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville announces lineup for 2018
Published by Sareth Ney on Nov. 6, 2017 at 3:44 p.m.
Updated on Nov. 16, 2017 at 7:54 p.m. |
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Foo Fighters, Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Godsmack and Five Finger Death Punch will be the co-headliners of the eighth annual Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville at Metropolitan Park, from April 27 through April 29.
Joining Ozzy Osbourne, Godsmack and Five Finger Death Punch on April 27 will be: Halestorm, The Used, Parkway Drive, Underoath, Trivium, Atreyu, Power Trip, Texas Hippie Coalition, ’68, Palisades, While She Sleeps, Bad Wolves and Them Evils.
Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour will be accompanied on April 28 by: Breaking Benjamin, Hollywood Undead, Killswitch Engage, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Andrew W.K., Avatar, Butcher Babies, Red Sun Rising, Joyous Wolf, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Stick To Your Guns, Palaye Royale, The Wild and a mystery act to be announced.
Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age and Billy Idol will co-headline on April 29. Clutch, Bullet For My Valentine, Thrice, Greta Van Fleet, Baroness, Quicksand, Red Fang, The Sword, The Bronx, Turnstile, The Fever, Black Foxxes, Fireball Ministry and Spirit Animal will also be performing.
“Stone Sour is stoked to return to Jacksonville for the first time since Welcome To Rockville in 2013,” Corey Taylor (vocalist of Stone Sour), stated. “See you fxckers soon!”
“We’re really excited to be headlining Welcome To Rockville this year!” Sully Erna (vocalist of Godsmack) said. “2018 is the 20th anniversary of Godsmack, so we’re gonna make this year’s shows bigger, louder, and more off the hook than ever. See ya there!”
“Since Welcome To Rockville’s inception seven years ago, I have been building towards this day,” Danny Wimmer (festival creator and producer of Danny Wimmer presents) said. “To bring not just the biggest rock festival in Jacksonville (or even Florida), but the biggest rock lineup in the United States to my hometown. This is a triumph for me, my company and the city I love.”
Sponsors of Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are Monster Energy, The Music Experience, F.Y.E., Zippo and more will be announced.
Three day weekend general admission tickets are starting at $129.50 plus fees, three day weekend very important person (VIP) start at $365 plus fees, single day general admission begin at $75 each plus fees and single day VIP begins at $155 plus fees. There will be discount tickets for active military via GovX. Hotel and camping options are also available to purchase.
Joining Ozzy Osbourne, Godsmack and Five Finger Death Punch on April 27 will be: Halestorm, The Used, Parkway Drive, Underoath, Trivium, Atreyu, Power Trip, Texas Hippie Coalition, ’68, Palisades, While She Sleeps, Bad Wolves and Them Evils.
Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour will be accompanied on April 28 by: Breaking Benjamin, Hollywood Undead, Killswitch Engage, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Andrew W.K., Avatar, Butcher Babies, Red Sun Rising, Joyous Wolf, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Stick To Your Guns, Palaye Royale, The Wild and a mystery act to be announced.
Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age and Billy Idol will co-headline on April 29. Clutch, Bullet For My Valentine, Thrice, Greta Van Fleet, Baroness, Quicksand, Red Fang, The Sword, The Bronx, Turnstile, The Fever, Black Foxxes, Fireball Ministry and Spirit Animal will also be performing.
“Stone Sour is stoked to return to Jacksonville for the first time since Welcome To Rockville in 2013,” Corey Taylor (vocalist of Stone Sour), stated. “See you fxckers soon!”
“We’re really excited to be headlining Welcome To Rockville this year!” Sully Erna (vocalist of Godsmack) said. “2018 is the 20th anniversary of Godsmack, so we’re gonna make this year’s shows bigger, louder, and more off the hook than ever. See ya there!”
“Since Welcome To Rockville’s inception seven years ago, I have been building towards this day,” Danny Wimmer (festival creator and producer of Danny Wimmer presents) said. “To bring not just the biggest rock festival in Jacksonville (or even Florida), but the biggest rock lineup in the United States to my hometown. This is a triumph for me, my company and the city I love.”
Sponsors of Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are Monster Energy, The Music Experience, F.Y.E., Zippo and more will be announced.
Three day weekend general admission tickets are starting at $129.50 plus fees, three day weekend very important person (VIP) start at $365 plus fees, single day general admission begin at $75 each plus fees and single day VIP begins at $155 plus fees. There will be discount tickets for active military via GovX. Hotel and camping options are also available to purchase.
Additional information for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville:
Car and RV camping spots will be located at Tailgaters parking. It includes four nights in a secured parking lot, indoor restrooms, shower trailers, full restaurant and general store. Discounted hotel packages are available through Curadora.
Experiences include: Monster Energy Experience (featuring Monster Energy tastings and signing with select Rockville artists), The Music Experience (an interactive exhibit and music instrument retailer), F.Y.E. Fan Experience (purchase your favorite album and get it signed by select Rockville artists), Zippo, Take Me Home (a nonprofit animal rescue organization) and others.
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville “Grub” includes: Indochine, Mojo’s BBQ, TacoLu, Angry Bird Grill, Ben’s Burrito Bowl, Brucci’s, Catullo Brothers, Cely’s Filipino Food, Classic Home Cookin’, Funnel Cake Fantasy, Girls Gone Green Nacho bar, Grumpy’s Homemade Ice Cream, GuanaBana Ice Pops, Hebros Bacon Restaurant, Island Noodles, Knuckle Sandwiches, Mac Attack, Mount Olympus Greek, Nomi’s Island Girl Foods, Ollie’s Tots, Pele’s Wood Fired Pizza, Pie Baby, Rock N’ Roll Arepas and What’s The Catch Fish Tacos.
Those 21 and over can attend the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden and Heavy Tiki Bar featuring cocktails and shade. Local craft beers are available.
VIP tickets grant access through the VIP entrance to the venue, lounge area (dedicated bar, beverage, food service, viewing of main stages, seated area with shade for dining, private restroom facilities) and guest laminate.
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP). Other festivals by DWP are: Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Northern Invasion and more. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville starts the World’s Loudest Month festival series.
Danny Wimmer Presents was started by Danny Wimmer. Since 1993, Wimmer produced concerts and festivals of all sizes. In 2011—he created Danny Wimmer Presents and features A-list talent, local cuisine and culture.
Monster Energy supports the scene, bands, athlete and fans. “We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.”
Online and social media information for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are:
Website: www.WelcomeToRockilleFestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcometorockville
Twitter: @RockvilleFest
Instagram: @welcometorockville
Experiences include: Monster Energy Experience (featuring Monster Energy tastings and signing with select Rockville artists), The Music Experience (an interactive exhibit and music instrument retailer), F.Y.E. Fan Experience (purchase your favorite album and get it signed by select Rockville artists), Zippo, Take Me Home (a nonprofit animal rescue organization) and others.
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville “Grub” includes: Indochine, Mojo’s BBQ, TacoLu, Angry Bird Grill, Ben’s Burrito Bowl, Brucci’s, Catullo Brothers, Cely’s Filipino Food, Classic Home Cookin’, Funnel Cake Fantasy, Girls Gone Green Nacho bar, Grumpy’s Homemade Ice Cream, GuanaBana Ice Pops, Hebros Bacon Restaurant, Island Noodles, Knuckle Sandwiches, Mac Attack, Mount Olympus Greek, Nomi’s Island Girl Foods, Ollie’s Tots, Pele’s Wood Fired Pizza, Pie Baby, Rock N’ Roll Arepas and What’s The Catch Fish Tacos.
Those 21 and over can attend the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden and Heavy Tiki Bar featuring cocktails and shade. Local craft beers are available.
VIP tickets grant access through the VIP entrance to the venue, lounge area (dedicated bar, beverage, food service, viewing of main stages, seated area with shade for dining, private restroom facilities) and guest laminate.
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP). Other festivals by DWP are: Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Northern Invasion and more. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville starts the World’s Loudest Month festival series.
Danny Wimmer Presents was started by Danny Wimmer. Since 1993, Wimmer produced concerts and festivals of all sizes. In 2011—he created Danny Wimmer Presents and features A-list talent, local cuisine and culture.
Monster Energy supports the scene, bands, athlete and fans. “We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.”
Online and social media information for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are:
Website: www.WelcomeToRockilleFestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcometorockville
Twitter: @RockvilleFest
Instagram: @welcometorockville
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sareth Ney is the journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is a Wu-Tang Clan inspired superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, he inducts every article into his hall of fame, is a stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, philanthropist, founder and co-host of Pueblo's Independent Multimedia Podcast, is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival and Corazon Comedy Festival.