The highly anticipated Aftershock Festival 2025 lineup has been unveiled, showcasing an impressive array of bands that will electrify the stage, including top-tier headliners like Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, and Bring Me the Horizon. Music enthusiasts can look forward to an unforgettable experience filled with powerful performances from renowned artists.

This exhilarating four-day music festival returns to Sacramento’s Discovery Park from October 2-5, bringing together over 115 bands across four dynamic stages. The festival promises a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of rock, punk, and metal, making it a must-attend event for fans.

“Aftershock Festival is the premier rock, punk, and metal festival on the West Coast, and this year’s lineup is perfectly suited for California fans. We’re excited to feature legendary reunions and rare performances, with more local California bands than ever before,” states Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “With record-breaking attendance year after year, we expect this festival to be our biggest yet. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience. I hope to see you there!”

Discover the Daily Lineup for the 2025 Aftershock Festival

The festival kicks off on Thursday, October 2, with Blink-182 headlining the night. Joining them at the top of the Thursday lineup are Good Charlotte and All Time Low. Here’s the complete lineup for Thursday:

Stage 1

Blink-182
All Time Low
Taking Back Sunday
Alkaline Trio
State Champs
Hoobastank
The Ataris

Stage 2

Good Charlotte
The All American Rejects
Hollywood Undead
Mom Jeans.
Bowling for Soup
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Hot Milk

Stage 3

Acid Bath
Power Trip
Carcass
High on Fire
Cattle Decapitation
Nails
Snot
Dry Kill Logic

Stage 4

Hatebreed
A Tribute to S.O.D.
All Shall Perish
Speed
Spite
Thrown
Left to Suffer

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On Friday, October 3, Deftones will headline the festival, with A Perfect Circle and Turnstile also taking prominent spots on the lineup. The rest of Friday’s exciting bill features a variety of artists:

Stage 1

Deftones
Turnstile
Knocked Loose
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Basement
Failure
Glare
Quannic

Stage 2

A Perfect Circle
Lamb of God
Bruce Dickinson
Kerry King
Fear Factory
Lacuna Coil
Winds of Plague

Stage 3

Dream Theater
Testament
Exodus
Alestorm
Yngwie Malmsteen
Death Angel
Gloryhammer
Forbidden

Stage 4

Chiodos
Of Mice & Men
Get Scared
Northlane
Landmvrks
Violent Vira
Thornhill

Saturday, October 4, features Korn as the headliner, with Bad Omens and Gojira also leading the lineup. Here’s the full Saturday schedule:

Stage 1

Korn
Gojira
Chevelle
Slaughter to Prevail
Bilmuri
Saliva
Nonpoint
Return to Dust

Stage 2

Bad Omens
Three Days Grace
Trivium
Dayseeker
Kittie
Memphis May Fire
Scary Kids Scaring Kids

Stage 3

Powerwolf
DragonForce
August Burns Red
Imminence
Dying Fetus
Demon Hunter
Seven Hours After Violet
Born of Osiris

Stage 4

Sunami
Trash Talk
Scowl
Dying Wish
Xibalba
Snuffed on Sight
Spy

The festival reaches its climax on the final day, Sunday, October 5, with Bring Me the Horizon, Rob Zombie, and Marilyn Manson leading the thrilling lineup. Check out the entire Sunday schedule:

Stage 1

Bring Me the Horizon
Marilyn Manson
Motionless in White
Black Veil Brides
Story of the Year
The Plot in You
Sleep Theory

Stage 2

Rob Zombie
Mudvayne
In This Moment
Machine Head
Static-X
Spineshank
Dope

Stage 3

Flyleaf Featuring Lacey Sturm
Pop Evil
Hinder
Crossfade
Sick Puppies
Rev Theory
12 Stones
Five Headed Cobra

Stage 4

Cavalera Chaos AD
GWAR
DevilDriver
Chimaira
3 Inches of Blood
Six Feet Under
Prong

Secure Your Tickets for the 2025 Aftershock Festival Today!

Tickets for the 2025 Aftershock Festival are available now through the official Aftershock Festival website. In addition to purchasing tickets, fans can find essential information regarding hotel accommodations and festival merchandise to enhance their experience.