CAGE FIGHTReleases New Single “Pick Your Fighter” Feat. Julien Truchan of Benighted
New Album ‘Exuvia‘ Due for Release May 1st via Spinefarm Pre-Order HERE
Today, UK metal band CAGE FIGHT – fronted by vocal powerhouse, Rachel Aspe – have released their new single, “Pick Your Fighter,” featuring Julien Truchan of Benighted.
Cage Fight “Pick Your Fighter” ft. Julien Truchan of Benighted
Rachel Aspe explains:
“We wanted to write a fun, sing-along party song with themes of determination and fighting spirit, and the result is ‘Pick Your Fighter.’ I also wanted to pay tribute to a French artist who marked my teenage years, and my dad suggested Nâdiya, an R&B singer who is huge back home. Musical and lyrical motifs in ‘Pick Your Fighter’ nod to Nadiya‘s hit ‘Et C’est Parti’, a motivational party song that was a huge hit. The crowning touch is some very heavy guest vocals from my French friend Julien Truchan of the band Benighted. And there are pig squeals, many pig squeals!”
Inspired by the “Et C’est Parti” video, which uses a boxing ring as a metaphor for the song’s message, the “Pick Your Fighter” clip is in the style of an 8-bit combat video game.
To create this video, CAGE FIGHT collaborated with Enemy of Boredom Academy, which supports neurodivergent young people in becoming media professionals.
CAGE FIGHT drummer, Nick Plews, runs one of the sites for EOB Academy, and had the idea to give EOB’s Video Game Design students – currently sitting their Level 3 qualifications – the opportunity to take part in an exciting work experience project, which they can reference in their portfolios, helping them gain exciting opportunities in the future.
Nick comments:
“That lightbulb moment, which came in the back of the van after a gig, was so exciting. I couldn’t wait to get back and rally the troops to get this looking awesome! On a personal note, this is definitely a special moment for me, and I am beyond impressed with what the students have achieved.”
CAGE FIGHT will release their second studio album, ‘Exuvia,’on May 1st via Spinefarm.
Recorded by Sam Bloor at Lower Lane Studios and mixed by Jim Pinder (Sleep Token, Malevolence), ‘Exuvia’ retains the raw, old school hardcore heart of CAGE FIGHT – vibrating with meaty grooves, pummelling rhythms, plus a wave of furious anger that feels like a punch to the gut. At the same time, it also explores more multi-layered terrains, atmospheres, and melodies, making CAGE FIGHT sound bigger, tighter, and more epic than ever before.
Throughout the 11 pieces of music, the bandproves they aren’t afraid to experiment… and have a bit of fun. A case in point is “Pick Your Fighter,” which features Julien Truchan from Benighted on guest vocals, and was inspired by a French pop song – “Et c’est parti…” by Nâdiya – though you’d never guess it from the song’s crushing heaviness.
The rest of the lyrics on ‘Exuvia’ are written by Rachel – the first time she has expressed herself in this way, and the results are deeply personal, taking in anxiety, assault, and having to deal with grief. The expansive final track, “Élégie,” is about losing her grandfather, and the regret that can come from things left unsaid.
On “Pig,” meanwhile, she calls out the creepy men who send women unsolicited messages online, while the title track was inspired by her grandmother, who is currently battling cancer, and helped Rachel write the song’s lyrics.
The album’s cover art, shot by photographer Manuel Acquualeni, depicts a radiation mask, establishing a connection both to Rachel’s experience with her grandmother and to the album’s title – ‘Exuvia’ can be defined as a cast-off skin or outer shell. It also represents healing, something Rachel feels she has achieved by opening up in the lyrics.
In celebration of the forthcoming release of‘Exuvia,’ CF will host an album release party on May 1st at legendary London dive bar, Blondie’s.
Radio City BeerWorks is also brewing a new batch of “Pick Your Fighter” beer, which will be available on tap at the event.
Since their inception, the band has become known for their visceral, high-energy live performances; already, they’ve toured with acts such as Sepultura and Cromags, supported the likes of Napalm Death and Employed To Serve, and played numerous festivals, including Summer Breeze and Bloodstock.
Next, they head out on a UK tour with Employed To Serve.
UK dates with Employed To Serve:
20 Mar – Shipley @ Kirkgate Community Centre
21 Mar – Edinburgh @ Mash House
22 Mar – Newcastle @ ThinkTank
23 Mar – Sheffield @ Yellow Arch
24 Mar – Norwich @ The Waterfront Studio
25 Mar – Milton Keynes @ The Craufurd Arms
26 Mar – Wolverhampton @ KK’s Steel Mill
27 Mar – Southampton @ The Joiners
28 Mar – Cardiff @ Clwd Ifor Bach
01 May – London @ Blondie’s (‘Exuvia’ album launch party)
Announced festivals:
02 May – Dark Reign, UK
27 Jun – Basinfire Festival, CZ
26 Jul – Mozhell Open Air, FR
31 Jul – Radar Festival, UK
01 Aug – Xtreme Fest, FR
02 Aug – Sylak Festival, FR
14 Aug – Motocultor Festival, FR
21 Aug – Furiosfest, FR
22 Aug – Barbeuk Festival, France
Footage of Cage Fight on the main stage at Bloodstock2025 is currently receiving a storm of appreciation across socials; check out Rachel performing ‘PIG’ HERE.
The Podcast That Rocked for 3/18/26. The Pretty Reckless return; could they revive Rock & Roll?, Live Nation leaked message fallout, more.
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -Can TPR save Rock & Roll? –Live Nation dig themselves deeper –James Hetfield proposes in super rich guy fashion –Vinyl sales exceed 46 million copies in 2025 -KISS in animated fashion -Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition trailer posted -Upcoming albums/tours/more
SONG OF THE WEEK: The Pretty Reckless “When I Wake Up”
“When I Wake Up”
“After sharing cryptic teasers on social media over the last few days, The Pretty Reckless have revealed a set of 2026 North American headlining tour dates, shared the details for their upcoming new album Dear God and dropped a new song. The band has been touring with AC/DC for nearly two years but haven’t embarked on a proper headlining tour since they went out with Halestorm in 2023. While they still have a bunch of shows with AC/DC left in 2026, they’ve added some headlining dates to the mix.” (Loudwire)
IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION | Official Trailer
IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION explores how Iron Maiden has helped shape a cultural movement, challenging conventional views of rock music and heavy metal’s broader impact on society and culture. Featuring interviews with the band and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D, this electrifying film offers an intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their global army of fans.
Due out April 24th Via Sumerian Records Pre-Save HERE
Roman Candle release their new single, “Blasphemous Act“, today alongside the announcement of their debut album, Unadulterated, due April 24th via Sumerian Records. Watch the music video HERE, stream the track HERE, and pre-save UnadulteratedHERE.
Written in the final hours of the album sessions, “Blasphemous Act” arrived too loud and too late to leave behind. Built on raw, unfiltered vocals and dynamics that coil and crack under barely controlled pressure, the track maps the exact moment devotion tips feral, channelling obsession and retribution into something cathartic, unhinged, and ending in a repeated “run for your life” refrain that hits like a full stop.
The title came from a Magic: The Gathering card. The song went somewhere darker. Piper explains:
“‘Blasphemous Act’ was the last song we wrote for the record, and it hit with such ferocity that it forced its way onto the album in the eleventh hour. The name came from a Magic: The Gathering card, but the song took on a life of its own — this unhinged, teeth-bared spiral of obsession and retribution. Lines like ‘your neck in my teeth is all that I need’ and ‘karma is owed, paid in full’ captured a darker, more primal side of the band that we didn’t even know we were still capable of tapping into. By the time it explodes into that repeated ‘run for your life’ refrain, it felt clear: the record wouldn’t be complete without this song.”
To date, the band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, steadily building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.
ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE
Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas – Roman Candle – Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis – form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.
What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.
Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper’s commanding vocal presence, Jonas’s tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio’s driving low end, and Alex’s explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.
Roman Candle Are Piper Ferrari – Vocals Jonas Vece – Guitar Alex Dupis – Drums Sergio Lopez – Bass
You know those bands that stay together forever? Not many of them, but some bands break-up in an ugly fashion. This video looks at 10 bands with terrible break-ups.
10 Bands With Terrible BREAK-UPS
“Jane’s Addiction are talking again. The alt-rock heavyweights, who abandoned last year’s North American Tour after an onstage altercation between frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro at the Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston, MA, have spelt out their feelings about the widely-reported spat. “We would like to clarify the events surrounding the cancellation of the tour after the show in Boston in September 2024,” say the band. “After that show, without notice to Perry, we unilaterally determined it would be best to not continue the tour and made inaccurate statements about Perry’s mental health which we regret.” (Louder Sound)
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown looking at Ghost lore, Dogstar news with Keanu Reeves, Blue Medusa, and more.
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown | 3/15/26
“We wish to inform you that everyone needs a little R&R these days, so do it your way. Watch Chapter 25: The Portrait now.” -Message from The Clergy, Ghost
Ghost – Chapter 25: The Portrait
HEAVYS Metal Picks | 3/13/26
Five new heavy songs worth cranking up the volume. What are you listening to?
“On their tenth LP, Lamb of God delves into no less pressing or engaging commentary, as Blythe openly addresses the ongoing chaos and sociopolitical divide happening in the U.S.” – Forbes
“Giants of the American heavy metal… Lamb of God release their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion… 10 tracks of ferocity.” – Associated Press
“For more than a quarter-century, Lamb of God have reigned as one of mainstream metal’s most consistent and uncompromisingly heavy bands. They deliver the goods once more on Into Oblivion…” – Loudwire
“Into Oblivion… is impressively angry even compared to the blistering standards set by Richmond, Virginia metal quintet’s nine previous studio albums.” – Revolver
“… Into Oblivion feels like the work of a band that still has plenty to say.” – Decibel
“One of metal’s greatest modern bands have made their best album in over a decade: Lamb Of God’s Into Oblivion slays.” – Metal Hammer
“… Lamb of God… is channeling America’s unraveling into a ferocious new album.” – SPIN
The 10th full album from Lamb Of God is the most vicious and furious Lamb Of God release in a long time.
Into Oblivion is a lean 39 minutes of aggression with Randy Blythe coming in strong as his voice is crushing in the best way. The many riffs and solos from Morton and Adler drive so much of this album and there is more variety in the tone between songs which I love. This album is a LOT. If you are not aware of Lamb Of God’s style going in, this album might give you whiplash or a concussion, or both. This focused Lamb Of God who is enraged by current events made for a stronger album and I’m here for it. Going into oblivion sounds great. 8/10.
Lamb Of God – Into Oblivion | Album Review
Lamb Of God “Into Oblivion”
Lamb Of God “Parasocial Christ”
“In the months leading up to the album’s release, Lamb of God unveiled a series of singles. “Sepsis,” their first new song since 2022, paid homage to the early ‘90s Richmond underground, with Consequence noting the song’s fresh approach, saying “Morton’s riffs are bruising at this slower pace,” and adding that Blythe bellows “like a heavy metal Nick Cave.” “Parasocial Christ” followed, which Revolver dubbed an “anti-tech thrasher.” “Into Oblivion” saw Metal Hammer deem it “ferocious,” and Brooklyn Vegan called it “as much of a gut-punch as you’d hope for from LOG.” Most recently came “Blunt Force Blues,” a track Rock Sound dubbed “punishing.” Produced and mixed by longtime studio collaborator Josh Wilbur, Into Oblivionwas recorded across multiple locations tied closely to the band’s identity. Drums were tracked in Richmond, VA with guitars and bass recorded at Morton’s home studio. Blythe recorded his vocals at the legendary Total Access studio in Redondo Beach, CA, the birthplace of seminal punk records by Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, and Descendents.” (Press Release)
The Podcast That Rocked for 3/11/26. Live Nation and US GOVT scheme behind scenes and screw everyone, Metallica “Hears” the complaints about tickets, more.
LIVE NATION Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit; Screws Everyone | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
LIVE NATION Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit; Screws Everyone | The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -Live Nation and US GOVT Scheme For Settlement, Bad News For All -Metallica “Hears” Complaints About Sphere Ticketing -Warped Tour 2026 stepping it up -Alissa White-Gluz starts Blue Medusa -Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, and Bon Jovi getting documentaries -Upcoming albums/tours/more
“Live Nation has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice in its high-stakes antitrust case less than a week after the trial began, according to three people familiar with the matter. The deal requires Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, to pay roughly $200 million in damages to participating states. The centerpiece of the agreement is expected to be structural changes to Live Nation’s ticketing business. Under the settlement, Ticketmaster will be required to open parts of its platform to rival ticketing companies, allowing third-party sellers such as SeatGeek or Eventbrite to list tickets directly through Ticketmaster’s technology. The deal also places new limits on the long-term exclusivity contracts Ticketmaster has historically used to lock venues into its system, cutting those agreements down to four years and allowing venues to allocate a portion of their tickets to competing platforms. “This will revolutionize the ticketing marketplace,” said one of the people who was granted anonymity to speak candidly. “These are innovative technological solutions to a very difficult problem with prying open the marketplace.” Live Nation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.” (Politico)
The Podcast That Rocked for 3/4/26. Metallica at The Sphere sells insane ticket prices and Ticketmaster gets rich(er), Beartooth gets unnecessary backlash, more.
METALLICA and Ticketmaster Get Rich(er) | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
METALLICA and Ticketmaster Get Rich(er) | The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: –Metallica at The Sphere off the rails for scalpers and Ticket Master -40 Years of Master Of Puppets -Beartooth get unnecessary backlash for “Free” music video -Nine Inch Nails done touring? -Ozzfest Returning in 2027 –Aftershock 2026 lineup announced -Sebastian Bach taking lead Vocals for Twisted Sister after Dee Snider steps away -Upcoming albums/tours/more
SONG OF THE WEEK: Wage War “Song Of The Swamp”
Wage War “Song Of The Swamp”
Beartooth “Free”
“Just days after announcing their “Life Burns Faster” residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, Metallica have announced six additional shows at the futuristic venue due to “unbelievable demand.” The metal legends’ residency now consists of 14 concerts. The new dates include October 8th & 10th, November 5th & 7th, and a couple of 2027 dates, January 28th & 30th. These dates are in addition to the previously announced eight “No Repeat Weekend” shows taking place on October 1st and 3rd; 15th and 17th; 22nd and 24th; and 29th and 31st. No songs will be repeated between the Thursday and Saturday gigs each week. A fan club pre-sale for the newly added concerts begins March 4th at 10 a.m. PT, while pre-sales for the previously announced dates are already underway, with a general on-sale starting Friday, March 6th, at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.” (Consequence)
The West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival AftershockReturns To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA October 1-4, 2026
The 14th Year Offers The Festival’s Biggest Lineup To Date And Expanded Festival Site With 140+ Artists Across 5 Stages, Including: My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, Sublime (Thursday), Limp Bizkit, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan (Friday), Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL (Saturday), TOOL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman (Sunday) & Many More
All Pass Types, Including 4-Day, Single Day, GA, VIP & Capital Club SVIP On Sale Now At AftershockFestival.com
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Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the full music lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, October 1-4 at the scenic Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA.
My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil will headline the West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival, featuring 140+ artists–the largest Aftershock lineup yet–along with the addition of a 5th stage to the expanded festival site.
The explosive music lineup for Aftershock 2026 will include: Thursday, October 1: My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, Sublime Friday, October 2: Limp Bizkit, $UICIDEBOY$, Wu-Tang Clan Saturday, October 3: Pierce The Veil, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL Sunday, October 4: TOOL, Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Elfman
The full music lineup for Aftershock 2026 is as follows (subject to change):
My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil, $UICIDEBOY$, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring, A Day To Remember, Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime, Danny Elfman, BABYMETAL, Circa Survive, Public Enemy, AFI, The Used, Stone Temple Pilots, Cypress Hill, Slaughter To Prevail, The Pretty Reckless, The Story So Far, Dance Gavin Dance, Coheed and Cambria, Hot Mulligan, Sleeping With Sirens, DOWN, Dethklok, Three 6 Mafia, Black Label Society, Chiodos, Highly Suspect, Nothing More, Body Count feat. Ice-T, Cavalera, Killswitch Engage, Zakk Sabbath, Insane Clown Posse, Kublai Khan TX, New Found Glory, Wolfmother, Wage War, Underoath, Theory of a Deadman, Mayday Parade, Alexisonfire, Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & HELLYEAH – 30 Years of Madness, Coal Chamber, Suicidal Tendencies, Starset, Sevendust, La Dispute, The Starting Line, DRAIN, The Wonder Years, The Ghost Inside, Paleface Swiss, The Home Team, We The Kings, P.O.D., Thursday, From Ashes To New, Sleep Theory, L.S. Dunes, Lit, Cradle of Filth, From First To Last, President, Apocalyptica, Atreyu, Finch, Hawthorne Heights, Set It Off, Corrosion of Conformity, Kylesa, Saosin, Buckethead, Helmet, Filter, Soulfly, Blessthefall, The Devil Wears Prada, Senses Fail, Melvins, Municipal Waste, Alissa White-Gluz, Counterparts, Oleander, Spite, After The Burial, Toadies, Finger Eleven, Drowning Pool, The Black Dahlia Murder, Armor For Sleep, Horse The Band, Holding Absence, HAYWIRE, Bodysnatcher, Escape The Fate, The Acacia Strain, Jutes, ivri, Free Throw, Caskets, Haarper, PeelingFlesh, Pentagram, Cro-Mags, Holywatr, Alesana, Stick To Your Guns, Hail The Sun, I See Stars, The Union Underground, The Word Alive, Wind Walkers, Nekrogoblikon, Emery, The Fall of Troy, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Gideon, Red, Ill Niño, Ünloco, Fear, And Loathing in Las Vegas, CKY, Psychostick, Austin Carlile: The Original Voice of Of Mice & Men, Codefendants, The Pretty Wild, Rivers of Nihil, Brujeria, Emarosa, I Set My Friends On Fire, Silly Goose, LEAP, The Violent Hour, Ladrones, Eyes Set To Kill, vianova, Doobie, and a mystery guest to be announced.
Some of the special appearances and reunions at Aftershock2026 will include:
My Chemical Romance: Celebrating 20 years of The Black Parade
Wu-Tang Clan: Performance from the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees as part of their Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour
Circa Survive: West Coast Reunion show (no shows since 2021)
The Story So Far: Hometown show
Dance Gavin Dance: Hometown show and exclusive Bay Area performance
Cavalera: Exclusive West Coast performance of their iconic Sepultura album Roots – live for the first time in nearly a decade.
Wolfmother: 20th Anniversary Tour
Chad Gray, the voice of Mudvayne and Hellyeah: “30 Years of Madness” solo performance performing the hits of both Mudvayne and Hellyeah
DRAIN: Home area show
Thursday: Celebrating anniversaries of three albums: 25 years of Full Collapse, 20 years of A City By the Light Divided, and 15 years of No Devolución
From First To Last: Reunion and rare performance
Kylesa: Reunion and first West Coast show since 2015
Municipal Waste: 25th Anniversary set
Oleander: Hometown Reunion Show (no shows since 2018)
The Union Underground: First California show in 24 years
Drop Dead, Gorgeous: Reunion show
Ünloco: Reunion Show
Red: Celebrating 20 years of End of Silence
Austin Carlile: The original voice of Of Mice & Men
“This year’s Aftershock marks a bold new chapter for the festival. We’ve brought together metal, punk, emo, and nu-metal to create a lineup that’s raw, youthful, and unapologetic,” says Danny Wimmer of DWP. “With TOOL anchoring the weekend and Pierce The Veil making their headlining debut, we’re breaking boundaries and redefining what Aftershock can be. And after years of fan requests, we’re finally introducing camping — giving fans the chance to fully immerse themselves in the weekend. This is a new era for Aftershock, and Sacramento is about to feel it.”
“Aftershock continues to be a seminal moment for Sacramento, not just for the fans, but for the people who live and work here every day,” said Visit Sacramento President & CEO Mike Testa. “The festival brings thousands of people to our city for four incredible days, generating more than $39 million in economic impact. Those dollars translate into critical support for our business community and civic partners. Maybe the best part is that Aftershock fans are often discovering Sacramento while they’re here and are making their experience synonymous with the city. We’re grateful for our partnership with DWP and can’t wait to welcome everyone back later this fall.”
In addition to music, Aftershock also offers various fan-favorite onsite experiences that elevate the festival weekend, including:
Tremors Dive Bar: Cold, Dark & Loud. A proper dive bar with air conditioning, strong drinks, and music all day.
Cantina del Diablo (New for 2026): An open-air cantina featuring Mexican street fare, tequila and mezcal cocktails, cold cerveza, and refreshing beverages. Built for shared plates, strong pours, and good trouble under the trees. Hosted by Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin.
Aftershock x Jungle Bird Tiki Bar: A tropical reset in the middle of the madness. Back together with Sacramento’s favorite The Jungle Bird, this air-conditioned hideaway serves curated tiki cocktails in an island-inspired backdrop.
Overtime Sports Bar (New for 2026): Just steps away from the newly added stage, The Point. This shaded spot will be tuned into the biggest regional and national games all weekend.
Fans in the Sacramento area can celebrate at the Official Aftershock Lineup Announcement Party on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at The Jungle Bird (2516 J Street) in Sacramento. The party will feature headliner themed tiki drinks, with the first 100 drinks on Aftershock, and a playlist featuring music from the festival lineup. All who attend will have a chance to win a pair of 4-Day General Admission Aftershock passes.
Aftershock 4-Day and Single Day General Admission, VIP, and Capital Club passes are on sale now, starting at $1 down using layaway.
Capital Club perks include access to a private, elevated mainstage viewing platform, an exclusive air-conditioned lounge with comfortable seating, all-inclusive drinks, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a dedicated merch stand, Wi-Fi, fast-track entry, air-conditioned restrooms and more.
For the first time ever, Aftershock will offer official RV and Car + Tent camping at nearby Cal Expo for a fully immersive weekend experience. Festival re-entry is included with camping passes, and shuttle passes are available for purchase. In addition, campers will also get access to the Aftershock Wednesday Night Camping Pre-Party hosted by Rock & Brews, featuring a happy hour with complimentary beer and well drinks, free mini golf and batting cages, plus food and drink specials available throughout the weekend. All camping details can be found here.
An Aftershock Student Offer is also available, allowing those with a valid .edu email address access to purchase a $150 (all-in, fees included) Single-Day GA Aftershock Pass via FEVO. Find more details here.
And new for 2026, the Coast to Coast Pass offers entry to both Aftershock in Sacramento and Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, May 7-10, 2026. Find more details here.
DWP has partnered with GOVX to offer exclusively-priced Aftershock passes for 4-Day GA and Single Day GA for military, nurse, firefighter, and police personnel. Find more info here.
Fans can book official Aftershock hotel and admission packages, which allow festival re-entry each day and additional perks via Jampack. Hotel packages start as low as $10 down.
Weekend and daily Park & Ride passes to and from Cal Expo are also available for purchase as an add-on option for the most convenient way to get to the festival grounds, as there is no onsite parking at Aftershock. Each Park & Ride Shuttle Pass includes free parking for a vehicle at Cal Expo and a nonstop shuttle to and from the festival site.
All details on festival passes, including Jampack hotel packages, camping and parking passes can be found here.
The DWP Foundation will continue its charitable efforts in 2026, with nonprofit partners to be announced at a later date.
Aftershock is teaming up with an incredible lineup of partners, bringing even more energy to Sacramento. DWP thanks to Beatbox Beverages, Coors Light, Firestone Walker Brewing, Jack Daniel’s, Red Bull, Sun Cruiser, and Topo Chico. Stay tuned for more to explore from the festival partners.
Aftershock 2026 community partners include: Visit Sacramento, County of Sacramento, City of Sacramento and Cal Expo.
Aftershock is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
In 2025, Aftershock welcomed 164,000+ fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, generating an estimated $39 million in local economic impact. To celebrate DWP’s cultural and economic impact to the region, SacramentoMayor Kevin McCarty, Senator Angelique Ashby, and Assemblymember Maggy Krell honored Danny Wimmer Presents with official recognitions from the City of Sacramento, the California State Senate, and the California State Assembly. The 2025 proclamation and resolutions celebrate Aftershock’s decade-long legacy, recognizing its profound cultural, economic, and charitable contributions to the Sacramento community and beyond, and highlighting how the festival has firmly established the city as a premier destination for live music in California.
Discovery Park is conveniently located near downtown Sacramento at 1600 Garden Highway, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet.
Cleveland based gothic doom unit FRAYLE released their latest album, Heretics & Lullabies, last fall via Napalm Records to noted acclaim, and are about to kick off their upcoming tour supporting Dogma in the USA! In anticipation of the tour, the band has revealed a brand new music video for album track “Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal,” which can be witnessed today.
Catch more of FRAYLE’s seductively dark sound on tour this month, and see below for all confirmed tour dates.
FRAYLE says about “Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal”:
“We wrote ‘Souvenirs of Your Betrayal’ from a very real place of hurt and clarity. It’s about facing deception head on and turning that experience into something honest, heavy and powerful.”
Frayle “Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal”
FRAYLE ON TOUR: WITH DOGMA: 3/15 — Seattle, WA — Substation 3/17 — San Francisco, CA — The Independent 3/18 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720 3/19 — Reno, NV — The Alpine 3/20 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues 3/21 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues 3/24 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Studio 3/25 — Dallas, TX — Trees 3/27 — Madison, WI — The Annex at The Red Zone 3/28 — Joliet, IL — The Forge 3/29 — Chesterfield, MI — Diesel Concert Lounge 3/31 — New York, NY — The Gramercy Theater 4/1 — Washington, DC — Black Cat 4/2 — Bethlehem, PA — Fowler Blast Furnace Room 4/3 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie
FRAYLE have been lauded as one of the fastest-rising, most haunting currently active modern doom metal outfits of late, infusing their sound with eclectic elements and now reinventing their trademark spectral sonic profile. Merging the heaviness of occult-driven doom and blackgaze with frontwoman Gwyn Strang’s distinctively eerie vocal stylings and the crushing guitars of Sean Bilovecky, the band has fully realized their “lullabies of chaos” musical vision with Heretics & Lullabies. Recorded by FRAYLE and produced, mixed and mastered by Aaron Chaparian at Iron Audio (Bleeding Through, Harms Way), Heretics & Lullabies is a must-listen for any fan of doom, post-metal or atmosphere-heavy alt-rock, but also a pristinely phantomic journey for any heavy music fan as it maintains its accessible edge throughout.
