Sammy Hagar, Queensryche, Slash Will Play Carolina Rebellion

I'm surprised at some of the bands on this lineup. Got this press release about the Carolina Rebellion yesterday. Of course, this is the same weekend as M3. Thoughts?

A spectacular lineup including some of the biggest names in rock has been announced for the fifth annual Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, May 2 & 3, 2015 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway just outside Charlotte, NC.

The mid-Atlantic’s biggest rock festival will feature performances from Slipknot, Korn (marking a highly-anticipated return to Carolina Rebellion after their on-stage reunion with band-member Head in 2012), Godsmack, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Rise Against, Sammy Hagar & The Circle (Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham & Vic Johnson), Breaking Benjamin, Bush, and many more top rock bands. (See below for daily band lineup.)

Corey Taylor of Slipknot says, "We are very excited to be headlining Rebellion this year! We're honored to be playing in the company of Cheap Trick, one of my all time favorites, as well as playing with such good friends like Korn, Halestorm and Slayer!” 

"Three years ago, we reunited with our brother Head on stage at Carolina Rebellion. Since then, we made a new album and toured the world together. And now we're back to perform our first album in its entirety.  Rebellion is going to be a really special show for us," says Jonathan Davis of Korn.

“Playing with a band like The Circle, we’ve got a set list made in Rock N’ Roll Heaven and a band from Rock N’ Roll Hell,” says Sammy Hagar. “The only missing link is tens of thousands of rocking fans…HELLO CAROLINA!”

“For the 5th annual Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, we wanted to acknowledge not only the best in current rock with the likes of Slipknot,Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin and more, but also celebrate some great iconic rock bands like Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Cheap Trick, Slayerand others to give the Rebels the widest range of Rock N’ Roll possible,” says Co-Executive Producer Gary Spivack of RockHouse Presents. “Rebellion is truly the Carolinas’ biggest music party of the year!”

Based on the festival’s success in 2014--with over 60,000 fans in attendance and camping and VIP packages sold out--the 2015 Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion concert site will be expanded and will feature a fourth stage for band performances.

Monster Energy returns as the festival’s title sponsor and will be on site conducting giveaways, hosting Monster Energy artist signings, and offering Monster Energy Drink samples.

The daily band lineup for Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion is as follows:

Saturday, May 2

Korn, Marilyn Manson, Rise Against, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Chevelle, Cheap Trick, Papa Roach, Bush, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts, Jackyl, Of Mice & Men, Live, Motionless In White, Periphery, Beartooth, Young Guns, Marmozets, Islander and more 

Sunday, May 3

Slipknot, Godsmack, Slayer, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Breaking Benjamin, Halestorm, Queensrÿche, The Pretty Reckless, In This Moment, In Flames, Tremonti, Suicidal Tendencies, Testament, Hatebreed, Starset, Butcher Babies, We Are Harlot, Exodus and more

A ticket pre-sale for Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion is underway now until Friday, January 16 at 11:59 AM ET. The pre-sale offers a limited number of tickets for the following early bird pre-sale prices (plus fees):

Weekend General Admission Ticket: $99
Weekend General Admission Ticket 4-Pack: $299
Single Day General Admission Ticket: $59.50

Ticket prices will go up at the public on-sale on Friday, January 16 at noon.  Concertgoers are encouraged to buy early to save, as ticket prices will continue to increase in the coming months.

A VIP Lounge Upgrade is also available for $110 to those that purchase Weekend General Admission tickets during the pre-sale and general on-sale.

Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion 2015 layaway packages--new for 2015--are available for purchase through January 31. A limited number of discounted tickets are also now available for active military through our friends at GovX.

Hotel and Camping Packages are available now, and prices remain the same during the pre-sale and general on-sale. All Hotel Packages are for three nights and are available for 2 or 4 people. Each package includes access to the Friday Night Campground Party in the campgrounds. Camping is open from Noon on Friday, May 1 through Noon on Monday, May 4. Camping Upgrades include access to the Friday Night Campground Party. Camping Packages also include a $25 merchandise voucher, access to VIP Lounge, festival poster, and access to the Friday Night Campground Party.

For full details and to purchase tickets, Hotel, and Camping Packages, visit www.CarolinaRebellion.com.

Comments

[bkallday]

Awesome lineup! This is the best American Festival that ive ever seen. Too bad it isnt closer to where i live. 😞

[Metalboy!]

Okay, I now love Slipknot! If not for their music, but for the fact that Corey Taylor, their lead singer, cites Cheap Trick first in his callouts, saying, and I quote, "We're honored to be playing in the company of Cheap Trick, one of my all time favorites"!

They are also one of my all time favorites, Corey!

p.s. Take that, those hardcore Metallers who dare to pillory the almighty Cheap Trick!

[fletch]

small hijack. sorry ally. to my nieces and nephews playing scattergories: when the world gets in your face, it's ok (sometimes) to say (things to do on the Internet): HAVE a nice day.

[Jeff]

This MAY be the end of M3 being as its on the seem weekend. This lineup is killer compared to M3's weak lineup. I realize its a different "style" of music BUT, I firmly believe that if given a choice, more people will attend Carolina Rebellion. I know I would.

[fletch]

feedback is most welcome, and truth be told, strongly encouraged.

when you're ready, so are the rest of us. we've done nothing, but help you along in life. and we will continue on doing that.

[fletch]

help? Hmmm another H word.

[Him]

Agree with bkallday and Jeff: this line-up makes a lot more sense than M3.

And still agree with Metalboy! about Cheap Trick as well . . . again, it feels as if things are starting to sort themselves out. Next, the rocking bus or plane (courtesy of the lotto) and a couple of reviews to make it all complete. Don't rest on your laurels, Metalboy!

[Dj]

This is a killer lineup. Slipknot and Korn are cool to be seeing playing together as of recently. And nobody should talk down on Cheap Trick. Without Cheap Trick, rock n roll wouldn't be what it is.

[mewizemgic]

Jackyl three places down from where they should be. I'll stick with M3 and Swedish Rock Festival. I'll have 2 of whatever fletch is taking, or should be taking. ha

[Him]

Agree with Dj about CT and mewizemagic gave me my first laugh of the day. Priceless.

[Metalboy!]

Yeah, that would be the G5 in, bus awaiting at the airport... Then hang in the bus while until Cheap Trick & Slipknot go on. I'll study (note, I did not say "appreciate" Slipknot simply because Taylor touted his love for Cheap Trick!).

You guys can run around to watch the rest of that other sh*t, just make sure you bring back "qualified audience members", plus those chicks from Halestorm and Pretty Reckless, as well as all their girlfriends. Do NOT bring back those ghouls from Slayer or Sammy Hagar or any of those f*cks!

[fletch]

mewizemgic: I'll take three!

[mewizemgic]

Love it Fletch! As Diamond Dave would say, "The bad news is, we have lost our way. But the good news is, we're way ahead of schedule!" PEACE

[fletch]

I used to have a drug problem, now I don't care. you drug pushers will make me, anyway! and I make too much.

[Him]

Classic banter, Fletch (and thanks for the nod in the other post . . . that is some impressive company).