Previously, Pantera was announced as headlining Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin in 2023.
Pantera will headline this year’s Rock Fest on Thursday, July 13th, with Slipknot and Godsmack headlining on Friday, July 14th, and Saturday, July 15th, respectively. Tickets can be purchased through the festival’s website or StubHub.
The event will actually take place over four days, starting with a “Wednesday Night Bonus Bash” on July 12th, featuring Soul Asylum, Alien Ant Farm, Gemini Syndrome, Tallah, The Lonely Ones, No Resolve, Moon Fever and Widow7. It is only available to Rock Fest 2023 ticket holders who have purchased three days.
The main festival will begin on Thursday (July 13th). As well as Pantera, Ice Cube, In This Moment, The Ghost Inside, Jinjer, Orianthi, Suicide Silence, Vended, Fame on Fire, Eva Under Fire, Ghosts of the Mississippi, Sin7, Scattered Hamlet and more will perform that night.
The Friday (July 14th) bill will also include Falling in Reverse, Ice Nine Kills, Asking Alexandria, Wage War, Mushroomhead, Cherry Bombs, Crobot, Gideon, Saul, and more.
In addition to Godsmack, Papa Roach, Highly Suspect, Everclear, GWAR, Dorothy, 10 Years, New Years Day, Plush, Dayseeker, Silvertung and more will perform on Saturday (July 15th).
According to Rock Fest promoter Wade Asher, the festival strives to be better every year. The festival will feature 20 national acts for the first time. We’re always working to improve fan experiences in new ways in the offseason, including both new and improved infrastructure for 2023. And it isn’t easy when we’ve been doing this for 29 years. I can’t wait to do it all over again.
“We really focus on making each year better than the last,” Rock Fest promoter Wade Asher said in a statement. “Fans can look forward to 20 national acts performing at Rock Fest for the first time. And it is pretty tough to do when we’ve been doing this for 29 years. As always, we’re keeping busy in the offseason working to improve the fan experience in new ways, including both new and improved infrastructure for 2023. We can’t wait to do it all over again.”
In addition to Rock Fest, Pantera just announced a lengthy North American tour with special guests Lamb of God. They’re also opening for Metallica in 2023 and 2024.
Rock Fest is one of the most popular and longest-running rock festivals in the United States. It was first established in the early 1990s and has since grown to attract thousands of music fans from all over the country. The festival features multiple stages and a wide variety of acts, with something for everyone to enjoy. Some of the notable acts that have performed at Rock Fest over the years include Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, Alice Cooper, Slayer, and Judas Priest.
One of the things that sets Rock Fest apart from other music festivals is its commitment to providing an immersive experience for attendees. The festival grounds feature a variety of activities and amenities, including camping options, food vendors, and merchandise stands. Attendees can also take part in meet-and-greets with their favorite bands, as well as other special events and activities.
Another unique aspect of Rock Fest is its dedicated fanbase. Many attendees have been coming to the festival for years and have formed a tight-knit community. The festival also has a reputation for hosting some of the most energetic and passionate live performances in the rock music scene.
Overall, Rock Fest is a must-see event for any rock music fan. With its diverse lineup of acts, immersive atmosphere, and dedicated fanbase, it offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
