Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival 2012 tour dates

The lineup for this years “Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival” has been announced.

The main stage for this summer’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival will feature SLIPKNOT, SLAYER and a major special guest which will be announced on March 5th. The fourth slot on the main stage will feature a rotation of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA.

In 2012 the tour has upgraded the production on the festival stage and this year the Jagermeister Stage will feature a special headline set by ANTHRAX supported by a rotation of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA, along with WHITECHAPEL, HIGH ON FIRE and the Jagermeister opener. Bands may vary per market.

MOTORHEAD are expected to be the unnamed headlining act.

Tour Dates:
06/30 San Bernardino, CA – San Manuel Amphitheater
07/01 San Francisco, CA – Shoreline Amphitheater
07/03 Seattle, WA – White River Amphitheater
07/04 Boise, ID – Idaho Center Amphitheater
07/06 Phoenix, AZ – Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion
07/07 Albuquerque, NM – Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion
07/08 Denver, CO – Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
07/10 Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
07/11 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion
07/13 Tampa, FL – 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre
07/14 Atlanta, GA – Aaron’s Amphitheatre At Lakewood
07/15 Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center
07/18 Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre
07/20 St. Louis, MO – Verizon Wireless Amphithater
07/21 Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
07/22 Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
07/24 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
07/25 Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
07/27 Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center
07/28 Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
07/29 Washington, DC – Jiff Lube Live
07/31 Saratoga, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
08/01 Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake PAC
08/03 Boston, MA – Comcast Center
08/04 Scranton, PA – Toyota Pavilion
08/05 Hartford, CT – The Comcast Theatre
08/08 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center – SLIPKNOT + ASKING ALEXANDRIA + AS I LAY DYING
08/09 Gilford, NH – Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion

“ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, the world’s largest touring heavy music festival is back for its fifth year, assaulting the senses of United States heavy metal music fans. The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is proud to announce this summer’s artists. The main stage will be our strongest ever with the headlining slot occupied by multi-platinum Iowa legends SLIPKNOT.

Next up will be legendary thrash metal kings SLAYER and then a major special guest will be playing in the third slot whom will be announced on March 5th. The main stage will also spotlight a ferocious mix of today’s best artists in a rotation, including THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA.

In 2012 the tour has upgraded the production on the festival stage and this year the JAGERMEISTER STAGE will feature a special headline set by metal masters ANTHRAX supported by a rotation of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA, along with WHITECHAPEL, HIGH ON FIRE and the JAGERMEISTER opener. Please note that bands may vary per market.

The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL will make a 26 date trek across the U.S. beginning on June 30th at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California. GET OFF YOUR ASS Pre-sale tickets go on sale Friday the 6th of April, 2012. Tune in to www.rockstarmayhemfest.com and www.livenation.com for up-to-date ticketing information.

Corey Taylor of Slipknot says “You knew we’d be back. Now, you know we’re coming. This will be a tour people will scarcely want to miss. It will definitely be a show to remember. Can’t wait to see the states again from behind a mask.”

Slipknot’s, Clown states “Slipknot is headlining this summer’s Mayhem festival and it’s going to be unlike anything you’ve ever felt, sensed, or seen. You miss this, you miss everything. Everyone seems to think that there’s a chance we’re gonna go away. This is the farthest thing from the truth. Stay sic and don’t ever judge us.”

“Mayhem 2012 might just be the last and greatest metal festival before the world ends!! So wreak havoc and go out in style!!” adds Tom Araya of Slayer.

Slayer’s Kerry King comments “ We can’t wait to get rolling on Mayhem 2012! Been 3 years since we played it last, and it’s gonna be brutal!!! You can’t go wrong with Slayer and Slipknot, pure fucking mayhem!!!!

The 5th annual ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL will also feature ROCKSTAR METAL MULISHA JUMP TEAM, on select dates.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is produced by Rockstar Taste of Chaos organizer John Reese, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, Live Nation, and Creative Artists Agency. The team has made the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL a standout on the summer concert circuit by following the proven model of utilizing sponsorship to deliver a lower ticket price and an enhanced concert experience. This year sees them joining forces once again with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK as the title sponsor.

“Metal is ALIVE and WELL in 2012,” states tour producer John Reese. “The fifth year of Rockstar Mayhem Festival will have a massive lineup that will set heavy music fans ears blazing!”

“Some years it all comes together, from top to bottom and this years ROCKSTAR MAYHEM lineup is going to bring it!” adds tour producer Kevin Lyman.

In 2008, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL bulldozed onto the scene and quickly made itself known as the preeminent summer destination for the hard rock and metal community. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL boasts the most powerful artist line-ups in heavy music. Artists who have performed on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL have included hard music legends SLAYER, SLIPKNOT, KORN, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED, GODSMACK, MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, MARILYN MANSON, MACHINE HEAD, IN FLAMES, TESTAMENT, HATEBREED, CANNIBAL CORPSE, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, MASTODON, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, KINGDOM OF SORROW, DETHKLOK and many more. All have pummeled the stage, while delivering the intensity and heaviness that fans have grown to expect year after year.”