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By Sason Bishope Parry
The wait is over, rock fans! The 2025 Welcome to Rockville festival has unveiled its colossal lineup, featuring headliners Linkin Park, Green Day, Korn, and Shinedown. Touted as North America’s largest rock festival, this four-day extravaganza at the iconic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL, is set to rock the world from May 15–18. With a lineup packed with legendary acts, unforgettable reunions, and thrilling first-time performances, Welcome to Rockville 2025 promises to be a historic event for rock and metal lovers everywhere.
Four Nights, Four Unforgettable Headliners
· Night One (May 15): Shinedown takes center stage for the first time as Rockville headliners. Supporting them are the legendary Rob Zombie and rock radio titans Three Doors Down, setting the tone for a powerhouse opening night. Shinedown’s frontman Brent Smith shared his excitement: “This is the biggest rock festival in North America, so LET’S GO!!!!”
· Night Two (May 16): First-timers Green Day will lead the charge, delivering their trademark punk-rock energy. Sharing the spotlight are grunge icons Alice in Chains and the long-awaited return of Good Charlotte, performing only their second show since 2019.
· Night Three (May 17): A reimagined Linkin Park makes their triumphant return to the stage, joined by rock heavyweights Incubus and the genre-bending Pierce the Veil. This will be a night of emotion and energy as fans welcome the newly rebooted band to the festival’s main stage.
· Final Night (May 18): Closing the festival with a bang, Korn will bring their intense live show to Rockville, accompanied by rising metalcore sensations Bad Omens and the ever-controversial Marilyn Manson. Expect a fiery finale to four days of unrelenting rock.
150 Bands, Five Stages, and Rock History in the Making
This year’s lineup doesn’t stop with the headliners. Over 150 bands will perform across five stages, including must-see acts like Sublime with Jakob Nowell, Halestorm, Jimmy Eat World, Motionless in White, Mudvayne, I Prevail, and Beartooth. Fans will also witness the East Coast debut of Seven Hours After Violet, the new project from System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, and a host of other standout performances from Taking Back Sunday, Chevelle, Killswitch Engage, and New Found Glory.
Unmissable Reunions and Firsts
The 14th edition of Welcome to Rockville will feature rare and historic moments:
· Reunions: Fans can look forward to reunion gigs from bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan, Chimaira, Three Days Grace, and Snot, to name just a few.
· Debuts: Swedish progressive metalcore band Allt will make their U.S. debut, while Body Count returns to Florida for the first time in over two decades.
· Special Appearances: Sublime will perform with their new lead singer, Jakob Nowell, continuing the band’s iconic legacy.
A Rock Festival Like No Other
Last year, Welcome to Rockville drew over 200,000 fans from all 50 states and 57 countries. The 2025 edition is expected to be even bigger, promising a festival atmosphere like no other.
“We can’t wait to turn the World Center of Racing back into the World Center of ROCK once again as we will be welcoming back one of the largest rock music festivals in the world, Welcome To Rockville!” said Daytona International Speedway president Frank Kelleher. “Rockville always delivers a high level of electric energy in the fan-friendly festival atmosphere. Rockville will yet again continue its tradition of hosting top-tier bands in rock, metal, and alternative genres.”
Organized by Danny Wimmer Presents, the masterminds behind some of the nation’s top rock festivals, Welcome to Rockville continues to raise the bar for live music events.
Tickets and Details
Passes for Welcome to Rockville 2025 are on sale now. Single-day general admission, VIP, and Daytona Owners Club (DOC) passes are available, along with four-day weekend packages. Layaway options start at just $1 down, making it easy for fans to secure their spot. Exclusive hotel packages, shuttle services, and other perks are also available.
Don’t miss out! Rockville 2025 is shaping up to be the ultimate rock experience of the year.
For more information, including the full lineup, head to WelcomeToRockville.com.
Mark your calendars: May 15–18, 2025, Daytona Beach will become the epicenter of rock and roll. Are you ready to rock?
