Las Vegas Nevada USA
Written by Sason Bishope Parry
Hard rock and nu-metal fans, brace yourselves! One of the most electrifying festivals in Las Vegas is returning for its third year, and the 2025 edition of Sick New World promises to be nothing short of epic. Set to take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, this year’s lineup is stacked with legendary names and thrilling reunions that will send shockwaves through the desert.
The festival’s massive headliner has already sparked excitement: Metallica will be taking the stage, delivering their iconic, high-octane metal anthems. But that’s just the beginning. Joining the titans of thrash and co-headlining will be a newly revitalized performance Linkin Park, featuring Emily Armstrong stepping in to carry the torch for the late Chester Bennington. Fans will finally get a taste of the new lineup, making it one of the most highly anticipated performances of the year.
Also featured on this jaw-dropping roster are Queens of the Stone Age, returning to the stage after a brief hiatus while frontman Josh Homme underwent medical treatment. Their return promises to be nothing less than explosive. Often considered the goth queen of rock Amy Lee and her epic band Evanescence are also onboard as are alt-rock veterans AFI, industrial metal pioneers Ministry, and gothic legends The Sisters of Mercy who will all be lighting up the festival, ensuring that every corner of the rock and metal spectrum is covered.
In a truly special moment for longtime fans, Tomahawk—fronted by the incomparable Mike Patton—will be performing their first live show in over a decade. After the release of their pandemic-era comeback album, Tonic Immobility, this appearance is set to be a momentous occasion for anyone lucky enough to witness it. If that’s not enough to get your blood pumping, sludge metal icons Acid Bath will be reuniting for the first time since their breakup in 1997. This is a dream come true for fans who thought they’d never see the influential band live again.
But the nostalgia doesn’t stop there—Refused will be performing during what could be their final tour alongside Quicksand, making it a bittersweet moment for diehard punk fans. And for those following the long goodbye of X, you’ll have one more chance to see the iconic punk outfit as they continue their farewell tour at Sick New World.
If you crave a variety of hard-hitting sounds, you won’t be disappointed. Gojira is set to unleash their monstrous riffs, while the avant-garde The Flaming Lips will offer something a little more psychedelic. Glassjaw, Meshuggah, and Melvins will provide an unrelenting barrage of metal, while thrash legends Testament and Exodus will ensure the mosh pits
are in full swing. Death metal heavyweights Cannibal Corpse and grindcore veterans Napalm Death will also be bringing their ferocious energy to the stage.
Other standout acts include hardcore heroes Terror, punk rock rebels The Hives, and post-hardcore favorites Poison the Well. Three Days Grace will mark their reunion with original singer Adam Gontier, adding an emotional punch to the lineup. You can also look forward to performances by Mastodon, Sponge, Scowl, Show Me The Body, and many more acts that round out this powerhouse of a festival. With such a diverse and star-studded lineup, there’s something for every kind of rock fan to sink their teeth into.
For those who love the raw energy of live performances mixed with the emotion of reunion shows, Sick New World 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event. Despite being relatively new on the scene, the festival has quickly become a must-attend spectacle in the rock and metal world. Previous editions sold out in record time, and this year’s lineup is already stirring up buzz as one of the most ambitious yet.
Presale tickets will be available starting Friday, October 18, at 10 AM PT, so fans are advised to act quickly to secure their spots. If the past two years are anything to go by, this edition is sure to be a sold-out success with memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re there to headbang to Metallica, experience the emotional return of Linkin Park, or witness rare reunions from bands like Acid Bath and Refused, Sick New World 2025 promises a day of pure, unrelenting rock and metal magic.
For the full lineup and more information, check out the festival’s website and get ready for what could be the most talked-about rock event of the year. Las Vegas, get ready to rock!
For more info and tickets go to: www.sicknewworldfest.com
