Aftershock announce full 2023 line-up: Avenged, Tool, Korn and loads more

The absolutely colossal line-up for October’s Aftershock has been unveiled!

Fresh from the release of new single Nobody, the mighty Avenged Sevenfold will be headlining on the first night, before Tool, Korn and the previously-announced Guns N’ Roses will all follow over the next three days. Elsewhere the bill will feature the likes of Incubus, Turnstile, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Rancid, 311, The Cult, AFI and so many more from October 5 – 8 at Sacramento’s Discovery Park.

“We are so excited for what will be the biggest Aftershock in the festival’s 11-year history,” enthuses Danny Hayes, CEO of Danny Wimmer Presents. “We are grateful for our partnership with the city and county of Sacramento and together we have built an amazing brand that showcases Sacramento to attendees from all over the globe.”

“Aftershock has become synonymous with Sacramento, and we couldn’t be more excited for the festival to be back this fall with such an incredible line-up,” adds Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento. “The city is already gearing up to welcome rock fans from across the country and around the world. Aftershock supports our local businesses, creates jobs and brings unmatched music to our city – October can’t come fast enough.”

Check out the full line-up in all its glory below:

Read this: The 20 greatest Guns N’ Roses songs – ranked