An awe-inspiring, momentous music lineup led by iconic bands Tool (in a rare US festival appearance) and Avenged Sevenfold has been unveiled for the fifth annual Monster Energy Aftershock, which returns to Sacramento, California’s Discovery Park Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd. 
 
California’s biggest rock festival will feature over 35 bands on three stages at Discovery Park, conveniently located near downtown Sacramento, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet. The current daily music lineup for Monster Energy Aftershock is as follows: 
 
Saturday, October 22nd: Tool, Slayer, Primus, Meshuggah, The Pretty Reckless, Anthrax, Baroness, Face To Face, Deafheaven, Motionless In White, Avatar, American Sharks, Whores, Twelve Foot Ninja, The Shrine, Aeges, Big Jesus
 
Sunday, October 23rd: Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Disturbed, Puscifer, Chevelle, Ghost, Parkway Drive, The Amity Affliction, Zakk Sabbath, Max & Iggor Cavalera Return To Roots, Suicide Silence, Whitechapel, Ignite, Some Fear None, Silver Snakes

 
“We’re excited to give fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Primus, Slayer, Korn, Disturbed and the rest of this great lineup all together during this special weekend. Discovery Park is such a unique venue that allows us to put on an experience on a grand scale, but in an intimate setting that sets Aftershock apart," says Monster Energy Aftershock founder and producer Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents.
 
Monster Energy Aftershock tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 8th at 12 PM PT at this location.

Tickets and VIP packages will initially be priced as follows (increasing in the coming weeks):
 
General Admission Weekend: $149.50
General Admission Single Day: $89.50
GA Weekend 4-Pack: $476.00 
VIP Weekend: $279.50
VIP Single Day: $154.50 
VIP Zippo 2-Packs: $679.00 (includes VIP amenities + 2 Monster Energy Aftershock 2016 commemorative Zippos)

VIP passes include: VIP entrance lanes into venue, shaded VIP hang area with seating for dining, seated and standing viewing area of main stage South (left), video screens featuring live feed from main stages inside VIP hang area, upgraded food and drink selections (for purchase), dedicated VIP restrooms, and a commemorative Monster Energy Aftershock 2016 laminate.
 
Specially priced hotel + festival ticket packages make planning for Monster Energy Aftershock as easy as possible. Visit here for more info. Discounted online hotel ratesare also available through Curadora.

Monster Energy Aftershock is also offering a Park & Ride shuttle program this year, since parking at Discovery Park is extremely limited. Each Park & Ride ticket includes parking for your vehicle at Sleep Train Arena and a non-stop shuttle directly to the festival site. Festivalgoers are encouraged to carpool to Sleep Train Arena and save.