James VillaVinnie Paul All-Star Tributes Planned For Louder Than Life In Louisville And Monster Energy Aftershock In Sacramento This Fall
Earlier this summer, the music world was dealt a huge loss with the untimely passing of musician Vinnie Paul. In addition to his renowned work as a founding member of Pantera and Damageplan, Paul was most recently a part of the group Hellyeah, which was set to perform at both Louder Than Life and Monster Energy Aftershock this fall.
To celebrate the life and work of Vinnie Paul, Danny Wimmer Presents has teamed up with SiriusXM host and “Metal Ambassador” Jose Mangin for a very special Vinnie Paul Tribute that will take place on Saturday, September 29 at Louder Than Life and on Saturday, October 13 at Monster Energy Aftershock.
Mangin will curate and host each Vinnie Paul Tribute, which will feature members of bands including Five Finger Death Punch, Korn, Godsmack, Deftones, Hellyeah, Shinedown, Sevendust, GWAR, Bullet For My Valentine, Body Count, KYNG, Cane Hill, Emmure and more performing songs from Pantera and Damageplan.
Mangin says, “Vinnie is an idol turned big-time friend, and he left a massive void on this earth. When Danny [Wimmer] and Gary[Spivack] asked me to put together something special for Vin, I knew the best way to pay tribute to him would be to throw a Texas-sized jam session belting out Pan-mutha-fukkin-tera songs loud & proud! Everyone involved is doing this because they love Vinnie, and together we can all carry on his name, music, and spirit forever!”
LOUDER THAN LIFE
The fifth annual Louder Than Life has expanded to three days in 2018: Friday, September 28, Saturday, September 29 & Sunday, September 30 at Champions Park in Louisville, KY.
The World’s Largest Rock ‘N’ Roll Whiskey Festival features a wide range of music artists, including Nine Inch Nails, Alice In Chains, Godsmack, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown and many more acts on three stages, along with award-winning bourbons, whiskey, spirits, craft beer, and the best food Louisville has to offer.
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MONSTER ENERGY AFTERSHOCK
California’s biggest rock festival Monster Energy Aftershock returns Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA with a massive lineup of rock and metal acts.
The lineup includes the festival debut of System Of A Down, who haven’t played Stateside in three years, as well as Sacramento’s own Deftones, marking seven years since they last headlined in their hometown. Other acts include Alice In Chains, Incubus, Godsmack, Shinedown, 311, Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, At The Drive-In and more, as well as a variety of onsite food and beverage experiences.
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About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Chicago Open Air, and Northern Invasion, among others.
Tim Schumann
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