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Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville
Band Lineup Announced
With Headlining Sets From Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters,
Avenged Sevenfold, Queens Of The Stone Age,
Along with Billy Idol, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack, Stone Sour & More

Florida's Biggest Rock Experience Expands To Three Days
— Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29, 2018 —
At Metropolitan Park In Jacksonville, FL

General Tickets, VIP Packages, Hotel and Camping Options On Sale Now

Foo Fighters, Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Godsmack, Stone Sour, and Five Finger Death Punch lead the bill for the eighth annual Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, as Florida's Biggest Rock Experience grows to three days — Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29 — at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL.

Corey Taylor says, "Stone Sour is stoked to return to Jacksonville for the first time since Welcome To Rockville in 2013. See you fxckers soon!"

Sully Erna of Godsmack says, "We're really excited to be headlining Welcome To Rockville this year! 2018 is the 20th anniversary of Godsmack, so we're gonna make this year's shows bigger, louder and more off the hook than ever. See ya there!"

The daily band lineups for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are as follows:

"Since Welcome To Rockville's inception seven years ago, I have been building towards this day: To bring not just the biggest rock festival in Jacksonville (or even Florida), but the biggest rock lineup in the United States to my hometown," says festival creator and producer Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. "This is a triumph for me, my company and the city that I love."

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville tickets, VIP packages, as well as hotel and camping options are on sale now at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville 2018 flyer with daily band lineup and venue details

For the first time, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is offering car and RV camping spots for attendees. Camping spots at Tailgaters Parking lots include four nights of camping in a secured lot featuring indoor restrooms, shower trailers and access to a full restaurant and general store.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World's Loudest Month festival series and will also feature a variety of onsite experiences, including the Monster Energy Experience (featuring Monster Energy tastings and signings with select Rockville artists), The Music Experience (an interactive exhibit and musical instrument retailer), F.Y.E. Fan Experience (purchase your favorite album and get it signed by select Rockville artists), Zippo, and Take Me Home nonprofit animal rescue organization, among others.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville "Grub" will include local favorites: Indochine (voted Jacksonville's "Best Thai"), Mojo's BBQ (unique barbeque experience), and TacoLu (the Bangin' Bus serving Bangin' Shrimp tacos, and other TacoLu classics).

Additional food vendors include: Angry Bird Grill, Ben's Burrito Bowl, Brucci's, Catullo Brothers, Cely's Filipino Food, Classic Home Cookin', Funnel Cake Fantasy, Girls Gone Green Nacho Bar, Grumpy's Homemade Ice Cream, GuanaBana Ice Pops, Hebros Bacon Restaurant, Island Noodles, Knuckle Sandwiches, Mac Attack, Mount Olympus Greek, Nomi's Island Girl Foods, Ollie's Tots, Pele's Wood Fired Pizza, Pie Baby, Rock N' Roll Arepas, and What's The Catch Fish Tacos.

Fans 21+ can wash down Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville's over-the-top food offerings with a variety of beverages, including selections from the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden (owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer), Heavy Tiki Bar (an oasis filled with killer cocktails and shade), and local craft beer.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville tickets, as well as hotel and VIP packages are on sale now. Discounted online hotel rates are also available through Curadora. Visit www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com for details.

Initial ticket prices will be as follows:

VIP tickets include: a VIP entrance to venue; access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service; viewing of main stages; seated area with shade for dining; private restroom facilities; and a VIP guest laminate.

As in the past, General Admission ticket discounts will also be available for active military through Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville partner GovX (www.govx.com).

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is fueled by Monster Energy. Additional 2018 sponsors include: The Music Experience, F.Y.E., Zippo, and more to be announced.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Northern Invasion and more. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World's Loudest Month festival series.

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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.
www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

About Monster Energy:

Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.
www.monsterenergy.com | www.facebook.com/monsterenergy

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Publicity Contacts

Ashton-Magnuson Media
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson, kristine@am-media.net, (818) 996-2496
Selena Fragassi, selena@fr-pr.net, (847) 942-3093

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Marketing & Sponsorship Contacts

Clay Busch/Danny Wimmer Presents, clay@dwpresents.com
Lindsey Medina/Danny Wimmer Presents, lindsey@dwpresents.com