Sick New World Festival Returns to Las Vegas in 2025 with Star-Studded Lineup

The annual Sick New World Festival has announced its return to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This one-day event promises a thrilling showcase of heavy music, featuring a diverse array of renowned acts across the metal, goth, and alternative rock genres.

Headlining this year’s event are major names such as Metallica, Linkin Park, and Queens Of The Stone Age. These prominent acts will be joined by a noteworthy lineup including Evanescence, Gojira, Mastodon, and Acid Bath, the latter performing their first show since 1997.

In addition to the headliners, festival-goers can anticipate performances by AFI, Dethklok, Glassjaw, The Hives, and Tomahawk, among others. Over 50 artists are slated to appear, making it a significant event for fans of the genres represented.

Tickets are available for pre-sale on October 18, with fans able to sign up at SickNewWorldFest.com for an access code. Vivid Seats will offer a secondary market ticketing platform for purchases, providing a 100% buyer guarantee to ensure safe and secure transactions. Fan excitement is expected to be high, with varied ticket options from General Admission to VIP Cabana available.

This festival will also feature performances from bands on their farewell tours or reunion stops, including Refused on their final tour, and Acid Bath and Tomahawk with long-awaited reunions. Furthermore, the lineup includes the Sisters of Mercy, the Flaming Lips, Cannibal Corpse, Meshuggah, and more, promising a powerhouse day of music in Las Vegas.

For those who cannot attend Sick New World in Las Vegas, several of these major acts are embarking on tours that may include stops at venues closer to their hometowns. Fans are encouraged to stay informed about additional tour dates.