Rock Vegas: Lineup Updates & Additional Details Announced

Rock Vegas powered by Rockstar Energy Drink--"Sin City's Loudest Two-Day Rock Music Festival," will take place Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

The updated lineup for the two-day rock extravaganza includes Hellyeah (in place of Papa Roach, who is unable to perform due to lead singer Jacoby Shaddix’s recent vocal surgery), a solo performance by Corey Taylor, Fozzy (featuring WWE superstar Chris Jericho), and breaking band Mindset Evolution.

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The current daily performance lineup for Rock Vegas powered by Rockstar Energy Drink is as follows:

Friday, September 28
Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Hellyeah, Adelitas Way, P.O.D., Fozzy, Redlight King, Deuce, Mindset Evolution

Saturday, September 29
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Buckcherry, Corey Taylor, All That Remains, Art of Dying, New Medicine, Otherwise

In addition to main stage performances inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Rock Vegas powered by Rockstar Energy Drink will also include the Bud Light Festival Grounds with band performances on the Jägermeister Stage. This outdoor festival area and vendor village will feature band autograph signings, free samples from Rockstar Energy Drink, and more. The Bud Light Festival Grounds will open at 1pm on Friday and Saturday.

Tickets for Rock Vegas powered by Rockstar Energy Drink are affordably priced as low as $39 each, plus fees. VIP packages are also available for purchase. Discounted hotel rates at Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur are exclusively available for Rock Vegas attendees. To buy tickets, make hotel reservations, and for all Rock Vegas info, visit www.RockVegasFest.com.

The Las Vegas rock festivities will kick off with the RadioContraband Rock Radio Convention, September 26-28 at Mandalay Bay. This music industry conference is co-produced by the rock radio and label social network RadioContraband. The convention will feature the second annual Rock Radio Awards and more. Go to www.radiocontraband.com for detailed information.

Opening day of the convention will be highlighted by a headlining performance from Serj Tankian at House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay. Tickets for this September 26 show are available now at www.livenation.com.

The following night, Rock Vegas will launch with a kick-off party at House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay featuring Hoobastank, Danko Jones, Hyro Da Hero and Candlelight Red. Tickets for the Thursday, September 27 Rock Vegas Kick-Off Party go on sale Saturday, September 8 at 10am PT via www.livenation.com.