Well, that was quick. Last Monday the news came out that the post-projectSlayer of KERRY KING It would arrive next year and we thought that was it for a while. But just the opposite (and probably due to contractual reasons), KING not only did he reveal the uncreative name of the band ‘KERRY KING‘, but also premiered the band’s logo made by the graphic artist Marcelo Vasco. You can see the logo below and on the band’s official Instagram page.
The guitarist of Slayer, KERRY KINGwho has been teasing the debut of his new project, “coming in 2024,” is among the acts confirmed for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
After a record attendance of more than 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville come back to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever on May 9-12, 2024. Danny Wimmer Presentsproducer of the festival, is pleased to announce the addition of a fifth music stage and 50 more bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
The initial musical poster for the 13th year of Welcome To Rockville is the festival’s strongest collection of artists to date and features a host of unmissable talent, including Foo Fighters, Motley Crue, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41a rare appearance of Mr. Bungle, and many others. The festival producer, Danny Wimmer Presentswill announce other groups in early 2024, including the lineup for the opening party.
The fertilizers for Welcome To Rockville are on sale now, with payment plans available for just $24 at WelcomeToRockville.com.
Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue said:
«We couldn’t be more excited to return to Florida. Welcome To Rockville “It’s one of the biggest festivals in the world, and it’s going to be a highlight for us in 2024.”
«Welcome To Rockville “It’s not just a music festival, it’s where the magic of rock meets the essence of community, creating an unforgettable experience that resonates with fans around the world,” he says. Chamie McCurryChief Marketing Officer of Danny Wimmer Presents. «2024 marks an exciting year for us, as we have our largest lineup in history with over 150 bands (50 more than 2023!). We will welcome Motley Crue to the community of Rockville For the first time, we will celebrate 25 years of Slipknotthe 50 years of Judas Priestthe return of Foo Fightersand many more unmissable moments!
«The record number of fans undoubtedly demonstrated that, when it comes to rock music, there is no better place than the Daytona International Speedway“said the president of DIS, Frank Kelleher. «This past Welcome To Rockville “It produced one of the most electric atmospheres we have seen at The World Racing Centre, and we are looking forward to welcoming all those fans back next year alongside a line-up of highly talented artists.”
As for who plays in the band, the only other member we know of is the former drummer of Slayer Paul Bostaph, who was recently seen on social media working in the studio. Maybe he’s doing some work for KERRY KING, or perhaps you have some other project in hand. Who knows?
There has certainly been some other speculation as to who will participate in the new band of KINGwith some rumors floating around that it would basically be Slayer but with Phil Anselmo in the voice instead of Tom Araya. That would naturally mean that they would have a different bassist, since it is unlikely that Araya be the center of attention again.
Now that the name, logo and festival appearance have been announced, new concert dates and more information about the band will likely start to come to light. Only time will tell.
