The 2025 Welcome To Rockville Lineup Is Here! | Review & Reactions

It's Welcome To Rockville lineup day for the 2025 event. The 2025 event is stacked with 152 bands over 4 days, with the most diverse lineup yet. In this video, I cover the lineup and provide some reactions on a day by day basis.
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[@pizzanickconcerts]

Seen the new LP lineup twice now and I think it’s great, glad to see them headlining this fest

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Very cool!

[@Conner_FL]

An absolutely unbelievable line up, there is so much insanely good stuff across all of the stages. Gonna be super busy going from stage to stage!! Can't come soon enough

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I feel like 6 months will fly by.

[@alexanderredlin8493]

Yup very excited

[@nicolekeyes705]

I am so pumped for Saturday and Sunday! My first year. Lotta heavy hitters ❤

[@MrGraveSlice]

I’ll never forget that KKTX dirt pit last year. I was on the whole way through. Had dirt in my throat for days after that 😂

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

The dirt seems to live in our heads for many days after each year. The dust coming off the KKTX pit was ridiculous.

[@therealcouchpotato9560]

I was temped to hop into that pit, but by that time of the day I was starting to get sore and wanted to preserve my energy for Currents and Starset.

[@michelleconcannon7584]

I was one that was really hoping for AC/DC. But if they come to Tampa I'll get a ticket. Sunday isn't my favorite day, but have an RV spot, first time and exited to go!

[@musicplayingloud]

I look forward to this every year. As soon as the dates are given, I put in for the time off from work. 🎵🎵🎶🎶🤘🤘

[@Andyharris100]

Saw The Union Underground in Bristol (UK) with Soil last week,very good show,waited 20 years to see them..

[@DavieRockit13]

This being my 8th Rockville and I think it's the most stacked lineup they've ever put on. I won't be at the two main stages very often, but Dillinger Eacape Plan, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Acacia Strain, Obituary, Dead Heat, Underoath, All Shall Perish, and Manson sold me completely. Also, pretty certain the blurry band is "Acid Bath". They just reunited first time since 1997, and are on Sonic Temple 2025. Also the blurry name is two words, and has an asterisk next to it signaling "reunion/special set".

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Agreed on the blur being Acid Bath. The lineup through the days outside of the headliners is stacked this year. Looking forward to running between stages.

[@toasttoasted3492]

@@DavieRockit13 All Shall Perish reuniting did it for me 😳😬

[@thesportsreportwitheb8883]

I'm so excited about this lineup,I never been but I'm planning to go all four day.

[@jphil652]

You totally didn't mention Chimaira for Sunday. If you don't know Chimaira or have never seen them, your in for a treat. Thank you for the info and all your videos. Keep it up

[@zach1010]

Such a good lineup. Undercard is insanity

[@STICKYNAVE]

Can’t wait!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Same!

[@Boston2.0-g7w]

Big fan from Australia bro I really like ur content man

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Awesome! Thank you!!!

[@zach1010]

Live in upstate new york. My wife and i can never make it to this show. But we always love watching your videos every year

[@tomsumner2363]

I'm only going Friday, Everclear, Candlebox, Bush, Alice in Chains For sure!!! and Green Day!! Hell Yeah!!! I saw in another review that you are going to Metallica at Ray Jay, in June, I'll be there...Totally! and So Fukin cool that you scored tix to Oasis at Met Life!!! Can't wait for that review!! I tried to get a tix to Chicago... no score...Rock on

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I am really looking forward to the Oasis show next year. I'm sure we'll see you at WTR if not sooner.

[@edwindrood2816]

Im very hyped for this year! People have to admit some of the other bands are starting to age out

[@DefLeppardRulesRock]

My guess as to why Green Day is on this is because they headlined another DWP Festival called Louder Than Life two years ago and I would imagine that there's contractual obligations to play on most of the other festivals they run if an artist plays on one.

[@cometcoastin]

Looking forward to my first Rockville, going VIP! Hope to run into you at some point

[@1ceshad0w]

Looking through the lineup, its looking like a stage 2 for all 4 days on my end except for Friday. That stage 1 is all about the 90s to early 2000s. Jinjer and KSE being stage 4 is a good lookout

[@aprilann4023]

I’m going Friday!!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Very cool!

[@Luke-sy7ue]

I’m shocked that LINKIN PARK and Green Day are there . They are two of my favorite bands. This is going to be awesome.🤘😱🔥🔥

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

It's going to be an awesome weekend!

[@cataiyst_apxe5987]

I will be there

[@randysguitarattic]

I really don't have a problem with Green Day even if I lean more right then left, we know they can be pretty biased on their lefty views and are not afraid to express them.

[@xr1supra85ba]

Another question. Hows the show work? Is it staggered like stage 1 plays then 2, 3 etc etc or do they go throw a whole band list on each stage?

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

2-3 stages play at the same time, so there is a lot of overlap with bands playing at once. There are a lot of choices to make during the festival. DWP will release the set times closer to the event.

[@Gr33nDayJunki3]

I’m excited for Green Day! They put on one hell of a show

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I'm not a huge Green Day fan, but I do like a bunch of their songs. They put on a good show.

[@MiddleAgedOnMainstreet]

We have seen them several times. The best show was in Orange Beach, Alabama. We were worried people were gonna get upset when he got to the part where he starts talking about politics, but they cheered him on, BUT that was a few years ago. Their shows have been awesome every time we’ve gone. We bought a one day VIP ticket so hopefully the VIP ticket was a good choice. This is gonna be our first time there after watching you go every year, so I’m sure it will be an experience.

[@randomethingscatstoo3118]

Already paid for tickets also Ohio the week before.

[@metalflorida]

Very good imo. In a way it’s their best lineup ever.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I think it's their broadest lineup ever with something for everyone.

[@harty3113]

For people complaining about the headliners, time to learn that the middle of the day bands are usually way better

[@RubberPaws]

Damn the old folks home is really coming out this year. Is there anybody under 40 performing?

[@justkiddingnotreally4865]

I'm stoked to see LP. Hopefully the folks that are upset with them coming back decide to head back to the house/hotel/RV/tent and let everyone else enjoy the show.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I think LP will pull in a huge crowd. Even when people complain online, they'll still want to pile in to watch.

[@kylepokeyporter8375]

Three Days Grace 2X Incredible concept ! And Shinedown Hell Yeah

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Having Three Days Grace play with both singers is brilliant. Can't wait for that set.

[@randomethingscatstoo3118]

What about. Earth day birthday?

[@jasonstwistedadventure]

See you guys there !

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Absolutely!

[@alexanderredlin8493]

Where is my beloved fort rock at

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Gone for years.

[@michaels7258]

Linkin Park is a must see in 2025.

[@GNewcomb-q9v]

For morons maybe!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I'm interested in seeing this version of the band live.

[@EnteR_ChazmaN]

Super Stoked to finally see Mudvayne, It Dies Today, Mastodon, Insane Clown Posse and Silverstein! Even though I don't think the headliners are incredible a ton of the small stages are packed full of great stuff

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I agree that the other stages are loaded with bands to see through the festival.

[@wiggitywak2050]

Chester is gone...the band deserves to continue on

[@DericAnzalone]

I think the lineup is super deep and I will be there when gates open all 4 days. I will probably dip out before the headliners except for Shinedown. Who do you think the blurred out band is? Acid Bath?

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I agree. There is a lot to see each day through the days. The blurred band is most likely Acid Bath.

[@xr1supra85ba]

My first time going to Rockville. Any idea how long of a set bad omens and motionless might get?

[@Whodatsb44]

Judging by positioning on the card, safe bet is 1 hr 10 min for Bad Omens and 50 min for motionless

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

My guess is around an hour each. DWP will release band times closer to the show.

[@SSgtBigSwole]

The main headliners are very weak but i’m excited to see Snot, Sevendust, and Dry Kill Logic on Sunday. Those nu metal bands speak to my teenage soul.

[@billymuellerTikTok]

if I go - I'm leaving early to beat the traffic when Green Day is on

[@abracadabra1978]

Don’t think the lineup has gotten me excited enough to go this year

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

For me, there are a lot of bands that I'm interested in beyond the headliners.

[@cdawg3]

Incubus should be headlining over LP. They deserve it way more. Just my opinion

[@kjsky4244]

My 32 year old daughter who graduated in 2009 is super stoked. Me, not so much, but I’ll be there all 4 days for the crazy bad ass party that Rockville always delivers.

[@GNewcomb-q9v]

Best be saving your money to buy essentials!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

It's going to be an awesome weekend!

[@robertmcgibeny7802]

i dont think your math is right/

[@billymuellerTikTok]

too much alternative, too many bands with replacement singers, not enough metal

[@sixty9lives]

Yuck, there isn't one band I would want to see except Exodus, but I know a few of those guys and have seen them in small clubs in the Bay Area.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Exodus is awesome. It's been years since I've seen them live.

[@heathenkeichi]

Very disappointing headliners, repeat bands, way mainstream. No jrock. Way bigger and better bands played in previous years. Luckily just enough to get my $ worth. DWP missed the nark this year. BTW thanks for your videos and content.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I can understand them trying to expand the festival to a bigger crowd. They also asked for input as they were working through which bands to book.

[@harty3113]

Repeat headliners? 2 of them have never played Rockville and Shinedown won't have played Rockville in 6 years.

[@heathenkeichi]

@@harty3113 you misread what I wrote

[@heathenkeichi]

@ViewFromTheCheapSeats well older bands are getting old, I just thought headliners for "Rockville" were not that interesting, however, I understand others may enjoy them. Plus I've seen them all before.

[@harty3113]

@@heathenkeichi Well if you were saying all the other bands are repeat you are still wrong. Almost half the lineup has never played Rockville before

[@dennisrazzmatazz1352]

Not a fan of any of the headliners honestly. Was really hoping for Slayer! Not a fan of early 2000s rock so the headliners just don’t fit my vibe

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I was hoping for Slayer as well though I can understand why they'd want to expand the lineup to broaden the audience.

[@jsphbeaver]

75% garbage list.

[@billymuellerTikTok]

95%

[@OpticHamster69]

What do yall want then? 😂😂

[@billymuellerTikTok]

@@OpticHamster69 Gojira, Ghost, Behemoth, Metallica, Megadeth, Priest, Maiden, Ice Nine Kills, Avenged Sevenfold, Motley Crue… better bands than Shinedown, Green Day & a band with a replacement singer headlining.

[@thesportsreportwitheb8883]

The Headliners are incredible

[@thesportsreportwitheb8883]

​@@billymuellerTikTokBullshit

[@GNewcomb-q9v]

About a handful plus good bands & the rest are garbage! It’s why I will not attend festivals!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I completely understand.

[@juktapose]

Weak headliners

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I would have liked to see AC/DC, Slayer or Metallica, but I understand their choices to expand to a bigger audience.

[@OpticHamster69]

​@@ViewFromTheCheapSeatsSlayer is retired though

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

@@OpticHamster69 They’ve been playing DWP festivals this year.

[@juktapose]

@@ViewFromTheCheapSeats exactly I was hoping Slayer or maybe Scorpions. Anyway great video as usual

[@mOnStErMACEO]

This lineup is very weak. I’m sorry.

[@dennisrazzmatazz1352]

I hate it. I’m old school metal head and no clue why they went all early 2000s headliners. Kinda bummed that I bought tickets already

[@CJ_Raider]

The under card is stacked, though. I’m hoping Aftershock gets anywhere close to this deep of a lineup

[@mOnStErMACEO]

@ slayer and AC/DC should be on one night as heading acts. I’m ok with Linkin Park headlining but that’s about it.

[@mOnStErMACEO]

@ I can agree with that much to a certain extent.

[@CJ_Raider]

@@mOnStErMACEO I’m sure if DWP could get ACDC and Slayer they wouldn’t be playing on the same night. It’s obvious Tom is going to be very selective on when he plays and AC/DC is going to be playing football stadiums.

[@Steve-l6c5o]

Looks terrible

[@brianteneyck7074]

😂 then don’t go, dude. DWP will be wiping away everyone’s tears with the stacks of money they make from this festival