The hard rock festival, Sick New ⁣World, will return‍ in 2025 after a one-year hiatus. The festival, originally scheduled for 2024 but cancelled due to lineup issues, will now be held in two locations: Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25th, and a new⁣ location in Texas.Billboard first reported the news on November 21, 2024.

Background and 2024 Cancellation

Sick New World ⁤debuted in 2023, featuring a lineup headlined by System of a Down, Slipknot, and A Perfect ⁣Circle. The festival’s official website details its initial ⁤success. The​ 2024 edition was initially planned but ultimately‌ cancelled on February 29, 2024, due to difficulties securing a satisfactory lineup. Organizers cited​ “circumstances beyond ⁢our control” in a statement released on social media. Rolling Stone covered the cancellation extensively, noting​ fan disappointment and speculation about the reasons​ behind the decision.

2025 Festival ‌Details

The 2025 Las Vegas ⁢event ‌will be​ held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the festival’s original location. ⁤The Texas location has not⁤ yet been announced, but organizers have promised ‌further details soon. ‌ Ticket⁣ sales⁤ information ⁤will be released at ​a later date.⁣ ⁤The expansion to Texas indicates a strategic move to tap into a new market ​for hard rock music fans.

The festival is produced by Danny ⁤Wimmer Presents, a leading producer of rock and choice‌ music festivals, including⁣ Aftershock,⁣ Louder​ Than Life, and Welcome to Rockville. Danny Wimmer Presents‘ website provides information about their portfolio of events.

Potential Lineup Speculation

While the 2025 lineup remains unconfirmed, speculation is‌ already circulating online. Given the 2023 lineup⁤ and the cancellation of the 2024 event, fans are​ hoping for a strong roster of established and‍ emerging hard rock acts. Bands frequently mentioned⁢ in online forums and social​ media include Deftones, Tool, and Lamb of God. Though, these remain unconfirmed rumors.

Past Festival Lineups (2023)