I guess you can say I’m still on a high from the after weekend. Now that my body has recovered from all that bs. I’m ready for more 🤣
I had a blast, I can’t stop thinking about the people I met, standing around waiting for the bands to come on.
Man I just had a dope ass time ❤️
(First year)
I really hope that line up is slamming next year
A nu metal , 90s post grunge , divorced dad rock 🎸
2000s metal 🤘 would be nice 😊

I cannot stop craving the hot dogs that were sold under the highway after the show. It was the BEST hot dog I’ve ever had.

Maybe it was just because of how good the music was, maybe it was because I was hammered.

Was that a local business?

Edit: I’m making bratwurst and peppers to put on rolls. I know it won’t hit the same…but it’s something

If the cal expo will run till Sunday 10/3 and golden sky is the following weekend— when do we think AS ‘27 will be?

Happy I was there :). See you next year! \m/

Who fell for the part when Josh said something like "Ok thank you, I think TOOL is next?" :D

Danny keeps trying to tell me time isn't real, what a show.

I was gonna order some today but the website says “there are no products in this collection” 😔 are they gonna restock, or is that it?

What are the chances we get Bullet for my Valentine again? I would be so stoked to see them.

late to the game but if anyone has videos of the pit to the right of the stage during famous last words when two girls were holding hands spinning around that was me and my bestie and id love to get even a picture of us if ya have it :)

Can we all just make sure DWP hears us loud and clear that they need to take dust control seriously? It's a serious health concern that needs to be address. They've made improvements in years past using wood chips under all the tree areas where bare ground already exists and or where the grass was thin. But they didn't do that this year and it showed... I also swear 2 years ago the were watering the grounds right in front of the main stages. Last year was amazing due to the light rains Thursday night and cool temps but this year brough back dust and heat PTSD from 22'/23.

Being from the PNW and outside of their back and forth tour cycle between Europe and the USA, I hold out hope they will show up at AFTERSHOCK. Am I alone in believing they are a band that deserves a center stage on Thursday or Friday night?

For the last few years I’ve noticed there’s been a small group of fans on stage, on the right side of each main stage. I know VIP and capital club passes don’t get you up there but does anyone what does? Is it just supposed to be friends and family or has anyone ever gotten up there?

This is a long shot and probably won’t go anywhere. We met during AFI, Danny Elfman and Tool. I asked you for some hand sanitizer and you gave me some. You asked me if it was my first time seeing tool live and I said yes. Parts are a blur but I felt some weird connection and was probably just me tbh. The picture circled is my friend and I and you were standing to my front left. Just wanted to say thanks for being cool and sorry I was being protective during the crowd surfing, I felt I might’ve been a little too protective.

Does anyone have a link to a video of the Atryu set? Was one of the ones that I missed on the weekend...

Found a couple sets from this dude: https://www.youtube.com/@Rholedz

Made for a much better work day today. Thanks in advance!

Out of pure curiosity I was wondering if anyone could help me locate my husband’s KKTX pit buddy.

The whole time was a vibe. (Bonus points if we can find the guy in the Aero Precision shirt that was the breakdown ref, lol)

Hi, I’m an Aftershock veteran (since 2018). I’ve loved my experiences every year but considering checking out another DWP festival with my friend. I’ve never been to Florida, Ohio, or Kentucky but I’ve travelled to other states enough to know that some areas are less tolerant to people of color. I’m looking to get insight on which festival and its host city would be the safest for my friend and I to travel to. Have any of you been to welcome to Rockville, Inkcarceration, Louder than life, or sonic temple as poc and had a good or bad experience? Please don’t reply with racial slurs, I’m looking for genuine advice. Thanks in advance for your insight.

I was crowd surfing for suicidal tendencies and ended up falling and I grabbed onto whoever was in reach and their face ended up in my armpit for at least like 5 seconds. I feel really bad I feel like I smothered them to death but hopefully my deodorant was doing its job since I just put it on at least. I also did shower that morning so I hope that helped.

Honestly a life changing moment for me, one of the most memorable for me at least of aftershock. I just wish I got a video. Even if you yourself didn't record it and maybe just know of a YouTube video, please let me know!

Ozzy was one of my grandmother's favorites prior to passing, I unfortunately never got to see him live but seeing the offspring play, honestly it healed part of me I didn't know needed it.

P.s. Ozzy would be so fucking proud of how good that was, if he didn't just possess him just to sing at aftershock again.

Update: thank you guys so much, you are honestly amazing people! These have me in tears again.

From Texas to Aftershock: One of the Best Experiences of My Life 🤘🔥
Some of y’all might remember my previous post about being from Texas, coming out to California for Aftershock, and the whole Danny Carey drumstick situation. I was the guy who got his fingers bent up by security while trying to get Danny’s drumstick, and what should’ve been an unforgettable moment ended up turning into a pretty shitty experience.
Well, somehow, this story ended up having the most badass turnaround ever.
I ended up getting tickets to Aftershock, and when I got there, one of the security guards hooked it up BIG TIME. Not only did he get me upgraded, but he upgraded my wife’s ticket too. We both ended up getting VIP, and honestly, it completely changed the whole experience for us.
AFTERSHOCK, YOU ABSOLUTE BEAUTIFUL CHAOS. 🤘
I’m from Texas, and I’ve been to California before, but this trip was something else. The people were fucking AMAZING. Everybody was so chill, friendly, welcoming, and just on another wavelength. Everywhere we went, people were vibing, having a good time, enjoying the music, and just being themselves. I’m sure California has its assholes, just like every other state, but I can honestly say I only ran into maybe two the entire time.
Everybody else? Fucking BADASS.
Between the music, the crowds, the energy, the people, and the overall atmosphere, it was an experience I’ll never forget. There were people tripping, people getting high, people headbanging, people making friends with complete strangers, and everybody just enjoying the moment. It was chaotic in the best possible way.
And to the security guard who looked out for me and my wife and made that VIP upgrade happen: THANK YOU. You took a trip that had already started with a bad experience and helped turn it into one of the best memories my wife and I have made together. You have no idea how much that meant to us.
The only thing California absolutely fucked me on was the gas prices. 😂 I’m driving a diesel truck, and I drove all the way from Texas, so you can imagine what that bill looked like. I’ll be posting a picture of those California gas prices next to what we’re paying back home because GODDAMN. 💀💸
The drive out there was rough, not gonna lie, but the drive back somehow flew by. And I’d do the whole damn thing again just for the experience.
I came out from Texas expecting a festival, some incredible music, and hopefully a good time. I left with memories, stories, a VIP experience I never expected, and a whole new appreciation for the people I met along the way.
California, y’all were fucking awesome. Aftershock, you were worth every mile. And to everyone who made this trip what it was, thank you.
Much love from Texas. 🤘❤️‍🔥
P.S. If you were at Aftershock and crossed paths with a dude from Texas with the Danny Carey drumstick story, there’s a good chance that was me. 😂

I had you all, that were in my car attending Aftershock, color in where you were from and here's how it came out

Yes I know its only been like a week, and were all still getting through the sick. But I miss the music, screaming, fun costumes and memories. Post-aftershock depression if you will.

Anyway, I know a few of these bands frequently play, or maybe there overdone. But honestly, this is just my opinion and im curious what others are hoping for!

Korn, three days grace, get scared, Julia wolf, Lindsey Sterling, Julia wolf, paramore, slipknot (or stone cold if people are still alive) , radiohead, (i know they played this year, but it was super cool) insane clown possie, falling in reverse, blink 182, radiohead, ajr, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS! And honestly so many others.

P.s. I dont think any of these are particularly controversial however I don't particularly stock the bands I listen to, so I don't know that for a fact.

Update 1: Thanks for the comments, I didnt know RHCP was writing some questionable things into his songs. Ive seen alot of comments mentioning diversity, in both local bands (I dont remember who, but whoever said an additional stage for local, smaller Sacramento bands to play to pitch themselves. I think that would be cool for the pacific coast in general), as well as more female lead bands. I WILL SAY I LOVED THE MARIACHI METAL BANDS THIS YEAR! Ive also seen alot of people bringing up stoner rock, what my gen-z ass is just gonna call divorced dad rock (arguably the best kind, though heavily bias) ska, new metal and honestly a bunch of new bands I hadnt even heard of, but definitely added to a list to list.

Do the tips go to that particular bartender or merch seller?