Rock on the Range May 15-17, Columbus, OH

LINKIN PARK, SLIPKNOT AND JUDAS PRIEST
LEAD LINEUP OF OVER 60 BANDS
MAY 15, 16 & 17 AT COLUMBUS CREW STADIUM IN OHIO
ROSTER OF TOP ROCK BANDS ALSO INCLUDES
GODSMACK, MARILYN MANSON, BREAKING BENJAMIN, RISE AGAINST,
VOLBEAT, SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS,
PAPA ROACH, HALESTORM, OF MICE & MEN, MINISTRY AND MANY MORE
PRE-SALE TICKETS AND LAYAWAY TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Rock On The Range, America’s premier hard rock festival, returns to central Ohio’s Columbus
Crew Stadium May 15, 16 and 17, 2015 for its ninth year with a stellar lineup of top rock
bands led by multiplatinum band Linkin Park, global rock juggernauts Slipknot and heavy
metal legends Judas Priest–who are currently celebrating their 40th Anniversary. The full
weekend of non-stop rock will also feature performances from Godsmack, Marilyn Manson,
Breaking Benjamin, Rise Against, Volbeat, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The
Conspirators, Papa Roach, Halestorm, Of Mice & Men, Anthrax and many more of the
world’s most exciting bands on three stages over three days, plus the biggest Rock n’ Roll
comedians in the ROTR Comedy Tent.
Rock On The Range–part of the World’s Loudest Month festival series–has sold out in
advance for two years in a row, with 120,000 concertgoers on hand in 2014. In 2015, ROTR will
welcome live music’s top cable channel, AXS TV, to film the weekend as part of their live
festival coverage, allowing fans around the world to experience Rock On The Range.
To kick off the ROTR weekend with a laugh, Guitar World & Revolver’s Roast On The Range
returns to Columbus, Ohio’s on Thursday, May 14. Look for more details to be announced in
early 2015 at www.RoastOnTheRange.com and www.RockOnTheRange.com. The 2014 Roast
featured nearly a dozen musicians and comedians who honored and lampooned Slipknot and
Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor in front of a live audience.

The current band lineup for Rock On The Range–fueled by Monster Energy Drink–is as
follows: Linkin Park, Slipknot, Judas Priest, Godsmack, Marilyn Manson, Breaking
Benjamin, Rise Against, Volbeat, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators,
Papa Roach, Halestorm, Of Mice & Men, Ministry, Anthrax, Tech N9ne, In This Moment,
Hollywood Undead, Live, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts, Yelawolf, In Flames,
Motionless In White, Saxon, Rival Sons, Falling In Reverse, Apocalyptica, Hatebreed,
Periphery, Nonpoint, Baby Metal, The Devil Wears Prada, Dillinger Escape Plan, We Are
Harlot, Starset, New Medicine, Beartooth, You Me At Six, Young Guns, Dorothy, Crobot,
Shaman’s Harvest, Like A Storm, Unlocking The Truth, Islander, Marmozets, Sabatron,
Upon A Burning Body, From Ashes To New, Red Son Rising, and Santa Cruz, with more
bands and entertainers to be announced soon.
Corey Taylor of Slipknot says, “It’s been way too long since Slipknot has played ROTR…five
years is too long. We’re coming back with a new album and a new show. It’ll feel good to
headline again. Everyone, prepare for hell…”
Judas Priest proclaims, “Rock On The Range brings the Priest back to the USA! We can’t
wait to unleash our metal maniacs #priestfamily once more with our ongoing 40th anniversary
‘Redeemer of Souls’ World Tour.”
“We’re very excited to be back and playing Rock On The Range. It was an honor to be a part of
the very first ROTR back in ‘07 and we’re grateful to return to be a part of this amazing rock n
roll event,” says Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin.
A specially priced pre-sale for Rock On The Range is available now through Friday, December
5 at 9:59 AM ET. Visit www.facebook.com/rockontherange to receive a code to purchase presale
tickets now. The ROTR ticket pre-sale offers a limited number of weekend tickets at
discounted prices as follows (plus fees):
Weekend Field: $169.50
Weekend Stadium GA: $99.50
Weekend Stadium 4-Pack (save $100, while supplies last): $299
Regularly priced general admission tickets go on sale Friday, December 5 at 10:00 AM ET and
will be priced as follows:
Weekend Field: $184.50
Weekend Stadium GA: $124.50
Weekend Stadium 4-Pack (while supplies last): $349
These prices will stay in place through late February.
A limited number of discounted tickets are also available for active military through Rock On
The Range partner GovX.
Monster Energy returns to Rock On The Range 2015 as the main stage sponsor and will be on
site conducting giveaways, hosting Monster Energy artist signings, and sampling Monster
Energy Drink.
New to Rock On The Range in 2015 will be the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 VIP Lounge which
features amenities such as dedicated Wi-Fi, charging stations, private restrooms, premium food
options and more. This upgrade will be available for all ticket purchases for only $125 while
supplies last.

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