Welcome To Rockville reveals additional wave of bands for 2026

This week’s additions to the 2026 “Welcome To Rockville” festival include hard rockers Buckcherry, nu metal veterans Drowning Pool, and alternative metal band Staind. As reported by theprp, not only have the three multi-platinum bands been revealed on November 3r), but 10 Years, Sick Puppies, and Chris Jericho-fronted Fozzy have all been confirmed for the festival the following year. The annual event will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, from May 7th to May 10th. There are currently still plans to add any more lineup artists. The roster as of right now looks like this:

My Chemical Romance (headliner)
Bring Me The Horizon (headliner)
Ice Nine Kills
The Offspring
Motionless In White
Dethklok
Sevendust
Black Veil Brides
Atreyu
All That Remains
Lorna Shore
Whitechapel
The Plot In You
Avatar
Cradle Of Filth
DragonForce
The Ataris
Paleface Swiss
Crown The Empire
Saliva
Nonpoint
Spineshank
Ill Niño
Avatar
Cradle Of Filth
DragonForce
Signs Of The Swarm
Make Them Suffer
Wolves At The Gate
Primer 55
Colorblind
Disembodied Tyrant
Amira Elfeky

It has been said that first impressions last a lifetime. Luckily for Staind, some only last for about 45 minutes. After a volatile disagreement with Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst over some of Staind’s early cover art, it seemed their big break had walked out the door. Fortunately, by the time Durst had witnessed Staind’s intense live show, he was ready to exchange phone numbers.

Staind’s story began in the New England area when vocalist Aaron Lewis and guitarist Mike Mushok met at a Christmas party in 1993. Mushok was able to bring drummer Jon Wysocki into the fold, and Lewis’ connection with a bass player (who later left) completed the early lineup. Establishing themselves took time, and extensive touring of the Northeast with other established metal acts helped them sell over 2,000 copies of their self-released debut in just over a year. They were primed for their big break, and on October 23, 1997, the hard work paid off.