Welcome To Rockville reveals new wave of bands for 2026

A new group of bands has been announced for the “Welcome To Rockville” festival in 2026, as reported by theprp. Platinum-certified gothic hard rock band Black Veil Brides and horror-loving metalcore band Ice Nine Kills have recently joined the ranks. Crown the Empire, Wolves at the Gate, and Colorblind are additional entries. The festival, which will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, from May 7th to May 10th, still has over 140 performers signed up.

My Chemical Romance (headliner)
Bring Me The Horizon (headliner)
Motionless In White
Sevendust
All That Remains
The Plot In You
Saliva
Nonpoint
Spineshank
Ill Niño
Primer 55
Amira Elfeky

This year, the festival was headlined by rock titans Shinedown, Green Day, Linkin Park, and Korn. In a landmark moment for the festival scene, the event hosted an unprecedented number of band reunions. Notably, Linkin Park lead the reunion roster, joined by Three Days Grace, The Dillinger Escape Plan, It Dies Today, All Shall Perish, Power Trip, Chiodos, Dry Kill Logic, Chimaira, Evans Blue, and Snot, marking a historic gathering of reformed acts.

Festival organizers Danny Wimmer Presents took an innovative approach to the lineup reveal, gradually announcing stages to build anticipation before completing the puzzle with 89 new band announcements. The festival will utilize five stages each day, creating a diverse musical landscape across the venue.