Rock Gone Wild - 2009

Rock Gone Wild - TWISTED SISTER And SEVENDUST Confirmed, Daily Performance Line-Ups Announced

BW&BK has received the following Rock Gone Wild press release:

Rock Gone Wild, America’s newest and most diverse rock festival, has announced two more additions to its already impressive line-up. TWISTED SISTER, the kings of glam rock and roll, will close the main stage on Saturday, August 22. SEVENDUST, one of modern rocks biggest acts, helps shut down the huge party on Sunday, August 23.

Twisted Sister will celebrate its 25th anniversary and add to its impressive run of headline festival appearances by closing Saturday’s show at the inaugural Rock Gone Wild. The band sold over 10 million records and issued the classic rock anthems 'We’re Not Gonna Take It' and 'I Wanna Rock' back in the ‘80’s. More than a decade after the band’s last show in 1987, the quintet reformed at a tribute show and has continued playing together; the reformation includes an astonishing run of over 50 headline festival dates, performing in front of two million people in 23 countries. The group has also had success re-issuing records, recording a Christmas collection and releasing numerous DVDs of its legendary live show, a show that will come alive in all of its glory at RGW. Make sure to catch it-this may be the last time that TS dons the “old school” make-up onstage in the U.S.

Sevendust has become one of modern rock’s biggest bands the hard way-releasing a stream of impressive records and following each with a seemingly never-ending tour. The band is not known for one record or one song, but rather a solid body of work that continues to improve with every new release. The band’s last record, Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow, which featured the huge hits 'Inside' and 'The Past' is still selling, but the band is already recording the follow-up. The quintet will take a studio break to rock RGW with its blend of heavy metal guitar, rap dynamics and infectious melodies.

With these additions, the line-ups for each day of the festival have been announced:

Thursday: SAXON, WARRANT, APRIL WINE, SAIGON KICK, HONEYMOON SUITE, TYKETTO, BLACK ‘N BLUE, TIGERTAILZ, ERNIE AND THE AUTOMATICS (featuring former BOSTON members Barry Goudreau and Sib Hashian), SICK OF SARAH, ASHAMED and SAVIOR.

Friday: PUDDLE OF MUDD, SALIVA, JACKYL, CHERIE CURRIE (of THE RUNAWAYS), POWERMAN 5000, MARCY PLAYGROUND, RHINO BUCKET, GYPSY PISTOLEROS, THROW THE FIGHT and CRAZY LIXX.

Saturday: TWISTED SISTER, SKID ROW, LITA FORD, DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE, KIX, L.A. GUNS (featuring Phil Lewis), HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, PRIMAL FEAR, DANGEROUS TOYS, HELIX, JUNKYARD, FRANKENSTEIN 3000, SEX DEPARTMENT, MIGHTY SWINE and STALLION.

Sunday: GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS, CANDLEBOX, SEVENDUST, SAVING ABEL, EVE 6, TANTRIC, ARMORED SAINT, LIZZY BORDEN, DIRTY LOOKS, LILLIAN AXE, THE TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, DOWNTREAD and STUCK ON STUPID.

If you want to go wild this summer, Rock Gone Wild is the place to be. With over 50 bands on two stages and campground parties going all night long, even the most insatiable rock appetite will be satisfied. But if you really want the ultimate Rock n’ Roll experience, you need to be in the Sinner’s Lounge. The Sinners Lounge is the first-of-its-kind to be featured at an American rock festival. It is not your average festival VIP experience--the Sinners Lounge at Rock Gone Wild will offer an up-close look at the sort of debauchery that rock fans only dream of seeing at a rock festival.

Limited only to 500 ticket holders and rock stars, the sinners lounge will place the avid fan in the midst of the rock and debauchery experience, in an all inclusive night club setting. Glowing walls, leather couches, nightly Champagne fountains, appetizers, and cocktail waitresses dressed to theme each night are just the beginning of this all inclusive lounge. Want an open bar with liquor, cocktails, martinis, shooters and more booze than a tour bus in the 80’s? Check. Want to be entertained by dancers and acoustic performances by special guests? Check. Want to mingle with the bands that rocked your world just hours ago? Check. Want a view of the backstage mayhem while you do it all? Check. Go Platinum at Rock Gone Wild ‘09 to enjoy this all inclusive package along with seating in the first 10 rows, buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner, beer, soft drinks and more.

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