We knew last week that Guns N Roses' first show announcement of 2019 was the Louder than Life fest. Today, we have the entire lineup.
The fest happens at the Highland Festival Grounds At KY Expo Center on Friday, September 27, Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29. No word on which day the band plan to perform. Here is the full lineup:
Friday, September 27:
Slipknot,
Staind,
A Day to Remember,
Chevelle,
I Prevail,
Architects,
Beartooth,
Motionless In White,
Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals,
GWAR,
The Crystal Method,
Graveyard,
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes,
New Years Day,
All Them Witches,
Crown Lands,
Joyous Wolf,
Dead Posey,
Santa Cruz and moreSaturday, September 28:
Guns N’ Roses,
Godsmack,
Ice Cube,
Halestorm,
Dropkick Murphys,
Stone Temple Pilots,
Suicidal Tendencies,
Melvins,
Andrew W.K.,
Badflower,
Knocked Loose,
Anti-Flag,
Redd Kross,
Parlor Mob,
Like A Storm,
Jelly Roll,
Dirty Honey,
DED,
JunkBunny
and moreSunday, September 29:
Disturbed,
Rob Zombie,
Marilyn Manson,
Breaking Benjamin,
Die Antwoord,
Three Days Grace,
Sum 41,
[artist TBA],
Deadland Ritual,
White Reaper,
Demon Hunter,
Ho99o9,
Angel Du$t,
Sick Puppies,
Amigo The Devil,
Fire From The Gods,
Broken Hands,
Anemic Royalty
and more
Tickets are as follows:
3-Day Weekend General Admission: starting at $149.50 + fees
3-Day Mint Experience VIP: starting at $449.50 + fees
3-Day Top Shelf VIP: $1,399.50 + fees
Single Day General Admission: starting at $69.50 + fees
Single Day VIP: starting at $199.50 + fees
The festival will also have a ton of craft liquor. The press release breaks it down:
The festival’s centerpiece, Kroger’s Big Bourbon Bar presented by Louisville Courier Journal, will feature more than two dozen hand-selected bourbons from top distilleries, and a unique opportunity to enjoy bourbons and exclusive one-time specialty cocktails from 1792, Angel’s Envy, Barrell Bourbon, Coopers’ Craft, Elijah Craig,Four Roses, Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon, Kentucky Peerless, Michter’s, Old Forester, Rebel Yell, StoneHammer, Wild Turkey and more to be announced.
Fred Minnick’s Mini Bar–hosted by the Louder Than Life bourbon curator, bourbon author/expert, and Amazon Prime host (Bourbon Up)–will showcase craft selections from Louisville’s world-renowned distilleries. Acclaimed Louisville whiskey bar The Silver Dollar will operate The Hunter’s Club, where attendees can find vintage bourbons dating as far back as the 1930s, as well as contemporary collectibles.
The initial list of participating bourbon brands at Louder Than Life includes 1792, Angel’s Envy, Barrell Bourbon,Coopers’ Craft, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Four Roses, Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon, Jim Beam, Kentucky Peerless, Larceny, Maker’s Mark, Michter’s, Old Forester, Rebel Yell, StoneHammer, Wild Turkey,Willett, and Woodford Reserve.
Whiskey sponsors also include Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort and Uncle Nearest.
Additional bourbon, food & beverage, and other experiences available onsite include:
- Jack Daniel’s No. 7 Sports Bar, where guests can enjoy NFL and college football games
- Tiki Barrel Bar presented by Jim Beam
- Jack’s House presented by Jack Daniel’s
- Jailhouse BBQ Presented by Larceny Bourbon
- Buffalo Club
- Mardi Gras Bar presented by Southern Comfort
- The Speakeasy
- Tree Bar
- Monster Energy Experience
- f.y.e. Fan Experience
- Craft Beer Bar
- Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program
- Mint Julep Experiences (exclusive distillery excursions)
- Take Me Home
- The Music Experience
In addition, attendees can enjoy a variety of local and regional food and beverage offerings provided by DWP’s affiliate concessionaire, Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC. Festival attendees will be able to experience a taste of Louisville with selections from the following restaurants: Boss Hog BBQ, Couvillion, Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar, Ehrler’s Ice Cream, Eli’s BBQ, Heine Brothers Coffee, Hull And Highwater, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Martin’s BBQ, Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen, River Road BBQ, Sarino, Seviche, and more.
