Mötley Crüe Withdraw from ‘Boardwalk Rock’ Festival Due to Health Issues, Alice In Chains Set to Replace Them

Mötley Crüe have withdrawn from the inaugural ‘Boardwalk Rock‘ festival, set to take place May 17-18 in Ocean City, MD. Although the band has not issued a statement, festival organizers attributed the change to “health concerns” within the Mötley Crüe camp.

It is speculated that the band’s departure is related to vocalist Vince Neil’s recent medical procedure. In place of Mötley Crüe, grunge icons Alice In Chains have been announced as the new headliner for the event, which will now proceed as follows.

Saturday, May 17th:

Def Leppard
Alice In Chains
Halestorm
Bush
Chevelle
Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm)
Mammoth WVH
The Struts
Extreme
Puddle Of Mudd
Everclear
Trapt
Kat Von D
Royale Lynn

Sunday, May 18th:

Nickelback
Shinedown
Three Days Grace
Alice Cooper
3 Doors Down
Bret Michaels
Candlebox
Night Ranger
Crossfade
Dorothy
Black Stone Cherry
Lit
Fuel
Saliva
Tim Montana

Visit boardwalkrockfest.com for more details.

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