The first hints for the 2026 edition of ‘Sick New World’ dropped today, October 20th, ahead of the full lineup announcement tomorrow, October 21st. The festival is set to return to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25th and will make its inaugural stop in Fort Worth, TX on October 24th.
A new teaser video highlights music from System Of A Down, Korn, and Deftones, suggesting that these acts could be among next year’s headliners. All three bands are clients of Velvet Hammer Management, whose founder David “Beno” Benveniste also co-founded the festival. While the teaser heavily leans into late 90s and early 2000s nostalgia, sources indicate the 2026 lineup will also include artists spanning broader corners of heavy music.
Additional hints in the teaser appear to feature Bring Me The Horizon and a possible nod to Gojira, alongside nods to past festival editions. The festival is presented by Live Nation Entertainment and continues to embrace its signature blend of metal, alternative, and nu-metal for fans across multiple generations.
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‘Sick New World’ 2026 Teaser Hints at Headliners With Music From SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTONES & KORN
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