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Creed and Nickelback Announce Festival!!

Following a massive resurgence in popularity and an overwhelming response to their long-awaited reunion in 2024, CREED is starting 2025 with the return announcement of their Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival — a high-energy rock festival celebrating the anthems of a generation. Now in its second year, the Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival follows the success of last year’s sold-out inaugural event in San Bernardino proving that demand for live rock music is stronger than ever. This year, the festival is expanding to two days with CREED being joined by Nickelback as co-headliners.

The festival will take place at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 - a location that is important in the history of both bands. This year is the 25th Anniversary since CREED first performed there in 2000 and Nickelback made their debut there in 2007 - making it the perfect place for the two juggernauts to come together. The Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival is the first time both bands will share the stage since 1999.

The Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival will feature blow out performances from Nickelback headlining Friday night with +LIVE+, Daughtry, Tonic, Our Lady Peace and Lit rounding out day 1. Saturday night will consist of CREED headlining with 3 Doors Down, Sevendust, Mammoth WVH, Hinder, Vertical Horizon, and Fuel rounding out day two.

TICKETS: Two-day tickets will be available starting with an Artist Presale beginning Wednesday, February 19 at 10 AM CST. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, February 21 at 10 AM CST at ticketmaster.com. Add-ons including parking, VIP clubs, and VIP experiences will all also be available for purchase through ticketmaster.com.

Friday, July 18

Nickelback
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Daughtry
Tonic
Our Lady Peace
Lit

Saturday, July 19

CREED
3 Doors Down
Sevendust
Mammoth WVH
Hinder
Vertical Horizon
Fuel

About CREED:

The GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning CREED formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1994. The more than one billion streams between “Higher,” “My Sacrifice,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Own Prison” on Spotify alone is a testament to the band’s enduring power. Nearly 30 years after CREED’s formation, the ubiquitous anthems composed by singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, performed for millions of fans around the world together with drummer Scott Phillips and bassist Brian Marshall, are part of modern rock and alternative’s DNA. My Own Prison (1997) is one of the late 20th century’s biggest debuts. Human Clay (1999) and Weathered (2001) both entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. Full Circle (2009), released after a hiatus, bowed at No. 1 on the Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative charts and No. 2 on the Billboard 200. With more than 53 million albums sold worldwide, CREED stands alongside iconic bands like Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica as one of an elite few hard rock outfits to earn RIAA Diamond-certified status, for more than 11 million sales of Human Clay in the United States. After an eleven-year hiatus, Creed officially reunited in July 2023 and announced that they would be headlining two different Summer of '99 cruise festivals in April 2024 which resulted in immediate sell-outs. The band embarked on a tour of over 60 dates in 2024 across North America that resulted in countless record-breaking performances and has propelled Creed into the mainstream consciousness once again.

About NICKELBACK:

2023 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees and Diamond-certified rock legends Nickelback were named Billboard’s “Most Successful Rock Band of the Decade” in 2009. Globally celebrated for career-defining and award-winning hits like “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” “Far Away,” “Rockstar,” and more, the four-piece—Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair - remains one of the most commercially successful and influential acts of the past two decades. With worldwide sales surpassing 50 million units, Nickelback ranks among the top-selling artists of all time and was the second best-selling foreign act in the U.S. during the 2000s, behind only The Beatles. Their inescapable smash “How You Remind Me” was named Billboard’s Top Rock Song of the Decade and was the most-played song on U.S. radio (all formats) in the 2000s, with over 1.2 million spins, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The track has since cemented its place in streaming history, surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and earning Nickelback a coveted spot in the Spotify Billions Club.Among their many accolades, Nickelback has been recognized as Billboard’s Top Rock Group of the Decade, earned nine Grammy Award nominations, and won three American Music Awards, a World Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, twelve JUNO Awards, and seven MuchMusic Video Awards. They have been inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame (2007) and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2023). Recently, Nickelback’s story took centre stage in 2023 with the release of their critically acclaimed documentary, Hate to Love: Nickelback - now available on Netflix.

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CMS LIVE! 7/4/26: Jon Schaffer's Predicament, Phil Lewis' Look, Vets Hate False Praise and More!

Let’s be honest about what’s actually happening here. Jon Schaffer is fresh out of a federal plea deal and immediately tracking an anti-government record. Is anyone actually buying this, or is it just the ultimate grift to recoup legal fees? Meanwhile, Nikki Sixx is taking shots at Godsmack’s legacy while his own band relies on pre-recorded tracks to survive a stadium tour. This is where the story gets messy. We look closer at Phil Lewis cutting his hair, the absolute breakdown of the casino circuit reality, and why the old guard is terrified of losing their grip. A lot of people are completely missing the real point of these stunts.

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Buster Posey Just Drew A Line In The Sand

Sports reporters tried to lay an absolute trap for Buster Posey over his players' personal choices. They expected an immediate corporate apology—but they didn't get one. This standoff just exposed exactly how broken the relationship between sports media and real fans actually is.

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Let's not pretend the media actually cared about baseball during this press conference. They came looking for a very specific, headline-ready quote to crucify an executive and alienate traditional fans. When Buster Posey shut down the narrative by sticking strictly to the game, he didn't just protect his locker room—he exposed the entire corporate playbook. We break down the exact moment the media realized they weren't getting their apology, why sports culture is being cannibalized by corporate sponsorships, and how the entire ...

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This Viral Restaurant Tantrum Is Total Chaos

A routine lunch stop turned into a viral standoff when a customer decided to film her exit over a song playing on the loudspeaker. Plus, a disastrous road trip breakdown that resulted in a professional pyrotechnician's car melting down at a truck stop.

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DEAD ARTIST LAWSUITS & AIRPLANE SEAT SQUATTERS! (Audio)

Why is everyone still suing Michael Jackson's estate? Neeley and Chris are giving their honest take on the skepticism surrounding the latest legal battle and reviewing the trailer for the upcoming MICHAEL biopic. We're also talking about the tragedy of the woman who fell off the cruise ship and the infuriating new trend of "seat squatting" on planes. Finally, CMS Producer Weezie honors our lost friend, Bob Nalbandian. Share and follow for the metal-fueled truth! Get commercial-free episodes by joining Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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Agnostic Front BASSIST on DMC & Their Bold New Sound! (Audio)

Seriously, how do you keep your music fresh when you're a band with a decades-long history? It's tough! Chris chats with Agnostic Front bassist Mike Gallo about their latest, ECHOES OF ETERNITY. They talk about the killer sound improvements, what it was like working with a legend like DMC for the first time, and the guts it takes to try new things as a legacy act. Don't just listen—hit that share button, follow us, and subscribe to Rumble Premium for more! Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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LEMMY SMASHES MIXING BOARD! KING DIAMOND'S $26K HANDOUT! (Audio)

What’s crazier: Lemmy destroying a multi-million dollar mixing board with a cheeseburger, or King Diamond getting $26,000 a year from his government just for being an artist? Neeley and Chris tackle these wild metal stories! We also review George Lynch's new single, which he released after admitting he totally lied about retiring. Hint: the guys are NOT impressed. Plus, check out the insane guitar talent from a young private school student. Like, follow, and share this video! Get commercial-free episodes and more by joining Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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The Seth Williams Show LIVE! How Seth Is Turning A Total Nightmare Into Absolute Triumph!

We talk a lot of trash in the rock world, but every now and then, a story comes along that completely blows us away. What Seth Williams has gone through would have broken most people. Instead, he is showing the entire world what real grit and positivity look like. His latest trip to the prosthetic specialist wasn't just a medical checkup—it was the moment a real-life superhero took his first steps back toward the stage. You have to see how this incredible journey is coming together.

 

 

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The Embarrassing Reason Shannon Larkin Just Apologized To Nikki Sixx!

The rock world just watched a stadium legend completely lose his mind over a passing comment. Nikki Sixx went nuclear on X, but look closer at what he actually left out of his rant.

 

 

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Phantom's JC Necrohex: How Is A 20-Year-Old Keeping Old School Metal Alive?
Most young bands chase trends. Phantom went the opposite direction.

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Most young bands chase trends.

Phantom went the opposite direction.

 

 

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During this conversation, JC Necrohex explains why the band embraces classic heavy metal, why Not Midnight Yet became their most personal record, and how a direct invitation to Wacken changed everything.

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• Touring Europe and North America

• Recording nearly an entire album himself

• Why Bandcamp still matters

• Physical media vs streaming

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Can traditional metal still break through in 2026?

 

 

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