The inaugural metal fest in Chicago will feature Rammstein, Korn, Marilyn Manson and more
Riot Fest may have a new cousin in town, with the inaugural Chicago Open Air 2016, touching down from July 15-17 in the suburban Toyota Park venue for what some argue as the biggest metal fest in the US. For the first year for a festival, Chicago Open Air wastes no time with a seriously hard-hitting lineup that rivals veteran music fests. The three-day rock fest will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with each day being a major treat for music fans.
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Chicago Open Air kicks off Friday, July 15 on a high note with German industrial-metal band Rammstein performing their only US show in 2016, making the first night quite monumental indeed. On Friday, Chevelle, Of Mice and Men, Hollywood Undead and more will also join Rammstein.
Saturday, July 16 is equally as amazing with Disturbed, Korn and Breaking Benjamin taking headlining spots. The fest will conclude on an extremely high note Sunday with headliners, Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, Killswitch Engage, BABYMETAL, Asking Alexandria and more.
Of course all that moshing will build up an appetite, but never fear because Open Air Chicago promises to have “gourmet man food” to fill up your stomachs. The press release promises that Chicago staples, Dia De Los Tamales, Yum Dum, The Crave Bar and more will be in attendance, as long as some non-local grub available to tantalize those taste buds. There will also be delicious craft beer breweries there to wash down all of that delicious food.
This is a big fest for us metal heads out there, so my guess is that a lot of people will be driving from out of town for this. Thankfully for you out-of-towners, Open Air Chicago has partnered with Curadora where you will be able to look at discounted hotels in the area.
This festival is happening on my birthday weekend, so I will definitely be in attendance! Get your tickets to the festival at www.chicagoopenair.com.