(NEWARK, NJ) -- WDHA 105.5 presents its annual favorite Rock the Rock Fest at the Prudential Center on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Multi-platinum recording artists Staind will headline an impressive roster of rock performers, including Seether, The Struts, Dayseeker, Ayron Jones, Plush and Tim Montana.
“WDHA's Rock the Rock Fest has become a New Jersey Family reunion for rock fans all over the Garden State! Not just a concert, but an event that grows every year and brings out the passion and excitement of our listeners,” said WDHA Program Director Terrie Carr. “This year we are thrilled to have artists that are not only the foundation of the format, but the future! And at New Jersey's most incredible venue for arena shows, Prudential Center. Rock is alive and well in New Jersey and WDHA listeners are ready!”
Tickets start at $34.00. Fans can purchase a VIP ticket, which includes early entry into an exclusive pre-show party inside the Prudential Lounge with a signing from Staind and acoustic performances from Ayron Jones, Plush, and Tim Montana. VIP tickets also include a reserved seat within the first eight rows, complimentary finger foods, full cash bar at a private pre-show party, and a commemorative VIP laminate.
Tickets for Rock the Rock Fest go on sale to the general public Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Ticketmaster.com.
Staind - Staind is comprised of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Sal Giancarelli. Over their career, the band has released seven studio albums and eight Top 10 singles, selling over 15 million albums worldwide. RIAA-certified 5x platinum Break The Cycle featured the smash single, “It’s Been Awhile,” one of the most played songs in modern rock radio history, spending 20 weeks at Number 1. Staind has released their first studio album in 12 years called “Confessions of the Fallen” featuring #1 hit at rock radio "Lowest in Me" and the sensational smash “Here and Now".
Seether - Since forming in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1999, SEETHER has amassed a global fan base that has grown organically with the quartet’s sense of purpose and commitment spreading outwards, offering their fans around the world camaraderie, comfort, and a sense of personal power. While others of their ilk faded away, SEETHER maintains a strong sense of self, ignoring trends and critics in favor of a consummate devotion to their craft. Their impressive sales and chart history includes three platinum and two gold albums, 15 #1 singles, and 19 Top 5 multi-format hits, with US singles sales topping 17 million and over 1.5 billion streams worldwide across all platforms.
The Struts - The Struts first erupted onto the music scene with their behemoth anthem “Could’ve Been Me,” taking the No. 5 spot on Alternative Radio and introducing the world to their triumphant and timeless rock sound. Following their critically acclaimed debut, Everybody Wants, the British rockers set out on the road, bringing their energetic tracks alive with larger-than-life performances, making them a must-see live act. The Struts have continued to prove themselves worthy of that distinction, opening for The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and Foo Fighters— the latter dubbed them “the best opening band we’ve ever had.”
Dayseeker - Dayseeker embodies what a rock band can be in the 21st century. Untethered from rules and agnostic of genre confines, the Southern California quartet—Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Gino Sgambelluri [guitar], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Mike Karle [drums]—exist outside of any boundaries. As such, they seamlessly absorb culture at lightspeed, layering hypnotic hard rock and metallic catharsis above soundscapes punctuated by glistening post-pop, experimental indie, and alternative R&B. Tallying hundreds of millions of streams, selling out shows, and earning acclaim from the likes of Alternative Press and others, the band crystallized this outlier vision on their 2022 fifth full-length offering, Dark Sun [Spinefarm Records].
Ayron Jones - In 2021, as the world looked like it was burning down due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd, Seattle-born rockstar Ayron Jones was achieving his dream. That’s when his song “Mercy,” from his debut major label record release, Child of the State, hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Rock Chart, making Jones one of the few solo Black artists to achieve the feat. Jones will release the follow-up to that LP, Chronicles of the Kid.
Plush - Plush is a rock band with a mission to bring rock back to the forefront of the music industry. Plush is fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Moriah Formica, lead guitarist Bella Perron, bassist Ashley Suppa and drummer Faith Powell. Plush's music features the Billboard Top 40 charting singles "Hate", "Better Off Alone." and “Left Behind.” Plush has been electrifying audiences during recent live performances across the United States supporting Kiss, Alice In Chains, among others, as well as the big festival stages of Welcome to Rockville, Louder Than Life, and more.
Tim Montana - Tim Montana may be known as a wild man, but he asserts himself as a tried-and-true storyteller. He went from a rough youth spent off-the-grid in a trailer to captivating a devout global fanbase, dropping successful independent albums, and selling out shows. He’s collaborated with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, co-wrote radio hits for Kid Rock, and formally introduced himself on a series of 2023 singles for BBR Music Group/BMG, beginning with “Devil You Know.”
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Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007 and recently celebrating its 15th year as a marquee destination, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 210 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 5 worldwide by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually.
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