Rock on the Range #ROTR Daily Bank Line Up, Activities and Art

Daily Band Lineups, Fan Activities and Interactive Art With Noted Graffiti Artist ‘Risk’ Announced for Rock On The Range America’s Premier Hard Rock Festival May 15, 16 & 17 At Columbus, Ohio’s Mapfre Stadium

Daily Band Lineups, Fan Activities and Interactive Art With Noted Graffiti Artist 'Risk' Announced for Rock On The Range America's Premier Hard Rock Festival May 15, 16 & 17 At Columbus, Ohio's Mapfre Stadium

The daily band lineups, various fan activities, and an interactive art installation with graffiti artist RISK have been announced for Rock On The Range, America's premier hard rock festival, May 15, 16 and 17 at MAPFRE Stadium(formerly Crew Stadium) in Columbus, OH. Currently less than 1,000 tickets remain for this year's event.

Rock On The Range celebrates its ninth year in 2015 with a stellar lineup of top rock bands led by multiplatinum artists Linkin Park, global rock juggernauts Slipknot and heavy metal legends Judas Priest--who are currently celebrating their 40th Anniversary. The festival also features the Rolling Rock Comedy Tent and a full vendor village. For full festival details and to purchase tickets, visit www.RockOnTheRange.com.

The current daily Rock On The Range music lineup is as follows:

Friday, May 15: Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, BreakingBenjamin, Live, Falling In Reverse, Yelawolf, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Apocalyptica, Hatebreed, We Are Harlot, Young Guns, Beartooth, VAMPS, Dangerkids, Islander, Dorothy, Highly Suspect, Shaman's Harvest, XFactor1

Saturday, May 16: Judas Priest, Godsmack, Papa Roach, Ministry, In This Moment, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts, Of Mice & Men, In Flames, BABYMETAL, Tremonti, The Devil Wears Prada, Nonpoint, Saxon, Sabaton, Like A Storm, From Ashes To New, Red Sun Rising

Sunday, May 17: Linkin Park, Rise Against, Volbeat, Halestorm, Tech N9ne, Anthrax, The Pretty Reckless, Hollywood Undead, Motionless In White, Rival Sons, Periphery, You Me At Six, Starset, Upon A Burning Body, Crobot, New Medicine, Unlocking The Truth, Marmozets, September Mourning, Santa Cruz

New in 2015 is an interactive graffiti art installation by RISK. Kelly Graval, the multi-talented fine artist, illustrator, and graffiti artist known as RISK (www.riskrock.com), will be curating an interactive art exhibit to be displayed on site. The exhibit will showcase multiple live demonstrations by RISK and will allow ROTR artists such as Slipknot's M. Shawn Crahan (Clown), and fans the chance to interact and add to the exhibit. Visit www.RockOnTheRange.com for more details about participating artists. RISKhas been synonymous with the Los Angeles art community for three decades. From his days pioneering the painting of freeway passes to studying at the USC School of Fine Arts, and from his THIRD RAIL series and clothing line to gallery and museum shows around the world, RISK has solidified his place in the history books as a world-renowned graffiti legend and proven to be a rising star in the contemporary art world.

The Rolling Rock Comedy Tent will feature sets from some of the biggest rock n' roll influenced comedians, including: Rob Schneider, Brian Posehn, Jim Norton, Don Jamieson, Jim Florentine, Rod Paulette, Jeremy Essig, Brent Terhune, Joe Howard, Bill Squire, Jay Snyder, Bill Arrundale, Jake Iannarino, Kenny Smith, andCraig Peters.The Ernie Ball presents the Rock On The Range Battle Of The Bands is back for 2015, offering unsigned bands a chance to perform on the Ernie Ball Stage at Rock On The Range and receive over $15,000 in gear and prizes, along with an all-expenses paid trip to Columbus, OH.

To further enhance the fan experience at the festival, festival goers can look forward to even more interaction and activities this year, including:

Monster Energy: Monster Energy will help fans celebrate the weekend with artist autograph signings at the Monster Energy Hospitality Rig. As always, come by the Monster Hospitality area for an ice cold Monster Energy to refuel and keep the party going all weekend long!

www.monsterenergy.com; www.facebook.com/monsterenergy

Jack Daniel's Experience: Jack Daniel's will bring a "Taste of Tennessee" to Columbus as an official sponsor of Rock On The Range. The Jack Daniel's Experience, a mobile museum, is bringing a little of the much-loved distillery from Lynchburg. The Experience is open to all folks, 21 years old and up, for tours free of charge throughout the festival.www.jackdaniels.com.

Jägermeister: Jägermeister is excited to host some of the best bands in rock on their mobile stage, as well as signings with some of the biggest names in music. Stop by Jäger-World, grab an ice cold shot and come join the party! www.jager.com; www.facebook.com/JagerUSA The Crazy Dave's Music Experience powered by Musicians Institute: The Crazy Dave's Music Experience is a free, interactive "rock star" exhibit where fans can get hands-on interaction with tons of musical equipment, much of which is used by their favorite artists performing on stage at the show.www.facebook.com/CrazyDavesMusicExperience

Zippo Encore Music Experience: Throughout the festival weekend, Zippo Encore Music Experience will feature a pop-up retail shop that will have limited edition Rock On The Range lighters for sale. There will also be a "spin it to win it" game to win daily prizes, as well as an onsite lighter design contest and the one of a kind Zippo car on display.www.Zippo.com

Additional ROTR sponsors include: Marshall Headphones, Matador Beef Jerky, Victory Records, Another Century Records and Roadrunner Records. ROTR Weekend Stadium GA Tickets are on sale now at www.RockOnTheRange.com. Weekend Field GA Tickets, Hotel and Camping Packages are sold out, but the new VIP Upgrade for the Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 VIP Lounge is still available for only $125 while supplies last. The Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 VIP Lounge will feature amenities such as dedicated Wi-Fi, charging stations, private restrooms, premium food options and more. A limited number of discounted tickets are also available for active military through Rock On The Range partner GovX. For full details about all ticket options, visit: www.RockOnTheRange.com.

Rock On The Range--part of the World's Loudest Month festival series--has sold out in advance for two years in a row, with 120,000 concertgoers on hand in 2014. Currently less than 1,000 tickets remain for this year's event. In 2015, ROTR will welcome live music's top cable channel, AXS TV, to film the weekend as part of their live festival coverage, allowing fans around the world to experience Rock On The Range.

Rock On The Range is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, AEG Live, MAPFRE Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium), and RockHouse Presents. The multi-stage music and lifestyle event features a potent lineup of bands on three stages over three days. The nationally renowned festival that's centrally located in the heart of the country is proud to be part of the World's Loudest Month festival series, and annually draws huge weekend crowds since its inception in 2007.

Website: www.RockOnTheRange.com |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/rockontherange | Twitter: www.twitter.com/rockontherange


About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1995, Danny Wimmer has created, developed and produced events from the club level to some of the largest North American festivals. Founded in 2007 by industry veteran Wimmer, DWP produces some of the largest festivals in the rock and alternative landscapes. Never satisfied with the status quo, Danny Wimmer Presents strives to create memorable and fulfilling concert experiences leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

About AEG Live: AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices, and owns, operates or exclusively books thirty-five state-of-the-art venues. The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Alicia Keys, American Idols, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, The WHO, Trey Songz and Juanes. The company is also currently producing residency shows at The Coloseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas including Celine Dion, Rod Stewart and Shania Twain and is the exclusive promoter at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach Country Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.www.aeglive.com

About RockHouse Presents: RockHouse Presents is a boutique concert company specializing in talent buying for the best hard rock and alternative rock music events across North America. RockHouse, while serving as a co-executive producer for destination festivals Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion and the first annual Northern Invasion, also books, markets and curates such branded events as EdgeFest/Dallas, Xfest/San Diego, MMRBQ/Philadelphia, BFD/San Francisco and several other nationally known radio hosted shows across the country.

About Monster Energy: Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality. www.monsterenergy.com  www.facebook.com/monsterenergy

About RISK: RISK has been synonymous with the Los Angeles art community for three decades. From his days pioneering the painting of freeway passes to studying at the USC School of Fine Arts, and from his THIRD RAIL series and clothing line to gallery and museum shows around the world, RISK has solidified his place in the history books as a world-renowned graffiti legend and proven to be a rising star in the contemporary art world. RISK art spans the spectrum of everything from renowned clothing brands and canvas pieces to massive street murals that breathe life into their communities. His art can be scene in many music videos, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ice Cube, Bad Religion and the legendary Michael Jackson. RISK has also worked with some of the most notable music festivals, musicians, and events around the globe including Coachella, the MTV Music Awards, Sunset Strip Music Festival, The Doors and, of course, his high profile collaboration with Aerosmith. Today, RISK stays connected to his roots by supporting artists and giving back to the community with countless charitable endeavors. He continues to travel the globe showcasing his art, and generating media attention from the likes of the Los Angeles Times, countless magazines, NBC, Carson Daly, BBC, and many others. The mark that RISK has left on graffiti culture will be showcased in his upcoming biography Keep On Keepin On. RISK continues to break down barriers in both art and commerce while remaining grounded and respectful of the culture he helped build.




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