Rock on the Range announces lineup and comedy additions

Rock On The Range–the largest and most-acclaimed rock festival in America–has announced additions to the 10th Anniversary festival experience May 20, 21 & 22, 2016at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH. Deftones, along with The Shrine and Adam Watt, join the incredible music lineup, which features three days of music on three stages, with the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers,hard rock titans Disturbed (who have returned after a 4-year hiatus), rock icon/filmmaker Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember, Megadeth, At The Drive-In, Lamb Of God, Sixx:A.M., Hellyeah, andPennywise, along with the genre’s hottest developing artists. Visitwww.RockOnTheRange.com for the full festival lineup. Deftones’ Chino Moreno says, \”Rock On The Range has always been a show we enjoy playing, and to be a part of the 10th year is particularly exciting for us, especially with a new album in tow. See you all in May.” The ROTR Rolling Rock Comedy Tent will feature some of rock’s favorite comedians including Grammy nominated Jay Mohr, Big Jay Oakerson, Nate Bargatze, Craig Gass, and Bethany Dwyer, plus Columbus’s top comedy talent. In addition, Saturday night’s festivities at Rock On The Range will include a live version of “That Metal Show” (based on the VH1 Classic program) starring hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine. The live show will feature interviews with various ROTRbands, a “Stump The Trunk” segment, and typical “That Metal Show” commentary fromTrunk, Jamieson and Florentine. Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine proclaim, “Hey Rangers! Get ready for the rock reunion of a lifetime! No, not Guns N\’ Roses…the three of us are reuniting for a special \’That Metal Show\’ live on stage for Rock On The Range\’s 10th anniversary. Hope to see you all at America\’s #1 rock festival!” Another new element to ROTR is the Craft Beer Village, which will feature top breweries from the region. To celebrate the festival’s 10th year, Rock On The Range 2016 will feature an exhibit area for all patrons to enjoy, showcasing the Rock On The Range Photography Collection, highlighting the last 10 years. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets now at www.RockOnTheRange.com and save. Ticket prices will increase on Monday, February 22 at Noon EST. At that time, Weekend GA Field tickets increase to $229.50 (plus fees) and Weekend Stadium GA tickets increase to $159.50 (plus fees). VIP, Hotel and Camping Packages, as well as Weekend Stadium GA Ticket 4-Packs are now SOLD OUT. However, Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 VIP Lounge upgrades are still available to all GA Field ticket purchasers, while supplies last. Upgrades include access to the newly located VIP Tent with LED screens, seating areas, heating/air conditioning, premium cash bar, free WiFi, access to charging stations and lockers, dedicated VIP bathroom, and early entrance to the festival. VIP Lounge upgrades will also include easier access and private walkway to the Monster Energy Main Stage area from the VIP Tent. Tickets for Rock On The Range have sold out in advance for three years in a row, with a monumental 120,000 in attendance over the three days of the 2015 festival. Die-hard fans annually travel from all 50 states and around the globe to Columbus for this festival, making it the largest of its kind in North America. Download the Rock On The Range mobile app (available for FREE via iTunes and Google Play) for festival information and band performance times. Rock On The Range is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, AEG Live, and MAPFRE Stadium. Rock On The Range is supported by great sponsors including: Monster Energy, Jack Daniel’s, Zippo, The Music Experience, and Bud Light.