Slaughter, Alter Bridge & Blue Öyster Cult are Rockin’ the Rivers
Rockin’ The Rivers makes its return to The Bridge near Three Forks for its 2017 event next month. The riff-heavy festival will be held Friday through Sunday, August 11th–13th with a hair-raising slate of performers. Here’s a look at some of the headlining acts.
Glam metal band Slaughter performs on Friday evening beginning at 9pm. Formed in Las Vegas in the late 80s, the group has sold over five millions records worldwide. Fans can’t get enough of their discography, spawning singles “Fly To The Angels,” “Up All Night,” “Mad About You,” “Spend My Life,” “Real Love,” and “Days Gone By.” The group has toured with the likes of KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Alice Cooper, and countless others. Slaughter has shown that with perseverance and sheer talent, a band can survive and win over the support of fans.
Hard rock juggernaut Alter Bridge brings the house down with a show on Saturday night at 10pm. On their fifth full-length album, The Last Hero, the band pursues a level of excellence inspired by timeless heroism. To record the album, the quartet congregated in Orlando with longtime producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette [Slash, Trivium]. Constantly progressing, the boys decided to employ some fresh techniques, utilize more alternate tunings, and even recorded on a seven-string guitar for the first time. Ultimately, Alter Bridge heroically deliver for fans worldwide and rock music at large. The band has released four additional albums, including successful debut One Day Remains, as well as two live compilations. Third live album Live at the O2 Arena + Rarities is scheduled to hit the shelves in September.
Blue Öyster Cult is set for Sunday evening beginning at 8:15pm. Pioneering the heavy metal style while providing inspiration to psychedelic jam bands and arena rockers alike, these genre-benders offer the world a taste of the wild side. The group has been known to incorporate elements of science-fiction and dark occultism into their jaw-dropping live show, and this allegiance to dynamic and masterful performances has led to the group being covered by everyone from Metallica and HIM to moe. Formed on a college campus in 1967, Blue Öyster Cult are best known for their smash singles “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Godzilla.” Riff-heavy and head-banging while intelligently hook-laden, the band remains a staple among the heavy metal greats.
This year’s festival will also feature performances by Night Ranger, Black Stone Cherry, Y&T, Jack Russell’s Great White, Greg Kihn Band, LA Guns, Nonpoint, Through Fire, Wayland, Tantric, Saving Abel, Bulletboys, Bobaflex, Royal Bliss, Saliva, Hell’s Belles, Hairball, Randy Hansen, Shallow Side, Blue Tattoo, and more! Come celebrate with some of rock’s favorite legends and the hottest up-and-comers. Stay to revel in the party that is uniquely Rockin’ the Rivers, Montana’s largest and most loved rockfest.
One-day general admission is $75, while three-day tickets are available for $165. Two-person camping packages are $385, or $250 for lone campers. Each of these packages include three-day festival passes. VIP packages are also available.
Since 2000, Rockin’ the Rivers has been bringing the music of rock legends to Montana for a three-day rock festival — the only one of its kind in the state! Located near Three Forks, Montana in the Jefferson River Canyon, the venue consists of a sprawling 159 acres that form a natural amphitheater with sound quality second to none. The arena has affectionately been dubbed “The Bridge” by Rockin’ the Rivers devotees in tribute to the historic Sappington Bridge whose final resting place is just outside the concert area. Each year, thousands of people of all ages come to enjoy this unique experience under Montana’s big sky. For 16 years, Rockin’ the Rivers has combined phenomenal music, great company, and unparalleled natural beauty to throw one of the most entertaining and largest music festivals in the Northwest.
The legacy will continue in 2017! Visit www.rockintherivers.com for ticketing information and official outlets, camping info, and more on the festival and its awesome rockin’ acts! •
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