“While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean’s health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.”
— Alice In Chains issues statement regarding the cancellation of their remaining 2025 schedule
OCEANSIDE, Maryland — The Boardwalk Rock Festival has taken a few hits in their lineup over the recent few weeks after first announcing their inaugural event in late 2024.
The 2-day weekend festival is just 1 week away, and Alice In Chains have pulled from the Saturday lineup after the Seattle based band cancelled their remaining 2025 shows due to drummer Sean Kinney‘s recent health-scare.
The new addition for Saturday May 17th, is Rob Zombie, who will play in the direct support-slot to headliner Def Leppard.
Mötley Crüe was originally scheduled for the Saturday as well, but due to health issues surrounding vocalist Vince Neil, the Crüe pulled out back in early April.
Now this unfortunate ‘medical emergency’ for Alice In Chains drummer Kinney has forced the band to cancel their Boardwalk Rock appearance in addition to the rest of the year’s schedule.
“While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean’s health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.” – Alice In Chains wrote in a statement.
Unfortunately the band 3 Doors Down have also pulled out of Boardwalk Rock as they too have cancelled their foreseeable shows after singer Brad Arnold has just announced last week that he has Stage 4 Kidney Cancer.
NBC News reported on Arnold‘s recent diagnosis writing; “The 46-year-old vocalist said he is “not scared” of his diagnosis, relying on his strong faith and calling for prayers from his fans.”
As of press time, the following bands will appear at the 2 day festival scheduled for Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th 2025 in Ocean City Maryland.
The Saturday will be headlined by Def Leppard with Rob Zombie as direct support, along with Halestorm, Bush, Chevelle, Mammoth WVH, Flyleaf, The Struts, Extreme, Puddle Of Mudd, Everclear, Trapt, Kat Von D and Royale Lynn also appearing.
The Sunday will be headlined by Nickelback with Shinedown as direct support, along with Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, Bret Michaels of Poison, Candlebox, Night Ranger, Crossfade, Dorothy, Black Stone Cherry, Lit, Fuel, Saliva and Tim Montana.
The festival have posted stages, lineup times, and more on their official social platforms shared below.
The weekend will also be hosted by Sirius Hair Nation radio personality Eddie Trunk.
Metal Sludge would like to extend our strength and prayers to all of those battling health issues.
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