Lots of bands playing in one day at Sick New World, this means compressed set times and lots of options to choose from. We are going to help you be less overwhelmed and provide you with a guide to what the best options are to make the most of your time at the fest, After all, tickets and the trip out to Vegas are pricey enough, so you need to make this day worthwhile. I am not suggesting the most popular bands, so if you want to avoid the crowded stages this list is for you, but most of these suggestions are due to the fact I hate most radio rock, so we are going to be avoiding that. If your tastes in music are super vanilla then stick to the Gold stage.
Siren Stage-11:40 -Snow Strippers
Sure they are competing with Kittie, but I saw Kittie back in the day and this band called Mudvayne who was opening blew them off the stage, Snow Strippers have a new album coming out, and are looking forward, not back.
Gold Stage-12:20 - Spirtbox
Really the only band that is worthwhile in this slot
Diablo Stage-1:10- Gel
One of the best punk bands going today.
Siren Stage-1:50-3TEETH
Surprised they are playing this early in the day as they are going to blow away half the bands that come after them
Siren- Stage 2;25- Combichrist
Just stick around after 3Teeth, they are going to have to kill it to follow 3TEETH who is the better band.
Siren Stage-3:00- She Past Away
Not sure who booked this show and arranged the line-up but I am just working with what they are giving me, they are on the Siren stage right after to hammering industrial bands, but maybe their gothy take on post-punk will give your ears a rest.
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Siren Stage 3:35- Lords of Acid
They are always fun live and less likely to dial it in than Primus.
Diablo Stage-4:20 - Fleshwater
Melodic post-hardcore with a very 90s alternative slant.
Siren Stage-4:45 Frontline Assembly
If you missed them on their last run with Ministry they are a must-see.
Siren Stage-5:20- Front 242
One of the best industrial bands playing the fest worth sticking the Siren stage for.
Siren Stage - 5:55- Nitzer Ebb
Yet another classic industrial band, with these guys you gotta ask, how much longer are they going to be around?
Siren Stage-6:30 -Have a Nice Life
It was a tough call between these guys and Vein Fm, but these guys should be more interesting, whereas Vein FM is more likely to just come across like every other nu-metal-leaning hard-core band.
Red Stage -7:10 - Danny Elfman
I really want to see Code Orange, but there will be more chances to see Code Orange, However Danny Elfman rarely tours, so the chance of seeing him again is slimmer, and he is a legend, ya know he is the voice of Jack Skellington and the lead singer of Oingo Boingo so there is that.
eat, piss, get stoned, or whatever you gotta do
Siren Stage -9:40 -Slowdive
One of the most important shoe-gaze bands, who is returning after a hiatus, missing Slipknot? I guess it depends on if you want quality of music or spectacle, but Corey Taylor brings his circus to town much more regularly
Siren Stage - 10:45 -Swans
I have seen System of a Down before. I have seen Swans more. It might not matter if you go see Swans or not because they are the loudest band I have ever seen, you can go see Sleep Token (if you are into pop music) you can see System of a Down but you will hear Swans regardless as they are the loudest band I have ever seen... and I have seen Slayer, Motorhead, Judas Priest and Pantera, Swans are louder. They are also the most musically interesting band, and the best one, more than likely all the musicians in the bands you like will be at Swans, as they will tell you they are the best band as well. Maynard will certainly be there as they were a huge influence on Tool, and industrial music would not exist without Swans either so those bands will be worshipping them as well.
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