May 18-20 in Columbus, Ohio at the Columbus Crew Stadium

It looks like it’s time to invest in more sun block and to start planning a major road trip. The sixth annual Rock On The Range has just unveiled their lineup for 2012 and it is massive. The 3 day long rock and roll mini-camp will be May 18-20 in Columbus, Ohio at the Columbus Crew Stadium. There will be 3 stages, 44 bands and three days of non-stop rock and roll excitement.

This year’s massive lineup includes Incubus, Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Megadeth, Chevelle, Cypress Hill, Mastodon, Theory Of A Deadman, Volbeat, Down, The Darkness, Halestorm, Escape The Fate, P.O.D., Lacuna Coil, Adelitas Way, Black Stone Cherry, Cavo, Attack Attack!, Trivium, Bobaflex, Falling In Reverse, Redlight King, Aranda, Emphatic, Otherwise, James Durbin, Black Tide, Kyng, 12 Stones, SOiL, Rival Sons, Eve to Adam and Ghosts of August. Whew!!

Del Williams, co-executive producer of the event for Right Arm Entertainment, say, “There are so many incredible bands playing at ROTR this year and every one of them is significant. I think this is the most interesting mix of bands that we have had at the festival.”

Monster Energy Drink returns as a major sponsor of the event with over 15 bands rocking out the Monster Main Stage. Jagermeister also returns for their fifth year as a sponsor and will have twelve of the hottest up and coming bands on their smaller, more personal Jager stage.

This premier rock and roll event just keeps growing and growing each year. Tickets go on sale February 10 at 10:00Am. You can go to www.RockOnTheRange.com for ticket prices and VIP package info. In the past, the event has drawn over 70,000 people and this year’s event looks to set a new record. Stay tuned to Bare Bones Music for continued coverage of this huge show.

Photo by: Chad Perkins