It was the largest Aftershock Music Festival in history, with over 164,000 fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries converging on Sacramento’s Discovery Park. We were there, and had a chance to catch up with a few of our favorites backstage during the 4-day event.
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The West Coast’s biggest Rock, Punk, and Metal soared to new heights in 2025 with 115 bands and more unforgettable moments. Dallas and Andy Hawk from Sacramento's 94.7 were there every step of the way. Check out their conversations with Good Charlotte, the Deftones, Story Of The Year, The Ataris, Bowling For Soup, Taking Back Sunday, and Alkaline Trio below.
Good Charlotte
Joel and Benji Madden join Andy and Dallas backstage at Aftershock.
Story Of The Year
St. Louis' own Story Of The Year made a weekend of it at Aftershock.
Bowling For Soup
Jaret talks TikTok and more with Andy and Dallas at Aftershock.
Taking Back Sunday
Our friends in TBS talk touring with Coheed, record shopping in Berkley, and more.
The Ataris
Kris Roe is back in the building to talk about what's next for The Ataris.
Deftones
Abe and Frank join Dallas to talk about the new album and more at Aftershock.
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio join Dallas to talk about working with Travis Barker and more during their visit backstage at Aftershock.
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