Mayhem Fest Lineup: Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria

by | Jan 25, 2012

The lineup has been revealed for this summer’s Mayhem Fest.

Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria, Whitechapel, and High On Fire reportedly have been confirmed for the tour.

Additionally, a “huge” headliner (rumored to be Motorhead) is expected to be announced on March 5th.

Update 10:29am – Slipknot have officially confirmed that they will headline the tour.

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