The Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival will return to the iconic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, from July 18-20, 2025, promising to be one of America’s most unique music and tattoo events. With over 66 rock and metal bands across three stages, 100+ tattoo artists, and thrilling haunted attractions, the 2025 festival is set to be the biggest yet, following a record-breaking year in 2024 with 75,000 attendees and four consecutive sellouts.
The festival’s 2025 headliners will include Slipknot, Falling In Reverse, and Five Finger Death Punch. Friday will kick off with Falling In Reverse, supported by Knocked Loose and Beartooth. Saturday’s headliner will be Slipknot, with additional performances by Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail. The festival will wrap up on Sunday with Five Finger Death Punch, joined by Three Days Grace (featuring Adam Gontier) and Lamb of God.
Slipknot’s Clown expressed excitement, saying, “Slipknot is playing very few shows in the U.S. this year, so this will be special. It will be good to be back with our friends, family, and culture at the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival.” Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse shared his enthusiasm, noting, “I am honored to play side by side with legends like Slipknot, a band that I grew up listening to.”
Dan Janssen, Co-Founder and GM of Inkcarceration, emphasized the festival’s focus on fan experience. “We’ve worked on expanding the infrastructure after last year’s event, adding space, more shade, and a larger viewing area to accommodate the growing crowds,” he said.
The full 2025 lineup includes iconic bands such as Parkway Drive, I Prevail, In This Moment, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Architects, The Devil Wears Prada, and many more. With several reunions and rare performances, Inkcarceration 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans.
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