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Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival Sold Out With 90,000 Fans July 17-19 At Ohio State Reformatory With Disturbed, Bad Omens, Limp Bizkit, & More, Plus Tattoo Artists & Tours Of The Prison Made Famous In ‘The Shawshank Redemption’

Johnnie Crow — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:58:13 +0000

Inkcarceration

America’s Rock & Metal Tattoo Festival

Welcomed Sold-Out Crowd Of 90,000 Fans

For One-Of-A-Kind Destination Event

July 17-19, 2026 At Ohio State Reformatory In Mansfield, Ohio

More Than 65 Bands Took Over 3 Stages, Including Headliners

Disturbed, Bad Omens & Limp Bizkit

Special Performances & Collaborations Included:

Gojira Performing With Paleface Swiss Drummer Luigi Paraventi,

Ice Nine Kills Welcoming Alissa White-Gluz On “Twisting The Knife,”

Fit For A King’s Ryan Kirby Joining Motionless In White & More

Plus 100+ Tattoo Artists, Tattoo Competitions &

Tours Of The Prison Made Famous In The Shawshank Redemption

2027 Dates To Be Announced Soon

Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival—a recent Pollstar Global Festival Of the Year nominee—wrapped up another unforgettable year the weekend of July 17-19. Over three days, a sold-out crowd of 90,000 music fans assembled at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio for the one-of-a-kind destination event that offered 65 bands on three stages plus tattoo and haunted attractions.

The weekend’s memorable music was led by showstopping headlining performances from Disturbed, Bad Omens and Limp Bizkit, as well as Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, Hollywood Undead, Gojira, The Used, Sleeping with Sirens, A Day To Remember, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills and many more.

This year’s massive event also offered an incredible number of special performances and collaborations, including:

●Gojira performing With Paleface Swiss drummer Luigi Paraventi behind the kit

●Ice Nine Kills welcoming Alissa Gluz-White on “Twisting The Knife”

●Fit For A King’s Ryan Kirby joining Motionless In White

●Sleeping with Sirens celebrating 15 Years of Let’s Cheers To This

●Rev Theory’s rare reunion

●Alien Ant Farm celebrating 25^th anniversary of ANThology

Beyond the music, other unique elements of Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival included 100 tattoo artists and tattoo competitions fans were able to take part in, as well as the Blood Prison haunted attraction and tours of the prison made famous in the movie The Shawshank Redemption.

DWP’s paranormal investigative video series Paranormal Prison, which documents some of the supernatural experiences at Ohio State Reformatory with the help of Inkcarceration bands and hosts Josh Bernstein and Katrina Weidman (Ghost Hunters, Paranormal Lockdown), was filming all weekend. Participating bands included Motionless In White, Hollywood Undead, Starset, The Used, Lorna Shore, Get Scared, Alien Ant Farm and more. Future episodes will be available on the DWP YouTube channel and on Loudwire.

Now in its 8^th year, America’s Rock & Metal Tattoo Festival once again drew fans from every state and many countries around the world, driving an overall economic impact that has totaled more than $60 million since the festival began in 2018.

Here’s what the media had to say about Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2026:

“Organizers have transformed the prison grounds into a venue for one of the most extreme music and art gatherings in all of North America.” — VICE

“One of the more unique rock and metal festivals taking place across the U.S., Inkcarceration fully embodies counterculture, bringing noteworthy names in tattooing to the same place you can get a tour of a haunted prison.” — Loudwire

“Organizers have once again curated a lineup celebrating all things heavy.” — Revolver

“Need to let loose in a mosh pit? Looking for new body art? Get the best of both worlds [at] Inkcarceration, the premiere heavy metal and tattoo festival.” — Columbus Dispatch

“Every year attending Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival feels like a family reunion.” — Mansfield News Journal

Inkcarceration is co-produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America, and Reinkcarceration LLC, a partnership that formed with the original founders of INK in 2021.

Inkcarceration was proud to partner with American Socks, Beatbox Beverages, Blackcraft Cult, Eargasm, KONA, Middle West Spirits, Molten Cola, Monster Energy, Parlor Root Beer, Pretty Evil Co., Strüng, and Thriller Records in 2026.

For more information on Inkcarceration, please visit:

Website:https://inkcarceration.com/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Inkcarcerationfestival

Twitter:https://twitter.com/inkcarfestival

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/inkcarcerationfestival/

Inkcarceration 2026 crowd by Jordan Pantoja

Disturbed by Steve Thrasher

Limp Bizkit by Steve Thrasher

Bad Omens by Steve Thrasher

Motionless in White with Fit For A King’s Ryan Kirby by Brian Anderson

Blood Prison attraction by Jordan Pantoja

Tattoo competition by Jordan Pantoja

Inkcarceration fans by Steve Thrasher

Inkcarceration 2026 crowd by Jordan Pantoja

End of the night fireworks by Jordan Pantoja

About Danny Wimmer Presents: Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) is the largest independent producer of destination music festivals in the United States and a fully integrated live entertainment company spanning festivals, concerts, talent buying, venue development, and entertainment consulting. Since its founding in 2011 by music industry veteran Danny Wimmer, DWP has become known for producing some of North America’s premier rock and alternative music festivals, including Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. In addition to offering lineups stacked with A-list talent, these events draw on unique elements of local cuisine, culture and venue spaces to create distinct fan experiences. Beyond festivals, DWP operates DWP Concerts, a dedicated division focused on concert promotion, venue programming, strategic entertainment development, and venue consulting, alongside its nationwide Talent Services division. With an integrated, end-to-end approach across talent buying, marketing, sponsorship, operations, ticketing, production, hospitality, and fan experience, DWP partners with venues, festivals, casinos, and entertainment properties across the United States to deliver world-class live event experiences for fans, artists, partners, and host communities alike.

Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival Sold Out With 90,000 Fans July 17-19 At Ohio State Reformatory With Disturbed, Bad Omens, Limp Bizkit, & More, Plus Tattoo Artists & Tours Of The Prison Made Famous In ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ first appeared on Game On Media.

Nita Strauss at House of Blues Orlando in Disney Springs

Johnnie Crow — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:56:54 +0000

Guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss provided direct support for Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth WVH inside the House of Blues at Downtown Disney in Orlando, Florida on November 22, 2023. Strauss featured songs from her new album, “The Call of the Void”.

Nita Strauss has been performing with Alice Cooper for the past decade, while maintaining a solo career as well. Her 2018 album “Controlled Chaos” contained all full band instrumentals. Her latest effort features several guest vocalists, including Alissa White-Gluz, Lzzy Hale, Dorothy, Lilith Czar, Chris Motionless, David Draiman, Anders Friden and Alice Cooper.

The show opened with 5 blistering instrumental numbers, culminating in a drum solo by Nita’s drummer and fiance Josh Villalta. Bassist Christopher Dean, guitarist Johnny Young and keyboardist Katt Scarlett combined to provide a driving wave of metal sounds, which Strauss surfed with precision and joy. Her signature Ibanez guitar sang, cried and screamed at every movement of her magical fingers.

The second half of the set featured songs from “The Call of the Wild”. Deadlands vocalist Kasey Karlsen stepped in to deliver the vocals recorded by some of the icons listed above. She did an incredible job on all of the songs, elevating the overall show.

Nita took advantage of the venue being located at Disney Springs, and took the stage wearing Minnie Mouse ears. That is a very common sight in Orlando, but not as often seen on a rock and roll stage. Her choice and her sly smile immediately set the tone for an engaging performance.

Check out everything Nita Strauss, including tour dates and holiday merch at https://www.nitastrauss.com/.

Nita Strauss HoB Orlando 23

49 photos

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Lamb of God Guitarist Mark Morton Reveals First Single from Solo EP “Ether”

Johnnie Crow — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:30:32 +0000

Lamb of God Guitarist MARK MORTON Reveals First Single from Upcoming Solo EP, “Ether”

Stream “All I Had to Lose” Featuring Mark Morales Today HERE

“Ether” Available January 17 via Rise Records

Photo: Travis Shinn

“All I Had to Lose” featuring Mark Morales, the first single from Lamb of God guitarist MARK MORTON’s second solo offering, entitled Ether, is available today via iTunes HERE.

Listen to the track, which features the Sons of Texas vocalist:

“’All I Had To Lose’ is one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written,” MORTON says. “Mark Morales’ incredible vocal performance really brought it to life and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I’m so grateful to get the opportunity to stretch out stylistically and appreciate everyone who’s given this stuff a listen!”

Ether, a primarily acoustic five-song EP, is scheduled for release on January 17 via Rise Records.

As with last year’s solo debut, Anesthetic, the guitarist enlisted the talents of various musicians and vocalists to bring his songs to life. In addition to Morales, who regularly tours as part of MORTON’s live band, Ether features appearances by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Light the Torch), John Carbone (Moon Tooth). The EP is made up of three original songs and two covers that once again showcase MORTON’s diversity as a musician.

Ether tracklisting:

1. All I Had To Lose (featuring Mark Morales)

2. The Fight (featuring John Carbone)

3. She Talks To Angels (featuring Lzzy Hale) *The Black Crowes cover

4. Love My Enemy (featuring Howard Jones)

5. Black (featuring Mark Morales) *Pearl Jam cover

Ether was produced and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Gojira, Trivium).

MORTON is currently touring the UK, performing a handful of intimate acoustic shows as a three piece with vocalist Mark Morales and guitarist Joe Harvatt.

MARK MORTON UK tour dates:

1/10 – Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse

1/11 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy 2

1/12 – London, UK @ Camden Underworld

Photo: Johnnie Crow

Anesthetic, MORTON’s first 10-track solo album, was made alongside a dream team of highly respected musicians from a multitude of musical worlds. Singers on the album include Chester Bennington, Randy Blythe, Jacoby Shaddix, Myles Kennedy, Alissa White-Gluz, Mark Lanegan, Chuck Billy, Jake Oni, Josh Todd, Mark Morales and Naeemah Maddox. Musically, MORTON performs all guitars, with Roy Mayorga, David Ellefson, Ray Luzier, Paolo Gregoletto, Alex Bent, Mike Inez, Jean-Paul Gaster, Steve Gorman, Marc Ford, Yanni Papadopoulos and Chris Brooks completing the band. The single “Cross Off,” featuring late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington and Trivium’s rhythm section of Paolo Gregoletto and Alex Bent, spent six weeks in the Top 10 Active Rock US radio chart and has now amassed more than 14 million plays on Spotify and YouTube.

Following the release of Anesthetic, MORTON took his live band, consisting of Morales on lead vocals, Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves) on guitar, Nick Villarreal (Sons Of Texas) on bass, Art Cruz (Lamb of God, Prong, Winds of Plague, on a North American co-headline tour with Light the Torch.

MARK MORTON online:

www.facebook.com/markmortonmusic

www.instagram.com/mark.duane.morton

https://twitter.com/MarkDuaneMorton

www.youtube.com/channel/UCtNwby00cd3p9jfuNpP2FkA

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Lamb of God Guitarist Mark Morton to Release Solo EP “Ether”

Johnnie Crow — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 04:54:39 +0000

Lamb of God Guitarist MARK MORTON to Release New Solo EP, “Ether,” in January

Special Guests Include Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Howard Jones (Light the Torch), Mark Morales (Sons of Texas) and John Carbone (Moon Tooth)

Lamb of God guitarist MARK MORTON returns in 2020 with his second solo offering, entitled Ether, a primarily acoustic five-song EP scheduled for release in January via Rise Records/BMG.

As with MORTON’s solo debut, Anesthetic, released earlier this year, the guitarist enlisted the talents of various musicians and vocalists to bring his songs to life. Ether features appearances by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Light the Torch), John Carbone (Moon Tooth) and Mark Morales (Sons of Texas), who is also a member of MORTON’s live band. The EP is made up of three original songs and two covers that once again showcase MORTON’s diversity as a musician.

Says MARK MORTON, “I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my new, five song EP, ‘Ether,’ on Rise Records! Once again, I’ve had the great pleasure of working with some

amazingly talented artists and friends to assemble this collection of tunes, all of which feature a strong acoustic guitar component. Inspired by the acoustic sets I had the opportunity to perform last spring and summer in support of ‘Anesthetic,’ I began writing some new songs to reflect that more mellow vibe. I’m stoked with the results and I can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been putting together. I’ll be debuting these tunes on my upcoming U.K. acoustic tour, so you can hear them live before they’re released anywhere else!”

“I continue to be honored to have the chance to work with so many incredibly talented people and I remain beyond grateful to the fans that have come along with me and supported these projects. Thanks so much everyone!”

Ether tracklisting:

1. All I Had To Lose (featuring Mark Morales)

2. The Fight (featuring John Carbone)

3. She Talks To Angels (featuring Lzzy Hale)

4. Love My Enemy (featuring Howard Jones)

5. Black (featuring Mark Morales)

First single from Ether, “All I Had to Lose” featuring Mark Morales, will be released January 10.

Ether was produced and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Gojira, Trivium).

Following his first UK acoustic performance at the Download festival earlier this year, MARK MORTON will return for a handful of special and intimate acoustic shows in January 2020.

MARK MORTON comments, “We had such an amazing time with the acoustic set at Download and I’m really looking forward to expanding on that experience with these upcoming shows. Joining me once again will be Mark Morales on vocals and guitarist extraordinaire, Joe Harvatt. I can’t wait to make each show extra special for you all with an evening of stories, acoustic versions of many of the songs from Anesthetic, and a few covers of some of our favorite tunes. We’ll also be debuting some new original material as well! Look forward to seeing you all!”

MARK MORTON UK tour dates:

1/8 – Bristol, UK @ Thekla

1/9 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 3