Rock Am Ring 2008: A Historic Sonic Storm Unleashed!
Let’s journey back to the monumental year of 2008 when Rock Am Ring descended upon us, leaving an indelible mark on the pages of heavy metal history. The stage was set, the anticipation was palpable, and the lineup was nothing short of legendary, featuring iconic bands that would go on to define an era.
Headliners that Rattled the Soul
In a historic clash of titans, the mighty Metallica and the relentless Rage Against The Machine took the helm as the festival’s headliners. The air was charged with electrifying energy as Metallica, in their prime, commanded the CENTERSTAGE on Friday, June 6th, at 22:00. Simultaneously, the ALTERNASTAGE witnessed the rebellious spirit of Rage Against The Machine, setting the night ablaze at 22:00.
Final Stage Times: Unveiling the Madness
The final stage times across all arenas immortalized the sonic brilliance of Rock Am Ring 2008:
Friday, 06. June 2008
- CENTERSTAGE: Metallica – 22:00
- ALTERNASTAGE: Rage Against The Machine – 22:00
- COLA SOUNDWAVE CLUB TENT: The Prodigy, Justice, and more!
Saturday, 07. June 2008
- CENTERSTAGE: Metallica – 22:00 (Yes, again!)
- ALTERNASTAGE: The Verve, The Hellacopters, and more!
- COLA SOUNDWAVE CLUB TENT: The Offspring, Söhne Mannheims, Danko Jones, and more!
Sunday, 08. June 2008
- CENTERSTAGE: Die Toten Hosen – 22:40
- ALTERNASTAGE: Queens Of The Stone Age – 00:30
- COLA SOUNDWAVE CLUB TENT: Dimmu Borgir, HIM, Oomph!, and beyond!
Reliving the Historic Madness
If you were fortunate enough to experience the sonic hurricane that was Rock Am Ring 2008, we invite you to share your tales of metal glory in the comments below. Let the world know how you survived the relentless assault on your senses, reliving the headbanging, the mosh pits, and the unbridled passion for heavy metal that defined that unforgettable weekend!
In 2008, the horns were raised high, and the metal gods smiled upon us. Let the echoes of that historic year continue to resonate through the annals of heavy metal lore.
Friday , 06. June 2008
|
CENTERSTAGE |
SUZUKI ALTERNASTAGE |
COCA COLA SOUNDWAVE CLUB TENT |
|||
| Rage Against The Machine | 22.00 | The Prodigy | 01.40 | Justice | 00.30 |
| Incubus | 20.05 | Motörhead | 23.55 | Roisin Murphy | 23.20 |
| Serj Tankian | 18.35 | Bullet For My Valentine | 22.30 | CSS – Cansei De Ser Sexy | 22.25 |
| The Streets | 17.20 | Cavalera Conspiracy | 21.10 | Rooney | 21.30 |
| Gavin Rossdale | 16.15 | Coheed & Cambria | 20.00 | Booka Shade | 20.35 |
| Culcha Candela | 15.20 | Bad Religion | 18.50 | Johnossi | 19.45 |
| From First To Last | 14.30 | Opeth | 17.45 | Saul Williams | 19.00 |
| Silverstein | 16.50 | Vincent | 18.20 | ||
| Seether | 16.00 | Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong | 17.40 | ||
| Animal Alpha | 15.10 | Tokyo Police Club | 17.00 | ||
| Steriogram | 14.30 | Bedouin Soundclash | 16.20 | ||
| Zox | 15.50 | ||||
| Long Distance Calling | 15.20 | ||||
| Fräulein Wunder | 14.55 | ||||
| Auletta | 14.30 | ||||
Saturday , 07. June 2008
|
CENTERSTAGE |
SUZUKI ALTERNASTAGE |
COCA COLA SOUNDWAVE CLUB TENT |
|||
| Metallica | 22.00 | The Verve | 00.30 | The Hellacopters | 02.00 |
| The Offspring | 20.20 | Söhne Mannheims | 23.00 | Danko Jones | 01.00 |
| Nightwish | 18.50 | Babyshambles | 21.35 | Against Me! | 00.05 |
| In Flames | 17.30 | Manic Street Preachers | 20.15 | Jonathan Davis | 23.10 |
| Disturbed | 16.20 | Stereophonics | 19.05 | Paramore | 22.20 |
| Alter Bridge | 15.20 | Madsen | 17.55 | Saxon | 21.30 |
| Alpha Galates | 14.30 | Kate Nash | 16.50 | Rose Tattoo | 20.45 |
| Hot Chip | 15.50 | Black Stone Cherry | 20.05 | ||
| Pete Murray | 15.00 | In Case Of Fire | 19.30 | ||
| Gavin DeGraw | 14.15 | EL*KE | 19.00 | ||
| Rafael Weber | 13.35 | Airbourne | 18.30 | ||
| Infadels | 13.00 | Coca Cola Soundwave Clash | 13.00 | ||
Sunday, 08. June 2008
|
CENTERSTAGE |
SUZUKI ALTERNASTAGE |
COCA COLA SOUNDWAVE CLUB TENT |
|||
| Die Toten Hosen | 22.40 | Queens Of The Stone Age | 00.30 | Dimmu Borgir | 00.00 |
| EM Spiel: Deutschland vs. Polen | 20.35 | HIM | 23.00 | Oomph! | 22.50 |
| Sportfreunde Stiller | 19.30 | Jimmy Eat World | 21.30 | 36 Crazyfists | 21.45 |
| Fettes Brot | 18.05 | The Fratellis | 20.10 | High On Fire | 20.50 |
| Kid Rock | 16.55 | Eagles Of Death Metal | 19.00 | Black Tide | 19.55 |
| Simple Plan | 15.50 | Filter | 17.50 | Black Dahlia Murder | 19.05 |
| Lostprophets | 14.50 | Fair To Midland | 16.45 | Pendulum | 18.20 |
| Rival Schools | 14.00 | Disco Ensemble | 15.50 | Sonic Syndicate | 17.35 |
| The Futureheads | 15.00 | Bloodlights | 16.55 | ||
| Finger Eleven | 14.15 | The Fall Of Troy | 16.15 | ||
| Fiction Plane | 13.35 | Turisas | 15.35 | ||
| Kill Hannah | 13.00 | Takida | 15.00 | ||
| Whisk?! | 14.30 | ||||
| Glory Of Joann | 14.00 | ||||
| Coca Cola Open Stage | 13.00 | ||||
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