Rob Zombie Replaces Mötley Crüe, Alice In Chains At Boardwalk Rock Festival

The inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, scheduled for May 17-18, 2025, has faced several significant lineup changes due to health issues among key performers. Mötley Crüe withdrew after lead singer Vince Neil underwent a medical procedure, and Alice in Chains was initially announced as their replacement but later canceled due to drummer Sean Kinney's medical emergency. Rob Zombie has stepped in to replace Alice in Chains as a co-headliner alongside Def Leppard, injecting new energy into the festival. Additionally, 3 Doors Down canceled their Sunday performance after lead singer Brad Arnold was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, with no replacement named. Despite these setbacks, the festival maintains a strong lineup including Nickelback, Shinedown, Bret Michaels, Night Ranger, and others, aiming to draw over 40,000 rock fans to multiple stages along the Ocean City Boardwalk. Organizers continue finalizing schedule details as anticipation remains high for this landmark rock event.