Last year the festival sold 150,000 tickets to the stages at Ekebergsletta, now there may soon be a new “rush” after the success this summer. – A historically large gift package for loyal and long-suffering fans who are looking forward to the big adventure this summer. That’s according to festival director Jarle Kvåle. The musician from Sogndal now leads an experienced organization which now ensures that some of the world’s leading rock bands come to Norway. – Dream band Not least the legendary British band Muse – It’s a dream band for us, and an exclusive booking we know will please many, says Kvåle. He saw them himself in Mexico last year and claims that he was blown away by the energy and the show they delivered. Avenged Sevenfold ready for Tons of Rock. Photo: Brian Catelle On the list of bands that “let go” today are also other big names from various genres within rock. Not least Avenged Sevenfold, which the festival has tried for many years. – It is absolutely fantastic that they are finally coming to us. This is a historically strong slip for us, says a proud booking manager Jarle Kvåle. Sex Pistols anno 2024. They have with them elleville Frank Turner. Photo: Promo Legends from England The Sex Pistols are also on the poster. Brits who created a furore with their completely un-spoiled punk when they started in London in 1975. – They are coming to deliver a set of their greatest punk hits, fronted by the wild man Frank Carter, it will surely be a concert for the history books. From before, among others, Green Day have confirmed that they will come to Tons of Rock 2025. There are also big Norwegian bands such as Turbonegro, Kaizers and Black Debbath. Published 12.11.2024, at 10.00 Updated 12.11.2024, at 10.07
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