MANSFIELD — The hotly-anticipated lineup for Inkcarceration, one of the largest rock music and tattoo festivals in Ohio, has finally dropped.
The July 15 to 17 event takes place at the historic Ohio State Reformatory and is touted as one of the nation’s premiere rock festivals, featuring more than 50 bands on two outdoor stages, 70-plus tattoo artists, gourmet food trucks and more.
Headliners include rock and metal giants Korn, Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin and Evanescence with the weekend also offering must-see performances from Lamb Of God, Papa Roach, Seether, Falling In Reverse, Three Days Grace, I Prevail, Black Label Society, Theory Of A Deadman, Black Veil Brides, Jelly Roll and many more.
Participating bands and artists are already taking to Twitter to express their excitement.
“We are thrilled to be playing on the historic and hallowed grounds of the Ohio State Reformatory for our first Inkcarceration,” said David Draiman of Disturbed. “Ohio, Are You Ready?”
Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix adds, “We are excited to be part of Inkcarceration this year. Epic lineup, can’t wait to see all you Inkmates!”
In addition to enjoying the diverse music lineup, fans will be able to partake in the onsite tattoo convention and book appointments with more than 30 tattoo shops and artists. Nightly tattoo competitions will be judged by musician and “Big Brother” alum Jenncity, actor Robert LaSardo and tattooist Caleb Neff.
There will also be complimentary tours of the famous Ohio State Reformatory prison. Onsite, there will be gourmet food, a wide selection of beverages, camping and the return of the award-winning Haunted House attraction Blood Prison, for additional purchase.
Returning for its fourth year after launching in 2018, Inkcarceration nearly tripled its inaugural year’s attendance in 2019, drawing 45,000 fans from nearly all 50 states.
A record-breaking 75,000 fans attended Inkcarceration in 2021 after organizers changed the layout of the event to allow for greater capacity. This was even after the event was moved from July to September due to COVID-19 restrictions in Ohio at the time. It was cancelled altogether in 2020.
Inkcarceration has been awarded Mansfield’s Tourism Award of Excellence, and has been recognized by the United States House of Representatives, Ohio Senate, State of Ohio Representatives and Congressional Proclamation.
Co-founder Daniel Janssen said the 2022 edition of Inkcarceration will be, by far, the most ambitious year yet.
“The partnership with the Danny Wimmer Presents team has really enhanced all aspects of the festival and fan experience,” Janssen said. “Seeing the excitement this event continues to bring to this state and city of Mansfield, along with the fan support from all over the country, makes me so proud to call Ohio my home.”
Passes for the 2021 event sold out in the first week, marking the fastest sellout in the festival’s history, so fans are encouraged to buy early for 2022 to reserve their spot for one of the most anticipated events of the summer.
Single-day and weekend passes for Inkcarceration 2022 are on sale now at www.Inkcarceration.com, starting at $164.99 plus fees. Fans can secure passes for only $22 down now through March 15.
Friday, July 15
Korn, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, I Prevail, Sleeping With Sirens, Code Orange, Lacuna Coil, From Ashes To New, Born of Osiris, DED, Oxymorrons, Spoken, As You Were, Paul Bartolome, Fate Destroyed, Impending Lies, Plainview, Zakk Cash
Saturday, July 16
Breaking Benjamin, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, Black Label Society, Theory Of A Deadman, Avatar, Spiritbox, Saint Asonia, Ayron Jones, Volumes, Solence, Siiickbrain, If I Die First, Widow7, Paralandra, All’s Fair, Erasing Never, Farewell to Fear, Nearly Spent
Sunday, July 17
Disturbed, Lamb Of God, Seether, Black Veil Brides, Jelly Roll, Nothing More, 10 Years, Sick Puppies, John 5, Butcher Babies, Fire From The Gods, Veil of Maya, Gemini Syndrome, The Violent, Defying Decay, Dreamwalker, Alukah, WoR, Darkhorse Saloon
