September 14

75,000 Music Fans Converged For Sold-Out Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival In Record-Setting Event Sept 10-12 At The Ohio State Reformatory In Mansfield, OH; 2022 Dates Announced For July 15-17

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75,000 Music Fans Converged For Sold-OutInkcarceration Music & Tattoo FestivalRecord-Setting Event Held September 10, 11 & 12At The Ohio State Reformatory In Mansfield, OHFestival Was Headlined By Slipknot, Rob Zombie &Mudvayne (Their First Show In More Than 10 Years)And Also Featured A Day To Remember, Mastodon, Halestorm & MoreFans Also Enjoyed 50-Plus Tattoo Artists, Tours Of The PrisonMade Famous In The Shawshank Redemption &“Escape From Blood Prison” Haunted House2022 Dates Announced For July 15-17Weekend Passes On Sale Now For $10 DownInkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival set a new record for the event this past weekend as 75,000 music fans rocked out at the sold-out event on the historic grounds of TheOhio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio – a site made famous by the movie TheShawshank Redemption. After originally selling out the event in only three weeks, festival co-producers Danny Wimmer Presents were able to release a limited amount of additional passes to the public to allow in as many fans as possible to attend the anticipated event. DWP is pleased to report that more than 95% of festivalgoers arrived with proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test – and others were able to receive convenient rapid testing onsite in order to access the event without delay. Inkcarceration also marked Danny Wimmer Presents’ return to Ohio, where it also hosts Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival and formerly co-produced Rock On The Range, both held in ColumbusInkcarceration featured a massive lineup with some of the biggest names and brightest new stars in rock and metal, including headliners Slipknot, Rob Zombie and Mudvayne (in their first show in over 10 years), as well as A Day To Remember, Mastodon, Halestorm, Chevelle, Killswitch Engage, Beartooth, Motionless In White, Steel Panther, Fever 333, The Hu, Pop Evil and many more. Said Mansfield News-Journal of the weekend, “Ink [was] flowing, metal roaring again with Inkcarceration at Ohio State Reformatory.’ Of Mudvayne’s memorable reunion on Saturday night, Revolver said: “After years of fans clamoring for it, Mudvayne finally broke their hiatus and played their first show in more than a decade. The shape-shifting alt-metal group — vocalist Chad Gray, guitarist Greg Tribbett, bassist Ryan Martinie and drummer Matthew McDonough — took the stage at Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival in Mansfield, Ohio, last night (September 11th), and ripped through a 14-song set … the band gave OG fans what they wanted by donning the freaky make-up and wacky outfits that added to their notoriety when they came onto the scene with 2000’s L.D. 50.” Other highlights included a rousing set from Slipknot on Friday night, Rob Zombie’s high-octane performance full of hits on Sunday night, the debut of Steel Panther’s new bass player Silky Pocket, a fully instrumental set from Badflower after singer Josh Katz lost his voice but went on with the show and Saving Escape vocalist Kayla Rose offering a moving performance of the National Anthem ahead of Pop Evil’s set on Saturday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. Many artists also expressed their overwhelming emotion upon returning to a festival stage after two years including Ash Costello from New Year’s Day who was brought to tears after helping get the festivities started on Friday. Inkcarceration has announced its dates for 2022, to be held the weekend of July 15-17, once again returning to the hallowed grounds of the TheOhio State Reformatory. Passes are available now for just $10 down at https://bit.ly/ink2022. In addition to enjoying the diverse music lineup, fans were able to book appointments with more than 50 tattoo artists and participate in nightly tattoo competitions, as well as receive complimentary tours of the famous Ohio State Reformatory prison. There was also a wide selection of gourmet food, a wide selection of beverages, camping and the return of the award-winning Haunted House attraction Escape FromBlood PrisonThe Ohio State Reformatory’s historic building and grounds provided a perfect setting for Inkcarceratioand attendees were able to take part in self-guided tours. The massive, awe-inspiring locale featuring beautiful Romanesque architecture is recognized as not only one of the most haunted reformatories in the country, but also as the filming location for multiple Hollywood films. The Reformatory has a long, documented history of paranormal activity and is a premier location for authentic paranormal enthusiasts. Inkcarceration 2021 partners included Anheuser-Busch, Blackcraft, Bulleit, Great Lakes Brewing, Monaco Cocktail, Mortus Viventi, Ohio Lottery, Zyn, Acathla Apparel, INK Poisoning Apparel, Marines, Paleface & Co., Revolver, Inked Magazine, RonzWorld, Silver City Mugs, Skull Dollz, Slipknot Whiskey, South Surf, TickPick and US Army. Festival nonprofit partners include FXCK Cancer, Rock Against Racism, Take Me Home and TWLOHAInkcarceration is co-produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America, and Daniel Janssen, one of the founders and General Manager of Inkcarceration Festival. For more information on Inkcarceration please visit: Website: www.Inkcarceration.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InkcarcerationfestivalTwitter: https://twitter.com/InkcarFestivalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkcarcerationfestival/Hashtag: #inkcarceration 

(Photo by Steve Thrasher)

(Photo by Steve Thrasher)

(Photo by Steve Thrasher)

(Photo by Steve Thrasher) About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which currently includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Epicenter, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. Previous DWP festivals include Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Northern Invasion and more.  In 2020, DWP launched the popular digital series Offstage with DWP and Beyond the Barrel, and ventured into the digital content curation space, promoting pay-per-view live streams. In 2021, DWP launched the DWPresents Twitch channel, garnering an impressive audience of more than 525,000 worldwide fans in the first week of original programming.