Planet Desert Rock Weekend VII - January 28- 31, 2027

Planet Desert Rock Weekend VII - January 28- 31, 2027 in Las Vegas.

4 evenings of specially curated heavy rock and psych from around the world for our 7th production.

Lineup so far:

Greenleaf / Sweden

Playing an exclusive west coast show! Considered by many one of the premier bands of the heavy underground scene. Features Dozer guitarist Tommi Holappa.

Mothership/ Texas

Rare show from Mothership as they will land the ship in Sin City. One of the best live bands you can catch and a Ripple Music Label stalwart!

Sasquatch/ USA

Considered by many one of the top heavy rock bands in the world. They are back in action and will be playing a chunky set!

ASG / North Carolina

Longtime veteran heavy rockers make a rare west coast show happen! These guys have shared the stage with the likes of Motorhead, High on Fire, Graveyard, Orange Goblin, CKY and many more. Known for high octane sets!

REZN/ Chicago

One of the biggest high risers in the scene will be bringing their ultra dynamic sound to Sin City. Recently landed #2 on the June Doom Charts! They have a very cool mix of heavy psych with doom and heavy rock textures.

The Cold Stares / Indiana

Vintage heavy blues rockers are one hot band right now with the new release of their album "Texas". If you dig 70s tinged stuff in the vein of Rival Sons or Dirty Streets then you will be blown away.

Steak/ London

Steak returns to PDRW and will be equipped with some new songs as well as they are scheduled for a release later in 2026. Excellent heavy rock with strong vocals!

Sergeant Thunderhoof / England

Returning to Planet Desert Rock Weekend by popular demand and will be playing the USA for only their 2nd time. Premium heavy rock/ stoner with excellent vocals.

Gozu/ Boston

One of the most consistent heavy rock bands in the scene since 2008 these guys recently dropped a powerhouse of an album on Metal Blade/ Blacklight Media. 2 guitar heavy riffing madness with strong but melodic vocals.

Lo-Pan / Ohio

Lo-Pan has been rocking for over 20 years and has been considered one of the best bands at blending melodic vocals with strong driving riffs and drums. In 2025 they dropped a new album that landed #5 on The Doom Charts for April.

Howling Giant/ Nashville

Howling Giant will be playing a very special set as they will play their side of the epic split they did with Sergeant Thunderhoof on Ripple Music. These guys landed #1 on the Doom Charts for October last year and are one of the premier bands in the scene.

Brimstone Coven/ West Virginia

Veteran heavy rockers since 2014 mixing many traditional rock influences while pairing harmony vocals. 2025 relase became an instant fan favorite.

Humulus / Italy

Continuing the tradition we have our 4th Italian band in as many years. This heavy rock/psych band has been around since their debut in 2012. They will be making their American debut.

Droids Attack/Wisconsin

Stoner thrashers Droids Attack returns to play Planet Desert Rock after getting outerworldly in 2019. Rare show for this power trio!

Carousel / Pittsburgh

Returning after a long break to cruise out to Vegas and raise some hell! And yeah Metallica's James Hetfield loves this rocking band that blends hard/heavy rock with NWOBM

Sundrifter / Boston

Planet Desert Rock Weekend alumni return to Vegas as one of the best sounding bands in the scene. Amazing vocals and cool songwriting that feels a bit futuristic. One of the best hidden secrets in the scene

Fostermother/ Houston

Ripple Music's Fostermother finally making their debut at PDRW! All 3 of their releases have been so well received by fans and critics alike. Great blend of heavy rock/ 90s vibe/ doom/ heavy psych with dark tones.

Carson/ Switzerland

Young up and comers Carson cruising out from Switzerland with their vibrant heavy sound that has influences ranging from stoner rock to grunge to some heavy psych tinges. Male/female blended vocals on some tunes as well!

Shun/ South Carolina-North Carolina

Fronted by Throttlerod frontman Matt Whitehead, Shun goes in a different direction with a clean sound with influences ranging from late 80s alt rock to 90s bands like Quicksand.

Florist / Tampa

With 2 creatively cool EPs under t``he belt they recently signed with Ripple Music who is one of the preminent labels in the underground. Their heavy psych sound is at times on the heavier side but also wanders in spacey vibes as well. Have done quite a few east coast fests and this will be their 1st time out west.

Winds of Neptune / Detroit

Debut Small Stone release in late 2025 cemented the #1 on the Doom Charts for November with the retro riffing throwback sound. Features Floggy Molly drummer Mike Alonso.

Preview Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15vlN6ajywSR3kvS15ftNY?si=f3429b7774ed45a1