All the Thrills and Surprises at Sick New World Festival 2024

Sick New World was without a doubt an incredible experience for a multitude of reasons — read more in our previous article here. Not only were we graced with gorgeous weather, delicious food and a stellar artist lineup — but, there were a ton of unexpected moments and surprise guests!

A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel performed “Stars” with a surprise appearance from Rizz of VOWWS.

BABYMETAL accompanied Bring Me The Horizon for their collaborative track “KINGSLAYER” for the second time ever.

Poppy joined Knocked Loose to debut their live performance of “Suffocate.”

Poppy also came out with Bad Omens to sing their joint single, “V.A.N”

Will Ramos from Lorna Shore jumped in the crowd to have a good time and watch other bands.

Fat Mike from NOFX was also spotted in the crowd.

Robin Finch (Nine Inch Nails) accompanied Danny Elfman in his live band.

Primus played with brand new instruments complete with the tags attached after their gear was stuck in a snowstorm while coming down from Red Rocks. The band auctioned the instruments off after the show for charity.

Slipknot‘s new drummer, Eloy Casagrande, made his first festival debut.

Wednesday 13 dedicated their set to the late Joey Jordison.

Shavo’s (System of a Down) son came onstage to hug him during their set after being overwhelmed with pride and love watching his dad perform onstage.