Alice in Chains will take the place of Mötley Crüe on May 17, 2025, at the inaugural Boardwalk Rock festival in Ocean City, Maryland. Mötley Crüe had previously postponed their spring residency in Las Vegas due to frontman Vince Neil recovering from a recent medical procedure.
Neil said at the time: “To all the Crüeheads who were looking forward to see us this spring, I’m truly sorry. My health is my top priority so I can bring you the awesome shows you deserve, and I can’t wait to return to the stage. Thank you for all the well wishes that keep reaching me. Your support means more than you know.”
In a joint statement, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and John 5 of Mötley Crüe expressed: “Please join us in wishing Vince a speedy recovery. We are looking forward for him to get well again and to take over Vegas together in September. We can’t wait to see you all out there, and thank you for your understanding and support in the meantime.”
Tickets purchased for the original spring residency dates remain valid for the rescheduled shows in September which include:
- Friday, September 12
- Saturday, September 13
- Wednesday, September 17
- Friday, September 19
- Saturday, September 20
- Wednesday, September 24
- Friday, September 26
- Saturday, September 27
- Wednesday, October 1
- Friday, October 3
Alice in Chains will now co-headline the first day of the festival alongside Def Leppard. Nickelback and Shinedown will headline day two, May 18. Other acts performing include Alice Cooper, Three Days Grace, Halestorm, Bush, and Chevelle, among 29 total performers over the two days.
“Mötley Crüe will be unable to perform at Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City, MD, on May 17 as Vince Neil is recuperating after a required medical procedure recently advised by his doctors,” the band said in a statement. “Vince’s health comes first, and we fully support him in prioritizing his recovery. Please join us in wishing him well.
“We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the show and appreciate your understanding. Our friends Alice In Chains are confirmed to take our place on May 17 and we are immensely grateful to them for stepping up and bringing their awesome show to Boardwalk Rock.
“Thank you to all the Crüeheads for your continued support. We can’t wait for Vince to fully recuperate and to be back on stage again soon.”
The Boardwalk Rock festival is being produced by C3 Presents, the promoter behind major festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and When We Were Young, as well as Oceans Calling and Country Calling in Ocean City, Maryland.
The festival will feature music across three stages—two on the beach and one along the boardwalk.
The daily schedule is as follows:
Saturday, May 17:
Thunder stage
1:15 – 2:00 Kat Von D
2:45 – 3:45 The Struts
4:45 – 5:45 Chevelle
6:45 – 8:15 Alice in Chains
9:30 – 11:00 Def Leppard
Bolt stage
12:30 – 1:15 Royale Lynn
2:00 – 2:45 Puddle of Mudd
3:45 – 4:45 Mammoth WVH
5:45 – 6:45 Bush
8:15 – 9:30 Halestorm
Lightning stage
1:15 – 2:00 Trapt
2:45 – 3:45 Extreme
4:45 – 5:45 Everclear
6:45 – 7:45 Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm
Sunday, May 18:
Thunder stage
12:15 – 1:00 Saliva
1:30 – 2:15 Fuel
3:00 – 4:00 Candlebox
4:45 – 5:45 3 Doors Down
6:45 – 8:15 Shinedown
9:30 – 11:00 Nickelback
Bolt stage
12:45 – 1:30 Tim Montana
2:15 – 3:00 Lit
4:00 – 4:45 Dorothy
5:45 – 6:45 Alice Cooper
8:15 – 9:30 Three Days Grace
Lightning stage
1:30 – 2:15 Black Stone Cherry
3:00 – 4:00 Crossfade
4:45 – 5:45 Night Ranger
6:45 – 7:45 Bret Michaels
