Mayhem Fest rocks Lakewood

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Mayhem Fest rocks Lakewood

Photos of heavy metal acts in concert

Slipknot, Disturbed and Mastodon headlined the first annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Tuesday at Lakewood Amphitheater. A total of 14 heavy metal bands played throughout the day on three stages. Pictured is Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor.

Slipknot performing in an amber haze.

Slipknot on stage.

Disturbed plays in front of a dark and grim backdrop.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman on stage.

Chris Williams from Project 9-6-1 interviews Disturbed frontman David Draiman.

Dragonforce vocalist ZP Theart.

The rains that fell couldn't dampen the enthusism of the large crowd.

Watching Airbourne rock out are Travis Singleton (left) and Shawn Watts; both from Canton, N.C.

Fans welcomed the local act Mastodon warmly.

Mastodon worked itself and the crowd into a sweaty frenzy.

The Mastodon set list. Many of the act's parents and friends from around metro Atlanta were in attendance.

Daredevil motorcyclists demonstrated their skills throughout the day.

In a warm-up act appearance, 36 Crazyfists.

Local act Colossick won the Jagermeister contest that earned them a slot on the bill.

A view from the mosh pit.

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Slipknot, Disturbed and Mastodon headlined the first annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Tuesday at Lakewood Amphitheater. A total of 14 heavy metal bands played throughout the day on three stages. Pictured is Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor.

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