Danny Wimmer Presents continues to have a profound impact on the domestic rock festival landscape. The 2024 roster for Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival reaffirmed the annual gathering at Historic Ohio State Reformatory as one of the premiere destinations for rock and metal on the year.
Building on the momentum of three consecutive sold out years, the fest made its triumphant return with a three-day stretch that showcased a mammoth collection of performances spanning all styles of heavy music.
Earning top billing for the Inkcarceration 2024, Breaking Benjamin,The Offspring and Chevelle topped night onem kicking off what would be a another landmark weekend. Along with memorable showings from Biohazard, Poison the Well, Machine Head, Inkcarceration also featured the return of American metal pioneers Chimaira. Inkcarceration served as the band's first U.S. festival appearance In 14 years.
On hand to capture the highlights from day one, the DWP photography team compiled a comprehensive look at the day's festivities and standout showings. Check the gallery of images from the kick off of Inkcarceration 2024 below.
CHIMAIRA
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by Steve Thrasher
POISON THE WELL
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by Lexie Alley
AFTER THE BURIAL
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by Steve Thrasher
MACHINE HEAD
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by Steve Thrasher
LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES
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by Lexie Alley
CHEVELLE
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by Steve Thrasher
HOLY WARS
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by Nathan Zucker
BIOHAZARD
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by Nathan Zucker
THE OFFSPRING
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by Steve Thrasher
BREAKING BENJAMIN
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