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Power Trip Festival 2023: Full Lineup and Details Announced

It may be the biggest North American rock festival ever

UPDATED: July 11, 2023

The stacked lineup for the all-new festival Power Trip is here. Earlier this week, headliners Metallica, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC,  Tool , and  Guns N’ Roses all teased the festival on their official social media. Now, the full lineup is officially confirmed for what may very well be the biggest hard rock festival ever in North America.

On Monday, July 10, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he would no longer be performing at Power Trip. On Tuesday, July 11, it was announced that British metal icons Judas Priest would be stepping in for Ozzy. Priest will now play opposite AC/DC on Saturday, October 7.

Check out the full lineup artwork below.

Goldenvoice, the company behind Coachella, Stagecoach, Cruel World, and more will be putting on Power Trip. The festival will take place in Indio, California at the Empire Polo Grounds (home of Coachella) on October 6 through October 8, 2023.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 6 at 10am PT. Hotel and VIP Packages available starting Tuesday, April 4 at 10am PT. Fans can register for the on-sale now HERE . 3-Day General Admission tickets start at $599 + fees, or turn the volume up with GA + Shuttle ($699), The Pit ($1,599), Reserved Floor ($799 – $1,599), Grandstand Seating ($1,099 – $1,399), and various VIP Packages ($1,749 – $2,999). Payment plans (50/50) are available for general admission tickets. 

Camping options include Car & Tent Camping, ready-to-go 2 person Lodge/4 person tents, RV spots and more. Amenities and activities are available for all campers. Accommodations include hotel packages: Bundle your Power Trip tickets with nearby hotel accommodations and “any line” shuttle passes. Available for groups of 2 or 4 people, exclusively through   Valley Music Travel . Packages start at $3,199 + fees.

Fans who want to commemorate the weekend can pre-order a Power Trip Commemorative Poster. The premium quality giclee print poster delivered in advance of the show. Designed and printed by artist  J. Bannon  (limited edition of 1,000), the posters are available in 18×24 on fine art textured stock. For now, you must purchase a ticket in order to add the poster to your order.

After announcing his  retirement from touring  back in February, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ozzy Osbourne has recently expressed his desire to still perform at some capacity in the future. Commercially, Ozzy is enjoying the fruits of his widely successful album  Patient No. 9 . He won two GRAMMY® Awards at the 65th annual event in Los Angeles last month. He took home the hardware for Best Metal Performance and Best Rock Album. It marked the metal legend’s first solo GRAMMY® win since 1994 when he won Best Metal Performance for “I Don’t Wanna Change the World ( Live & Loud ).

“I’m one lucky motherfucker to have won the Best Rock Album Grammy,” the now a five-time GRAMMY® Award winner exclaimed. “I was blessed to work with some of the greatest musicians in the world and Andrew Watt as my producer on this album. Winning the Best Metal Performance was equally gratifying being that the song featured my longtime friend and Black Sabbath bandmate, Tony Iommi.”

Metallica’s upcoming eleventh studio LP  72 Seasons  arrives on April 14 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Produced by Greg Fidelman with frontman James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and clocking in at over 77 minutes, the 12-track  72 Seasons  is Metallica’s first full length collection of new material since 2016’s  Hardwired…To Self-Destruct . The album will be released in formats including 2LP 140-gram black vinyl and limited edition variants, CD and digital download.

Additionally, Metallica are  returning to the road  this summer. The band previously announced their M72 Word Tour which will see the band perform back-to-back nights at each stop with no repeat performances. In each city, special guests on Night One will be Pantera and Mammoth WVH. Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills will serve as support on Night 2. Tickets are on sale now  HERE . 

Iron Maiden brought their Legacy of the Beast Tour back to North American last year for another massive run. The band’s latest album  Senjutsu  arrived in 2021. The album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock and Top Hard Rock Albums charts.

In 2020, AC/DC released their seventeenth studio album  Power Up . The record peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and topped the charts in several other countries around the world. Once again, Angus and Malcolm Young’s nephew Stevie Young, who took over rhythm guitar duties for Malcolm after his passing in 2017. AC/DC have not toured since their Rock or Bust trek wrapped up in 2016.

Tool have a number of festival appearances slated for 2022, including a headlining slot at Aftershock. Last summer, they released their GRAMMY®-Award winning fifth album  Fear Inoculum  as a new black vinyl set via RCA Records. The 3-disc 180 gram set on black vinyl features new artwork by guitarist Adam Jones. It comes in a triple gatefold jacket and an exclusive 12″ x 36″ double-sided poster. Last March, Tool released a re-imagined version of “Opiate,” the title track from their first EP. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their first commercially-available release, the band re-worked and extended the song –  “Opiate 2 “  – with an accompanying short film.

Guns N’ Roses are embarking on a massive world tour this summer. The North American leg runs through October 16m making stops in Boston, Chicago, Nashville, Charlotte, Vancouver, and more. The band is also returning to Hersheypark Stadium in Pennsylvania for the first U.S. show of the tour. They previously kicked off their We’re F’N Back! Tour there back in 2021. Revisit our review and live photos from the show  HERE .

Last year, Guns N’ Roses came out with a a new EP  Hard Skool . The record was released nearly a year ago on February 25, 2022. It was the first time in 28 years that vocalist Axl Rose, guitarist Slash, and bassist Duff McKagan collaborated together on new material together.

The trio was accompanied on the new studio effort by the current members of the GNR lineup, which is completed by guitarist Richard Fortus and drummer Frank Ferrer, as well as keyboardists Dizzy Reed and Melissa Reese. The EP featured live recordings of the band’s ‘91 power ballad “Don’t Cry” and “You’re Crazy” from their seminal debut LP  Appetite For Destruction .

Released back in August of 2021, the single “Absurd “ was the first new Guns N’ Roses song in 13 years.

Fresh off their  50th anniversary celebrations , Judas Priest are reportedly working on music for the follow-up to their acclaimed 2018 album  Firepower . The record is the band’s biggest commercial success, charting at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and Billboard 200 as well as hitting No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart. After delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Judas Priest toured relentlessly to celebrate the success of Firepower and the band’s five decades of heavy metal.

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Los Angeles-based concert promoter Goldenvoice’s inaugural Power Trip is ready take over the Coachella Valley on Oct. 6-8 with the giants of the heavy rock and metal worlds including Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Metallica and Tool.

It’s all happening at the same venue as the promoter’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival , inside the Empire Polo Club, located at 81-800 Avenue 51 in Indio.

ALSO SEE: Power Trip bassists weigh in on the rock and metal event before it hits Indio

Here’s what you need to know if you go.

The set times

The three-day event will feature two bands performing each evening, with doors opening at 4 p.m. every day.

Iron Maiden will hit the stage at 6:45 p.m. and Guns N’ Roses will play at 9:25 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6; Judas Priest will go on at 6:45 p.m. and AC/DC will start at 9:25 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7; Tool will go on at 6:55 p.m. and Metallica will wrap things up at 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Scoring last-minute passes

There are no single-day tickets. Three-day general admission is $599 and three-day reserved seats are $999-$3,250. A limited number of pit passes are still available for $1,599 and grant access to a standing room only pit directly in front of the stage and access to the North and South Lounge areas. Various hotel and camping packages are also available at PowerTrip.live .

Parking, on-site food and more

Parking lots are open from 3 p.m.-2 a.m. each day of the event. The free daytime parking is first come, first served so get there early since once lots are full, you’ll be directed to nearby off-site park- and-ride locations. Everyone inside of your vehicle must be wearing an event wristband. Preferred parking is currently sold out.

Goldenvoice announced the lineup of dining options earlier this week and they include Grill ‘Em All serving burgers and nachos; Vesti with its famed cured meats and hearty sandwiches; Wolfie’s featuring plant-based fried hot chicken; Uncle Paulie’s Deli with New York-style sandwiches and sides; The Venue Sushi serving tuna and salmon rolls; Black Sugar Rib Co. offering pulled pork nachos, ribs and grilled chicken breasts; Dream Donuts for all those sweet cravings; and Dave’s Hot Chicken with tenders, chicken sandwiches and more.

There’s also a slew of other vendors selling salads, poutine, lobster rolls, birria tacos with consommé for dipping, slices of pizza, corn dogs, dumplings and more.

We will be experiencing a bit of a heat wave over the three-day weekend, with temperatures reaching 100 during the peak of the day. It will still be in the 90s by the time the event opens, but after the sun sets, it does get chilly and sometimes breezy in the desert, so a light jacket is recommended.

Guests should also bring non-aerosol sunscreen and bug spray. Refillable water bottles are permitted, as long as they are non-metal and empty upon arrival. There are water refill stations on site.

Follow Power Trip on Instagram or download the Power Trip app to pre-order merchandise and skip the long lines and for maps of the festival grounds, which will show seating locations, bars and eateries, restrooms, activations and other services.

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The amps are about to go up to 11 in Indio.

Guns N’ Roses , Iron Maiden , AC/DC , Ozzy Osbourne , Metallica and Tool are scheduled to headline at the first-ever Power Trip Festival .

Taking place Oct. 6-8 at Indio, CA’s Empire Polo Field , the three-day extravaganza has a bit of cachet too — the festival will be AC/DC’s first live show since 2016 and serve as a return to the stage for Ozzy Osbourne who had previously announced a retirement from touring.

Over the course of the historic festival, two headliners will perform each day.

On Friday, Oct. 6, Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden will co-headline.

The next night, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne share the bill.

Finally, come Sunday, Metallica and Tool close out Power Trip.

Best of all, you can grab Power Trip tickets today .

Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Thursday, April 6, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

How to see headliners on tour

Can’t make it to Cali this fall?

If that’s the case, you can secure tickets to see Metallica live on their massive summer ‘M72 Tour’ where they’ll play back-to-back nights at stadiums at stadiums all over North America.

For Axl and Slash fans, Guns N’ Roses are also staging a huge tour of their own.

Huge metal tours in 2023

If you need to get your mosh on ASAP, here are five concerts you won’t want to miss these next few months.

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Not enough options for you? Check out our list of the  52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here .

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Power Trip Festival 2023: Dates, schedule, headliners, where to buy tickets

• Published: Apr. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m.

Metallica will headline the first Power Trip Festival, which will be held from Oct. 6-8 in California.

• Nicole Iuzzolino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Hard rock and heavy metal is heading to California this fall.

The first Power Trip Festival will be held from Oct. 6-8 in Indio, California with several rock legends as headliners, including AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne.

Power Trip Festival will mark the first time AC/DC will perform with Brian Johnson live since 2016. It will also be the first time Ozzy Osbourne will headline a festival since announcing his retirement earlier this year.

If you are interested in attending Power Trip Festival, here’s everything you need to know.

Who are the headliners for Power Trip Festival?

Six of the industry’s biggest rock artists will headline the California festival, including Guns N’ Roses , Iron Maiden , AC/DC , Ozzy Osbourne , Metallica and Tool .

Where can I buy tickets for Power Trip Festival?

If you want to buy tickets to attend the Power Trip Festival, they are available on the official website .

Tickets also are available to purchase on the secondary market. Music festival fans can buy tickets on Vivid Seats , StubHub , TicketNetwork , TicketCity and MegaSeats .

First-time Vivid Seats users can save $20 on ticket orders over $200 with the promo code NJ20 at checkout.

You can find the full lineup and schedule for the Power Trip Festival here .

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Power Trip Festival is not the only festival going on this year.

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Power Trip live: Reviews of Metallica, Tool, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses

For those about to rock, we salute you. We'll be reporting all the action at Power Trip, Goldenvoice's three-day metal festival in the desert featuring heavy-hitters Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden on Friday, AC/DC and Judas Priest on Saturday, and culminating with Metallica and Tool on Sunday.

Will this "once-in-a-lifetime" billing live up to the hype? Check back here for the sights, sounds, special guests and music reviews from the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.

• Review: Metallica closes out festival in electric style
• Review: Tool underwhelms after AC/DC energy
• Power Trip Day 3: The good, the bad and the epic
• Review: AC/DC delivers epic set after seven-year hiatus
• Review: Judas Priest delivers beyond expectations, new album
• Power Trip Day 2: The good, the bad, the sweat
• Review: Guns N' Roses brings crowd pleasing, hit-filled set
• Review: Iron Maiden brings the drama to first Power Trip set
• Power Trip Day 1: The good, the bad, the hot

Tool and Metallica close out the last day of Power Trip in style

Tool and Metallica are two distinctly different bands, so, naturally, they brought two vastly different shows to the same audience Sunday night at Power Trip.

But there was a third band we couldn't help to compare them with: AC/DC.

It's probably unfair to compare the performance of one band to another, particularly when one is as beloved as AC/DC, and is playing its first live show in more than seven years. But while Tool sounded crisp and loud, and thousands appeared to enjoy the band's set at the festival, it inevitably felt like a let down after AC/DC, and as festivalgoers were gearing up for a highly anticipated show from Metallica.

Metallica, on the other hand, understood their assignment. Closing out a once-in-a-lifetime festival such as Power Trip is no easy task, and the California rockers didn't disappoint on Sunday night,

Read our full Tool review here.

Read our full Metallica review here.

—Brian Blueskye and Andrew John

Power Trip proves itself to be an international affair

What’s the furthest someone traveled to Power Trip? It’s hard to say, but Indio resident Leonard Ortiz has something that provides answers. Since Friday, Ortiz has collected signatures from attendees and their origins on a California state flag. Some of the attendees who signed included residents of Australia, Nepal, Austria, and Colombia. Ortiz said there was also “a lot of Mexico on there.”

Ortiz said he got the idea to track signatures at Power Trip from attending Metallica concerts and seeing fans with flags from their home states doing the same.

“I just thought it would be cool to do (at Power Trip),” because I knew that AC/DC and Iron Maiden have a following from all over the world, and I want to put it (the flag) up in my mancave. People are really digging it, and I’ve only had one person tell me no when I’ve asked them to sign for whatever reason,” Ortiz said. 

—Brian Blueskye

The most rockstar-worthy burger at Power Trip comes from Grill 'Em All

There’s one food vendor in the South Lounge area of the festival that gets our unofficial award for Most Clever Play on Words: the metal-inspired and Alhambra-based burger restaurant Grill ‘Em All, which is a take on Metallica’s 1983 debut album “Kill ‘Em All.”

Desert Sun reporter Andrew John tried the AC/DC burger and enthusiastically said “It’s good!” after taking his first bite.

The restaurant is known for showing pro wrestling and a selection of burgers named after metal icons such as Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and more.

Holy Dive Bar provides sports fans and non-sports fans alike a shaded place to kick back, grab a drink

Rob Vollgraf traveled to Power Trip from Northern California with the understanding that he’d be able to watch his Las Vegas Raiders at the Holy Dive Bar. He'd heard about the setup inside Empire Polo Club, but was skeptical about whether it would be anything substantial.

On Sunday, the festivalgoer admitted he was pleasantly surprised.

“They’ve done an outstanding job here,” said Vollgraf, wearing a black Raiders shirt. “This blew away my expectations.”

Read the full story here.

—Andrew John

Tool brings fans from around the world to the polo grounds

When Alejandro Grijalva Duran saw the lineup announcement in March for Power Trip and noticed the band Tool was part of it, he immediately contacted his son, Juan Pablo Grijalva Saenz. The two purchased tickets and made travel arrangements to Indio from Chihuahua, Mexico.

On Sunday, the father and son had just waited in line at Tool’s merchandise booth and was taking pictures with a poster they'd purchased. Power Trip is the first time the two will see the band perform. 

“(Tool) is a unique band,” Grijalva Saenz said. “You see the lineup and all the classic rock bands, having Tool in the lineup at this festival is mind-blowing. Their concept in music is different than other bands like Judas Priest, AC/DC and Iron Maiden, so it’s a unique occasion to see Tool at this festival and venue.”

Grijalva Duran is a longtime fan, and said there are limited opportunities to see Tool in Mexico, who typically perform in cities such as Monterrey or Guadalajara.

“I like a lot of Tool’s music and have been a fan since the beginning,” said Grijalva Duran.

Real metal fans take their grandkids to Power Trip

Brooklyn Harper and Illy Pirylis of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, both 17, have been enjoying Power Trip this weekend with their grandmother, 59-year-old Kerri Yingst of Hobe Sound, Florida. But it's not the first time they've rocked out at a concert together.

It's the third festival the trio have attended together since the 2022 Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach.

On Saturday afternoon, all three were excited to see the first performance by AC/DC in seven years and spent over an hour standing in line at the band's merchandise tent after the gates opened. Yingst referred to her granddaughters as her "concert buddies"

“I didn’t know they liked my music,” Yingst said. “I was (in New Jersey) visiting and I heard Black Sabbath coming from the bedroom, and I’m like ‘Wait a minute, maybe they’re just on YouTube.’ I go about my business and go back upstairs, and I asked them, ‘Do you like that?’ and they said ‘Yeah!’ That’s when we found Welcome to Rockville and started going to festivals together.”

To read the full story, click here.

AC/DC starts out strong despite seven-year performance hiatus

Shortly after AC/DC performed “Shoot to Thrill” about an hour into their Saturday set at Power Trip, CNL Executive Transportation owner and operator Craig Blucher was heading towards the exit to give a client a ride.

But as he walked, the San Diego resident who has seen AC/DC seven times described the set as “epic.”

Blucher’s first time seeing AC/DC was during the original lineup era featuring original frontman Bon Scott, who died in 1980. He also caught the band’s comeback tour that same year with current vocalist Brian Johnson.

Since AC/DC released the album “Power Up” in 2020, the band hasn’t played together live, meaning Saturday’s performance was its first show in seven years.

Even though AC/DC is celebrating 50 years, the band hasn't announced a new album or any plans to tour, leaving many to speculate whether Power Trip may be the group's last performance.

When asked if he thinks it will be the last, Blucher said he hopes not.

“They need to stay healthy and they’re getting old. These old timers don’t live forever,” Blucher said. 

Check out AC/DC's setlist here.

Check out our full review of AC/DC's set here.

Judas Priest announces new album, brings out Glenn Tipton

Judas Priest replaced Ozzy Osbourne as the first band on the Power Trip Day 2 schedule, but they didn't act like anyone's second choice.

After five decades, the English heavy metal group proved it still has plenty of gas in the tank, far exceeding expectations. The crowd cheered as Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" played as the intro, but was followed by a few moments of silence before a graphic showed on the video screens announcing Judas Priest's upcoming album, "The Invincible Shield," which is due out March 8.

Perhaps the best moment of the set was the encore, which featured guitarist Glenn Tipton, who retired from the band in 2018 due to Parkinson's disease. Tipton performed with the group during the last three songs of the set: classics "Metal Gods," "Breaking the Law" and "Living After Midnight."

Click here to read the full Judas Priest setlist.

Coachella has 'Spectra,' Power Trip has the rocker cactus

While concertgoers are not allowed inside "Spectra," the popular illuminated installation that features a winding ramp, right next to it is a new piece of art that has many lined up to take a selfie with.

A blue devil-horned-shaped cactus has caught the attention of many here at Power Trip. It has provided a perfect photo-op for this metal festival, with Spectra, the ground’s iconic Ferris wheel and the mountains of La Quinta providing a cool backdrop. 

Power Trip's hottest accessory will cost you $20, and sellers prefer cash

One thing most festivalgoers probably didn't expect at Power Trip, which markets itself very openly as a cashless festival, is a vendor that asks for cash. That's exactly what fans are facing when they go to purchase light-up AC/DC devil horn headbands at one of the various vendor carts scattered across the festival grounds today.

Although these vendors technically take credit cards (because they have to to be part of the festival), the signs on the carts read "$ CASH IS KING !!!"

The night's hottest accessory, which will set you back $20, is a nod to AC/DC co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter, and only remaining founding member Angus Young, who popularized the devil horn symbol by using his two index fingers to form two horns above his head while he performs.

—Niki Kottmann

Judas Priest proves to be the most punctual band of Power Trip thus far

Judas Priest just took the stage, just a few minutes later than scheduled, unlike the Friday performers who were 20 minutes (Iron Maiden) and 40 minutes (Guns N' Roses) behind schedule. Now let's see if they can make Ozzy proud.

Group of fans decide to push through the Power Trip gates early

Those of us who entered Day 2 of Power Trip through the Red Path/camping area got a surprise Saturday when a group of rowdy festivalgoers decided they didn't want to wait any longer and pushed the gates open. Security nearby let it happen, seemingly because they were going to open the gates themselves a few minutes later, and because those who pushed through were hit by a wall of metal detectors and bag checkers on the other side of the gate.

Guns' N' Roses delivers the hits to close out the first day of Power Trip

Guns N' Roses put on a phenomenal show of heavy rock 'n' roll hits and treated festivalgoers to highlights of the band's career, even paying tribute to Sir Paul McCartney's 50th anniversary of the James Bond anthem "Live And Let Die." The two-hour set was full of stunning video production and lasers, but notably no pyrotechnics.

Even though the band was 40 minutes late for its headlining performance, the crowd was calm and there were no signs of the old days when the band would appear hours late or not at all. When the festival went dark and the band's strange animated psychedelic visuals appeared, the crowd was on its feet, screaming in anticipation.

Starting with "It's So Easy," frontman Axl Rose appeared like a lightning rod and the rest of the band, which also features original members guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan, were precise in every note.

Click here to read the band's complete Power Trip setlist.

Our highs and lows of Power Trip Day 1: Where's the good food hiding?

OK, so festival food is famously never great, but Coachella always includes some trendy (and mouthwatering) Asian food from LA and Stagecoach always has delicious BBQ (when Guy Fieri's involved, you know it's good), so what is Power Trip going to be notable for cuisine-wise? So far, crappy grilled cheese.

That might be on me for ordering something a bit odd, but I thought you couldn't mess up grilled cheese! It's so simple! Tomorrow I'll be going in a totally different direction and heading straight for the booth of a Palm Springs favorite: Sandfish.

Read up on our other highs and lows from the first day of the festival here.

Parking causes headaches on Power Trip Day 1, leads some to leave early

Parking for those who tried to get in after 4:30 p.m. today was reportedly out-of-this-world difficult (our own photographer nearly ran out of gas in the middle of Miles Avenue because traffic controlers forced him to circle the venue so many times), which seems to be the reason why many people were seen leaving the festival after the first hour of Guns N' Roses' set.

I can't blame them for wanting to beat the traffic, and I can't help but wonder how long it's going to take me to get out after Guns N' Roses is done playing ... moral of the story: get here as early as possible tomorrow, festivalgoers.

Iron Maiden delivers theatrical, energetic set to kick off the night

As Iron Maiden kicked off the first set of Power Trip performing "Caught Somewhere In Time," frontman Bruce Dickinson appeared as if he stepped into the present day from a futuristic sci-fi film set.

That post-apocalyptic vibe continued throughout the stellar performance, which included stage visuals showing the flux capacitor from the 1985 time travel comedy film "Back to the Future."

Want to see the complete set list? Click here.

—Niki Kottmann and Brian Blueskye

Metal fans came from all over the world for this event

As the rumors began circulating about Power Trip in March, Rob Myers of Hershey, Pennsylvania created the Facebook community “Power Trip Festival Group,” which has over 10,000 members. On Friday afternoon, Myers met a fraction of the group in front of the Ferris wheel for a group photo. A group member brought a California state flag and is having members sign it as he meets them at the festival.

Myers said he has created similar groups for festivals such as the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival in Mansfield, Ohio and estimates 5,000 attendees from all around the world and demographics joined the Power Trip group during April.

“People had interest in seeing six powerhouse acts all at once,” Myers said. “These bands have international recognition – Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, Metallica – even in Europe, you don’t see all three of those bands at one festival. You may see one, but you’re not going to get all at once.”

The members of the group have posted invites for carpooling to the festival, social gatherings in the area and even shared travel tips for those new to the Coachella Valley. There’s a stronger sense of community among metal fans for this festival than the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country music festival.

“If you go to any metal festival, especially if you’re in camping, you’re never going to have an empty stomach, an empty cup or go without anything you need,” Myers said. “I have met grandmothers and mothers at metal festivals and they’re the ones helping those who say ‘Hey, I need this’ or ‘I ran out of this.’ Everybody just wants to take care of each other. With metal, there are different emotions, some of these people have been hurt and have a stronger sense of empathy. I’ve noticed people who have been through something, metal is their healing." 

Our first impression of the festival: spacious

Although it was crowded by the entrance, once the gates opened 18 minutes behind schedule, our first impression of the festival was that it's wonderfully spread out. Nobody's on top of each other, and even though the merch tents were Coachella-level busy less than 15 minutes into the start of the festival, the Iron Maiden-specific and Guns N' Roses-specific booths had shockingly small lines.

This is also a little nerdy of us to notice, but the famed Coachella/Stagecoach Ferris wheel (aka Le Grande Wheel) is back with new open-air cars (as opposed to the traditional enclosed cars we're used to at the other two festivals).

Power Trip: Gates are open and crowd has cool cross-generational vibe

The gates are open at Power Trip but the music has yet to start. The crowd so far consists of lots of big groups and families with adult children. "How you holding up mom?" was heard from a man who appeared to be in his late 30s or early 40s.

Those who attended the original "Trip" ... Desert Trip in 2016 that featured the kings of classic rock ... will understand.

Also notable about the first hour on scene: It's hot. Overheard waiting to get through the gate: “I’m sweating so much I’m losing my buzz, it’s terrible!”

—Niki Kottmann and Kate Franco

Headed to Power Trip but don't want to miss the game? You can experience both

Goldevoice is typically all about the music. But this weekend at Power Trip, the promoter is offering a rare opportunity to watch live sports at one of its bar areas within the festival.

All weekend long, festivalgoers can head to the Holy Dive Bar to watch the following televised sports:

• Thursday: NFL Chicago @ Washington
• Friday: MLB Playoffs
• Saturday: MLB Playoffs
• Saturday: NCAA Football
• Sunday: NFL Football

—Niki Kottmann and Andrew John

Power Trip pre-game: Free tattoos at AC/DC-themed pop-up bar in Indio

AC/DC will hit the stage for the first time in seven years during the second day of Power Trip, but you don't have to wait until Saturday to get in on the fun.

Club 5 Bar in downtown Indio has officially opened as a pop-up fan experience called the AC/DC High Voltage Dive Bar , featuring collectible rock relics, unique Easter eggs, a beer garden food trucks and, perhaps most notably, free tattoos of the many different AC/DC logos over the band's 50-year history.

If you're looking for a place outside the festival grounds to honor the gods of rock, this is your spot.

Power Trip special guests: Who we think might make a stage cameo

Would it even be a Goldenvoice festival without surprise special guests? Here's a few we're hoping to see (and yes, some are far-fetched, but we can dream):

With Guns N' Roses:

• Misfits frontman Glenn Danzig (to sing "Attitude")
• Bob Dylan (to sing that cover of "Knockin' On Heavens Door")

With AC/DC:

• AC/DC could quite possibly bring out any rockers, but ... wouldn't it be amazing if they brought out actor/singer Jack Black for the cover of "It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" from the movie "School of Rock"?

With Metallica:

• King Diamond (to sing "Mercyful Fate")
• St. Vincent, Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor, or another artist who performed on the "The Metallica Blacklist"

Power Trip set times: When will Tool, Guns 'N Roses, Metallica take the stage?

Need some help planning your Power Trip? Here are the set times :

• Friday, Oct. 6:  Iron Maiden at 6:45 p.m., Guns N' Roses at 9:25 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 7:  Judas Priest at 6:45 p.m., AC/DC at 9:25 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 8:  Tool at 6:55 p.m., Metallica at 9:35 p.m.

Where is Power Trip festival 2023?

Power Trip, which features six heavy metal bands from Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8, is being held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Music-lovers likely know (or know of) the venue as the home to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country music festival, which are held on the lush grounds at 81-800 51st Ave. over three weekends in April.

But this isn't the first October "Trip" staged by Goldenvoice. Desert Trip, featuring Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Neil Young and Promise of the Real, Roger Waters and Paul McCartney , was held at the polo grounds over two October weekends in 2016. It was heralded as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the biggest names in classic rock on one stage.

—Kate Franco

From the archive: When Desert Trip rocked the music world in 2016

"It’s the biggest heavy metal party in the world." Metallica, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses and Tool, plus insane ticket prices, 40° heat and, er, lobster dinners. Inside the brilliance and the absurdity of Power Trip festival 2023

We headed out to Power Trip in October for a first-hand look at the biggest heavy metal festival ever assembled

James William Reay, 39, has travelled more than 5,500 miles from his London home to spend three days in the California desert. It’s hot, dusty and the cheapest beer for miles around is $15 a pop. He’s paid over $1,500 for the privilege of being here, but he couldn’t be happier. “There’s nowhere I’d rather be,” he says, beaming. “Where else will you see so many of the top bands of this genre on the same stage? It’s the biggest heavy metal party in the world.”

We’re at Power Trip, a three-day festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio California, a sedate desert city 130 miles east of Los Angeles. Unlike most British and European festivals – or even Coachella, which has been held on this site since 1999 – the bill isn’t made up of a firehose of bands all fighting for ears and eyes. There are just six bands playing this weekend, but what bands they are: AC/DC , Metallica , Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden , Judas Priest and Tool.

It’s an elite-level bill, and there are elite-level ticket prices to match. General admission begins at $599 (roughly £490) plus fees, rising to $1,599 (£1,300) for The Pit, a standing area directly in front of the stage. VIP and hotel packages are north of $2,000. But that hasn’t stopped tens of thousands of metal fans weathering temperatures of almost 40 ̊C to see six of the biggest and best bands rock and metal has to offer.

There’s a precedent for this. In 2016, heavyweight US promoters (and Coachella organisers) Goldenvoice staged the Desert Trip festival on this very site. Like this weekend’s event, it brought together six of the biggest names in rock – The Rolling Stones , Paul McCartney, The Who, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Neil Young – in one massive boomer-fest.

While Power Trip follows the same template, it’s a very different gathering of the tribes. Over the festival’s duration, Hammer meets fans from as far afield as Brazil, Chile and Japan, as well as groups from the UK, Switzerland and beyond. With up to 80,000 people attending each day, the gathering represents a massive cross-section of ages, albeit admittedly skewed to older fans who can afford the higher price tag. It answers the question: what if you had a festival made up entirely of headline-sized bands? “It’s a historical event,” says Shinji, the owner of Tokyo’s Metal Justice bar, who has flown in from Japan to be here. “All huge bands playing full sets in the world-famous Coachella site – a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

It’s the first day of the fest, but thankfully the traffic chaos that blighted the likes of Download and Slam Dunk in the UK hasn’t affected Indio. The worst fans have to contend with is a drive around site to find a free parking space. Colourful rickshaws offer to ferry fans from the car park to the site for $15, cranking up metal-friendly soundtracks en route, with Deftones, Slipknot and Rammstein filling the air.

Indio might be in the desert, but the Empire Polo Club is an oasis of luxury. Lined by palm trees and with gorgeous mountains looming in the distance, there’s a natural splendour to it, while carefully manicured lawns and scenic views exude a sedate comfort that suggests athletic, beautiful young things might pop out from behind the dunes at any moment to fan us with oversized palm leaves and feed us grapes ahead of some Bacchanalian revelry.

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This weekend, the majority of the field is dedicated to seating, folding chairs lined out in their thousands in orderly rows and blocks before the stage, while further back dedicated blanket and pitch areas in general admission offer relaxation for even the lowest-paying attendee. Food stalls provide everything from festival-staple burger and fries to brisket, dumplings and full lobster dinners, with snaking queues conspicuous by their absence. Donington this ain’t.

But no matter how different some things are, others are reassuringly familiar. “Scream for me, Indio!” demands Bruce Dickinson . “Iron Maiden’s gonna get each and every one of ya!” It’s 6.45pm and the sun hasn’t quite gone down when the British metal icons kick off the festival with a set that brings the 2023 leg of their globe-circling The Future Past tour to its conclusion. They may be in the early slot, but they’re not an opening act - every band here has billing, with a 90-plus minute stage time across the board. Not everyone in the crowd is on-message with The Future Past tour’s non-greatest hits approach – “What, no Run To The Hills ?” Hammer hears one fan grumbling – but Maiden rule.

After briefly grasping the idea of punctuality, Guns N’ Roses seem to have slipped back into old habits. It’s 10pm when they take the stage, 30 minutes later than scheduled. Some fans are asleep in their seats, others have left entirely. As close to home as they’re ever likely to be in a festival setting, Guns’ 29-song setlist offers big anthems – you know the ones – and a visual extravaganza of IMAX proportions. But the lightning-charged Axl Rose’s blur of energy isn’t matched by the crowd. Maybe it’s down to the still-stifling heat, but they watch politely rather than losing their shit, half-heartedly singing along to Sweet Child O’ Mine .

The set finally comes to an end with the obligatory Paradise City , by which many of those who are staying in the campsite have already made their way back. Actually, ‘campsite’ is a misnomer. There are few tents to be found; this is RV country, the accommodation offering flushable toilets, beds and even air-con. But there’s a great atmosphere. Barbeques are broken out and the smell of sizzling steak fills the air as groups crank up the radio and blast classic rock and metal hits, like a scene straight out of Richard Linklater’s Dazed And Confused . Hammer wanders the site for a while before it’s time to head back to our Airbnb a few miles away. There’s just one question: dude, where’s our car?

Across town is High Voltage, a pop-up dive bar packed with memorabilia dedicated to tonight’s closing band, AC/DC. Fans queue around the block to get inside, where they’ll be greeted with cheap drinks (almost $10 cheaper than at the actual festival), stacked TVs showing videos of the band’s glory years and a constant rotation of ’DC tunes on the jukebox. Swiss fan Pirmin Häfliger is in full schoolboy attire, flinging himself around as he duck-walks and spins on the floor playing an air guitar. “AC/DC haven’t played for seven years, so I had to be there,”he explains.“ This might be the last time I see them, so it was always going to be special, but this is incredible!”

Out back, vans sell cheap burgers and tacos, while a huge merch emporium sells everything from shirts and posters to cups and AC/DC Monopoly. Local studio Heatstroke Tattoo have been enlisted to offer free AC/DC logo tatts to any fans that want them. One of the artists, Sadiel Da Vinci, reckons he’s done around 15 a day so far. “I’m hoping to do 30 tomorrow,” he says happily. “It’s been hot as fuck out here, but we’re meeting people from all over the world, which is incredible.”

For their part, Indio’s locals seem positively delighted to have thousands of metalheads descend upon their city. “Everyone’s been so nice, you know?” says Giselle, a local working the bar. “The atmosphere is just so fun.” That atmosphere ratchets up even further when Angus Young himself appears at the bar for a quick photo op (sadly, Hammer ’s tucked up in bed at the time – gah!).

Forty years ago, Judas Priest appeared alongside Van Halen, Scorpions, Mötley Crüe and Ozzy Osbourne on the bill of the second US Festival’s fabled ‘Heavy Metal Day’ –the point where metal was rubber-stamped as an unstoppable commercial force in the US. Priest are a direct link between that momentous event and Power Trip, although they’re actually a replacement for Ozzy, who was forced to cancel in July due to health reasons. Rumours abound that Ozzy might turn up on-site regardless, but Hammer already knows the truth of the matter, having spoken to him barely a week before the event.

“If I can’t do the gig, I don’t want to be there,” he admitted. But there’s no resentment from The Prince Of Darkness to the band warming his throne for the night. “It’s brilliant Judas Priest are doing it instead; Rob’s a great singer and they’re a very good band. He’s a very dear friend of mine." It’s a sentiment clearly shared by the many fans wearing Judas Priest shirts dotted around the site. Even Joe, a California native wearing an Ozzfest ’98 tee, isn’t too upset about the substitution. “I love Ozzy, man,” he drawls. “But Judas Priest are legends

Priest deliver an imperious performance. Sticking to their most ebullient songs – no ballads today – the set is all feel-good riffs and chest-beating bravado, heavy on the likes of You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ and Living After Midnight , while the projection of a gigantic red, white and black Black Country flag instils a bit of home pride.

When AC/DC arrive onstage, the festival becomes another beast entirely. It’s as if half the crowd have been quietly milling on the edges of the field until now as the field suddenly packs out ahead of show time, a sea of blinking light-up Devil horns flickering with excitement. The Australian band don’t let us down, delivering a set that mixes up longtime staples such as Back In Black , Whole Lotta Rosie and You Shook Me All Night Long with some surprises, including unexpected opener If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It) , debuts for Power Up tracks Shot In The Dark and Demon Fire , and Bon Scott-era classic Riff Raff , the first time the latter has been played at a gig with Brian Johnson on vocals.

“That was legendary, man,” beams a fan after a cannon- assisted For Those About To Rock closer, dripping sweat as he walks out of The Pit. “No shit!” his friend answers. “I was stood next to James fucking Hetfield!”

This turns out to be true. The Metallica frontman was spotted side-stage during Iron Maiden’s and Guns N’ Roses’ sets on Friday, but he shifted to The Pit for AC/DC, where he air-guitared alongside awestruck fans. "These bands made Metallica,” he’ll say during his own group’s performance the following night. “This is one great big party, hanging out with all our heroes.”

There’s little sense of festival fatigue as we spot several groups blasting Metallica and pounding beers in the Power Trip car park. “It’s been a blast!” says Heather, a masseuse from Rialto, California. “We’ve been partying in the pool all day and rocking out at night!” “Power Trip has attracted people from over the world; it touches my heart that it goes so far and wide,” adds Zina, a veteran of the Sunset Strip who regales us with tales of debauchery and the time she saw Axl Rose get kicked out of The Roxy. “Everybody wants to be here!”

Hammer finally indulges in one of the $15 rickshaws ferrying people to the main site. Soundtracked by Deftones , it’s a wild and bumpy ride that has us gripping the bars tight. “It’s cool, man,” our driver, Justin – another Indio local – assures us. “I haven’t lost anyone. Yet.”

He has better luck than Tool , who find a schism in the audience between those who love their meditative, cosmic jam sound and those who just want a good ol’ fashioned metal show. Thankfully, Metallica are here to deliver just that. Unless you count Kirk Hammett fumbling the intro to Nothing Else Matters , there are no surprises in their set: Whiplash , Creeping Death , Enter Sandman and Master Of Puppets all get a run out. But there don’t need to be surprises. This is metal’s biggest band giving metal’s biggest weekend a fitting send-off.

As the dust settles – mostly in our lungs – Power Trip emerges as an entirely different kind of festival experience. A counterpoint to the “book-everyone-and-see” approach of events such as When We Were Young and Sick New World , it had brought the biggest and best bands in rock and metal together for one exceptional weekend. That might mean higher prices, but what price can you put on a once-in-a- lifetime experience?

“I don’t feel short-changed,” says James William Reay, the British fan who has coughed up a small fortune getting here. He’s spent the weekend in The Pit and sleeping in a tent. “It was a real experience. The fact Metallica were present all weekend watching the other bands’ sets is a sure sign of how special Power Trip was. My hunch is this was a one-off.”

He may be right. Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Judas Priest, AC/DC, Tool and Metallica are unlikely to share a bill again, and it’s tough to think of six other bands with the same status and pulling power as them. Maybe there’s a new generation of bands waiting in the wings for a Power Trip II in 20 or 30 years, or maybe the whole point of this is that it’s never to be repeated. Either way, with its rickety rickshaws, lobster lunches and mega-wattage line-up, Power Trip is an event worthy of legend.

Originally published in Metal Hammer #381

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Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Iron Maiden among headliners at new Power Trip music festival

Power Trip, the newest music festival coming in October to the home of Coachella and Stagecoach, could have been named the Headbangers Ball.

But its name harkens back to the Desert Trip festival , which in October 2016 featured the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and other rock legends over two weekends.

This new festival, to be held Oct. 6-8 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, is meant to deliver a heavier dose of rock with its lineup of Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden on Friday (Oct. 6), AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne on Saturday (Oct. 7), and Metallica and Tool on Sunday (Oct. 8).

You can register on the festival website  for access to tickets, which go on sale April 6 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. General admission tickets for the three-day fest start at $599 plus fees. Hotel packages (with two tickets, starting at about $3,200) and VIP packages (starting at $1,599) will go on sale April 4 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

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The festival marks the return of AC/DC with frontman Brian Johnson , who had to leave the band's tour in 2016 because of hearing loss. Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose filled in on the rest of the band's dates.

Johnson rejoined the band for its 2020 album, "Power Up," with the help of some special hearing aid technology. He also performed at the Sept. 3, 2022 tribute concert for Foo Fighters' drummer Taylor Hawkins .

Ozzy Osbourne's inclusion on the bill is a bit of a surprise because earlier this year he canceled tour dates  in the U.K. and continental Europe saying spine damage he suffered in an accident four years ago prevented him from touring. The former Black Sabbath singer announced in 2020 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that affects movement.

Metallica begins a world tour on April 27 in Amsterdam and has a new album "72 Seasons" due out April 14. Guns N' Roses' summer-long tour begins June 1 and includes a June 30 date at the British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park in London. Iron Maiden restarts its Future Past Tour in May in Slovenia. Tool has announced appearances at several festivals including the Rockville Festival at Daytona Beach, Florida (May 21). 

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Power Trip 2023 first look: Our initial hot takes on the metal music festival

Metal fans showed up in droves Friday at Power Trip, Goldenvoice's first three-day metal festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

Festivalgoers were already crowding the Yellow Path and Green Path entrances by 3:40 p.m., 20 minutes before gates were scheduled to open, but they had to stand (or, as many opted to do, take shelter in the nearby bushes) in the 103-degree heat for much longer, because security didn't start letting people in until 4:18 p.m.

“I’m sweating so much I’m losing my buzz, it’s terrible!” someone in the crowd exclaimed.

Here are the first things we noticed once we got through the long security line:

The Ferris wheel looks different

Unlike Le Grande Wheel, the Ferris wheel that's become an iconic symbol of both the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach country music festival, this event's Ferris wheel isn't enclosed, meaning all seats are open-air and appear smaller than the enclosed cars of Le Grande Wheel.

The cars are also different colors, unlike the monochromatic white look of the usual Le Grande Wheel. Goldenvoice representatives on-site said that though it looks different, the Ferris wheel is indeed the same one that festivalgoers have come to know and love, the cars were just swapped out.

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The merch lines are out of this world

Like the Coachella and Stagecoach crowds, mere minutes after the gates opened, many Power Trip festivalgoers made a beeline for the main merch tent, which had a huge line as of 4:30 p.m. that spilled out from the tent and into the lobby in front of "Spectra" (the beloved rainbow tower that's become a staple of the Empire Polo Club festival grounds).

Tonight's performers, Iron Maiden and Guns N' Roses, each had their own standalone merch tents to the right of the main merch tent, and we noticed those lines were signficantly shorter than the winding line of the main merch tent that offers merch from all festival participants.

Everything is super spread out — but in a good way

Because this festival isn't sold out and is more niched than other events like Coachella, it makes sense why it feels less crowded. But another reason we're not on top of one another is because the grounds of the festival have way fewer structures — fewer food tents, bars, etc. — and there are very few brand booths. That makes for more walking space and a much, much happier Desert Sun team.

We also noticed the return of some beloved Coachella/Stagecoach bar structures such as the Craft Beer Tent and The Cabin, which are located in the same spot as the other festivals. An even more impressive bar, however, is in the location of Coachella's Sahara Tent and Stagecoach's Nikki Lane's Stage Stop Marketplace, and is called The Holy Dive Bar. This is where you can sit under a huge shaded area and watch one of the dozen of screens showing live sports.

No Indio Central Market, but plenty of food trucks

Power Trip doesn't have one large shaded food hall like Coachella and Stagecoach (RIP Indio Central Market for now), but organizers went an even more laid-back route: food trucks. In addition to the food stands lining The Lobby area just like at the other festivals, the northwestern corner of the festival grounds is home to a large array of food trucks and bars in an area dubbed "Eddie's Graveyard," which is open to everyone (unlike the South Lounge, which is a food and drink area only open to those with reserved seating).

'Spectra' is closed to visitors

Although the iconic rainbow structure is still standing, and still serving as a meeting point for dozens of festivalgoers, we noticed that there was nobody walking inside the tower (one of its original purposes was to allow festivalgoers a great view from the top).

Upon closer inspection, a large piece of wood is now covering the entrance, and although people are still allowed to hang out outside the art piece, they're no longer allowed to walk up the ramp inside.

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Update: The Power Trip lineup has officially been revealed, and it features Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Tool. Information about tickets can be found here .

Register now at https://t.co/eoqxriOQCn for first access to tickets starting Thursday, April 6 at 10am PT. Hotel and VIP Packages available starting Tuesday, April 4 at 10am PT. pic.twitter.com/4RPNUDkuCX — Power Trip (@Powertriplive) March 30, 2023

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Move over, Coachella , because it looks like you aren’t the only festival looking to take over the grounds of the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. But instead of a lineup filled to the brim with acts across genres, Power Trip Festival organizers (Coachella founders Goldenvoice) is dedicating the event to rock music lovers. Why not? Other genres like hip-hop , jazz , and others have their own designated multi-day events. Let the headbangers have their fun.

In the teaser clip uploaded to the festival’s official Instagram page, organizers are making it crystal clear that this event is specifically designed for rock music lovers.

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Although the official lineup, dates, or ticket prices haven’t been announced, Variety is exclusively reporting that a source close to the festival shared that Metallica , Guns N’ Roses , Ozzy Osbourne , AC/DC, Tool, and Iron Maiden are all set to headline the inaugural festival. As for when the event is expected to take place, again, according to what the source shared with the outlet, Power Trip festival should take place sometime in October (aka Rocktober).

Another outlet, Scenestar , is reporting that the festivities will go down on the weekend of October 6 to 8. The site adds that Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden will perform on Friday (October 6). AC/DC and Osbourne will headline on Saturday (October 7). While Metallica and Tool will close out the festival on Sunday (October 8).

This isn’t Goldenvoice’s first rock festival at the Empire Polo Club: In 2016, they hosted Desert Trip (“ Oldchella ,” as it was nicknamed at the time) there with a lineup featuring Neil Young, Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, and The Who.

Your Guide to Power Trip 2023

August 9, 2023 GoCamp • GoCamp Travel Guides

Calling all music enthusiasts and festival aficionados! Get ready to embark on an electrifying journey of sound and rhythm as we delve into Power Trip 2023! This year’s festival promises to be an absolutely stacked lineup, and it’s sure to be one of the biggest and most anticipated heavy metal festivals of all time. If you’re a fan of hard rock or metal, this is definitely a festival you won’t want to miss.

The Power Trip Music Festival from October 6th to 8th, 2023, will transform The Empire Polo Club in Indio, California into a pulsating hub of music, culture, and pure euphoria. Picture yourself surrounded by a sea of like-minded souls, swaying to the beats, and losing yourself in the magic of live performances. So, pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in an extraordinary celebration of creativity and unity. This blog will be your ultimate guide to navigating the musical odyssey that is Power Trip 2023. We’ll be featuring in-depth insights on the lineup, offering tips and tricks for an enhanced festival experience, and highlighting the hidden gems that make this event truly exceptional. Whether you’re a festival veteran or a first-timer, our blog will be your compass to ensure you make the most out of this exhilarating extravaganza.

Power Trip Lineup

Headliners:.

• Iron Maiden
• Guns N’ Roses
• Judas Priest

Other Notable Acts:

• Ozzy Osbourne
• Def Leppard
• Alice Cooper
• Five Finger Death Punch
• Lamb of God
• Killswitch Engage
• In This Moment
• The Pretty Reckless
• Black Veil Brides
• Asking Alexandria
• Code Orange
• Knocked Loose
• Motionless In White
• Ice Nine Kills
• Code Orange Kids

Tips for Attending Power Trip

Don’t worry, we have some hot tips that will make your experience at Power Trip 2023 the best it can be.

• Plan your schedule in advance. The festival will have multiple stages and a lot of bands playing, so it’s important to plan your schedule in advance so you don’t miss any of your favorite bands. You can find the set times on the Power Trip website.
• Stay hydrated. It’s going to be hot in Indio, so make sure to stay hydrated. Bring a reusable water bottle with you and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Wear comfortable shoes. You’re going to be doing a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. Sneakers or boots are a good option.
• Be prepared for the crowds. It’s going to be crowded, so be prepared to wait in line for things like food, drinks, and the bathroom.
• Have fun! Relax and enjoy.

How to Get Power Trip Tickets

To secure your tickets to the highly anticipated Power Trip Music Festival, you have a few convenient options at your disposal. The festival’s official website, powertrip .live , serves as your primary destination to purchase tickets directly, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free process. For additional alternatives, various third-party ticketing websites such as StubHub , Vivid Seats , and SeatGeek offer tickets for sale as well.

To stay ahead of the game and not miss out on this exhilarating event, keep a close eye on Power Trip ‘s active presence across social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Regular updates and ticket sale announcements are often shared on their social media pages, giving you the opportunity to snag your passes before they sell out.

As Power Trip tickets are expected to be in high demand, it’s essential to be prepared to pay a premium for your spot at the festival. Buying your tickets early will not only help secure the best seats but also increase your chances of attending this musical extravaganza. To avoid falling victim to scams, exercise caution and ensure you purchase your tickets from legitimate sources only. With these tips in hand, you’ll be well-equipped to join the euphoric crowd and create unforgettable memories at the Power Trip Music Festival.

Where to Stay

For Power Trip , you can stay in several places, including hotels, hostels, Airbnbs, and campgrounds.

Here are some of the campgrounds near Power Trip :

• Empire Polo Club : The festival is held at the Empire Polo Club, which has its own campground. This is the most convenient option, as it’s right next to the festival grounds.
• KOA Indio : This campground is located about ten miles from the festival grounds. It has a variety of amenities, including a pool, laundry facilities and a game room.
• Indian Wells RV Resort : This campground is located about 15 miles from the festival grounds. It has full hookups for RVs, as well as tent sites.
• Terramor : This campground is located about 20 miles from the festival grounds. It has a variety of camping options, including tent sites, RV sites and cabins.
• If you’re looking for a more secluded camping experience, you can also camp in the surrounding desert. However, be sure to check with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to get permission before you camp in the desert.

If you don’t have your own camper, rent one! GoCamp helps you find a camper van for rent and take it anywhere you want. Rent amazing camper vans at affordable prices, and don’t miss the opportunity to camp for Power Trip .

What to Pack

Packing the right gear is essential for having a good time at Power Trip ! Here’s what we recommend:

• Camping gear: If you’re camping, you’ll need to bring a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, lantern, and other camping gear. Or just enjoy your GoCamp camper van, complete with all the essentials you need including bedding, camp chairs, dishware, utensils, and more.
• Clothing: Pack for hot weather, as it can get very warm in Indio in October. You’ll also want to pack some rain gear in case of an unexpected shower.
• Sun protection: The sun can be very strong in Indio, so pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
• Snacks: You’ll also want to pack some snacks to keep you going throughout the day.
• Portable charger: Your phone is going to die, so make sure to bring a portable charger so you can keep it charged.
• Earplugs: The music is going to be loud, so if you’re sensitive to noise, bring earplugs to protect your ears.
• First-aid kit: It’s always a good idea to bring a first-aid kit, just in case.
• Cash: Not all vendors will accept credit cards, so it’s a good idea to bring some cash.
• Sunglasses: Sunglasses are a must, as the sun can be very bright in Indio.
• Hat: A hat will help protect you from the sun and keep you cool.
• Toiletries: Pack your basic toiletries, including sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, and toothbrush.
• Other essentials: You may also want to pack a book, a deck of cards, or other activities to keep you entertained.

What to Expect

Power Trip , the highly anticipated three-day heavy metal festival, is gearing up to rock Indio, California from October 6th to 8th, 2023. Prepare to be blown away by an epic lineup featuring some of the biggest names in hard rock and metal, including the legendary forces of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, AC/DC, and Judas Priest.

With an extraordinary array of headlining acts, Power Trip promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Whether you’re a long-time fan of these iconic bands or on the hunt for new musical discoveries, this festival has got you covered. The atmosphere will be charged with the energy of passionate fans, all coming together to revel in the electrifying sounds that unite them.

As the music fills the air, you’ll find yourself dancing, singing, and headbanging to your heart’s content, creating memories that will last a lifetime. And keep an eye out for surprises that could make this already incredible event even more memorable. Who knows, there might be special guest appearances or surprise album releases to take the excitement to another level.

However, it’s essential to be prepared for the realities of a massive music festival. Anticipate long lines for various services like food, drinks, and bathrooms, given the substantial crowd. Since Indio can get hot, remember to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen to protect yourself from the scorching sun. The desert setting may also lead to some dust, so dressing appropriately will help keep you comfortable throughout the festivities.

Power Trip is poised to be a spectacular gathering for die-hard enthusiasts of hard rock and metal. The lineup alone is enough to send chills down your spine, the atmosphere will be electric with excitement, and the festival promises an abundance of fun-filled moments. So mark your calendars, gear up for an adventure, and let Power Trip take you on a heavy-metal journey like no other.

Power Trip has several different stages, each boasting its own artists and atmosphere.

• Main Stage: The Main Stage is the largest stage at Power Trip . It’s where the headliners will perform, and it’s also where you’ll find the biggest crowds.
• Desert Stage: The Desert Stage is the second largest stage at Power Trip . It’s where you’ll find some of the biggest up-and-coming bands, as well as some of the more established acts.
• Wasteland Stage: The Wasteland Stage is the third largest stage at Power Trip . It’s where you’ll find the more extreme bands, such as death metal and black metal.
• Circus Tent: The Circus Tent is a smaller stage that’s located in the back of the festival grounds. It’s a great place to see some up-and-coming bands, as well as some of the more experimental acts.
• The Pit: The Pit is a mosh pit area that’s located in front of the Main Stage. It’s a great place to let loose and have some fun.

There are also a few other stages at Power Trip , including the Ernie Ball Stage, the Monster Energy Stage, and the SiriusXM Stage. These stages are smaller and more intimate, and they’re a great place to discover new bands.

If you’re still feeling a little overwhelmed, don’t worry. Here is a suggested schedule that would allow you to take in everything Power Trip has to offer.

Friday, October 6

• 11 am – Arrive at the festival and head to the Main Stage to see The Hu
• 12 pm – Check out Jinjer on the Desert Stage
• 1 pm – Catch Knocked Loose on the Wasteland Stage
• 2 pm – Head to the Circus Tent to see Code Orange
• 3 pm – Take a break to eat lunch and hydrate
• 4 pm – Check out Avatar on the Main Stage
• 5 pm – See Spiritbox on the Desert Stage
• 6 pm – Head to the Wasteland Stage to see Bad Omens
• 7 pm – Make your way to the Main Stage for Slipknot
• 8:30 pm – Close out the night with Metallica on the Main Stage

Saturday, October 7

• 11 am – Arrive at the festival and head to the Main Stage to see Power Trip
• 12 pm – Check out Black Veil Brides on the Desert Stage
• 1 pm – Catch Asking Alexandria on the Wasteland Stage
• 2 pm – Head to the Circus Tent to see Wage War
• 4 pm – Check out Motionless In White on the Main Stage.
• 5 pm – See Ice Nine Kills on the Desert Stage
• 6 pm – Head to the Wasteland Stage to see Fever 333
• 7 pm – Make your way to the Main Stage for Trivium
• 8:30 pm – Close out the night with Iron Maiden on the Main Stage

Sunday, October 8

• 11 am – Arrive at the festival and head to the Main Stage to see The Pretty Reckless
• 12 pm – Check out Halestorm on the Desert Stage
• 1 pm – Catch In This Moment on the Wasteland Stage
• 2 pm – Head to the Circus Tent to see Lamb of God
• 4 pm – Check out Killswitch Engage on the Main Stage
• 5 pm – See Anthrax on the Desert Stage
• 6 pm – Head to the Wasteland Stage to see Testament
• 7 pm – Make your way to the Main Stage for Korn
• 8:30 pm – Close out the night with Guns N’ Roses on the Main Stage

This is just an example schedule, and you can adjust it to fit your own preferences. For example, if you’re a big fan of one particular band, you might want to prioritize seeing them. Or, if you’re interested in exploring some new bands, you might want to spend more time checking out the smaller stages.

No matter how you choose to spend your time at Power Trip , you’re sure to have a great time. The lineup is stacked, the atmosphere is electric, and you’re sure to discover some new favorite bands.

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Final Thoughts

The Power Trip Music Festival 2023 is an unmissable celebration of hard rock and metal that promises to be an unforgettable experience. With an impressive lineup boasting giants like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, AC/DC, and Judas Priest, attendees are in for a musical journey of a lifetime. From headbanging to heart-pounding performances and everything in between, this festival offers the perfect blend of fun, camaraderie, and sheer excitement.

As you prepare for this three-day extravaganza in the heart of Indio, CA, remember to keep the tips in mind to make the most of your experience. Embrace the passion of fellow fans, be prepared for the lively atmosphere, and get ready to create memories that will resonate in your soul for years to come. Whether you’re a veteran concertgoer or a first-time festival enthusiast, the Power Trip Music Festival awaits, promising to unite us all through the universal language of music. So, let’s gather our tribe and dive into this ultimate celebration of hard-hitting sounds and unforgettable moments at the Power Trip Music Festival 2023.

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However, I just noticed that The Park Live Rock festival is going on that day in Gorky Park. Sounds like it might complicate our plans!

Does anyone know when the last show is over on the 29th? Might it be difficult to get a ticket for the boat ride? Should we forget about the river cruise and just Metro to Red Square and walk around?

Thanks for any tips.

Too old to rock any more!

http://park.live/ - its just a small area of park, dont worry.

If you cannot buy ticket to boat, metro is in 5 min walk, worth to try.

Any idea of how late the music festival runs on Sunday night?

Althought the last boat from Kievskaya (Capital Shipping) is at 2130, how early should we get there to be sure and get a seat?

There is another company that runs form Vorobievi Gori pier (river tickets.ru), but it doesn't seem to run as late in the evening for seeing the city lights. Anyone used this company?

As I stated in an earlier post, we will have just arrived and be very jet lagged; hoping for a leisurely cruise to see the lights of the city, but with minimum walking. We hit the ground walking the following morning. ha!

http://www.radisson-cruise.ru/page_en.php?mid=3&sid=11

Thank you local experts for your feedback!

I really prefer the hop off ship from Kievskaya and getting off at Bolshoi Pier. Then we would walk to the Teatralnaya metro which goes directly back to our Viking Port.

Most of you don't think it will be impacted by the special events, so we will give it a go. In case there is a queue, we will get there early for tickets and it looks like a nice park there to sit in and wait...yes?

Thanks again!

>Bolshoi Pier

What? First time here about this.

I see sometimes lines with people waiting for ticket to public ferry. It could hours.

Bol'shoy Ust'inskiy most pier.

Those lines you have seen was what I was worried about Ivan!

I think I may have found the solution! Check this site out:

<http://rivertickets.ru/moscow-sightseeing-boat-tour-moskva-central-river-cruise-route.html#comments>

Sound good?

Anyone have knowledge of this company?

Thank you all!

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‘Challengers’ Heats Up: How Zendaya’s Star Power and a Sexy Love Triangle Could Give Gen Z Its Next Movie Obsession

Photographs by Jason Hetherington

On June 20, 2022, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor sat at the edge of a motel bed on either side of Zendaya , kissing, licking and biting her neck. As Art and Patrick, their respective “ Challengers ” characters, they were desperate for more of Tashi, played by Zendaya, and desperate to mask their desperation.

Zendaya’s mind was elsewhere. “The only reason I really remember is because Beyoncé came out with ‘Break My Soul’ that day,” she said. “I was having a great day, like, ‘Y’all. Beyoncé’s single just dropped.’ That’s what I was focused on, to be honest.”

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The release of “Challengers” has been packed with so many contradictions, it’s no wonder no one knows what’s happening in the movie business anymore. This R-rated arthouse movie is being released wide domestically in theaters by a streamer (Amazon) that inherited the project in an $8.5 billion acquisition of a traditional studio (MGM).

Wait, there’s more: “Challengers,” directed by Luca Guadagnino , was supposed to be a fall awards movie — but saw its release date snuffed out by the actors strike. (If Zendaya can’t walk the carpet at the Venice Film Festival, which “Challengers” was meant to open, then what’s the point?) And somehow, “Challengers” has been showered with the global rollout usually reserved for Marvel movies, with splashy premieres in Sydney, London, Rome, Paris and L.A.

“Challengers” introduces Tashi Duncan as a teenage tennis prodigy who is lusted after by the showy Patrick Zweig and his shy best friend Art Donaldson, lesser players than Tashi but still talented. As she’s about to enroll at Stanford, Tashi hooks up with Patrick; she later marries Art. When Patrick reenters the couple’s lives 13 years later, Tashi must reckon with the choices she’s made. So must the guys.

“Challengers” presents the rarest, most satisfying species of love triangle: “Luca felt it was very important that, in any love triangle, all the corners touch,” says first-time screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes, “and I quickly realized he meant it literally.” Guadagnino encouraged Kuritzkes to write the steamy scene where Patrick and Art start out kissing Tashi but somehow end up in a makeout session of their own.

In the same way the release of “Challengers” has been so scattered, so have the interviews for this story. The three actors on our cover — Zendaya, O’Connor and Faist — assembled for a photo shoot in London in June 2023. Prior to the film’s original Venice release, it was the only time Faist was available while starring in “Brokeback Mountain” on the West End. We speak to Guadagnino more recently over Zoom in Rome, where he’s dressed like the world’s classiest film professor in a white cashmere cardigan. “It’s beautiful to kiss people!” he says about the most talked-about scene in his movie. “That’s what I want to say. People, kiss! Do not make war.”

There’s more to the kissing than pacifism. O’Connor, who gets on a Zoom with us from a nondescript Philadelphia location while doing press this month, says he doesn’t know how to label the sexuality of the boys of “Challengers,” which has been the subject of constant chatter online. “I think they’re everything,” he says. “I think it’s Platonic and non-Platonic. I think they’re obsessed with each other. I think it’s stronger than love — we need each other in order to feel complete.”

Tennis is notably absent from the pantheon of sports movies. That’s not for lack of trying: Kirsten Dunst took a swing with 2004’s “Wimbledon,” which made a modest profit before being forgotten, while in 2017, Shia LaBeouf’s “Borg vs McEnroe” failed to break even at the box office. Ditto “Battle of the Sexes,” starring Emma Stone as Billie Jean King. Even “King Richard,” which earned Will Smith an Oscar in 2022, only managed to gross $15 million because of its simultaneous streaming release during COVID.

But “Challengers” has what its predecessors lack: the more-than-sports appeal that’s kept films like “Rocky” and “Love & Basketball” on replay for decades.

It’s a good line, one she likely would have used to campaign for her first Oscar nomination last year. But then all hell broke loose.

The week after our interview, Amazon MGM Studios pulled “Challengers” from its coveted competition spot at Venice. “Of course we were bummed,” says Faist, 32, from London in early April. “But I’m glad the movie has been getting its time in the sun.” A breakout star after playing Riff in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 “West Side Story” remake, he’s still endearingly new to the press game. “It’s been a joy to see people respond to the film,” he adds before sheepishly clarifying that he has yet to see it with an audience.

O’Connor, 33, says that he’d invited family members to see the film in Venice. “There was a little bit of feeling stunted, but I agreed with everything about the strike,” says the actor, who won an Emmy for playing Prince Charles in “The Crown.” “There was no other option. I mean, the only other option would have been” — he breaks into a laugh — “to release it without doing press. Which would have been fine.”

Not that its stars lack a talent for doing press: Zendaya’s tennis-themed outfits have broken the internet time and again. But the delay represents an awkward test. Spring isn’t usually when ambitious, potentially awards-contending movies come out. And “Challengers” is playing catch-up at a sensitive time for its lead actress. Shortly after playing Chani in “Dune: Part Two,” Zendaya is getting her first shot at leading-lady status. If “Challengers” succeeds, she will cement herself as one of the most powerful movie stars of her generation, rivaled only by her “Dune” co-star Timothée Chalamet. Much is riding on the power of her serve.

“I’ve been playing 16-year-olds since I was 16,” Zendaya said, having launched her career on Disney Channel before moving on to projects such as HBO’s “Euphoria” and the most recent “Spider-Man” franchise, both centering on high schoolers. “So it was nice to play a character that was not a child anymore. It was also interesting playing parts of my life that I haven’t experienced yet: I’ve not gotten married. I’ve not had a child. Those milestones, I don’t necessarily have a direct reference point for. That was different to feel. Ultimately, it felt like the right time for a character like this.”

This moment certainly represents a crossroads in Zendaya’s career. “Euphoria,” the juggernaut series that won her two Emmys for playing the drug-addicted teenager Rue Bennett, is in limbo as the network retools its third season; according to sources, Zendaya — who serves as an executive producer — asked for major script changes from writer-director Sam Levinson. She has tactfully sidestepped most conversations about the show during her “Challengers” press tour and declined a follow-up interview for this story.

But at the movie’s L.A. premiere this month, when asked by Variety whether a third season of “Euphoria” will ever get made, she tosses up her hands. “I don’t know,” she says. “I am not in charge. If it’s right for the characters and everything turns out the way it should, of course.” But Zendaya, who isn’t the final decisionmaker on the show, leaves “Euphoria” fans with little hope: “It’s beyond me,” she says.

“Challengers” landing at Amazon at all was a fluke that speaks to the roller-coaster ride of making films right now. In early 2022, Kevin Ulrich, then chairman of the board of MGM, was on his way to lunch in Manhattan’s SoHo when he got a call from a friend, Christina Bazdekis, the UTA agent. She wanted to know if he’d be willing to stop by and meet Guadagnino, who was at a photo studio in the neighborhood.

Ulrich had never met the director, but they hit it off right away. Guadagnino showed Ulrich a 10-minute reel of the independently financed “Bones and All,” a movie starring Chalamet as a cannibal, which was finished but didn’t have distribution, and told him he was in the midst of developing a sexy tennis story starring Zendaya.

Ulrich wanted in. He called Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy — then the heads of MGM and now running Warner Bros. — and over the next 24 hours, they negotiated a two-picture deal, picking up both movies while the FCC still had yet to approve Amazon’s $8.5 billion acquisition of the studio. When that sale closed, the streaming giant inherited the titles, and Zendaya landed a $10 million paycheck as “Challengers” star and producer. “Bones and All” opened in theaters in 2022, grossing an underwhelming $15 million.

But “Challengers” is a more mainstream movie — sex and tennis probably appeal to a wider audience than cannibalism. Three years ago, producer Amy Pascal “flipped” when she and her producing partner, Rachel O’Connor, read Kuritzkes’ script. “We loved that it felt like a modern love story about three authentic characters who want the things we all want,” Pascal says in an email.

Kuritzkes was inspired to write a tennis movie while watching the infamous 2018 U.S. Open match between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, in which Williams was penalized for receiving coaching from the sidelines, an accusation she denied.

It was Kuritzkes’ first time hearing of that rule, and it instantly struck him as a cinematic conceit. “You’re all alone on the court. There’s only one other person who cares as much about what happens to you in this match as you do, and you can’t talk to them. I started to think, ‘What if you really had to talk about something important that went beyond tennis? Something going on with you personally?”

In “Challengers,” sex, lies and betrayal happen both on and off the court. “Tennis, by its nature, is a very erotic sport,” Kuritzkes explains. “It’s about being at a distance from somebody. Trying not to touch them, trying to just miss them, trying to make them think the ball is gonna go one place, and then go another place. There’s a deep intimacy in that, and a lot of repression. The point is no contact. To me, that’s almost like a Victorian romance. It’s very sexy. And you usually play tennis against somebody of the same gender, so tennis, by its nature, then becomes almost homoerotic.”

And there was only one actress that Pascal had in mind for the woman in this love triangle, and she knew how to slip her the script. “I’d worked with Amy on numerous ‘Spider-Men,’” Zendaya said. “She’d seen me grow up.” The search for a director did not last long either, she said. “The person that stood out to all of us was Luca Guadagnino.”

Guadagnino suggested that O’Connor play the cocky Patrick, a departure for the actor, who has been seen in more than a handful of British period dramas. For the role of Art, Guadagnino considered both Faist and his “West Side Story” co-star David Alvarez. Faist, who was living with family in Ohio at the time, wasn’t sure he was interested.

“My agent called and said, ‘There’s a really good script. You should take a look.’ I never read anything,” he admits. “I’m always telling my agents to leave me alone, is the truth of the matter, but I could tell in her voice that she really meant it. So I read it, and she was right. They asked if I could come to London to do a test screen with Z. I thought, ‘Why not? If I don’t get the job, I got a trip out of it.’”

Faist thought he had bombed the audition, but Guadagnino loved his interpretation of the character. “Luca’s two concerns, really, were that I was blond and that I didn’t have a hair on my body,” Faist says.

Guadagnino reveals that Faist was initially put off by the idea of manscaping. “I said, ‘Why?’ The day after, he was shaved! Athletes of that level need to be aerodynamic.”

For most of his career-making movies, including on “Call Me by Your Name,” Guadagnino rehearses with his casts as if they’re preparing for a stage play. For “Challengers,” the three actors spent six weeks in Boston, each day consumed with two hours of weightlifting and two hours of tennis followed by deep dives into the script.

“Anytime I wasn’t at work, I was watching something,” Zendaya said about the prep process. “I’m seeing these little kids on Instagram — like, 10 — absolutely professional. Like, ‘Wow, I’m terrible!’ I was obviously very intimidated by the fact that I was stepping into something I really didn’t understand.”

O’Connor isn’t someone who’d normally find himself at an Equinox. “I find gyms incredibly tedious,” he confesses. “I get bored very quickly. I always catch myself in the mirror, and I’m like, ‘You look so pathetic. You look rubbish holding your weights. And out of your depth.’ So I just never really lasted.” But he’s so built in “Challengers,” he felt proud to wear a sleeveless shirt in the final tennis match in the film.

The competition and camaraderie motivated him to get in shape. “There’s a piece of equipment that measures how strong your abdominals are,” O’Connor says. “And Zendaya had the best abs of the three of us by a long way. I remember me and Mike laughing, but we were also furious and desperately trying to improve our strength.”

As his actors were getting jacked, Guadagnino was busy tempting them with homemade pasta. “I tried to corrupt them all with food. I succeeded a few times with Josh. Zendaya, she ate a little bit,” he says. With Faist, though, “I never succeeded.”

Patrick’s other essential look was one he shared with Tashi. Twice, he throws on a shirt he likely picked up off her dorm room floor that said in capital letters: “I TOLD YA.” Though Tashi wears it before him in an argument with Art, even she wasn’t the first: The tee is a near replica of one John F. Kennedy Jr. was photographed wearing in the ’90s, itself appearing to reference the “I TOLD YOU SO” buttons collectors have held on to since the 1961 inauguration of his late father.

Tashi is indeed cursed with Kennedy-esque bad luck. “Tashi probably would have went on to be the greatest female tennis player,” Zendaya said, musing on the injury that sidelines her character and forces her to transition into coaching her husband. “She had all the makings and the mental fortitude, which makes it even more devastating, because we’ll never know what the world would have been like with her.”

Overlapping with the crushing weight of young fame are Tashi’s experiences as a Black woman in the tennis world. There’s the racism and sexism she rubs up against while moving through the larger institutions of the sport, and there’s also the position she finds herself in as a shepherd of both Art and Patrick’s careers; besides the big kissing scene, the most talked-about moment in “Challengers” is when Tashi spits in Patrick’s face the words, “I’m taking such good care of my little white boys.”

“It’s very clear to her that she’s coming into a place of privilege and access that she clearly didn’t grow up with, so she enjoys fucking with them about it,” Zendaya said. “All of her background is riding on her shoulders. It’s clear that she’s had to fight her way in, and is dealing with it on the daily, what it means to be a Black girl in that space. Tennis means more to her than it does to them; it’s not just something she decided to do because ‘I had the luxury of getting tennis lessons as a kid.’ This is it for her. This is what’s going to take care of herself and her family and the future. There’s so much riding on it.”

Kuritzkes knew where his characters came from as soon as he started writing: “Tashi was always a Black woman. Patrick was always a very well-to-do Jewish guy, and Art was always a somewhat well-to-do WASP.” Along with the inspiration he took from watching that Williams-Osaka match, he says, “It just kind of felt ridiculous to create a love triangle set in the tennis world with three American players and not have one of them be a Black woman. Because that is the story of American women’s tennis, if you look at all of the big superstars from the past decade.”

When asked how it felt to play a Black woman in a highly interracial relationship, Zendaya stumbled. “It’s more exclusive to Tashi,” she said. “I don’t know if I necessarily personally connected. “But I do know,” she continued, finding her footing, “being the kind of woman that she is, it would be difficult to be reduced and never called anything else but his wife. She’s his coach, and she’s constantly reminding people of that.”

This reminded Zendaya of one of the lyrics of her idol. “In the words of Beyoncé, don’t get it twisted, right? That’s true of a lot of women in power. Especially Black women in power.”

Marc Malkin contributed to this story.

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