The annual 98ROCKFEST really ran for over nine hours at Tampa’s Amalie Arena last Friday. 

The day started with the likes of Sleep Theory (“Fallout”) and Austin Meade (“Happier Alone”) rocking the outdoor Ford Thunder Alley stage, and concluded with an explosive set from Seether (“Gasoline”) and headliner Staind (“It’s Been Awhile”) playing a hockey arena for the first time since 2012.

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Austin Meade, who plays New World Brewery in Tampa on March 11, 2025. Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
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Sleep Theory Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
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Skratch & Sniff Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
Tim Montana Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
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Ayron Jones (left) Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
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Dayseeker Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
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Asking Alexandria Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
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Seether Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
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Staind Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter
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Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in...