Straight off the streets of Kentucky is the Louisville underground juggernaut himself—Bukshot! This ex-gang banger slash ex-convict turned horror-themed face smasher is bringing a whole new level of flavor to the underground music scene! With a combination of gangster-wicked dope beats, to his haunting and neck-cutting deep voice, Bukshot brings a dark and sinister approach to his music. Evil and ego collide as his storytelling abilities come with a wicked twist and his aggressive and harsh delivery paints a whole new perspective of hardcore underground rap music! Not only an artist, Bukshot is also the CEO of one of the longest-running underground labels in the rap game, Mobstyle Music! 

This metalcore / nu metal band from Queens, New York, has had its share of controversy over the years. But then again what real rock band hasn’t? They have garnered an almost cult-like following of fans who can’t get enough of their hardcore, rap, and rock style of brazen, in-your-face music. Franki Palmeri’s honestly brutal and uncompromising lyrics have earned him a deep respect amongst even the most diehard metal heads, and their stage shows have enraptured crowds the world over. It is without further ado we present to you for their first Gathering appearance…Emmure!

One of the most prolific and talked about artists of our time, this hip hop icon who has recently founded his new label Undercover Prodigy is without question one of the most gifted lyricists ever. Never truly accepted in the mainstream world, his huge underground following spans across the globe, making him nonetheless a household name. He has crafted his successful career by building everything from the ground up, which has earned him a deep respect amongst our Family and his peers. Who better to perform at the 17th annual Gathering of the Juggalos then this titan in the rap game? After all, he remains one of the Juggalo all-time greats!

These platinum selling underground horror core artists have crafted their destiny by their own hand. They have created a label that has ruled the underground for decades by putting out some of the most uniquely creative music the world has ever known. Without the aid of radio or music television, they have sold out countless shows, wrestled at Madison Square Garden on WWE, wrote and produced their own gold selling movies, wrote their own bestselling book, helped countless people through charitable donations, created their own wrestling federation, starred in their own TV show, spearheaded the fight for civil rights against the FBI, and launched their own music festival that has been ongoing for 17 years, to name a few of the things they have achieved. All the while they have done it their way, by their hand, as they followed the vision bestowed upon them by the Dark Carnival. Fueled by the love they have for their Juggalo family, they have created something truly original in a world where seemingly everything has been done before. Now they come before you to perform at the Gathering of all Gatherings, to give you the show of all shows, as they embrace their family in a chaotically explosive shower of Faygo, fireworks, light and sound. Not bad for a couple of Floobs.

Last year’s Juggalo Psypher contest was one of the freshest events of any Gathering, with MCs from all across the nation representing their fresh rhyme flows for all to enjoy. In a special performance, all of the winners of last year’s Juggalo Psypher – Gypsy, Frodo the Ghost, G-Mike, Ill Phil, Lower Case J, Sewerside, and Skitzo – will once again deliver their flavor but this time live on the Big Top stage, in honor and memory of Cannibal, one of last year’s participants who gave his life while protecting a mother and her child from a mugger. Don’t miss this chance to see the dope Juggalo Psypher song performed live while paying our respects to our fallen heroic homie Cannibal!