Bourbon and Beyond Set For 8th Year in Louisville — Sept 24-27
Bourbon & Beyond 2026 will feature 100+ artists on 5 stages, topped by superstars including:
The beloved daughter of Justin and Kera (Anderson) Collins, Allie-Sue was a beacon of hope for all who knew her.
Her smile was infectious and her side-eye was iconic. Though her time on earth was short, she brought with her a testament of faith and leaves us with an everlasting reminder of the unwavering love of God.
She will forever be remembered as a brave, strong, miracle child. A true queen of hearts. She is missed immensely and loved beyond words.
Allie-Sue is survived by her parents, older sisters Adalyn and Anderson. Grandparents Tara and Corey Thomas, Jeffrey and Carole Collins, James (Dale) Anderson, and Toni Anderson. Great Grandparents Linda Marcum, Eva Kinzie, and Dale Collins. She is also survived by many loving Aunts, Uncles, and cousins, along with her entire Cincinnati Children’s family.
She is preceded in death and welcomed into heaven by numerous grandparents.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, KY.
Visitation begins on Thursday, July 2nd from 4-8 pm and continues after 9 am Friday until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwest Ohio in Allie-Sue’s name.
Condolences may be expressed online at brownfuneral.com.
Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY September 17, 18, 19 & 20 for its 12th edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival’s history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
TOOL and Limp Bizkit join previously announced headliners My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden for an incredible four days of music at Louder Than Life 2026.
America’s Largest Rock & Metal Festival will feature nearly 200 bands spanning all rock genres across 7 stages, topped by:
Thursday, September 17: Iron Maiden, Pantera, Megadeth
Friday, September 18: My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, A Day to Remember
Saturday, September 19: Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Sublime
Sunday, September 20: TOOL, Gojira, Danny Elfman
Saturday, September 19 will also feature one of the most prominent all-female-fronted stage lineups assembled at a major U.S. rock festival. The stage lineup will feature Halestorm, In This Moment, Lindsey Stirling, Orianthi, Icon For Hire, Kami Kehoe, and Diamante.
In addition, a Mystery Guest band will make their live debut at Louder Than Life and a Very Special Guest–one of the biggest heavy bands of the modern era–will be announced at a later date.
The full lineup for Louder Than Life is as follows (subject to change): My Chemical Romance, Iron Maiden, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Pantera, Pierce The Veil, Gojira, Danny Elfman, The Prodigy, Sublime, Papa Roach, A Day To Remember, BABYMETAL, Megadeth, Danzig, Halestorm, Rise Against, Alice Cooper, Circa Survive, Ice Nine Kills, Jimmy Eat World, The Mars Volta, Mastodon, The Used, Bilmuri, Sabaton, Coheed and Cambria, The Pretty Reckless, Hot Mulligan, Taking Back Sunday, Sleeping With Sirens, In This Moment, Dance Gavin Dance, Chiodos, Black Label Society, Killswitch Engage, Anthrax, Ministry, CAVALERA, Skillet, The Warning, Nothing More, Tom Morello, Lindsey Stirling, Dethklok, Black Veil Brides, Kublai Khan TX, Underoath, Alkaline Trio, Machine Head, Suicidal Tendencies, Chad Gray, Starset, Badflower, Alexisonfire, Animals As Leaders, Thrice, LOATHE, Coal Chamber, P.O.D., The Home Team, Bowling For Soup, Thursday, We The Kings, From Ashes To New, Fit For A King, Sleep Theory, President, GWAR, Palaye Royale, L.S. Dunes, Atreyu, Lit, Get Scared, Set It Off, Blood For Blood, Sunami, Filter, Alissa White-Gluz, Soulfly, Between The Buried And Me, ERRA, Chelsea Grin, After The Burial, Lacey Sturm: The Voice of FLYLEAF, Toadies, Currents, Orianthi, Boundaries, Make Them Suffer, Metal Church, The Acacia Strain, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Holding Absence, HAYWIRE, Spite, Agnostic Front, Escape The Fate, Jutes, Emmure, ivri, Alien Ant Farm, Bodysnatcher, Scene Queen, Caskets, Rain City Drive, The Funeral Portrait, PeelingFlesh, Haste The Day, Holywatr, Locked Shut, Hail The Sun, Madball, I See Stars, Mushroomhead, Angel Du$t, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Word Alive, Jeff Hardy, Mac Sabbath, The Ataris, The Rasmus, Volumes, Wind Walkers, Twitching Tongues, Powerman 5000, The Barbarians of California, Emery, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, Born of Osiris, H2O, Red, Josey Scott: The Original Voice of SALIVA, Adelitas Way, Thousand Below, Soil, Arrows in Action, Chained Saint, Zero 9:36, Elijah, Holy Wars, Butcher Babies, Nevertel, Dry Kill Logic, Icon For Hire, Kami Kehoe, Codefendants, Texas Hippie Coalition, Austin Carlile: The Original Voice of Of Mice & Men, The Pretty Wild, End It, Vana, Rivers of Nihil, Like Moths To Flames, Signs of the Swarm, Archers, KOYO, Primer 55, Emarosa, Gemini Syndrome, Shaman’s Harvest, 200 Stab Wounds, 156/Silence, Missing Link, Fox Lake, sace6, Greyhaven, King 810, Many Eyes, Tantric, The Violent Hour, Dark Divine, Sent By Ravens, Showing Teeth, Earshot, TX2, Diamante, OTHERWISE, Doobie, He Is Legend, Aviana, vianova, Future Palace, Cane Hill, Corpse Pile, 40 Below Summer, Heavy//Hitter, Bodybox, Boltcutter, Resolve, Dreamwake, Gates To Hell, Death Valley Dreams, Set For Tomorrow, and Billy McNicol.
Some of the special appearances and reunions at Louder Than Life 2026 will include:
“Last year, we took over Kentucky Kingdom and broke rock festival records. This year, we’re back to deliver the ultimate rock escape,” says Danny Wimmer of DWP. “Louder Than Life is your playground — ride the coasters, catch legendary and emerging bands, enjoy incredible food and bourbon, and dive headfirst into the rock experience you’ve been waiting for. It’s time to let loose and have fun. We’ll see you soon.”
“Year after year, Louder Than Life raises the bar for what a rock festival can be,” added David S. Beck, President & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “Bringing the festival grounds to the heart of the Kentucky Exposition Center last year demonstrated what’s possible when a world-class venue and a visionary festival producer share a commitment to the ultimate fan experience.”
In addition to the music, all Louder Than Life passholders will receive FREE access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom, which became part of the festival footprint in 2025 and will be open exclusively to festival attendees.
New this year, Danny Wimmer Presents is also organizing the Louder Than Life Battle for the Big Stage competition, kicking off on March 1, 2026. Bands can submit entries through March 31, 2026 using the link HERE. Leading up to the festival, viewers will be able to vote for who they want to see play Louder Than Life during Sunday episodes of the Space Zebra Show, airing at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT on the DWP Twitch channel.
Fans in the Louisville area can celebrate the Louder Than Life lineup at the Official Lineup Announcement Party on Monday, February 23 from 5PM-9PM at The Fox Den. Presented by Blackcraft and hosted by Bobby Schubenski and Josh Balz of Space Zebra, the event will feature live sets by SoulKiller, Nailwound, Actus Reus, and Wave Painter, custom cocktails, photo opps, vintage merch, giveaways and service fee free passes. All who attend will have a chance to win two GA passes.
Passes are on sale now at https://louderthanlifefestival.com/passes starting at $1 down. Options include:
A very limited supply of Single and 4-Day Angel’s Envy Top Shelf VIP passes are available for the most exclusive access and rockstar luxury amenities. And for fans who want to celebrate the biggest eight days of music in the United States, an Exacta Pass offers entry to back-to-back weekends in Louisville at both Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond. Starting at $700 plus fees, an Exacta Pass is less than $88 per festival day. Find more info here.
A Louder Than Life Student Pass is also available, allowing those with a valid .edu email address access to a $125 (all-in, fees included) Single-Day GA Pass via FEVO. Find more details here.
Also new this year is the LoudINK Pass offering entry to both Louder Than Life in Louisville and Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival in Mansfield, Ohio July 17-19, 2026. Find more details here. And for fans that want the most music ever, there’s the new Traveler’s Pass that offers entry to Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration and Sonic Temple Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio May 14-17, 2026. Find more details here.
For a fully immersive weekend experience, fans are encouraged to explore the Louder Than Life Home Bass Tent and RV glamping options; regular Car + Tent and RV camping passes are currently on a waitlist. Onsite parking for Louder Than Life at Kentucky Exposition Center will be available for purchase in advance of the festival.
DWP has partnered with GOVX to offer exclusively-priced Louder Than Life passes for 4-Day GA and Single Day GA for military, nurse, firefighter, and police personnel. Find more info here.
All details on festival passes, including Jampack hotel packages, camping and parking passes can be found here.
The DWP Foundation will be supporting the following nonprofits in 2026: Dare to Care and Preston Area Business Alliance, plus more to be announced.
Louder Than Life draws fans from every state and many countries around the world, so fans are encouraged to buy early to reserve their spot. The 11th edition of Louder Than Life in 2025 brought together over 240,000 fans and continues to retain its title of America’s Largest Rock & Metal Festival more than a decade after debuting in Louisville in 2014, marking a dedicated and ongoing partnership between the city and festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
Louder Than Life and DWP’s Louisville companion festival Bourbon & Beyond, which take place on back to back weekends, generated over $43 million in combined local economic impact in 2025 and drew more than 450,000 attendees booking over 60,000 hotel room nights and creating a visitor boom at local restaurants and other businesses, including bourbon distilleries along the Urban Bourbon Trail.
Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America, produces Louder Than Life.
Louder Than Life is teaming up with an incredible lineup of partners for 2026 including Angel’s Envy, Beatbox, Bud Light, Cutwater, Jack Daniel’s, Old Forester, Red Bull, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and White Claw. Stay tuned for additional partners to be announced.
Louder Than Life’s Community Partners include Crowne Plaza, Galt House Hotel, Kentucky Proud, Kentucky Venues, Louisville Metro, Louisville Tourism, Louisville Marriott Downtown, and Team Kentucky.
To learn more about Louder Than Life, please visit:
Website: https://louderthanlifefestival.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louderthanlifefestival
Twitter: https://x.com/LTLFest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louderthanlifefest
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@louderthanlifefestival
#LouderThanLife
Hunter Blaine Rowley, age 17, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on June 13, 2026.
Hunter was born on September 15, 2008, in Corydon, Indiana, to Rebecca Rowley-Thomas. He worked as a farm hand for Sunny Acres Stables in Greenville, Indiana, where he enjoyed spending time outdoors and caring for the farm.
Hunter loved playing video games, listening to music, fishing, and working outside. More than anything, he cherished spending time with his family and friends. Hunter had a kind heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His caring nature, loyalty, and willingness to help others will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his papaw, Jeffrey Blaine Rowley.
Hunter leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Rebecca Rowley-Thomas; his sister, Emily Rowley; his grandmother, Claudia Rowley; his aunt, Samantha Rowley; his cousin, Abigail Fossee; his uncle, Jeffrey (Jessica) Rowley; and his cousins, Nic and Hannah Rowley, along with many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Though Hunter’s time on earth was far too short, the love, kindness, and memories he shared with those around him will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew him.
Kendall Cline, 20, of Salem, Indiana — arrested Monday, June 15th and charged with intimidation (Level 6 felony) and dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance (Level 6 felony).
• Ethan D. Edison, 22, of Salem, Indiana — arrested Tuesday, June 16th and charged with intimidation (Level 5 felony), dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance (Level 6 felony), and pointing a firearm (Level 6 felony).
Lambert’s son, Isaiah, 20, of Salem, was arrested on June 17th and charged initially with Intimidation, Dealing in a schedule I II or III controlled substance, Pointing loaded firearm at another person, Attempted murder and Murder.
Isaiah turned himself in at the Washington County Jail after an arrest warrant was issued through the Washington County Superior Court.
During the initial hearing this afternoon, Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Tara Coats Hunt said Lambert had shaved his head after the incident and fled to Kentucky before turning himself in.
Following a hearing held today, all charges were formally amended to the following:

Isaiah Lambert charges —
Isaiah Lambert remains incarcerated at the Washington County Jail and is currently held on $1 million cash bond.
The following are new charges for the three who had been arrested previously.
Kendall N. Cline, 20, of Salem
Ethan D. Edison, 22, of Salem
The Initial Encounter and Robbery
Rowley’s pickup left the roadway and overturned in a wooded area, where first responders located the vehicle and found him critically injured. He died a short time later at the scene.
Detectives interviewed multiple witnesses, reviewed electronic communications, and examined home security video as part of the ongoing investigation, ultimately identifying those believed to be involved and leading to the arrests and charges now filed in this case.
As Indiana State Police detectives continue their work in this active investigation, the Indiana State Police would like to acknowledge and thank the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office, Indiana DNR Conservation Officers, the Salem Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service for their assistance and cooperation.
All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.





The initial call was received by Scott County Dispatch. Officers with the Scottsburg Police Department, deputies with the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, and Indiana State Police troopers arrived on scene within minutes.
The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from an apparent road rage incident , and all parties involved remained at the scene following the event.
Indiana State Police troopers and detectives have assumed the investigation, which remains ongoing. All parties involved in the incident are accounted for, and there is no ongoing danger to the public.
As a reminder, a criminal charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
This remains an active investigation. Updates will be provided as they become available.

