Soundstorm 2024 to be Headlined by Eminem

Eminem is set to headline the upcoming 2024 edition of the MDLBeast Soundstorm music festival.

On July 19, MDLBeast made the big announcement that the American rap superstar would top-bill its list of artists.

“Guess who’s coming,” the Instagram post read. “The G.O.A.T. is coming. Eminem is hitting the stage at SS24.”

More acts at the 2024 Soundstorm

This year’s Soundstorm music festival takes place from December 12 to 14 in the neighborhood of Banban in Riyadh.

Joining Eminem are English rock band Muse and LA-based rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, led by frontman-actor Jared Leto.

Naturally, fans will eagerly await Eminem’s performance featuring his 12^th album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace).

The rapper will be traveling to the Gulf region not just for the much-awaited Soundstorm festival. He will also be performing at two Formula One Grand Prix post-race concerts: one in Abu Dhabi, another in Bahrain.

Concertgoers will also sing their hearts out to Muse’s “Supermassive Black Hole” and Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “The Kill”.

Muse’s participation at the 2024 MDLBeast Soundstorm music festival marks its 25^th year in the music industry.

Similar to Eminem, Thirty Seconds to Mars has a gig prior to Soundstorm. It has a performance in Dubai before the music festival.

About MDLBeast and Soundstorm

MDLBeast Soundstorm is one of the largest annual music festivals in Saudi Arabia. It first started in 2019, at the time focusing mostly on dance music.

It is the leading music platform in the Middle East. MDLBeast is a lifestyle and entertainment experience brand based in Saudi Arabia.

In 2022, the Saudi Tourism Authority partnered with MDLBeast to host events in historic locations such as AlUla, Riyadh, and Jeddah.

As the years went by, Soundstorm has evolved, showcasing a wider array of musical genres, from hip-hop to rock. In fact, in 2023, Soundstorm was headlined by American heavy metal band Metallica.

Not surprisingly, over 700,000 music lovers attended that year’s music festival. It was the first time that Saudi Arabia had a major heavy metal concert in the kingdom.

In line with this, the 2023 Soundstorm also heralded performances of other big music acts. These included Will Smith, Her, and rapper Pusha T. Artists from the region such as Elissa from Lebanon and Amr Diab also played their hits at the event.

Opening doors for the global music industry

Speaking to The National, MDL Beast deputy chief Talal Albahiti said, “Saudi Arabia’s music scene has been thriving for the past two decades behind closed doors.”

In addition, he noted how Soundstorm has been pivotal for the music industry .

“With every edition of Soundstorm, we further blow these doors wide open,” Albahiti noted.

“It’s incredibly special to see music lovers enjoy this new reality, in a safe space with the highest standards of music entertainment.”

Tickets range from SAR 99 to SAR 2,029, depending on the package selected. Tickets fetching higher prices offer dedicated gates, exclusive viewing zones, wallet credits, priority parking, and complimentary food and drinks.

For more information, visit mdlbeast.com.