Rob Zombie Sets Rockville 2025 Ablaze with Fiery Performance of “Dragula”
On May 15, 2025, Rob Zombie delivered a high-energy spectacle at Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida, closing his set with a thunderous rendition of the fan-favorite “Dragula.” The crowd erupted as the first notes hit, and Zombie’s trademark blend of industrial rock and horror theatrics set the night ablaze.
The setlist was packed with hits from both his solo career and White Zombie days, including “Demon Speeding,” “Feel So Numb,” “Superbeast,” and “Thunder Kiss ’65.” But when “Dragula” dropped, it was clear the audience had been waiting for this climactic explosion.
As “Dragula” began, the stage lit up with pyrotechnics, LED screens, and strobing lights. Rob Zombie’s presence was commanding—pacing the stage in his tattered coat and dreadlocks, backed by his powerhouse band, feeding off the crowd’s wild energy.
The performance was a perfect mix of heavy sound and visual overload. Zombie’s signature growl cut through the thick, distorted riffs, and the chorus sent a wave of voices surging back from the crowd, everyone shouting the words like a battle cry.
Zombie didn’t just perform—he orchestrated an experience. With each beat drop, the stage transformed into a dark carnival of fire and sound. His ability to blend horror aesthetics with thundering music gave “Dragula” a larger-than-life feel that few acts could match.
Welcome to Rockville 2025 featured a stacked lineup, but Rob Zombie’s set stood out for its theatrical energy and immersive design. Fans were treated not just to a concert, but to a full-blown rock opera built around chaos and adrenaline.
The crowd reaction said it all. From the opening line to the last scream of “Dragula,” the audience was completely locked in—headbanging, jumping, and roaring with every breakdown. It was a communion of noise between artist and fan.
What made “Dragula” hit even harder was its placement as the finale. After an already relentless set, ending on that track unleashed one last wave of energy, leaving fans breathless and begging for more.
Zombie’s live performances have always fused visual art with music, and this show was no exception. From creepy animations on the giant screen to bursts of fire and fog, the performance was meticulously crafted for maximum impact.
His band delivered note-for-note precision throughout the night, with guitarist John 5 shredding effortlessly and drummer Ginger Fish pounding each beat like thunder. Their chemistry amplified the chaos in the best way possible.
The sheer spectacle of “Dragula” reminded everyone why the track remains one of Zombie’s most enduring anthems. It still resonates as a pure, unfiltered blast of rebellion, grit, and industrial power.
Even longtime fans agreed that this was one of the strongest live versions of “Dragula” in recent memory. The energy was raw, the sound was massive, and the visuals elevated the song into something even more cinematic.
Rob Zombie continues to prove that he’s more than a musician—he’s a performance artist, a showman, and a storyteller with a flair for the extreme. Every detail of his show is built to grab you and never let go.
For newcomers, the performance offered an unforgettable introduction to his world of music and horror. For diehards, it was a confirmation that Zombie’s stage presence remains unmatched even decades into his career.
As the lights dimmed and Zombie walked off to a roar of cheers, one thing was clear—“Dragula” wasn’t just the end of the set. It was the peak of the night, the anthem that defined his return to Rockville in all its twisted, electrifying glory.
