DJ DIESEL Takes Over Red Rocks for Shaq’s Bass All-Stars: Halloween Edition

DIESEL was invited to play his debut headline show at Red Rocks to celebrate spooky season on October 27th. Shaquille O’Neal designed a bass-heavy lineup for the Halloween edition, inviting six rising and established producers to prepare the crowd. The DJ curated a set for the headbangers, unleashing heavy bass onto Morrison, Colorado.

Traveling up to the higher rows for the headline set gave a view of the Denver skyline while lasers and lights tore into the crowd, corresponding with DIESEL’s heavy dubstep. Despite focusing his set around heavier bass, the artist dove into house, techno, and more. He brought out several artists not on the official lineup, such as Sullivan King, who played his remix of “HOT TO GO!” by Chappell Roan.

diesel red rocks halloween live — *Photo by Jason Alfaro*

The World’s Biggest DJ played hits for the ladies, letting Avril Lavigne and Paramore ring out as he encouraged everyone to dance. DIESEL ended his set with a drum and bass, bringing in tracks like “Baddadan” by Chase & Status, “MHITR (Semi-Automatic)” by Hedex, and “In The City” by Basstripper.

CELO and Kozmoz began Shaq’s Bass All-Stars: Halloween Edition with a multi-genre set, followed by Benda and Stoned Level who shook the rocks with stomping riddim. The two threw in remixes of popular 2000s songs like “Low” by Flo Rida.

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Red Rocks on a Sunday?? ✅ wow, thank you Denver and thank you to everyone on my team from my openers to management to everyone on the stage crew making this a success. This got me wondering now how my festival in Dallas will be next month 🤔 #redrocks #redrocksampitheater #dubstep #dubstepmusic #dubsteptiktok #bassmusic #ravetok #rave #shaq
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Habstrakt changed the show’s pace – showing off a different side of bass music. The artist leaned into bass house and techno as he put on a show matching his music’s energy. He played his most popular tracks and several remixes of “Chicken Soup,” his hit with Skrillex.

Riot Ten followed the high tempos, stepping out on stage donning a Hot Cheeto costume in true Halloween spirit. A mix of horror movie-inspired visuals accompanied the producer as he played heavy dubstep. He mixed popular songs, blending “Pop, Lock & Drop It” with “Flip It” by Levity and “Drugs From Amsterdam” by Mau P with “Tokyo Drift.” His set ended confirming that he and Deorro are releasing a collaboration next month and teased another with DJ Snake.

diesel red rocks halloween live 2 — *Photo by Jason Alfaro*

Shaq’s Bass All-Stars has been a running event for a few years, bringing various bass artists to one stage. The former NBA star has been DJing for decades and can now check off a headline show at Red Rocks as he prepares for his next adventure. The next festival edition will take place this November at Panther Island Pavilion in Texas.