hmmm, some of those bands I don't think would do the Player's Ball regardless of budget - honestly I don't think you're gonna ever get Tool or NIN - as much as I love 'em - they take themselves pretty damn seriously & probably wouldn't do this event
you could obviously get a Kid Rock or Limp Bizkit - those guys don't give a shit - Korn might do it - is Kiss still together, heh? Gene Simmons is a total sleaze so I know he'd be down... that's what comes to mind - it's not just the budget but who'd even be willing to play an event like this - rappers don't give a shit - rockers are more concerned with their "cred"