Slayer, Against Me!, Flaming Lips, Glassjaw, Senses Fail, Taking Back Sunday, Testament and More Booked for Riot Fest 2019


Riot Fest 2019 has announced its lineup for its 15th-anniversary event this fall in Chicago, in Douglas Park, September 13th -15th. Slayer (final Chicago & Milwaukee show), Against Me!, Flaming Lips, Glassjaw, Senses Fail, Taking Back Sunday, Testament, Avail, Dashboard Confessional, Bloc Party, Ween, H2O, Blink-182, Bikini Kill, The Raconteurs, Jawbreaker, Ween (performing The Mollusk), Bloc Party (performing Silent Alarm), Die Antwoord, Patti Smith And Her Band, Rancid, Violent Femmes, Descendents, Manchester Orchestra, The B-52s, and dozens more are booked to play. Tickets on sale now at the link below.Continue reading


Sum 41, Thy Art Is Murder, 12 Foot Ninja, Pennywise And More Added To Download Australia


The franchising of Download Festival continues after terrific forays into France and Spain with Sydney and Melbourne, Australia now shaping up to be one of the stronger festival lineups in recent memory. Six new bands have joined a killer lineup including Sum 41, Thy Art Is Murder, 12 Foot Ninja, Pennywise, Slaves (UK) and Voyager. They compliment the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Judas Priest, Alice In Chains, Ghost, Rise Against, The Amity Affliction, Anthrax, Halestorm,Behemoth, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, Converge, Fever 333 and many more on Saturday, 9th March in Parramatta Park, Sydney (18+) and Monday 11th March (long weekend) at Flemington Racecourse, in Melbourne. Tickets are on sale now at the links below. Continue reading


Pennywise – Never Gonna Die


Never has there been a more apt title for a record than the new one from Hermosa Beach’s Pennywise, who have now been around for the better part of three decades. Never Gonna Die (Epitaph) is the bands attempt to right some of the wrongs they made on 2008’s Reason To Believe (MySpace), which for many die-hard fans was a real low point.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Riot Fest 2017 – Douglas Park, Chicago


Nine Inch Nails at Riot Fest 2017, by Omar Cordy/OJC PICS

Riot Fest was started a few years back in the grand spirit of the old school one-off festivals of lore. It was intended to be special from the get-go and they have done a reasonable job of sandwiching themselves into a busy summer of Lollapalooza, Chicago Open Air, and many other destination festival shows. Having a mix of alternative rock, metal, Hip-Hop, indie rock, and more has helped carve out its own niche, and between special performances, varied food and beer options, late-night after parties, and basically the cool factor Chicago offers as one of the best cities in America, it’s no wonder fans flocked to the event from all over the world.Continue reading


Riot Fest 2017 Announces Full Schedule, Late Night Concerts


Riot Fest is coming next month in Chicago with headliners, Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age and Jawbreaker. The festival has announced the full set times and stages for the event, as well as the late night concert series. All times and ticket link details can be found below.Continue reading


98KUPD’s BRUFEST: At Fear Farm Festival Grounds in Phoenix


The Offspring, by Isabel Uzcategui

Billed as rocking fun in the Arizona sun, 98KUPD’s BRUFEST presents Sabroso: Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito took place last month at Fear Farm Festival Grounds in Phoenix. Brew Ha Ha Productions and premier music festival production company Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE) partnered with long-running 98KUPD’s UFest for the spiritual successor to that legendary party-vibe, spring festival. With great bands, tacos, Luche Libre wrestling, and of course craft beer tastings. A good time was had by all. A killer lineup of bands led the music action, including The Offspring, Pennywise, Atreyu, All That Remains, Hell or Highwater, and Through Fire. Isabel Uzcategui (Originate Designs/IPO Radio) covered the fest for Ghost Cult. Continue reading


The 2017 Riot Fest Lineup Includes Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Jawbreaker And More


Riot Fest is returning to Chicago’s Douglas Park this September, and the initial lineup is absolutely amazing. Continue reading


98KUPD’s Brufest Announces Band Performance Times, Tickets Still Available


98Kupd’s Brufest presents Sabroso: Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito, has announced their band set times for this weekend’s event on April 15th the Fear Farm Festival Grounds in Phoenix, AZ. The Offspring, Pennywise, Atreyu, All That Remains, Hell Or Highwater, Through Fire and more!Continue reading


The Offspring, Pennywise, Atreyu, All That Remains, Hell Or Highwater, And Through Fire Booked For KUPD Brufest


 

Brew Ha Ha Productions and premier music festival production company Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE) have partnered with long-running 98KUPD’s UFest for the début of 98KUPD’s BRUFEST presents Sabroso: Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito. Performing at the event will be The Offspring, Pennywise, Atreyu, All That Remains, Hell Or Highwater, The Offspring, Pennywise, Atreyu, All That Remains, Hell Or Highwater, Through Fire and more! Tickets are on sale now, with the full details below.Continue reading


Musink 2017: Live At OC Fairgrounds And Convention Center


 

Travis Barker and his hooligans descended once again upon Orange County for the tenth annual Musink Festival. Held at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California, Musink hosted a slew of talented tattooers, rad rods, delicious food, thirst-quenching beer (Always got to have beer, right?), and awesome music.Continue reading