by Zach Shaw | May 12, 2016 | News, Reunions, We're Getting The Band Back Together
Next to Guns N’ Roses, the reunion almost every metal, punk, hardcore or any heavy rock fan never thought would happen is the original lineup of the Misfits. Well… turns out 2016 is bringing us BOTH reunions. Original Misfits members Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only, along...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 24, 2015 | News Ticker
Mark your calendars, Chicago and Denver. The 2016 Riot Fests will take place from September 2-4 in Denver and September 16-18 in Chicago. No word on Toronto dates or a lineup yet, but early bird tickets go on sale tomorrow (25) here.
by Bram Teitelman | May 27, 2015 | Festivals, News
Since 2005, Riotfest has been a dependable Chicago music festival catering to punk and alternative. They’ve always thrown some metal in the mix as well, with last year being GWAR’s first post-GWAR-BQ performance without Dave Brockie. The festival, now...
by Metal Insider | Sep 8, 2014 | Festivals, News
While summer festival season is almost a memory, it’s not quite over yet, as Riot Fest is coming to Chicago this weekend. The festival will occur over the span of three days with headliners including The National and The Cure. Riot Fest began in 2005 when music...
by Bram Teitelman | Jul 18, 2014 | Festivals, News Ticker, Updates
After being denied permits by Arapahoe County to have the Denver Riot Fest in Byers, CO, the Fest will now be held at Denver’s Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Any resident of Byers that would like to attend will receive free tickets and shuttle service For...