Tag Archives: Riot Fest

2016 Metal festival guide for North America, Part 2

Posted by on June 16, 2016

We continue with our rock and metal festival guide for North America to consolidate everything that’s going to happen within the next few months. Check out the first part of our guide to find more of these fests so you can plan which are the best options for you. 9.- Bay Area Death Fest – […]

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Rob Zombie, Deftones, Thursday, Refused and more joining Misfits at Riot Fest

Posted by on May 18, 2016

  Last week, Riot Fest left fans utterly shocked when they announced that the original Misfits lineup would perform at both the Chicago and Denver editions of the festivals. Now the festival has revealed the first wave of bands confirmed for its stacked lineup. The Chicago edition (taking place September 16 – 18) will host […]

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Danzig to reunite with Misfits for Riot Fest

Posted by on May 12, 2016

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 with long-time guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, have announced […]

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Riot Fest sets 2016 dates

Posted by on November 24, 2015

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.

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Anthrax, Faith No More, Motorhead playing Riotfest Chicago

Posted by on May 27, 2015

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 relocated from Chicago’s Humboldt Park to Douglas Park from Sept. 11-13, has unveiled their first wave […]

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Ready for Riot Fest?

Posted by on September 8, 2014

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 fanatics looking to have a monumental concert booked a […]

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Riot Fest Denver moved to Mile High Stadium

Posted by on July 18, 2014

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 more info, click here.

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Samhain announce additional tour dates; Goatwhore opening

Posted by on July 17, 2014

While it was already known that Glenn Danzig’s post-Misfits/pre solo artist band Samhain was playing at the Riot Fest Chicago. Now it’s been announced that the band will be playing a handful of other shows on the east and west coasts. Goatwhore will be direct support, with Kyng and Midnight  opening various shows. While Samhain […]

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Slayer, Samhain, Jane’s Addiction playing full albums at Riot Fest

Posted by on May 16, 2014

As we mentioned earlier this week, Chicago festival Riot Fest will be having their 10th anniversary this year. And in addition to spreading to two additional cities and possibly serving as the comeback for GWAR, the Fest has a few more tricks up it’s sleeve. One of the partners of the festival, Michael Petryshyn, has […]

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Is GWAR being resurrected for Riot Fest?

Posted by on May 14, 2014

For the past nine years, the Riot Fest has taken place in Chicago. For its tenth year, the Fest is tripling in size, also expanding to Denver and Toronto, with The Cure headlining all three. There are over 100 bands playing the festivals, some of them metal. But the biggest surprise is one addition to […]

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