Riot Fest

Riot Fest launch livestream series ft. mems of Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Wonder Years, more

‘Riot Fest At Home’ begins today with a solo acoustic set from The Lawrence Arms’ Brendan Kelly.

Anti-Flag announce livestreamed festival

”Takeover Fest” will feature Justin Sane and Chris #2 of Anti-Flag, Derek Zanetti of Homeless Gospel Choir, Mike Frazier, Kiri Oliver of Early Riser, Brandon Lehman of Swiss Army, and Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs.

Riot Fest 2020 holiday presale starts this week

Chicago’s Riot Fest returns September 11-13, 2020.

Riot Fest day 3 pics & review: Patti Smith, Raconteurs, Ride, Bob Mould, Village People, more

Before Bikini Kill‘s triumphant headlining set, day three Riot Fest attendees were treated to great sets from Patti Smith, The Raconteurs, Ride, Bob Mould, The B-52s, Against Me!, and more…

Bikini Kill headlined Riot Fest with their first Chicago show in 20+ years (pics, review)

After finally reuniting for their first shows since the ’90s earlier this year, Bikini Kill made a triumphant return to Chicago to headline Riot Fest…

Riot Fest day two pics & review: Anthrax, GWAR, Testament, AVAIL, Turnstile, The Hu, more

Before Slayer wrapped up day two of Riot Fest 2019 with a fire set, the festival hosted tons of other great acts throughout the day…

Slayer's final Chicago show at Riot Fest was straight flames (review, pics, setlist)

Please excuse the cheesy pun, but Slayer’s pyro-filled final Chicago show was literally fucking lit.

Riot Fest day 1 review & pics: blink-182, Flaming Lips, Descendents, Cock Sparrer, more

The Flaming Lips played ‘Yoshimi’ in full and covered Daniel Johnston, blink-182 played ‘Enema of the State’ in full, and we also caught Hot Water Music, Violent Femmes, Anti-Flag, and more…

catch viral Mongolian folk metal band The Hu on N.A. tour, including Riot Fest

Mongolian folk metal band The Hu begin their first-ever North American headlining tour tonight, release their debut album on Friday, and play Riot Fest’s all-metal stage with Slayer, Anthrax, Testament, and GWAR on Saturday…
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