Chicago’s Riot Fest will see in its 20th anniversary, at Douglass Park on September 19-21, 2025. Ticket presale begins Friday, December 20 at 10am CST. 3-Day General Admission tickets start at $249.98. VIP tickets start at $299.98 and include perks like expedited entry, premium viewing areas, shaded seating, and upscale amenities. Layaway plans are available for all ticket types, giving fans the flexibility to secure their spot while spreading out the cost. Keep reading below for more.
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PODCAST: Episode 621 – Ragin Rosie Interviews Winona Fighter at Louder Than Life
In this episode, Ragin Rosie interviews the totally killer band Winona Fighter at Louder Than Live Festival! The Nashville-based Melodic Punk band will soon release their debut album “My Apologies To The Chef” via Rise Records! Rosie chatted with the band and discussed the origin of their name, how they formed, the Punk scene in Nashville, other festivals they played in 2024, such as Riot Fest and more!Continue reading
Watch Fan-Filmed Footage of Slayer’s Second Reunion Show Headlining at Aftershock Festival
Slayer played their second comeback show since they retired in 2019 and un-retired at Riot Fest last month, and after they missed playing at Louder Than Life. They played a 20-song setlist, the same set they played last month, in case you are having fomo. Watch the fan filmed footage as we await (hell awaits!) more show announcements for 2025. Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Riot Fest 2024 Part 2 Live at Douglass Park
The heat raged on, and so did Riot Fest. After night one’s stellar lineup, Riot Fest’s second day continued to showcase the exciting and diverse lineup that the festival had in store. With alternative music icon Beck as Saturday night’s headliner, the day was infused with alternative rock, pop, and everything in between.Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Riot Fest 2024 Part 1 Live at Douglas Park
Benjamin Franklin said nothing in this world is certain except for war, death, and taxes. If he were around today, there’s no question he might consider adding Riot Fest to that list of definitive certainties.
Once again, Chicago held its very own Riot Fest – one of music’s most renowned Punk music festivals – in Douglass Park. Despite original plans to move the festival to the suburbs in Bridgeview, a month before the fest was to take place it was announced that Riot Fest would once again be held in Douglass Park as usual.Continue reading
PODCAST: Slayer is Back, and They Ruled! Setlist Breakdown, Commentary and More
A quick recap of Slayer at Riot Fest, setlist breakdown – a preview of our coverage, and more!
Watch Fan-Filmed Video of Slayer Playing Their First Show Since 2019 at Riot Fest
Photo credit: Windy Brick Photography, shot at Riot Fest 2024
Thrash Metal legends Slayer made their glorious return last night as the final headline act of Riot Fest 2024! They played a 19-song setlist with the classic track and even some rare deep cuts they haven’t played in many years. The band will play two more shows, next week at Louder than Life (UPDATE: Slayer was rained out along with the rest of Day 2 of LTL due to Hurricane Helene), and Aftershock Festival in October!
Check out our full review of Riot Ffest 2024 here!
Watch Behind The Scenes Video of Mastodon and Lamb Of God Making Their Collaborative Single “Floods Of Triton”
Mastodon and Lamb Of God have just released their new collaborative single “Floods of Triton,” out now via Loma Vista Recordings. The new song is aptly timed on the heels of the groups’ co-headline arena tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic albums Leviathan and Ashes of the Wake, synthesizing the indelible influence of those respective classics while underscoring their enduring relevancy as pivotal figures in the heavy music world. The song was recorded at Mastodon’s own West End Sound in Atlanta and was produced by Mastodon and Tyler Bates, highly regarded in his own right for his scores for Guardians of The Galaxy, John Wick, MaXXXine, and more. Watch the visualizer and stream the song here! Watch a brief behind the scenes clip of the band recording the new track together in Atlanta!
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Mastodon and Lamb Of God Share Their Collaborative Single “Floods Of Triton”
Mastodon and Lamb Of God have just shared their new collaborative single “Floods of Triton,” out now via Loma Vista Recordings, a high-energy rager that effortlessly evokes the spirit of the bands’ respective early works while also harnessing the stylistic expansiveness that has forged them into icons of heavy music. The new song is aptly timed on the heels of the groups’ co-headline arena tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic albums Leviathan and Ashes of the Wake, synthesizing the indelible influence of those respective classics while underscoring their enduring relevancy as pivotal figures in the heavy music world. The song was recorded at Mastodon’s own West End Sound in Atlanta and was produced by Mastodon and Tyler Bates, highly regarded in his own right for his scores for Guardians of The Galaxy, John Wick, MaXXXine, and more. Watch the visualizer and stream the song here!