[This interview was originally aired live on-air on WXLV Radio on 07.19.2019]
Celebrating 25 years since their debut release of ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ and set as a memorial to their late charismatic frontman Wayne Static, Static-X is back on the road playing SOLD OUT shows all over the country. Utilizing Wayne’s final vocal recordings, the surviving founding members have been hard at work crafting a new album titled ‘Project Regeneration.’ Performing live vocal duties on the tour is a masked frontman who goes by XER0.
Old images of the band filled the large LED screens behind them as new animations, lyrics, messages of tributes to Wayne Static punctuated the background. In fact, the screens led us through a protracted opening before the band came out and started with “December” before going right into “Bled For Days”. The first 9 songs were all from ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ before they launched into samplings of some of their bigger songs from most of the other albums. “Get To The Gone,” “This Is Not,” and “Start A War” were personal highlights. Of course things ended with “Push It” as a show of this magnitude without it would be woefully incomplete.
Before all of that, I was lucky enough to speak to Static-X bass player, and really, the guy who had the biggest part in putting all of this together, Tony Campos. We talked a bit about the tour, the album, the old days, an interesting celebrity encounter and more!
It’s hard to turn down a chance to see a band you grew up with when they reform after a decade. Even rarer considering the loss of the most recognizable figure, in this case, Wayne Static of Static-X. The original line-up has reformed for a round of touring (celebrating 25 years since their debut and best-known album ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’) and work on a new album to utilize Wayne’s final vocal recordings. The fact that they are performing with a masked frontman who goes by XER0 only added to the morbid curiosity.
Things truly got started inside with theatrical band, Raven Black. You want makeup, masks and carnival elements? Check! How about a hula hoop, a giant teddy bear and the sense that Tim Burton films are on regular rotation in the tour bus? Double check! In all seriousness, they are an energetic newer band with a charismatic frontwoman that can certainly continue to grow and reach wider audiences.
Raven Black – Photo by Henry Chung
Raven Black – Photo by Henry Chung
Raven Black – Photo by Henry Chung
Raven Black – Photo by Henry Chung
Raven Black – Photo by Henry Chung
Wednesday 13 was next and to those who haven’t kept up, the stage show and look has evolved. He was covered in paint with loads of neon and a mask on the back of his head. The pictures really say it all.
Wednesday 13 – Photo by Henry Chung
Dope was a big opener that I had some familiarity with from back in the day. The set wasn’t overly long but the hits I was familiar with were present “Die M.F. Die” and “You Spin Me Right Round.” This tour was also a 20 year celebration of Dope’s debut release ‘Felons and Revolutionaries.’ But being a memorial for the late Wayne Static, it was downplayed save for a few mentions from frontman Edsel Dope during in-between song banter.
DOPE – Photo by Henry Chung
By this point in the evening, show was starting to really fill in. With more people meant more heat which became a theme.
DevilDriver was next and they ran through a solid hour with a wide variety of material from all aspects of their lengthy career. There were even a few Coal Chamber classics thrown in toward the end (“Loco” and “Fiend”). As was slightly the case earlier in the evening and especially for the first 2/3 of Devildriver’s set, the mix was…..not great. The vocals and guitars were a bit too low in the mix which prompted Dez to demand that things be turned up. This went a large way toward fixing the issue. Still, it was probably something that should have been picked up on much earlier.
DevilDriver – Photo by Henry Chung
The venue was clearly at full capacity partway through Devildrier and the heat inside was sweltering. Musicians were even commenting on it throughout the night. Normally a few drinks are spilled throughout the evening but the venue floor was coated and slick with sweat. A brief sojourn outside to the now abandoned outdoor stage was the only respite from this. Fortunately, a light rain and a Mountain Dew went a long way.
Static-X – Photo by Henry Chung
Large screens were utilized by the last 3 bands of the evening, especially heavily by our headliners Static-X. Old images of the band, new animations, lyrics, messages of tribute to Wayne Static all punctuated the background. In fact, the screens led us through a protracted opening before the band came out and started with “December” before going right into “Bled For Days”. The first 9 songs were all from ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ before they launched into samplings of some of their bigger songs from most of the other albums. “Get To The Gone,” “This Is Not,” and “Start A War” were personal highlights. Of course things ended with “Push It” as a show of this magnitude without it would be woefully incomplete.
Static-X – Photo by Henry Chung
Before all of that, I was lucky enough to speak to Static-X bass player, and really, the guy who had the biggest part in putting all of this together, Tony Campos. We talked a bit about the tour, the album, the old days, an interesting celebrity encounter and more!
Whether this is truly the live farewell or if Static-X will tour on ‘Project Regeneration’ in some capacity remains to be seen. It was my first chance in over a decade to hear a lot of these songs live again, and while a little different, it still evoked a lot of the spirit of the band that I recalled. That’s all I could ever ask. I’ll always have the old memories but this is a cool new one to file along with them.
Go to www.static-x.org to preorder your copy of ‘Project Regeneration’
With several shows on the upcoming Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary Tour already sold-out, STATIC-X has announced additional dates for this fall. The tour will feature the same lineup of co-headliners DevilDriver and support acts Dope, Wednesday 13 and Raven Black.
WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES: 6/18 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater 6/19 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater (Sold Out) 6/21 – Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live 6/22 – Houston, TX @ The Warehouse 6/23 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theater 6/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Sold Out) 6/26 – Greenville, SC @ The Firmament (Sold Out) 6/28 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage (Sold Out) 6/29 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom 6/30 – Scranton, PA @ Levels (Cancelled) 7/2 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House (Sold Out) 7/3 – London, ON @ London Music Hall 7/4 – Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey 7/5 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s (Sold Out) 7/6 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium 7/7 – Reading, PA @ Reverb (Sold Out) 7/9 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Jergel’s (Sold Out) 7/10 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater 7/11 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Citadel 7/12 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Clyde Theatre 7/13 – Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s 7/14 – Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall 7/16 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection 7/18 – Cadott, WI @ Cadott Rockfest 7/19 – Sioux City, IA @ Anthem @ Hard Rock Casino (Sold Out) 7/20 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge (Sold Out) 7/21 – Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theater (Sold Out) 7/23 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater (Sold Out) 7/25 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory 7/26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One (Sold Out) 7/27 – Los Vagas, NV @ House of Blues NEWLY ADDED WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES: 11/12 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theater 11/13 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues 11/15 – Ft. Lauderdale @ Revolution 11/16 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum 11/17 – Destin, FL @ Club LA 12/2 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 12/6 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s 12/7 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater 12/8 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios Live 12/10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Royal Bar 12/11 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 12/12 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory 12/13 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 12/14 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 12/15 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre + More dates TBA!
It’s been over five years since Anberlin called it quits. But earlier this year the band announced a string of North American tour dates with I the Mighty as support. One of the first to sell out was Philadelphia’s TLA. The demand was so high that the band added a 2nd date to their itinerary to appease the fans.
This morning, at 7:03am, the empty remnants of Martin Tower was imploded. The defunct build was the headquarters for the executives of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The 21-storey structure located in Bethlehem PA first opened in 1972, but has sat vacant since the company filed for bankrupcy in 2003.
Bethlehem Steel was a major supplier of ships and armaments to the U.S. military during World War II, and its steel is found in the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge as well as many other landmarks. What was once a proud symbol of steel’s building power in American cityscapes turned into a reminder of mismanagement and corporate excess (it’s cruciform building shape was designed to maximize the number of corner offices.)
The complete lineup of who will be performing at Musikfest 2019 has been announced.
With an impressive 11 ticketed headlining acts and over 500+ FREE performances, this year looks to be another exciting year for the festival’s 35th year.
This year’s Sands Steel Stage at PNC Plaza headliners will include:
8/1: Earth, Wind & Fire 8/2: The Chainsmokers 8/3: Steve Miller Band & Marty Stuart 8/4: Lady Antebellum 8/5: Weezer at Musikfest 8/6: Train & The Goo Goo Dolls 8/7: Incubus 8/8: The Revivalist 8/9: Godsmack 8/10: Phillip Phillips 8/11: Brad Paisley
And as if the 500+ free performances at the ‘fest aren’t enough, Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks pres. by Coordinated Health will also host over 50+ free concerts & show 10 free family movies throughout the summer.
Since 1984, Musikfest has been an annual 10-day celebration of music, food and the arts in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The festival is presented by the nonprofit arts organization ArtsQuest. All proceeds from the ‘fest support the Banana Factory, ArtsQuest’s community arts center and gallery in Bethlehem, as well as other nonprofit groups in the region. Musikfest takes place from August 1-11!
Blink-182 and Lil Wayne have just announced a co-headlining Summer arena tour across North America. The tour kicks off June 27th in Columbus, OH and stretches through September18th in Camden, NJ. Welsh pop-punk group Neck Deep will be in direct support throughout the tour.
Blink-182 and Lil Wayne North American Tour: 06-27 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena 06-29 Hartford, CT, XFINITY Theatre 06-30 Atlantic City, NJ – Vans Warped Tour ^ 07-01 Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center 07-03 Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center 07-05 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium 07-06 Burgettstown, PA – KeyBank Pavilion 07-07 Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage ^ 07-09 Holmdel, NJ – P.N.C. Bank Arts Center ^ 07-10 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center 07-11 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live 07-13 Bangor, ME – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion 07-16 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center 07-17 Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheatre 07-20 Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater 07-21 Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion 07-23 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion 07-25 West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre 07-26 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre 07-27 Atlanta, GA – Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood 07-29 Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place 07-31 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 08-01 Austin, TX – Austin360 Amphitheater 08-02 Dallas, TX – The Dos Equis Pavilion 08-04 El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center ^ 08-05 Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion 08-07 San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre 08-08 Los Angeles, CA – The Forum 08-27 Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre 08-30 Portland, OR – Sunlight Supply Amphitheater 08-31 Seattle, WA – White River Amphitheatre 09-02 Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre 09-04 Denver, CO – Pepsi Center 09-06 Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena ^ 09-07 Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove ^ 09-08 Kansas City, MO – Providence Medical Center Amphitheater 09-10 Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre 09-13 Chicago, IL – Riot Fest ^ 09-14 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 09-16 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center ^ Blink-182 only
Philadelphia’s guitar hero Fred Mascherino has reignited his solo project THE COLOR FRED with a newly invigorated lineup. Mascherino has also resurfaced with a brand new song titled “Don’t Give Up On Me” and lyric video as well. To celebrate its first new material in over a decade, The Color Fred will be playing shows in Philadelphia (June 14 at Kung Fu Necktie) and Brooklyn (June 15 at Knitting Factory). Advance tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here.
“We got married young, so my wife and I are at 20 years right now,” explains Mascherino. “We pretty much had back-to-back mid-life crises in recent months, but it makes you want to better yourself. That’s all wrapped up in this song’s lyrics. I built my studio last year and this is the first song coming out of it. Musically, I’m really happy that it went to some new places but still sounds like me. The title ‘Don’t Give Up On Me’ also seems amusingly appropriate for sending a new song out there after years of silence.”
The Color Fred is an indie rock band headed by former Taking Back Sunday guitarist/vocalist Fred Mascherino. Bend to Break, TCF’s debut full-length album, was released on October 30, 2007 via Equal Vision Records. The album peaked at #8 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. TCF toured the US, Canada and the UK, providing support for such bands as Dashboard Confessional, Angels and Airwaves and Four Year Strong. They released an acoustic EP for Record Store Day in 2009.
When Mascherino entered the studio to record LP two, he wound up collaborating with his friends Josh Eppard (Coheed and Cambria) and Andy Jackson (Hot Rod Circuit) in what eventually became Terrible Things. TT released their highly-anticipated self-titled debut album on Universal Motown. Mascherino then went on tour playing bass for The Lemonheads and guitar for Say Anything. During that time, Mascherino was producing and writing for bands, eventually building his own studio, Diver Down. In late 2018, he decided to close the studio to the public and start recording his own music again. Coming full-circle, the new material will be released as The Color Fred. Fans can expect more new music and shows in 2019.
4/18/19 – Children of Bodom / Swallow The Sun / Wolfheart – Reverb Reading, PA.
After a hearty dinner at the nearby Pike Cafe and Bar, we made our way into the venue to catch the tail end of Summoner’s Circle‘s set. Robes, makeup and doom. Check. Check. Check.
Next was Wolfheart. Hot off of last year’s ‘Constellations of the Black Light’ the band came out with an energetic set, featuring a drummer who may or may not be the Energizer bunny. This is the latest project (yet still rather long-running) of Tuomas Saukkonen. The bass player frequently engaged the crowd and this was the point in the evening where the audience was beginning to congregate around the stage.
Wolfheart – Photo by Henry Chung
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Swallow the Sun brought a more meditative and somber set. The lights were mostly low and the more melancholy, less doomy material on their latest album, ‘When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light’ was an appropriate pairing for the set. First single “Firelight” was featured along with “Under The Water” and “Stone Wings” the latter of which especially seemed like a crowd favorite. To be honest, a lot of the crowd didn’t seem to know what to make of the set for the first few songs. The evening’s consistently low vocal mic didn’t do anyone any favors though it improved slightly as the show progressed. At a certain point, everyone seemed to wake up a bit and respond to the music with most people seeming to be on board by the end. While half of the set was new, they ended with their traditional closer “Swallow (The Horror Pt. 1”).
Swallow the Sun – Photo by Henry Chung
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Our headliners, Children of Bodom came out and so did the red and especially purple lights which was appropriate for their latest album ‘Hexed.’ “Are You Dead Yet?” was a pounding way to begin the show
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Interestingly, the band had recently toured on their very earliest material, so a fair amount of that was in the set along with a lot from mid-period favorites ‘Are You Dead Yet?’ and ‘Hate Crew Deathroll.’ Of course there were the new songs, the perfect first single “Over Grass and Clover,” along with “The Road,” “Platitudes and Barren Words” and “Hecate’s Nightmare.” These tracks reflect a lot of the best aspects of ‘Hexed’ which many are considering a bit of a return to form for the band, embracing some of their neoclassical roots while having some catchier tracks than the last few albums.
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
Relatively new guitar player Daniel Freyberg proved himself to be a worthy additional as he held up his end of the deal with the songs. Of course, everyone else in the band are longtime constants so no questions there. Seeing keyboardist, Janne Wirman, in action was especially a treat as his tremendous dexterity and manipulation of the keys is truly the X-factor that helps to set the band apart. All of this was done on his backup keyboard which, itself, had some faulty switches, as he explained at one point in the set.
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
One of my personal favorites “Bodom Beach Terror” was played early and the rarely heard “If You Want Peace…Prepare For War” lent a bit of extra speed and heaviness to the show. Really, the selection was very good to appease fans new and old. Of course, with ten albums out, there are always going to be few songs that don’t make the cut for this go-round but, all things considered, everyone in attendance should have been, and seemed very thrilled. We even had some late-show crowd surfing.
The encore started with another of my favorites “Hate Me!” and ended with “Downfall.”
Children of Bodom – Photo by Henry Chung
This package was a really rare treat as to have three wildly different bands from Finland playing in a little B-market (maybe C-Market?) like Reading in a tremendous convergence of unlikely factors. More than that, it was a great time.
Before the evening began, I had the pleasure of speaking with Janne from Children of Bodom. Of course, we talked about ‘Hexed’ but we also dove into their studios, some glaring omissions from the album, barbecuing, their beer and quite a bit more.
Interview with Janne Wirman, keyboardist from Children of Bodom
Right after that, I tracked down Mikko Kotamaki, vocalist from Swallow The Sun. The interview was conducted right outside the venue which of course, featured a passing train, passing fans, and angry yellow jackets. Distractions aside, we spoke about his vocal evolution, other projects, Nick Cave, Paradise Lost, and quite a bit more.
Interview with Mikko Kotamaki, vocalist from Swallow The Sun
Pick up Swallow the Sun’s ‘When A Shadown is Forced Into The Light’HERE
An evening of guitar virtuosity was enough incentive to bring me back to one of the area’s nicest venues The old timey feel of the Sellersville Theater and the strict seating arrangements lent a feeling of a more focused than usual audience. Unlike my other time there, the pit area in front of the stage was occupied by tables and stools instead of a standing general admission audience. The handful of people who stood were along the sides and not necessarily any closer than where I was lucky enough to be.
Indeed, I was in for a show more-so than a sweaty (yet also fun) human avalanche.
The first band up, Dead Girls Academy, represents a second chance for frontman Michael Orlando, formerly Michael Vampire. The Victory Records band was, in truth, a little better than expected with a lot of sunset strip vibes but also some fairly impressive dual guitar harmonies. With more seasoning and more adventurous songwriting, they might have potential to grow.
Jared James Nichols was the main support and the biggest surprise of the night as I had absolutely no knowledge or expectations. They’re a very bluesy 3 piece anchored by Elvis (no, not that one) on bass and Dennis (from Sweden!) on drums, serving as the backbone for the impressive guitar work kind of bluesy singing of their frontman, the titular Mr. Nichols. There were definitely nods to some classic rock like an Allman Brothers lick here and there. At one point, someone from the crowd called out “Cat Scratch Fever” (there is a slight Nugenty resemblance) which Jared laughed off. This kind of tour seems like an ideal opportunity to get this band’s name out there in front of audiences who would appreciate their skills while also being different enough to stand out.
The stage received a facelift for the headliner. Inflatable Halloween characters adorned the
stage, somewhat creating a carnival atmosphere.
During the set, an odd creature would stagger out: robot, clown,
etc. Along with flashing lights and the
occasional light-up guitar further spiced things visually but six strings were
what brought us out. Oh, and guitar
picks that were handed out to some lucky concertgoers.
Thing started with drummer Logan Miles Nix and bass player Ian Ross warming things up while a killer robot helped set the mood. Then, John 5 himself came out and the fireworks began, starting with heaviness in the form of “Season of the Witch.” There were a few nods back into the catalog but a lot of the material drew from his latest full-length ‘Season of the Witch,’ which was fine by me. The other highlights were the new songs that have slowly rolled out on Youtube from his upcoming album. Newbies “Zoinks,” “Crank It” and…one more that I’ll mention further down in this review, all held up extremely well live and bodes well for the album as a whole.
Those who either were in attendance last time or heard the
live album (this is the venue it was recorded at) may recall he did a medley
toward the end. This year, the band had
a brand new slew of songs:
Rush “Fly by Night,” Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirits,” The
Knack “My Sharona,” The Police “Every Breath You Take,” Rob Zombie “Thunderkiss
’65,” Marilyn Manson “The Beautiful People,”
Van Halen, some Metallica and Megadeth, Rage Against The Machine, Led
Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Pantera, really, too many to list. There was also some Steve Vai-esque talking
through the guitar. At various points
throughout the evening, a few mini guitars were employed along with a banjo,
all making brief appearances.
As has been customary, Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” had a
prominent place in the set before John wandered out into the crowd for some
soloing. At one point, late in the set,
a young fan from the audience was even brought up on stage to tentatively strum
on John’s guitar while Mr. 5 manipulated his pedal board to make some sounds.
Things ended with ‘I Am John 5,” a bold choice as it’s a new
song but I certainly doubt that anyone left disappointed, as it had an inherent
funkiness, speed and excitement to help empty the tank, so to speak.
An encore would have been great but as John said, he had to
finish watching “Kiss Meets The Phantom,” something I think we can all respect.
Keep an eye out on www.john-5.com for more announcements, videos and news on that full-length and all happenings.
The Vans Warped Tour, presented by Journey®, announces the lineups for its bi-coastal 25th Anniversary events that celebrate the final showcase of the tour’s iconic culture. The unique music experience will stop in three locations including Cleveland, Ohio, Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Mountain View, California and caps off 25 years of history of the Vans Warped Tour.
“The Vans Warped Tour holds a very special place in our hearts and in our history.” explains Steve Van Doren, vice president of global events and promotions at Vans. “It was through the annual tour that we were able to bring music and action sports to youth across the globe for over two decades. We are really excited to partner with Kevin and the Warped team to put on a once in a lifetime experience to celebrate the tour’s final year.”
“Through the years the Vans Warped tour has always tried to bring you something extra, this year we have gone through the past archives and dug up many of our old friends to join us for these special events.” says producer Kevin Lyman. “The curated art experience will showcase our favorite moments over the last 25 years. So, dust off the old Vans and lace em’ up since you won’t want to miss a thing!”
Each event will also feature additional acts unique to its celebration. Cleveland will see the partnership with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bringing to life an exhibit celebrating the 25 years of Vans Warped Tour alongside acts such as Hawthorne Heights, Emery, Chali 2na & Cut Chemist. Atlantic City boasts bands like A Day To Remember, Bowling For Soup, Glassjaw, Reel Big Fish, and hometown heroes Taking Back Sunday and Valencia. And Mountain View answers with The All-American Rejects, Dance Gavin Dance, NOFX, Sum 41, and The Story So Far.
Rounding out the lineups and staying true to its roots, the Vans Warped Tour is giving a nod to unique up-and-coming acts such as Bad Cop / Bad Cop, Elder Brother, Not Ur Girlfrenz, Stacked Like Pancakes, Silent Planet, Trophy Eyes and more.
In celebration of the final year, fans can expect the heart of the Vans Warped Tour experience to be intact but presented on a much larger scale. Each stop will feature 50+ bands across multiple stages, Vans iconic vert ramp with cameos by Vans skate team, and an art exhibit showcasing moments and artifacts from the tour’s history.
“Through the years the Vans Warped tour has always tried to bring you something extra, this year we have gone through the past archives and dug up many of our old friends to join us for these special events.” says producer Kevin Lyman. “ The curated art experience will showcase our favorite moments over the last 25 years. So, dust off the old Vans and lace em’ up since you won’t want to miss a thing!”
The Anniversary Events will continue to host a wide array of incredible non-profits and educational experiences for attendees. A Voice For The Innocent, American Red Cross, Can You Hear Me?, Down to Vote, Feed Our Children Now!, Headcount, Hope For The Day, Keep A Breast, Living The Dream Foundation, Musicares, To Write Love on Her Arms, and truth will all be involved this summer. Not only will fans see their favorite bands but they can learn more about these causes and what they can help.
The Vans Warped Tour looks forward to celebrating 25 year with its sponsors Cool Gear, Equal Vision Records, Ernie Ball, Fearless Records, Fueled By Ramen, Full Sail University, Pure Noise Records, Side One Dummy Records, Unified Music Group, and more.
VANS WARPED TOUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS: 6.08 • CLEVELAND, OH • ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME 6.29 + 6.30 • ATLANTIC CITY, NJ • ATLANTIC CITY BEACH 7.20 + 7.21 •MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA • SHORELINE AMPHITHEATRE
For tickets and more information, fans can visit – vanswarpedtour.com
