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Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
John Stamos finally appeared at Chicago's Riot Fest after a 12-year pursuit, performing with the Beach Boys and participating in various Stamos-themed festivities, following a series of elaborate stunts and demands to secure his appearance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pitchfork
Thrash metal band Slayer is set to perform at Riot Fest in Chicago and headline Louisville’s Louder Than Life in September, marking their first shows in 5 years since concluding their farewell tour in 2019. The band's reunion for these performances follows their last album release in 2015 and over 100 shows on their farewell tour.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Consequence
Thrash legends Slayer are reuniting for headlining sets at Riot Fest in Chicago and Louder Than Life in Kentucky in September 2024, marking their first shows in five years since their farewell tour in 2019. The unexpected announcement comes after guitarist Kerry King expressed dissatisfaction with the band's premature retirement and launched a solo project. The reunion lineup will feature the familiar quartet of King, frontman Tom Araya, guitarist Gary Holt, and drummer Paul Bostaph, and it remains to be seen whether the festival dates will be a one-off run or the beginning of a sustained reunion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Brooklyn Vegan
Thrash legends Slayer have reunited just four years after their "final" show, with their first announced appearances at Riot Fest and Louder Than Life festivals in September. Tickets are on sale now, and more shows may be planned as hinted on the band's website. Additionally, guitarist Kerry King's debut solo album is set to release on May 17, with festival appearances and an opening slot on the Mastodon / Lamb of God tour.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
Riot Fest 2023 kicked off with a sunny start in Chicago, featuring performances by Foo Fighters, Tegan and Sara, The Breeders, Ani DiFranco, and The Interrupters. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters expressed his gratitude to Chicago and reminisced about his first live band experience in the city. Tegan and Sara entertained the crowd with their poppy songs and shared their love for Chicago. The Breeders played their album "Last Splash" in its entirety, while Ani DiFranco delighted fans with songs from her albums "Dilate" and "Little Plastic Castle." The Interrupters delivered a high-energy set, and George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic wowed festivalgoers with his midday performance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Block Club Chicago
Local bands in Chicago are hosting the "Anti Riot Fest Fest" in solidarity with West Side residents protesting against Riot Fest's use of Douglass Park. The event aims to showcase the vibrant and welcoming DIY music community in Chicago and raise awareness about the negative impact of the festival on the neighborhood. Concerns include excessive noise, traffic, and damage to the park. The bands hope to encourage local officials to listen to the community's concerns and support their efforts to protect their neighborhoods.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Chicago
Riot Fest announced its lineup for the 2023 festival, but the Chicago Park District says the event hasn't been given a permit yet. The park district spokesperson said organizers submitted a permit application to use Douglass Park for the popular event, but the park district has not yet issued that permit. The event has until the event begins to fulfill permit requirements. The headliners for this year's three-day event are the Foo Fighters, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, The Cure and Queens of the Stone Age.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Tribune
Riot Fest announces its 2023 music lineup, featuring headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure, and Queens of the Stone Age, along with other acts such as Turnstile, Death Cab for Cutie, and Parliament Funkadelic. The festival will take place from September 15-17 in Douglass Park, Chicago, and will include food, drink, merchandise vendors, carnival rides, and a wedding chapel. Riot Fest has faced criticism for taking over portions of the park, but the festival will continue as planned. Tickets are on sale now.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGN TV Chicago
Riot Fest, one of the biggest music festivals in Chicago, announced its lineup for the event at Douglass Park from September 15-17. The festival will feature headliners such as Foo Fighters, The Postal Service/Death Cab for Cutie, Queens of the Stone Age, and The Cure. Other artists and bands playing the festival include Ani DiFranco, Parliament Funkadelic ft. George Clinton, Insane Clown Posse, Corey Feldman, Tegan and Sara, and The Gaslight Anthem. Tickets for the event are available on the festival's website.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGN TV Chicago
Riot Fest announced that their lineup for the 2023 event in Douglass Park, Chicago, will be released on Tuesday, May 16, at 10 a.m. central time, and pre-sale tickets will go on sale on Monday night at 7 p.m. central time. The punk rock music festival was established in 2005 in Chicago and has remained in Douglass Park since 2015. The 2022 event was headlined by My Chemical Romance, the Original Misfits, and Nine Inch Nails.