Best of Riot Fest 2024 Photo Gallery
So many great pictures, it’ll probably crash your tabsRiot Fest is over, and yeah, we’re bummed too. But don’t worry, the memories live on (and so do the porta-potty lines). There were crowdsurfing newlyweds, reunions, anniversaries, and of course, you beautiful maniacs. We’ll have a few more galleries, videos, and cool shit to share in the coming weeks, and we can’t wait until…
Couldn’t Get That Black Hoodie? Preorder Riot Fest 2024 Merch Now
Did you not go to Riot Fest but want to pretend you did?Are you already regretting not picking up some of our 2024 merch? Was your favorite design sold out by the end of the weekend? Did you not go to Riot Fest but want to pretend you did? We got you covered. Riot Fest 2024 merch is now live. Merch items typically ship in 2-3 weeks…
Riot Fest 2024: Sunday Photo Gallery
Riot Fest 2024 is over, but the memories will live on forever if you want them to. See the pics from day three, and don’t delete the app! We’ll have our Best Of Riot Fest Gallery, People Of Riot Fest Gallery, and a few more videos and photos coming your way soon. Plus, if you…
Riot Fest 2024: Saturday Photo Gallery
Gates open 12 PMIt’s the beginning of the end – Sunday of Riot Fest 2024 is here. Take a look at our Saturday photo gallery, and get ready to end this festival weekend with a bang. Today’s schedule and map are below; stay up-to-date throughout the day via the Riot App. Take a look at the final Late Night…
Riot Fest 2024: Friday Photo Gallery
Gates open at 11amRiot Fest 2024 Day One. If you can’t remember what happened, watch the video recap and see how good you look in all the photos. Today’s schedule and map are below; stay up-to-date throughout the day via the Riot App. We’ve also got daily schedules, Late Night Aftershows, transportation and neighborhood guides so you know where to get late night…
Is “Agitated” by Electric Eels the first punk song?
The Electric Eels formed in Cleveland, Ohio (oh, that Cleveland!) in 1972, when pretty much anybody else you’d attempt to argue in vain as being the composers of the first punk song were in short pants, and/or long hair and glammy glam makeup. And while “Agitated” wasn’t the band’s first song—and wasn’t even released until 1978…
The band Sleep is releasing a new album tomorrow
Stoner metal band Sleep is releasing a six-track LP via Third Man Records tomorrow, April 20… a.k.a. 4/20, a.k.a. marijuana Christmas. The Sciences showcases the first new music from the band since 2014, and its first album since 2003’s Dopesmoker (which was reissued in 2012). The Sciences Track List: 01. The Sciences 02. Marijuanaut’s Theme 03. Sonic…
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Mojito
Mojito is a cute little guy! He is super loose and wiggly when you approach his cage and was easy to leash. He walked past the other dogs just fine, saying hi to a few on the way out. Outside he went potty right away, maybe he’s potty trained. Off leash he was really playful.…
Prince’s Estate Releases 1984 Original Recording of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’
Prince’s estate has released a previously unreleased track from the mythical Paisley Park’s vault, the original 1984 version of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”. Prince’s official vault archivist Michael Howe said in a statement, “After retrieving my jaw from the floor, we took the reel upstairs, analyzed it, put it up on the Studer 24…
I, For One, Welcome Our New Tumbleweed Overlords
The town of Victorville, California is being invaded by hundreds and hundreds of tumbleweeds that are enveloping homes and destroying lives. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph have covered entire homes and some residents are even calling the police for assistance. Unfortunately, there may be no stopping them, “With the winds as strong as…
Is “Blitzkrieg Bop” the first punk song ever?
Oh man, is this series is gonna piss you off. Which is by design, to a small extent, but nevertheless a good thing. Arguing is fun! There aren’t enough arguments on the internet! Crunch all you want, we’ll make more. Our first three installments have thoughtfully and credibly outlined why the Johnny Burnette Trio’s “The…
‘Labyrinth’ The Musical May Be Coming To The Stage
It was announced earlier this year that more than 30 years after its 1986 release, the Labyrinth is returning to theaters nationwide for a very limited run. The Jim Henson classic, starring David Bowie as the Goblin King and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, will screen for three days only on April 29th, May 1st, and…
It’s Been Awhile, but Staind’s Aaron Lewis and Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland Are Feuding Like Chumps
Like all good feuds, this one started with two nu-metal bands at in airport in Florida and ended with some shit talking on Instagram. This one involves Staind’s Aaron Lewis and Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland who don’t seem to like each other very much. According to Blabbermouth, the feud started back in December of last…