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Nekrogoblikon with Home Front, Slayer, and more

Sep 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:58 AM and 11:00 PM  ·  Douglass Park, Chicago, IL Douglass Park, Chicago, IL

Nekrogoblikon
Sep 20
Nekrogoblikon
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Home Front, from Edmonton, Alberta, blends punk and pop with vintage synths and guitars, inspired by The Cure and Eurythmics. Known for edgy, soulful hits like "Watch It Die."
Formed in 1982 in Huntington Park, California, Slayer became a defining thrash metal band, known for extreme speed and dark lyrics. They released classics like Reign in Blood and Seasons in the Abyss; Divine Intervention hit No. 8 on Billboard.
Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2004. Led by singer-songwriter and rhythm guitarist Andy Hull alongside lead guitarist Robert McDowell and bassist Andy Prince, the group is known for its raw, emotive lyrics and a conceptual, cinematic approach to rock music. They have released several acclaimed albums, including Mean Everything to Nothing and A Black Mile to the Surface.
Philadelphia ska band Catbite formed in 2018, blending punk, new wave, and pop rock. Known for high-energy live shows, they’ve toured with The Bouncing Souls and Jeff Rosenstock, and collaborated with Patrick Stump and Zayna Youssef.
Richmond, VA metal band Lamb Of God rose from underground origins as Burn The Priest to five Grammy nominations and over two million albums sold. Known for groove-driven aggression and punk ethos; tenth album Into Oblivion features songs “Sepsis” and “El Vacio.”
Hot Mulligan, originating from Lansing, Michigan, delivers energetic post-emo and pop-punk. Known for earnest songwriting and unique song titles, their tours captivate audiences. Popular songs include ""Equip Sunglasses"" and "And a Big Load." Albums like "The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still" showcase their blend of heartfelt punk rock. They have garnered millions of streams and toured globally, including with notable acts like Fall Out Boy.
Chicago-based singer/songwriter Deanna Belos records as Sincere Engineer, blending punk-pop, emo, and folk. Signed to Red Scare Industries in 2016 and later Hopeless Records, they released Rhombithian (2017), Bless My Psyche (2021), and Cheap Grills (2023).
Cypress Hill, formed in South Gate, California in 1988, pioneered West Coast hip hop and rap rock. Known for their distinctive sound and cannabis advocacy, they achieved multi-platinum success with hits like "Insane in the Brain." They earned a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and released "Dios Bendiga," their first Spanish-language album.
Games We Play, aka Emmyn Calleiro, resides in Los Angeles and is known for his humor and philanthropy. He’s a self-made millionaire, passionate volunteer, and dog dad.
East Oakland hip-hop group Souls of Mischief, part of Hieroglyphics, features MCs A-Plus, Phesto, Opio, and Tajai. Known for 1993 debut 93 'Til Infinity and its anthem title track. Later albums include Focus and 2014’s There Is Only Now.
Formed in downtown L.A.’s noise scene, with Jake Duzsik, John Famiglietti and BJ Miller. Known for shrieking noise and avant-garde soundscapes. Albums include Get Color, Death Magic and Vol.4. Played Coachella/Primavera; scored Max Payne 3.
Atlanta metal band Mastodon formed in 1999. Known for a progressive blend of sludge/stoner, hardcore and metalcore, they broke through with 2004’s Leviathan. 2017’s Emperor of Sand earned a Grammy-nominated album and “Sultan’s Curse” won Best Metal Performance.
Southern California punk rock innovators, The Offspring have sold over 45 million albums worldwide. They’ve released over 10 studio albums and toured globally. Current lineup: Dexter Holland, Noodles, Todd Morse, Brandon Pertzborn, Jonah Nimoy.
Jack Kays, a Cincinnati, Ohio native, is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter known for his raw, emotive vocals and introspective blend of indie rock, hip-hop, pop-punk, alternative, and folk. He explores themes of mental health and addiction. Notable works include the album "Mixed Emotions" and "Deadbeat!", plus the EP "My Favorite Nightmares" with Travis Barker. His song "Caffeine" earned him Spotify's 'New Noise Artist To Watch'. He has accumulated over 400 million streams.
Formed in 2006, goblin metal band Nekrogoblikon broke out with the 2012 viral anthem No One Survives. The Boiling Sea EP is their first studio release featuring vocal duo John Goblikon and Dickie Allen, with Secret Elephant featuring Reel Big Fish.
L.S. Dunes debuted live at Chicago’s Riot Fest in 2022 and released their debut album Past Lives that year. They later released their second full-length, Violet, produced by Grammy-nominated Will Yip, featuring songs like “Machines” and “Paper Tigers.”
GWAR are a shock-metal outfit known for mythological, blood-soaked live shows with costumes, audience interaction, and flying fluids. Their meticulously crafted songs blend satire, chaos, and violence, helping make them cultural icons.
New Found Glory is a pop-punk quartet formed in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997. Known for their trademark shiny melodies, they rose on TRL in the early 2000s. Their releases include 2023 acoustic EP Make The Most Of It and 11th album Listen Up!.
Fiddlehead is a Boston, Massachusetts-born post-hardcore supergroup, formed in 2014. Featuring members from Have Heart and Basement, they are known for their emotive blend of hardcore, alternative, and emo, often exploring themes of loss. Notable albums include "Death Is Nothing to Us" (2023), "Between the Richness" (2021), and "Springtime and Blind" (2018). They are recognized for their raw energy and thoughtful lyrics.
Brooklyn-based musician Jhariah broke out with “Flight Of The Crows” from the 2021 EP ENTER: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FAKING YOUR DEATH, which has 20 million Spotify plays. His LP TRUST CEREMONY fuses dance-punk, emo, prog, hardcore, pop, hip-hop, and Latin dance.
Clutch is a heavy-riff rock band with a dense catalog of underground classics across major and indie labels. Since 2009 they’ve released music on their own Weathermaker imprint, including their 13th studio album Sunrise On Slaughter Beach.
Circle Jerks formed in LA’s South Bay in 1979, led by ex-Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris with guitarist Greg Hetson. Known for relentless, ferocious punk, they released six studio albums, including landmark debut Group Sex, and appeared in Decline of Western Civilization and Repo Man.
Formed in 1978 in West Granton, Edinburgh, Scotland, the Exploited became key second-wave U.K. punk, known for raw anti-authoritarian anthems led by vocalist Wattie Buchan. Their 1981 LP Punks Not Dead hit No. 20 in the U.K. charts.
Spoon are a Texas-made rock band. Their tenth album, Lucifer on the Sofa, was recorded in their hometown of Austin for the first time in over a decade, and is described as their purest rock ’n roll record to date.
Drug Church are a difficult-to-pigeonhole punk band from Albany, NY. Active for over a decade, they’re known as a loud guitar band. Their fifth full-length, PRUDE, is a 28-minute blast of aggression, melody, and irreverence.
BRUTUS is a Belgian rock trio formed in 2014 in Leuven. Featuring Stefanie Mannaerts (drums/vocals), Peter Mulders (bass) and Stijn Vanhoegaerden (guitar), they blend post-rock, metal and hardcore on albums BURST, NEST and Unison Life.
Mexico-born sister trio Daniela “Dany”, Paulina “Pau”, and Alejandra Villarreal deliver alternative anthems with catchy hooks and a hard rock kick. Known for the acclaimed 2022 album ERROR, MTV VMAs 2023 performance, and an “Enter Sandman” cover with Alessia Cara.
Sublime with Rome is a California ska alternative rock group formed in 2010 by Rome Ramirez, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gaugh. Known for live sing-along favorites like “Santeria,” “Wrong Way,” and “What I Got,” they released the EP Tangerine Skies.
Bright Eyes, from Omaha, Nebraska, is an indie rock and folk band led by Conor Oberst. Known for his poetic, emotional songwriting, they gained acclaim for albums like I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning and songs First Day of My Life and Lua. Their discography includes Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was (2020), Five Dice, All Threes (2024), and Kids Table (2025).
Santa Cruz, California street punk band Swingin' Utters formed in the late 1980s, later relocating to San Francisco. Their 1995 album The Streets of San Francisco won Best Debut Album at the Bay Area Music Awards; they signed to Fat Wreck Chords.
Los Angeles-bred alternative artist Beck broke out with 1994’s “Loser” and pushed genre-blending on Odelay (1996). Morning Phase won the Grammy for Album of the Year, and he’s collaborated with Jenny Lewis, Pharrell Williams, and Paul McCartney.
St. Paul, MN punk group Dillinger Four formed in 1994. Signed to Hopeless for Midwestern Songs of the Americas (1998) and released Situationist Comedy (2002) on Fat Wreck. Toured worldwide, including Japan with Green Day; live album First Avenue Live (2005).
Oliver Tree is an internet-based vocalist, producer, writer, director, and performance artist from Santa Cruz, California, blending pop and alternative. His multimedia live shows mix comedy, action sports, mock reality TV drama, and WWF wrestling.
Sweet Pill is led by singer Zayna Youssef. After their 2022 debut LP Where the Heart Is, they scrapped an album’s worth of demos and made sophomore album Still There’s a Glow, their first release written entirely as a group.
Formed in Venice, California in the early ’80s, Suicidal Tendencies blended hardcore and skatepunk before shifting to thrash metal. Their 1983 debut became a top-selling hardcore album, led by MTV hit “Institutionalized.”
Pennywise is a punk rock/hardcore band from Hermosa Beach, CA, known for fast-paced anthems like “Bro Hymn,” “Fuck Authority,” and “Same Old Story.” The lineup includes Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Byron McMackin, and Randy Bradbury.
Basement is a British band formed in 2009, made up of five friends: vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix, bassist Duncan Stewart, and drummer James Fisher. Their album WIRED was their first in 8 years.
Formed in L.A.’s South Bay in 1978, Descendents became key figures in the Southern California punk movement after adding singer Milo Aukerman in 1980. Their early releases include the Fat EP (1981) and Milo Goes to College (1982).
The Aces, an indie-pop band from Provo, Utah, delivers catchy, '80s-inspired alternative pop. Comprised of sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez, Katie Henderson, and McKenna Petty, they are known for vibrant sound and polished harmonies. Popular songs include "Stuck," "Daydream," and "Jealous." Their albums include "When My Heart Felt Volcanic," "Under My Influence," "I've Loved You for So Long," and "Gold Star Baby." They have toured with artists like 5 Seconds of Summer.
Sydney metalcore band Polaris blend melodic ferocity with post-rock/electronic touches; known for “Nightmare,” “The Crossfire” & ARIA-nominated album "The Death of Me".
Sunami is a hardcore punk band from San Jose, California, formed in 2019. Originally a joke band, they gained notoriety for intense live performances. Their beatdown and metallic hardcore style features aggressive vocals, speedy riffs, and anti-authority messages, blending slam metal and thrash. Popular songs include "Weak Die First" and "Contempt of Cop." Their self-titled debut album released in 2023, and they have collaborated with Pain of Truth.
Southern California punk band Face to Face formed in 1991. Their debut Don’t Turn Away (1992) spawned KROQ favorite “Disconnected.” Big Choice (1995) sold over 100,000. They disbanded in 2003, reunited in 2008, and later released Protection (2016).
Seattle-based Chinese American Bear is a quirky mando-pop/rock duo known for bilingual ear candy and DIY production. Their albums, including "Wah!!!," have garnered praise from outlets like BBC and KEXP and feature on numerous playlists. With retro sounds and fun lyrics, they're recognized for their creative chemistry.
Pixel Grip is a Chicago-based trio blending industrial grit with pop. Known for magnetic, rave-meets-performance-art live shows, they’ve toured North America, played Riot Fest, and supported HEALTH. Their third album Percepticide: the Death of Reality explores trauma and rebirth.
Saxsquatch is a 7’ tall multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina. He’s collaborated with John Oates, Billy Ray Cyrus and WAR, released music with Monstercat, and wrote Rocket League theme music.
Poison The Well are a melodic hardcore/metalcore band known for balancing brutality with emotion. Their 1999 debut The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation is widely listed among the most influential metalcore albums.
Formed in Chicago in 1999, The Lawrence Arms are a punk trio: Brendan Kelly, Chris McCaughan and Neil Hennessy. Known for pushing their sound’s boundaries, they’ve built a gritty, melodic identity. Their seventh full-length is Skeleton Coast.
Tulsa-born Annie Clark (St. Vincent) makes inventive art/alt-rock; known for “MASSEDUCTION” & “Daddy’s Home.” Grammy wins: Best Alt Album (2014, 2021), Best Rock Song.
’90s SoCal punk staples Lagwagon, formed 1990 in Goleta, CA; Fat Wreck Chords mainstays (10 releases). Key albums: Hoss, Let’s Talk…; Joey Cape.
Albany, New York's State Champs, formed in 2010, are pop-punk torchbearers known for energetic anthems, vocal harmonies, and layered guitar riffs. Their albums include "The Finer Things," "Around the World and Back," "Living Proof," "Kings of the New Age," and their self-titled 2024 release. They earned Alternative Press Music Awards and collaborated with Alex Gaskarth and Mark Hoppus.
Long Island hip-hop group formed in 1985 by Chuck D. Known for Bomb Squad’s dense production and politically charged classics It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet, with hits like Fight the Power and 911 Is a Joke. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Dublin’s SPRINTS blend urgent post-punk with raw, compassionate lyrics. Known for hits from their Top 20 debut, they've toured with IDLES, Pixies, and rocked Glastonbury.
Liquid Mike is an American rock band from Marquette, Michigan, formed in 2020 by frontman Mike Maple. Known for their energetic power pop, indie rock, and pop punk sound, they craft catchy, short songs with loud guitars and upbeat tempos. Notable albums include "S/T" (2023), "Paul Bunyan's Slingshot" (2024), and "Hell Is an Airport" (2025). They gained recognition for their prolific output and Midwestern themes.
Lord of the Lost are a genre-fluid dark/heavy band from Germany blending metal, industrial, glam, rock and pop. Albums Empyrean (#9), Thornstar (#6), Judas (#2) and Blood & Glitter (#1). Won Unser Lied für Liverpool; played Eurovision. Toured with Iron Maiden.
The Dickies, formed in 1977 in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley, are a pioneering punk band known for their humorous style and lively performances. They achieved fame with hits like "Banana Splits" and "You Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)." Their quirky covers and original tracks merged punk-pop and L.A. hardcore influences. Despite lineup shifts and hiatuses, founding members Leonard Graves Phillips and Stan Lee kept the band going. Influential in punk circles, they inspired bands like Green Day and The Offspring. Notable collaborations include a 2019 single with Monkey from The Adicts.
Manchester punk-pop pioneers Buzzcocks fused crisp melodies with Pete Shelley’s biting lyrics and driving guitars. They broke through with the DIY EP Spiral Scratch (1977) and albums Another Music in a Different Kitchen and Love Bites (1978).
Cursive, hailing from Omaha, has spent 30 years creating intense and ambitious music. Known for their cathartic sound and weighty themes, they explore complex societal issues. Their latest album, Devourer, showcases their enduring influence with incisive tracks like “Consumers.” Cursive remains vital, daring, and continually pushes creative boundaries.
Born in San Luis Potosí, Tornillo is a rising Mexican rap star known for hits like "Morena" and collaborations with Santa Fe Klan, Peso Pluma, and Natanael Cano.
Canadian rock band Sum 41, formed in Ajax, Ontario, mixes pop-punk with metal. Known for hits like "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep," they've won a Juno Award. Their sound evolved over decades, culminating in the acclaimed albums "Chuck," "13 Voices," and "Order in Decline."
Naples, FL punk rocker Laura Jane Grace—Against Me! founder/frontwoman—blends country/folk-rock with noise and politics. Released 7 band LPs, 4 solo; shared transition in Rolling Stone.
Alabama-born Waxahatchee (Katie Crutchfield) makes alt-country/lo‑fi folk with poetic Southern lilt; six acclaimed albums, known for honest voice and powerhouse songwriting.
Strung Out is a band led by vocalist Jason Cruz. Their 10th album, Dead Rebellion, produced by Shawn McGee in Las Vegas, shifts to a heavier, more mid-tempo melodic sound. Tracks include “Future Ghosts,” “Cages,” and “Empire Down.”
Rob Zombie rose to fame in multi-platinum band White Zombie and later as a solo artist. Known for his Hellbilly sound, he earned multi-platinum/gold albums including Hellbilly Deluxe, The Sinister Urge and Educated Horses. Lunar Injection Kool Aid (2021) hit #9 Billboard 200.
Orange County alt-rock band with piano-driven, polished emo-pop; signed to Drive-Thru/MCA. Albums: "Audioboxer", "Leaving Through the Window", "North". Toured with Yellowcard; opened for Sugar Ray & Better Than Ezra. Fronted by Andrew McMahon (later Jack’s Mannequin; Top 40).
Beach Bunny is an indie rock band led by vocalist/guitarist and songwriter Lili Trifilio. On 2025’s Tunnel Vision, they return to urgent, guitar-based indie rock with pop melodies, spanning ’90s-inspired fuzz, punk-pop, and anthem-ready hooks.
Heart Attack Man, from Cleveland, Ohio, delivers riffy, noisy pop-punk, emo, and alternative rock. Formed in 2013, they are known for energetic live shows and introspective, sarcastic lyrics. Their albums include 2023's "Freak of Nature" and 2025's "Joyride The Pale Horse," with singles like "Limb From Limb / Mechanically Separated" appearing.
Sir Chloe, an American indie rock project led by Dana Foote, formed in Bennington, Vermont. Known for blending alternative rock, grunge, and pop with theatrical influences, they gained fame with "Michelle." Popular songs include "Animal" and "Too Close." Albums include "Party Favors" (2020), "I Am the Dog" (2023), and "Swallow the Knife" (2025). They are recognized for intense live performances and and have toured extensively.
Chicago-based band signed with Pure Noise Records, released "Imposter Syndrome" and viral TikTok hit "Barricades." Known for exploring themes of doubt and disbelief in their music.
Formed in 1989 by Stockton, California friends Stephen Malkmus and Scott Kannberg, Pavement became a defining ’90s American indie rock band. Their 1992 debut Slanted & Enchanted broke through, while “Cut Your Hair” was their lone modern rock hit.
Riot Fest, established in Chicago in 2005, is a dynamic music festival. It features a diverse range of genres including punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. The festival is renowned for booking band reunions, guest performances, and full album plays, all within a lively carnival atmosphere that includes rides and games. It fosters a strong sense of community among attendees.
Spiritual Cramp blends late 70s/80s punk and dub influences with bright guitars and dark vocals. Known for rebellious, anti-establishment lyrics reflecting working-class roots.
Doom Scroll is an acoustic punk band formed by Elliot Lozier and Taylor Dittman with Micah Butler, Jon Pizarro, and Marissa Sendejas (CLDS, Days N Daze). They released debut album Immoral Compass, mixing aggressive, melodic punk/crust wave with harmonies.
San Francisco punk rockers Get Dead, known for their acoustic-based style and Irish folk influences, formed in 2007. Signed to Fat Wreck Chords, they debuted with "Bad News" in 2013.
Nashville band Winona Fighter (Coco Kinnon, Dan Fuson, Austin Luther) formed after Coco moved from Boston. They broke out with 2022 debut EP Father Figure and later re-recorded songs for debut album MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF, recorded by Austin.
Philadelphia punk satirists The Dead Milkmen (formed 1983) skewered pop culture; cult college-radio hits “Bitchin’ Camaro” & MTV fave “Punk Rock Girl”; feat. Gibby Haynes.
Canadian punk pioneers D.O.A., led by Burnaby’s Joe "Joey Shithead" Keithley, blend hardcore punk with political lyrics. Known for hits like "Disco Sucks," they've influenced punk and metal scenes, collaborated with Jello Biafra and Randy Bachman, and earned respect as fierce activists and tour veterans since 1978.
Huntington Beach SoCal punk jokers (since 1980): snarky, hooky fast riffs. Songs “Urban Struggle,” “Anarchy Burger.” LPs Fear of a Punk Planet. DIY Kung Fu Records. Suburbia film.
Formed in a Swedish steel town in 1993, The Hives are known for their energetic rock. Their 2000 album "Veni Vidi Vicious" earned platinum status, with the hit "Hate to Say I Told You So" lauded by Pitchfork. They’ve collaborated with Joshua Homme and Pharrell, and toured with legends like the Rolling Stones and AC/DC. Their 7th LP showcases their explosive style.
Philadelphia-born Tierra Whack is known for her unique, theatrical rap/R&B style. Her acclaimed debut, "Whack World", features 15 one-minute songs. She’s collaborated with Lauryn Hill, Flying Lotus, Alicia Keys, Lil Yachty, and Melanie Martinez and earned a 2019 Grammy nod for "Mumbo Jumbo."
The Armed, a Detroit collective formed in 2009, blends hardcore punk, metalcore, and experimental rock. Known for their enigmatic, collaborative nature and intense, genre-bending sound, they've garnered acclaim for albums like "Ultrapop" and "Perfect Saviors". Their discography includes "The Future Is Here and Everything Needs to Be Destroyed" and popular songs like "Night City Aliens". They feature notable collaborators like Iggy Pop and Kurt Ballou.
Dr. Dog, co-fronted by Scott McMicken, fuses 60s pop and 70s rock. They've hit the Top 50, wowed on TV, toured with The Black Keys, and sold out shows globally.
Princess Goes, formed by Michael C. Hall, Matt Katz-Bohen & Peter Yanowitz, crafts unique music blending mystical & danceable elements. Known for hits like "Take Me Home," they've received critical acclaim and have a dedicated fan base.

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