The most exhilarating punk rock is meant to be played at the outer limits of what is technically possible, right? It is according to A Wilhelm Scream.
The far from cliche Quintet, outta New Bedford, Massachusetts, not only front the wave of melodic/hardcore, but also bring the pace, the party, the riffs and the harmonies to continually change the face and revitalize a genre desperately requiring an engaging and powerful performance.
If what you’re looking for is music from an honest place, then you’ve found it in A Wilhelm Scream. Avoiding bandwagons and bucking trends for nearly two decades, with several releases on Nitro Records, Paper + Plastick and No Idea, they have been nothing, if not prolific. Despite operating just below the radar, A Wilhelm Scream have carved out a reputation as one of the best live bands around, bolstered by their staggeringly rich albums of ultra-technical melodic punk rock firestorms.
The Flatliners play punk rock/reggae that makes you want to dance and punch. Hailing from Toronto, The Flatliners have shared the stage with such bands as Bad Religion, The Suicide Machines, Anti-Flag, Against All Authority, Catch 22, BigWig, Death By Stereo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, None More Black, Big D and the Kids Table, Planet Smashers and more…They will most likely kill you, but doing so will have never sounded so sweet.
La Armada’s focus is to leave their mark on heavy music. A punk band at heart, they utilize elements of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and metal to create a style as unique as their story. Formed in the Dominican Republic in 2001 from where they dominated the Caribbean scene for years, the band opted to take a leap and relocate to Chicago in 2008, where they still reside.
Influenced by bands ranging from the Bad Brains to Death, they take elements from their native Island’s music to conjure a unique recipe; explosive live energy, and a clear cut narrative that highlights the effects of neo-colonialism on vulnerable communities.
Whether headlining tours throughout the world or supporting the likes of Sick of it All, Propaghandi, Strung Out, Death by stereo, and more, La Armada has come to bring a vibrant spin to the scene.
PBR and Riot Fest Presents: RIOT FEAST! A Wilhelm Scream & The Flatliners After-Party on Reggies Trainwreck Rooftop Deck. Ticket includes: Admission to the show, Priority entry, no line-up, Early entry to watch soundcheck from balcony, Raffle/Drawing for Riot Fest & Carnival 3-Day Passes, Entry to the BBQ, PBR T-Shirt, PBR coozie, plus other great PBR goodies, and Cheap Beer! (package available to 21+ only, must have ID to enter Rooftop)
