Mike V & The Rats
The Rats are making their triumphant return! Skateboarding icon Mike Vallely has revived his original punk band, Mike V And The Rats, and they’re set to hit the stage this summer alongside The Aquabats! and Koffin Kats for the exciting Bats! Kats & Rats Tour. Formed in 2002, The Rats took the punk scene by storm, capturing the hearts of a new generation of fans with their DIY skate spirit. Their unforgettable tracks like “The Days,” “Never Give Up,” and “Vendetta” have secured their place in skate-punk history, featuring in classic games like Tony Hawk Underground and American Wasteland. Vallely shares, “Nothing has changed, the mission remains the same: share and promote the music and skateboarding with the same passion, positivity, and optimism as ever. These are still The Days!” Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with incredible music and uplifting energy! Cordial Spew – hardcore / punk rock from Omaha, NE established in the early 1980’s Million Dollar Veins – Supercharged Rock ‘n’ Roll from Lincoln/Omaha Nebraska. Criminal Neglect – Lincoln, NE punk rock
D.R.I
Conan
Conan’s doom is singular. Carved of granite. Yes, of course there’ve been changes since guitarist/vocalist Jon Davis founded the group in 2006, but the intention at the time toward superlative heavy – tonal extremity wrought with impressionist lyrics stripping ideas to the core where sometimes the whole line is just one word; they’ve always called it “Caveman Battle Doom” – remains at the root of everything they’ve done since. And across five studio records in the decade from 2012-2022, Conan have set the standard by which much of “heavy” anything is judged. And in comparison, most is found wanting. But for every time you’ve heard about Conan’s music being like galloping steeds or frost-covered sharp-peaked mountains, etc., imagery of largesse and violence, the truth is Conan are an exercise in frequency. It’s the low resonance that shakes your chest, the depth of the bass – now handled by David Ryley (ex-Fudge Tunnel) – the push of air from Johnny King’s kick drum, or the way the dark-fuzz distortion of Davis’ guitar is offset by shouting vocals cutting through that sometimes punishing onslaught, rarely to offer comfort so much as add viciousness to the crash, plod and pillage. In 2024, Conan sign to Heavy Psych Sounds as a recognized name and one of the foremost acts of their generation, wildly influential in their home country of the UK and well beyond; headliners in practice and theory alike. Their fifth LP, 2022’s ‘Evidence of Immortality,’ brought a dark ambience to coincide with its outright attack. With experiments in darkwave and synth adding breadth to the stated root purpose of aural force, it’s never been harder to guess where the next few years might take their sound, but whatever’s coming, Conan will make it kill. The better part of two decades later, their reliability remains unshakable. Which you want when your band is so heavy that the floor and your ribcage both start to vibrate. __ Canadian mixed-race mixed-gender duo Mares of Thrace deal in a brand of heaviness that draws as much from noise rock and hardcore as it does from the doom metal they’re commonly grouped with. The band came roaring back to life in 2022 after a considerable hiatus; while 2012’s The Pilgrimage (released on Canada’s Sonic UnyonRecords) catapulted them onto the world stage, garnering a premier on Pitchfork and praise in Decibel, Terrorizer, Metal Hammer, and countless other outlets, their currentera is fast eclipsing it. Their relentless schedule in support of 2022’s The Exile saw them tour the USA, Canada, and Europe (including a full tour with UK doom legends Conan,and stints with Bell Witch, Dopethrone, and KEN mode) and headline a showcase at new “North American Roadburn” festival Prepare the Ground.The band’s new incarnation sees vocalist and guitarist Trez (hailed as “absolutelyriveting, an unrivalled monster of a frontperson” by Exclaim! Magazine; a professional illustrator, she also creates the album, merch, and poster art) joined by Casey ondrums,a multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer whose bona fides include being tapped to replace Gene Hoglan in Zimmer’s Hole.2025 looks to be their most ambitious year yet, as they prepare to release their fourth full-length album–The Loss– on illustrious joint Toronto-Reykjavik label ArtoffactRecords (home of Kaelan Mikla and Gggolddd).
Boundaries
ZAO
Creeping Death & Kruelty
The Browning
Confessions Of A Traitor
Terror
LA based powerhouse Terror have always been a name synonymous with hardcore. From their inception in 2002, the band have displayed a level of steadfast dedication unlike any other in the scene. Now with six studio albums, a series of live albums, splits, compilations and EP’s under their belts, the scene veterans are gearing up to release their latest full length ‘Total Retaliation’. The new album which is penned for a September 28th release date features Fit For An Autopsy’s Will Putney (Thy Art Is Murder, Body Count, Knocked Loose) in the producers chair and is the band’s first new material since last years ‘The Walls Will Fall’ EP. Clocking in at just under 30 minutes, ‘Total Retaliation’ is a succinct yet intense message of resistance within a world that can inspire little else. It’s a helping hand for the disillusioned and a firm middle finger to the authorities that are tearing apart society as we know it. As the band’s seventh full length studio album it serves as yet another example of why Terror have not only endured but remained at the top of their game for over 15 years. Terror are: Scott Vogel – Vocals Nick Jett – Drums Martin Stewart – Guitar Jordan Posner – Guitar Chris Linkovich – Bass www.facebook.com/terrorhardcore twitter.com/terrorhardcore
*CANCELED* Our Last Night – The Final Tour
Our Last Night was formed in 2004 by brothers Matt and Trevor Wentworth along with childhood friend Tim Molloy. Combining huge melodic choruses, intense breakdowns, and wide ranging vocals they have created their own brand of post-hardcore. Lyrically the band strive to create a message of hope throughout all of their records. With no label and a massive fan base Our Last Night’s DIY approach of self-producing their albums and music videos has become a model for those seeking to make a living doing what they love. Their unique sound and ability to create rock solid covers of todays hits has solidified their success while launching their original music into new realms. Don’t miss them on their 2025 North American Tour – The Double Life Tour !