So Vans Warped Tour UK is just around the corner and here at Hit The Floor we are lucky enough to be going along to party, frolic in the action and watch some incredible bands. We thought we would put together a Top 5 for bands playing each day, these are the bands we feel will completely steal the headlines over that weekend.
SATURDAY TOP 5
5. Chiodos
This band have been through quite a few lineup changes in their 12 year career, but with the rightful return of Craig Owens as lead vocalist, there is much excitement surrounding this band again! We are expecting this band to gather a big crowd when they take to the stage on the 16th of November, get excited people!
4. Crossfaith
This band have gained a lot of attention in the last year, their electro infused metal has made people take notice of what this band are capable off. With them already building a reputation for a frantic live show, expect this band to completely lay waste to the crowds at Ally Pally, make sure you check them out!
3. The Defiled
This band are probably one of the best bands knocking about in Britain at the moment, especially after the release of their latest album Daggers, the bands gothic styled metal is captivating and fresh. As a live band they are also spectacular and will be bringing something a little different to the Warped Tour bill, they will smash it!
2. Parkway Drive
After releasing the masterpiece that was Atlas, Parkway Drive just keep growing in stature every time they come back to these fine shores which has earned them a place as Saturday’s sub headliner. If their Download set is anything to go by, this will be completely bonkers, bodies will be broken and this will be one of the talking points of the entire weekend!
1. Rise Against
Rise Against have no doubt been one of the best punk bands of the last 10 years, they have a hit laden back catalouge and always bring an outrageous live show. We can not wait to see them headline the first night of this years warped, they were made for venues like this, it will be magical and guess what they are playing both nights! So you will get a double helping, lets hope they mix it up!
5. Decade
Decade could will be on their way to something quite big, after signing to Spinefarm Records they have been gaining a lot of popularity in the last 6 months. With their debut album Good Luck out in January, this will give them a chance to give you a taster of their catchy pop punk tunes, this could be a big moment for them!
4. Hacktivist
This band have created a blend of music that you would never think about mixing, but they have absolutely nailed it and created something so original that people have had no choice but to take note. Their concotion of grime style rap vocals and chuggy guitar riffs is mind-blowing to say the least, wait until they drop those riffs on the masses of Warped.
After spending most of the summer on the US warped tour, in which they smashed, this Sheffield mob are back for the UK version and we can not contain are excitement for this band. They have been a revelation for the British metal scene in the last 18 months and they will produce a destructive live show!
Hardcore legends Hatebreed have been going for nearly 20 years now and have produced some of the best metal anthems on the way. They will be one of the best live bands over the weekend and chaos will ensue once they take to the stage, expect circle pits bigger than the rings of saturn!
Yes they are playing the Saturday as well, but there is just no way we could leave this band out, Billy Talent are one of the best live bands about. They are absolutely loved in this country and every time they come back, they are welcomed with open arms, the mass singalongs during Fallen Leaves will be unforgettable!
List complied by: James Hingle
