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Los Angeles Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
How Sound and Fury Festival continues to thrive on the bleeding edge of hardcore's evolution
For much of the first 30-plus years of its existence, hardcore music was, for the most part, predictable. While there were outliers such as Bad Brains and Orange 9mm, many acts never veeredfar from the sound set in place by bands like Minor Threat in the early 1980s. Subgenres like metalcore (and other styles of music with 'core' added) blossomed into their own scenes and sounds, but the central tenets of hardcore remained fairly constant — often with hordes of angry fans deriding anything that stepped too far in one way or another. But over the last five to 10 years, the latest generation of musicians from punk rock's slightly more aggressive cousin has expanded into new sonic territory. Bands like Baltimore's Turnstile, Kentucky's Knocked Loose and Santa Cruz's Scowl have pushed the genre in new directions — gaining acclaim and popularity outside the hardcore scene, sometimes at the expense of its die-hard fans. 'It's very awesome to be a part of that wave,' Knocked Loose vocalist Bryan Garris says. 'I think there are a lot of bands that are bringing in new things and opening a lot of doors for everybody else. It's like the generic saying, 'A rising tide raises all ships.' I truly believe there's room for everybody to win, so it feels really good that all these brand-new opportunities are opening for everyone. You see younger hardcore bands really going for it right off the bat, and we're very fortunate to be a part of the era that's taking it to new heights.' That's why it's only fitting for Knocked Loose to be headlining this weekend's Sound and Fury Festival, bringing two full days of the best modern hardcore to Exposition Park. Since its inception in 2006, Sound and Fury quickly established itself as the event for hardcore and hardcore-adjacent music (from the heavier side of emo bands like Anxious to more extreme, metal-leaning acts) first in Los Angeles and then across the country. Just as the festival's lineup and footprint has expanded both in size and musical variety over the years, Knocked Loose has seen its own popularity skyrocket as the band has continued to push the boundaries of what hardcore could be. 'From a sonic perspective, all these bands bringing in new influences to hardcore was pretty polarizing at first,' Garris says. 'You had all these bands that toured and participated in the hardcore world but didn't sound like a traditional hardcore band — and people really made that extremely controversial for an annoying amount of time. Once that barrier was broken, it allowed for so many unique artists and bands to bring new things to the table. Bills and touring packages became more diverse, and I think the coolest thing is when you put a tour package together that makes sense on paper but sonically makes no sense at all. It keeps things interesting and doesn't create such a monotonous atmosphere at a show.' For Knocked Loose, one of the biggest steps outside of 'traditional hardcore' it could possibly take was collaborating with pop-turned-metal artist Poppy on last year's 'Suffocate' — a gamble that paid off handsomely, introducing the band to a whole new audience and earning the group its highest-charting single and a Grammy nomination for metal performance. It's a track that Garris still considers 'definitely one of [his] favorite songs' while also allowing the band to get 'weirder' and experiment in ways it might not normally consider. While the band is already considering how it can continue to push the envelope even further without losing what makes Knocked Loose work at its core, the group is mindful of its history in the hardcore scene both as fans and artists. No scene is quicker to disown an act for its commercial success, and Garris (along with guitarists Isaac Hale and Nicko Calderon, bassist Kevin Otten and drummer Kevin Kaine) is fully aware of the line the band walks. 'We've never been writing a song and felt like we had to check in with how [hardcore fans] would feel about it, but when it comes to how we present the band, that's where we keep hardcore in mind,' Garris says. 'That's where we come from and what we're used to. Even though we know the band is obviously not going to be playing crazy small DIY, no-barricade hardcore shows anymore, it allowed us to create an experience on a much bigger stage. Then we do things like play Sound and Fury or put hardcore bands that we like on our bills because we still feel very passionately about these things. We're very fortunate to be able to play these massive shows and have conversations about [pyrotechnics] and lights, but we're still hardcore fans and that's never changed.' With acts like Knocked Loose, Scowl and England's Basement on the bill this year, Sound and Fury continues to show why it's arguably America's preeminent hardcore festival, bringing together dozens of rising bands with just enough nostalgia acts (such as this year's Forced Order reunion and Poison the Well) to remind the younger generations of those who came before. It's a lineup you won't see anywhere else, with a DIY hardcore vibe that fit just as well when hardcore fans and artists Sean Riley, Robert Shedd and Todd Jones held their initial event at the Alpine in Ventura 19 years ago. 'There are a lot of festivals in the mainstream rock atmosphere where the lineups are essentially the same,' Garris says. 'For example, two years ago or so, every major rock fest in America was headlined by Metallica. That's no diss at all, but Sound and Fury is such a different thing and the lineups feel so organic and exciting. They're very good about scratching an itch that you didn't know you had.' 'I think [hardcore fans] are seeking more context than what they're getting from the mainstream — and since most of the people here arrive through that filter, it makes for a very open and welcoming space,' Riley adds. 'So whether it's being straightedge and eschewing drugs and alcohol, or whether you are someone who likes wearing corpse paint in public, or you're a person who likes to dance at shows, this is a place you can come and be yourself without judgment. Combine that with hardcore shows being, in my opinion, the rawest form of live-music experiences you can find, it's a freeing experience.' Although Riley is the only one of the three original founders still working on Sound and Fury — currently teamed with Martin Stewart and Madison Woodward — he's made sure to keep it as true to the hardcore ethos as possible year after year. Despite numerous venue changes and growth that many corporate festivals could only wish to have, Sound and Fury today is as instrumental to and beloved by the hardcore scene in Los Angeles and beyond as it's ever been. It's found a way to speak to multiple generations of hardcore kids (and adults), and now some of its biggest fans are the ones onstage. '[Sound and Fury] has never been our 'day job,' but more of something we do in our off time that can hopefully inspire people — knowing how empowering and meaningful this DIY world has been for us and our lives outside of this music scene,' Riley says. 'We've seen attendees start bands that play the fest, put out zines that they sell at the fest, start businesses or become food vendors that operate at the fest, and even people who now help us run the fest and have actual ownership stakes in the festival. Seeing it grow year after year in a very organic way really validates our approach and hopefully means it's serving its purpose.' 'When we were preparing our year, [Sound and Fury] was one of my most anticipated shows of the year because I am such a fan of the festival,' Garris adds. 'I've gotten to watch the festival grow from a fan's perspective, and I remember going to the fest when it was like 1,000 people total. To see what it is now is amazing. It's setting the bar for hardcore every single year and taking it to new places, because it was never supposed to be that big. The people that put it together care so much to protect the festival and to scale it to these unimaginable places — all while keeping it feeling DIY and like a hardcore festival. We're just so excited to be a part of it.' Or, as Scowl vocalist Kat Moss put it, 'I would argue Sound and Fury is the best hardcore festival ever.'
STV News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Metallica return to Scotland for one night only
Metallica are set to make their long-awaited return to Scotland this summer. The band announced they would be bringing their M72 World Tour to Glasgow's Hampden Park for one night only on June 25. Following the Scottish show, the band will go on to play the Principality Stadium in Cardiff and the London Stadium. The tour, which started in Amsterdam in 2023, has seen the band perform for over four million fans worldwide. For the Glasgow show, fans will be able to catch performances from Gojira and Knocked Loose, who will be opening the show. Tickets are set to go on sale on Friday, May 20, at 10am. They can be purchased on the SEC website. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Metallica announces Glasgow Hampden Park gig as part of world tour
The heavy metal band will be heading to Scotland next summer. Heavy metal band Metallica are heading to Glasgow next summer for one night only and fans cannot contain their excitement. The band, from LA, will head to Hampden on Thursday, June 25, 2026. On Thursday morning the band took to their website to announce the exciting news. They penned: "Greetings from the road as the M72 World Tour currently rolls through North America… we're not ready to stop yet! An incredible year four of M72 in 2026 will take us back to Europe next spring and summer to visit some cities we have not been to yet. "The production will feature the same unique stadium production at mid-field in-the-round, with the Snake Pit in the center of the stage providing a complete 360° view of the show. We're excited to continue the now-tradition of No Repeat Weekends and will also have a mix of some One Night Only shows." Metallica will also welcome special guests Gojira and Knocked Loose on stage as their supporting acts for the Glasgow show. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 30 here and Fan Club presales begin Tuesday, May 27.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Metallica to play at Glasgow's Hampden stadium during new UK tour
Metallica have announced a six-date run of shows in the UK and Ireland next summer as part of the band's long-running M72 world metal icons will play at Glasgow's Hampden Park stadium on 25 June 2026, after playing two dates in Dublin on 19 and 21 band will then move on to Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 28 June and the London Stadium on 2 and 5 July. It will be their first UK performances since headlining the Download festival in 2023. The M72 tour has been going for four years across Europe and North America with dates in Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East planned later this is in support of the band's 11th studio album, 72 Seasons, which was released in 2023. The dates in London and Dublin will be "no repeat" shows, meaning fans will be treated to different sets and opening acts each first night in Dublin and second in London will see them supported by French metal band Gojira and Knocked Loose, while the reverse dates will include support from Pantera and and Knocked Loose will also be the support acts in both Glasgow and will be the first time the band has performed in the Welsh capital since 1996 and their first Glasgow show since go on sale 30 May at 10:00, but fan club pre-sales begin on 27 May.
The Herald Scotland
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Metallica announce tour with date in Glasgow's Hampden
The M72 World Tour has already played to nearly four million fans worldwide since it kicked off in Amsterdam in April 2023. The Glasgow performance will feature support from Gojira and Knocked Loose, and will follow the tour's signature No Repeat Weekend format, where setlists and support acts vary between each night of a two-show run. While Glasgow will only host one night, the band is promising a fresh, unique set for each show on the tour. Tickets go on general sale on May 30 at 10am, while Metallica fan club members can access presale tickets starting May 27 at 11am. A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to local charities through Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation, which has raised more than £16.2 million since its launch in 2017. The foundation supports a range of causes, including technical education, food security, and disaster relief. The tour has earned rave reviews, with Billboard calling it 'life-affirming' and Metal Hammer praising it as 'undeniably epic.' The band's upcoming Glasgow show is expected to be a major highlight for UK fans, offering a mix of classic hits and new material in a high-energy, stadium-sized spectacle. For full tour information, enhanced experiences, and travel packages, visit:
