Rock Sound — "You can never have too much Blink in your life" Earlier this month Blink-182 were forced to cancel their upcoming mini-tour with State Champs and Seaway, after drummer Travis Barkers ongoing health problems prevented him from his return to t... more info

Consequence of Sound — Weezer stepped in for Blink after the punks had to back out of their announced headlining set. more info

Stereogum — Blink-182 recently had to cancel their fall tour due to drummer Travis Barker's medical issues. They were scheduled to headline Riot Fest in Chicago this weekend, but instead Weezer swooped in at the last-minute to take over for them. As a tribute to... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Weezer covered blink-182 (who were absent from the festival because of drummer Travis Barker's health issues), Pussy Riot addressed the absence of Pyotr Verzilov (who is in recovery from a reported poisoning), and more from the first day of Chic... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — There may have been social media doubt that it would ever get off the ground, but the 2018 incarnation of Riot Fest kicked off Friday without a hitch under sunny skies and packed crowds at Douglas Park. The music  extravaganza continues through Sund... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The newly-renovated venue will also host Weezer, Ween, PnB Rock, Kurt Vile, John Oliver, Jim Gaffigan, and more. Continue reading… more info

Chorus.fm — Riot Fest have announced the festival’s daily schedule. Friday, September 14th Weezer Young The Giant Taking Back Sunday Dropkick Murphys Bleachers Atmosphere Flogging Molly Cypress Hill (performing Black Sunday (1993, 25th Anniversary) Matt And Ki... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Friday (9/14) is headlined by Weezer, Saturday (9/15) is headlined by Beck, and on Sunday (9/16) it's Run the Jewels and Incubus. Continue reading… more info

Rock Sound — That includes their appearance at Riot Fest. Their replacement has already been announced though, and it's a doozy. Blink-182 have announced that they have cancelled their upcoming mini-tour, including their headline appearance at Riot Fest... more info

Consequence of Sound — The trio of acts replace Blink-182, who canceled their appearance due to health reasons. more info