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Ah Warped Tour. In its 10 years of existence, it has become the quintessential summer tour, known for showcasing some of today’s better known punk (or not so punk depending on what circles you run in) bands. For many kids it has become a signal that yes, summer is finally here. With that in mind, we headed to Cal State Fullerton for the first of two Orange County dates. Despite arriving early, by the time we got in the doors it was already an hour and a half after the show had started, and upon heading to the big inflatable schedule, we realized we had missed Duane Peters and the Hunns. Putting that aside, we were right on time to see the Bouncing Souls, so we made the trek to the Teal Stage to stake out our spots.

Now in a perfect world, being a band for about 10 years longer than most of the bands on the bill would warrant a larger crowd, but for the Souls this didn’t seem to be the case. Most people had either headed to the next stage over to watch Yellowcard, or were still stuck outside. However, as Yellowcard got their pop filled, electric violin groove on, more people came over to the Teal stage, and when the Souls finally took the stage, you could tell that they had plenty of fans to play for. After some cheering and chanting, the band appeared on stage with Greg sporting a new haircut (think slightly longer and with pink streaks), and headed right into the opening of “Ole.” It was a great start to their fun as hell set, which included (not in order) “Hopeless Romantic,” “Anchors Away,” “Lamar Vannoy,” “Cracked,” “K8 is Great,” “East Coast Fuck You,” “The Something Special,” “Fight to Live,” “Sing Along Forever,” and the closer, “True Believers.”

Right as the Bouncing Souls ended, Flogging Molly struck the first chords of “Drunken Lullabies,” so we ran over and got as close as we could without disturbing people who could, to put it simply, kick our ass. They were playing great, but through no fault of their own, the sound became a bit muddled in the large speakers, and the high notes of the whistle were about as grating as nails on a chalkboard. (Someone actually passed out during their set and medics were brought in to take him away). Despite this, it was still a pleasure to catch their set. Some songs played (I can’t remember all of them) were “What’s Left of the Flag,” “Rebels of the Sacred Heart,” “Selfish Man” (dedicated to George Bush), and “Salty Dog.”

After their set we found a break in the schedule, and decided to wander through the aisles of tents on the field. Saw someone getting a mohawk in the “Mullet or Mohawk” tent, headed over to the Epitaph on to pick up some free shit, saw Heather in the Alkaline Trio tent, watched bizarre performers in front of the Truth bus, said hi to the son of Dave King (Flogging Molly) who was manning their tent, and listened to the new Melee CD in their booth before heading back to the main stages.

Anti-Flag were about 2/3 of the way through their set when we got back over there, and creating quite a stir, literally. What little grass there had been in the morning in front of the stage was completely gone, creating a tornado of dirt due to the constant circle pit. The only song I actually caught between Justin Sane’s lectures was “Die for Your Government,” which seemed appropriate as he rambled about the draft being imposed and added the obligatory, “Fuck Bush.” They seemed to have put on a good show though, and as they finished I headed to the front to wait for Alkaline Trio.

I decided to brave the cramped conditions that appear at every Trio show these days in hopes of hearing some of their older material, however, I was severely disappointed. After (finally) introducing the 2nd guitarist, the band dove into their set which consisted of “My Friend Peter,” “Private Eye,” “You’ve Got so Far to Go,” the song on the Rock Against Bush comp, and all rest of the set off of “Good Mourning.” Despite my dissatisfaction with the set list and the cough I had for the rest of the day from the dust, I won’t deny that they put on a very energetic show, which fit well in the Warped schedule.

After a little break we caught the second half of the Vandals’s set. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much, however, I stand corrected. The Vandals put on a very entertaining show, complete with one of the singers climbing up the stage as high as you can go without actually being on the roof and shouting, “I could die any moment so enjoy this.” Some songs I caught were, “I’ve Got and Ape Drape” (dedicated to the 909 crowd), “Oi to the World,” “The New You,” and new songs “My Neck, My Back” and Indie 103.1 favorite “Don't Stop Me Now.”

A short while after the Vandals, Sweden’s The Sounds took the stage. Having caught them at Coachella, I knew that this band could play to larger crowds, however, whether the Warped crowd would receive them well was up in the air. The crowd turned out to be receptive, if not all that enthusiastic. It seemed only to take a slight toll on the performance, and the Sounds energetically played such numbers as “Dance with Me,” “Hit Me Hard,” “Seven Days a Week,” “Living in America,” “Riot,” and of course closing with “We are the S-O-U-N-D-S.”

By this time, I was pretty tired, and having seen Bad Religion multiple times in the past and having no desire to watch Story of the Year, we walked over to catch the last set on the Maurice stage by the band Mae. I don’t know any songs they played, but it was pretty mellow music, and if I had to label it I guess I’d say it’s in the vein of “emo pop.” It was a great way to wind down after many upbeat performances.

It was a great way to spend an afternoon. If you have $30 and aren’t completely jaded, I’d recommend going just to take a break from your normal schedule. Just be sure to bring money for the $3 bottled water.






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    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 2:26 AM (EST)
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    i love mest omg!!!! i love guys from : venezuela of : la nena 182.

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 3:27 AM (EDT)
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    sickboi pierre from sp is a stupid fag

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 3:22 AM (EDT)
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    i hate simple plan! and to the person below me who hates those mofos too you f'in rock!!! i think they suck with there crappy ass music

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 3:18 AM (EDT)
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    i'm so glad simple plan didn't play at csuf! i would have booed those posers of stage! there about as punk as brittney!!!!!!! simple plan suck there selves

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 3:12 AM (EDT)
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    It was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo freakin' awesome! NFG rocked, but bad reiligion and nofx were the best! i got stuck in the mosh pit when nfg took the stage but i got to watch them from one of my sisters friends shoulders! i have a really good pic of jordan chad and cyrus. plus i got in the july 2nd show for free!! cause my sis works at the college. all those bands for free? how great is that?

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 1:30 AM (EDT)
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    no comments on underoaths amazing performance????awesome!

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 12, 2004 at 11:55 PM (EDT)
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    me again.i just 4got2 say...CASUALTIES R FUCKING SWEET N THEY FUCKING ROCK! n 2 the sex pistols haters...FUCK U.alrite...later

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 12, 2004 at 11:52 PM (EDT)
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    alrite alrite everybody shut the fuck up.listen,the Sex Pistols fucking rock,The Casualties fucking rock n 2 the ppl who were talking about ppl being sweaty n shit...GET THE FUCK OVER IT! its a fucking show.u dont like it,then dont fucking go.no1s forcing ur fucking ass.SEX PISTOLS ROCK! n Good Charlotte,New Found Glory,n Simple Plan all SUCK BALLS!!! neways...

    Posted by hayato_the_ninja on 2004-07-11 23:59:20
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    "Alright! I'm hoping this is only the first in a long long series of warped tour reviews! Cause I really think each stop on the tour is totally different and I need to hear about each and every shitty band that plays!"

    Hmm, don't read any of them?

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 1:57 PM (EDT)
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    I can't believe someone was bitching about people sweating with their shirts off. IT'S A FUCKING CONCERT YOU RETARD. What the fuck do you expect? Sit home then you fuckin baby.

    Posted by cm on 2004-07-09 18:27:37
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    "he best treat at the san diego show was seeing duane peters. that was the best performance i have seen at the whole show. "The first thing i'm going to teach my son is to put daddy's gun in my mouth and pull the trigger." his wife has big ol' titties. plus, they had the fastest set there too."

    i saw this 'guy' play with tsol... and every song sounded the same (bad) this guy sucks, even if he has lots of tatoo's, this does not make him any good

    /me deletes USBOMBS mp3s...

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 6:18 PM (EDT)
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    Should I also get my haircut like my grandma?

    Because that's what white-fros look like.

    -BSD

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 3:22 PM (EDT)
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    how the fuck can you fit shirts in your pockets?just take a backpack and stop complaining.Some of you kids need to gorw the fuck up!

    Posted by pwfanatic on 2004-07-09 12:33:08
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    "hardcore kids are annoying assholes that need prozak but atleast they dont wear backpacks. they just punch you in the face."

    golden.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 10:57 AM (EDT)
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    dude, stop being 14 and grow up. Backpacks annoy everyone else except you. Fucking be a human being. Ive gotten free shirts at warped tour and guess what, they go in my pocket, over my shoulder, or on top of my current shirt.

    Suck it up buddy. Also i doubt highly the people at the gates will let you in with the bag. They wouldnt let a girl with an apple and some crackers in one year after she showed them her diabetes card. You think they are going to let you in with your backpack?

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 10:33 AM (EDT)
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    wow what a fuckin douche bag it's a fuckin backpack bro. I don't carry one but if i was getting a bunch of merchandise or free shit i would. Quit bitchin like a little girl and if I remember just as many hardcore kids where backpacks too. If somebody is sweating profusely move out of their way if you don't like it. Why are you gonna ruin the fun by worrying about a sweaty ass dude or a fat bitch carrying a backpack because after you get all your simple plan and good charlotte merch your ass is gonna wish you had a backpack. One more thing whoever wrote that about good riddance is a fuckin tool.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 9:19 AM (EDT)
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    Scores for the backpack and shirtless abusive rant below, bloody funny stuff.

    -Strewtho

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 5:04 AM (EDT)
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    He's also the one who cites Only Crime as "the second coming of Black Flag", which means he doesn't know what's he's talking about. You're pathetic. There was only one Black Flag, and as far as I can tell, Black Flag ended hardcore with "My War".

    Next to that, sXe Bane and Good Riddance look like the jokes they are.

    -BSD

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 3:45 AM (EDT)
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    "Blow me, if I remember correctly you're some worthless fuck that only listens to old school, i hate most old school bands."

    I listen to both. You'll be hardpressed to find a music fan dumb enough to state that "old muzik sux".

    -BSD

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 2:25 AM (EDT)
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    I have to agree with BSD on this one. Fuckers with backpacks are assholes. Backpacks are itchy to stand next to, they get in the way when you want to move in any direction, fat ugly girls always where them and they are stuffed with about a million things that they dont need.

    Stop being a little bitch. wear some shorts with a pocket that buttons closed, tie the shirts around your arm/waist/face or put it on, and fucking leave the backpack at home. its an inconviences to everyone else there.

    Fuck, if i wasnt such a skinny bitch, i would ripp your back pack off and beat you with it you fucking pansy piece of shit. I really hate those fuckers with backpacks. a huge pet peeve of mine. that and people who sweat excesssively and wear no shirt so you are stuck standing next to their slimey ass body. Fuck you buddy. This isnt france, put on a fucking shirt you douche bag.

    God, i really hate people. this thread reminds me why i said last year "fuck im never going to warped tour again"

    but no....book bad religion and rise against and the bouncing souls....that way im damned if i do, and im damned if i dont. fuck this world. atleast hellfest will rule and be air conditioned. hardcore kids are annoying assholes that need prozak but atleast they dont wear backpacks. they just punch you in the face.

    Posted by BizzleBrizzle on 2004-07-09 02:07:15
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    PS-

    The whole "Wow, I didn't know as much about the band as I thought I did- they still suck" argument is played out and childish. Cut your loss and stop playing around like you know about the music you try to talk about.

    -BSD

    The Sex Pistols Still Suck, and I wear a back-pack cuz I'd rather not have money stolen, and I'd rather not carry around the free shit you get there with the one shirt I get, plus any cds I purchase

    Blow me, if I remember correctly you're some worthless fuck that only listens to old school, i hate most old school bands.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 at 2:03 AM (EDT)
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    KirbyPuckett is the biggest fag on the planet.

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 11:45 PM (EDT)
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    to the kid below me, fuck you!

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 10:23 PM (EDT)
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    i think we have had just about enough warped tour reviews, please stop before i am forced to resort to violence

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 7:23 PM (EDT)
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    I may write a review of the Ventura date but I thought Id mention the performance times here sound so much better. Every thing I wanted overlapped in Ventura between 3:30 and 5:30 on the various stages which forced me to watch 15 minute sets of too many bands.

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 6:45 PM (EDT)
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    PS-

    The whole "Wow, I didn't know as much about the band as I thought I did- they still suck" argument is played out and childish. Cut your loss and stop playing around like you know about the music you try to talk about.

    -BSD

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 6:43 PM (EDT)
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    "sex pistols still suck ass"

    You carry around a backpack. You're still a cliche indy hipster.

    -BSD

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 4:12 PM (EDT)
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    Anti-Flag eats a fat cock

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 3:50 PM (EDT)
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    Dear Anti-Flag:

    You might remember me as the real, legitimate Governor of California, unfairly recalled by the vast right-wing conspiracy and 60% of the vote back in 2003.

    Just like you, I am dedicated to quasi-progressive ideals and just like you, I gather support from corporatist, special interests as well. I believe that perhaps, we are both cut from the same cloth. (Except that I have a Stanford law degree.)

    We fight many of the same battles, you and I. Clean air, clean, dioxin-rich water, crowded schools, dilapidated roads, health care for working families, drivers licenses for illegal immigrants, increasing car taxes on working people and destroying 'matador' small businesses are just a few of the many battles we fight together. Except that in the end I always get a little something for my campaign bank account.

    I noticed that you may have endorsed John Kerry for President...and given your extensive punk rock cred with the kids, I would like to ask for your support as well and endorsement to run for Attorney General in 2006.

    As Attorney General, I promise to modify the 3 Strikes law to incarcerate more whites than blacks, modify the Amber alerts to show punk-rock conert listings on our freeway displays, reinstitute corporal punishment in our prison systems and modify enforcement of Megan's law to provide more updated information on sex offenders, so that we can provide directions to their (the sex offenders) homes, not just addresses. (You know it's hard for some to read maps.)

    I promise to prosecute not just companies that manufacture hunting-related firearms, but companies that manufacture steak knives, chain-saws, staple removers, and safety scissors! Only vigorous litigation will force the hand of corporate interests like Crayola and the evil Mead Corporation
    to become more socially responsible.

    I hope you consider what I'm saying and what I stand for--and I hope that you can join me in our collective struggles.

    Sincerely,

    Gray Davis

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 11:57 AM (EDT)
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    Vans Inc. sponsors the warped tour.
    Vans Inc. exploits children in sweatshops in thrid world countries (not to mention, if you're vegan, they produce many leather based products).

    With this aside, I'm not sure if any true punk band would think that being on atour that's sponsered by a huge shoe company would be very cool.

    I understand and sympathize with bands that are packed inside stinky vans and playing shitty venues and starving on the road, of course a thing like warped or any big label looks good to them and you can't blame the bands really fo wanting that.

    What the real problem is, is this huge capitolist movement we've been jaded by in the last 50 or 60 years that can take a pure beautiful artform and process it and sell it to kids in the mall. It's like they just rape it.

    That's why my friends and I do not go to or support the warped tour, it's symbolic of coprate rape on a pure form of art that shouldn't be contorted in that way.

    Posted by BizzleBrizzle on 2004-07-08 11:19:36
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    sex pistols still suck ass

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 3:10 AM (EDT)
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    "And funnily enough, the Sex Pistols were started by Malcom McLaren, who ran a shop called SEX. Technically meaning, they were a sponsored act."

    But their name wasn't Sex Inc., it was Sex Pistols. Your point falls flat and you sound like a jerk. Also, the Sex Pistols were started by Steve Jones and Paul Cook. Malcom hooked them up with a bass player and helped them audition for a vocalist out of his hole in the wall shop. Hardly sounds like the functions of a major label pop group. If they had wanted to cash in, they would've played like the Eagles or Styx. They wouldn't have hired the most repulsive frontman they could find.

    And the guy who said "no majors release good music"... That may be true now, but before the 80's DIY scene, a lot of punk bands were on majors. In fact, just about any band with a record out was. Majors thought that they each needed a surplus of punk bands to cash in on the new music scene, so the chances of getting signed weren't as low for daring bands. Once the majors got news that these bands were losing them money, all but the ones smart enough to sign long term contracts got dropped. In short: If your big quibble with a band is how they release/get out their music and not the quality of said music, you can suck and fuck, anyway.

    It's easy to look back and say "They should have been DIY", but an integral part of a band at those times was just getting out your music as much as possible.

    -BSD

    Posted by BizzleBrizzle on 2004-07-08 01:50:22
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    Anti-Flag isn't clueless, actually they've watered down their politics too much for this fucking election. It pisses me off, those fucks support kerry even though that fuck supports free-trade.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 7:26 PM (EDT)
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    God Anti-Flag sucks balls... those fuckin idiots are clueless morons.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 6:34 PM (EDT)
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    It's one year ago. You're Tony Lovato. You front the Maverick punk band Mest. Your girlfriend just broke up with you. You think:

    "I'm out on tour, I'm in a band and I'm single. This is every kid's dream."

    That simple formula fuels the new Mest single "Cadillac," a summertime blast of snarling guitars, DJ scratch work, and a chorus that celebrates Lovato's simple desire to drive "with my top down/seat back/rolling in my Cadillac."

    score's for that....fucking hilarious.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 6:02 PM (EDT)
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    And funnily enough, the Sex Pistols were started by Malcom McLaren, who ran a shop called SEX. Technically meaning, they were a sponsored act.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 4:02 PM (EDT)
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    the best treat at the san diego show was seeing duane peters. that was the best performance i have seen at the whole show. "The first thing i'm going to teach my son is to put daddy's gun in my mouth and pull the trigger." his wife has big ol' titties. plus, they had the fastest set there too.

    another good thing, bad religion showed my "get over it, emo boy" shirt to the crowd. i threw ten shirts to ten bands, and bad religion was the first to show it. sweet.

    Posted by BizzleBrizzle on 2004-07-07 15:37:47
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    For the guy bellow, see only good punk was released on indy underground labels, anything on the majors is pure shit.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 3:33 PM (EDT)
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    For the one commenting about the corporate sponsorship, you might want to think about withdrawing your comment, as it does leave you looking rather stupid. Punk was not started as a movement that was "about" anything, unless maybe it was about sex or drugs. In the 70s, all of the major punk bands were on MAJOR LABELS, and the only ones that weren't were just too shitty to be signed by anyone. lol. Now in the 80s, yes, there were movements against major labels, once again, primarily, (PRIMARILY, mind you) because they weren't what the majors considered "quality" acts. So a DIY scene sprang up, amongst fans of hardcore and alternative acts. Hence the name, Indie, or Independent. This applied to hardcore and alternative acts....not punk. Punk was already considered dead. *smiles* So yes, you really should drop this act...corporate product placement is nothing new, it's been with rock since the beginning.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 2:54 PM (EDT)
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    Well i went to both dates for free so im not pissed about shit. For backpacks all they do is check inside.If you're planning on getting anything take it with you.If you want to take a video recorder in , i suggest having a friend go like 25 people ahead of you and when they get in toss it over the fence so they get it.Thats what i did.Seeing 7 bands i like twice in two days is heaven.

    Posted by BizzleBrizzle on 2004-07-07 12:52:11
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    If they don't let me bring in my fucking backpack i'll fucking kill. The last time I didn't bring a backpack and had too keep my wallet on me it fell out in the pit and i lost about 40-60 dollars

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 11:59 AM (EDT)
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    This score is for NOFX playing "Drugs Are Good", "Scavenger Type (electric)", and "We've Worn Out the Soles on Our Dancing Shoes (a new song)".

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 11:28 AM (EDT)
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    what about saosin?

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 10:27 AM (EDT)
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    Can anybody tell me what the rules are on bringing backpacks into this years Warped shows? I want to bring some water and food - and not pay $50 for them. Thanks in advance.

    Posted by LMChc on 2004-07-07 02:07:21
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    score is for the bouncing souls. "lamar vannoy" is almost enough of a reason to go to the warped tour.

    and fuck hellfest. shit's gone downhill since 2001.

    go to posi-numbers.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 12:26 AM (EDT)
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    This score is for those commenting on who sponsors HellFest.

    I didnt know it mattered who sponsored the festival. The only thing that matters is the bands playing and if the prices are reasonable. For $30 I will see Ensign, Strike Anywhere, Sick of it All, Bigwig, Folly, Burnt by the Sun, and about 25 other bands to check out.

    Similar to warped tour, except this is for hardcore bands. I like melodic hardcore, they booked 3 of my all time favorite bands on the same day, i will be spending my money there way before i spend it on a warped tour ticket.

    warped tour=Rise Against, Bad Religion, Bouncing Souls......and im done

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 11:18 PM (EDT)
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    i was wondering if the band Arrogent sons of bitches stuck aboard warped tour again this year? Becouse they kicked alot of ass.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 10:01 PM (EDT)
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    "You know what was sad about warped this year, God Awfuls played to a crowd of 40 while SOTY played to a shitload of ppl(about 1000), they both played at the same time and you know what SOTY SUX!"
    -PsychoOS231

    You couldn't of said it any better. The God Awfuls are amazing live and if you get a chance to see them you better take it

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 9:55 PM (EDT)
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    Go figure the Bouncing Souls would play "Lamar Vannoy" my favorite BS song on day one at CSUF when I went to day two. You lucky bastards.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 9:23 PM (EDT)
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    and while we're at it, quit fucking acting like ya'll don't think pierre bovieur from simple plan isn't hot...

    -sickboi

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 8:49 PM (EDT)
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    when they covered Bad Brains you could see a huge smile on Greg, he was loving it. BOUNCING SOULS ROCK!
    -PsychoOS231

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 7:16 PM (EDT)
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    the next day the souls brought out HR from the Bad Brains and played Pay to Cum which was pretty rad

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 7:12 PM (EDT)
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    I don't know... Hot Topic is pretty fucking lame, and I take pride in honestly saying I've never bought anything from it. I've been to one location once because my sister wanted to go. It seemed to me to just be a goth pants store for Slipknot fans that sold "funny" shirts on the side.

    My advice is to just buy all of that shit at K Mart, and if you're honestly stupid enough, you can rip it up yourself and be "punk".

    Gotta hand it to them... Few other businesses could be so successful at bilking young fashion victims out of money.

    -BSD

    Posted by sickboi on 2004-07-06 18:36:21
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    I'll take Hot Topic over the fucking Army anyday.

    And quit acting like you've never been in a Hot Topic. The shit is overpriced, but there is some cool Simpsons stuff in there.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 6:33 PM (EDT)
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    There's NO WAY the reviewer could have seen everything worthwhile of a review. There were close to 90 bands on 10 stages, and probably around 300 booths.

    NO EXAGERRATION!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 6:20 PM (EDT)
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    hellfest is sponsered by hot topic

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 5:57 PM (EDT)
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    same with hellfest they suck! the only good bands are Agnostic Front and Sick of it All

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 5:53 PM (EDT)
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    this music at the warped tour always sucks with the exception of Hot Water Music and Bad Religion, every band there is just like their fans, a bunch of dickwads buying in. Isn't it ironic that a form of music that used to stand for so much now has a nationwide summer tour with CORPRATE SPONSORSHIP!!!!????

    Posted by u-mass on 2004-07-06 17:49:14
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    I didn't watch Melee because they played during Flogging Molly's set.

    I didn't watch the little bands on smaller stages because the choices consisted of things like 18 visions, juliette and the licks, and code of cutz, none of which are my thing.

    As to the kid who doesn't like warped reviews, I have a simple solution: Don't fucking read them and waste your time.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 5:48 PM (EDT)
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    so the vandals played don't stop me now at the show, did dave sing the song or warren?

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 5:15 PM (EDT)
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    Same with Hellfest i want a review of all the shitty bands that are playing

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 5:10 PM (EDT)
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    Alright! I'm hoping this is only the first in a long long series of warped tour reviews! Cause I really think each stop on the tour is totally different and I need to hear about each and every shitty band that plays!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 4:29 PM (EDT)
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    "Score is for this year's Hellfest."

    Sickboi wins comment of the day.

    Im sad, because i may only be going friday. On the other hand, Friday is basically 5-6 of my favorite bands playing in one day.

    oh yea, warped tour is very okay. you missed rise against and Bad religion. you suck

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 4:21 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    God I love California

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 4:08 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Guttermouth played early the second day, they sucked badly

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 4:06 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    score for the reviewer. the only band worth watching that you saw was flogging molly, and maybe bouncing souls or alkaline....i will also add 1 point for you having heard the melee cd which is good. werent there any better bands? more bands? ....guttermouth?....you should have watched melee...

    actually. i apologize...i guess it isnt your fault. i just looked at the bands playing in fullerton, and the only ones you missed that you shouldnt have were in fact melee and guttermouth. score is now for fullerton warped tour

    - jones the bones

    - stevejones8770@yahoo.com

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 3:55 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    BS also played "I Like Your Mom" and the second day they covered a Bad Brains song with Greg and H.R.(BB singer) on vocals
    -PsychoOS231

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 3:41 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    they played youve got so far to go and you were upset?

    i love that song.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 3:16 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    You know what was sad about warped this year, God Awfuls played to a crowd of 40 while SOTY played to a shitload of ppl(about 1000), they both played at the same time and you know what SOTY SUX!
    -PsychoOS231

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 3:13 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Die Hunns played at fucking 11:30 i also missed them the first day, I got there at 10 then waited in line for 3 1/2 hours(THAT WAS THE LONGEST LINE I'VE EVER BEEN IN!)Anti-Flag was fucking awesome, and Bouncing Souls were better the second day(they played Arglye and Gone)I also took pics with Greg at the end of their set
    Good Times-PsychoOS231

    Posted by boldredletters on 2004-07-06 14:38:12
    My Score:

    for once it seems the main stage is better than all the watered down screamo, "metalcore," and pop punk on the side stage.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 2:33 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    A pretty good review :)

    Posted by skanknsmile on 2004-07-06 14:11:37
    My Score:

    who else fucking knew the groovie ghoulies were playing cuz i didnt and i was fucking pissed

    Posted by primeevil7 on 2004-07-06 14:07:07
    My Score:

    Alkaline Trio puts in My Friend Peter and fucking Warbrain in their set, and I'm out of town when they come to Chicago. GOD FUCKING DAMNIT.

    Flogging Molly barely ever tours, and I'm not in town for Warped. GOD FUCKING DAMNIT.

    Thanks for the review and the setlists.

    Now I know what I'm missing, and it sucks shit.

    Posted by BizzleBrizzle on 2004-07-06 14:05:02
    My Score:

    This reviewer blows, he only watched the main stage bands

    Posted by notfeelingcreative on 2004-07-06 13:55:26
    My Score:

    THe souls put "Lamar Vanoy" back into their setlist? That's all I needed to hear!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 1:45 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    It's one year ago. You're Tony Lovato. You front the Maverick punk band Mest. Your girlfriend just broke up with you. You think:

    "I'm out on tour, I'm in a band and I'm single. This is every kid's dream."

    That simple formula fuels the new Mest single "Cadillac," a summertime blast of snarling guitars, DJ scratch work, and a chorus that celebrates Lovato's simple desire to drive "with my top down/seat back/rolling in my Cadillac."

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 1:28 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    U-MASSive piece of shit review.

    Posted by sickboi on 2004-07-06 13:27:33
    My Score:

    Score is for this year's Hellfest.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 1:26 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Fuck the Warped Tour, Fuck KEvin Lyman, Fuck Target, This tour is ruining punk rock in the summer so fuck it!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 1:24 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Man Alkaline Trio never even played "Radio"? That's messed up...

    Joe

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 1:23 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    God i hate california

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