The 2005 Wasted USA festival has been announced and will take place on October 8th and 9th at the Orange Show in San Bernadino, California. Tickets for the event should be available as soon as this month. Bands playing the three stages include Cocksparrer, MDC, Youth Brigade, Pistol Grip, The Briefs, The Forgotten, The Beltones, Angel City Outcasts, U.S. Bombs, Die Hunns, Beerzone, Dr Know, Street Dogs, The Briggs, Angry Samoans, The Weirdos and many more.

The festival series, which features annual shows in both Europe and North America, was renamed this year from it's prior name of Holidays In The Sun. 2005's other big date is in Morecambe UK in May, however the promoters are looking to hold one or two day festivals in the following countries in the next few years: Italy, Poland, Australia, Canada, Sweden and Russia. If you're a promoter and can help email info@wastedfestivals.com.