There is definitely stuff in there to keep me happy (Gouge Away, Better Lovers, Burner and Angel Du$t), but nail on the head there, they're missing a big hitter like Kublai last year or Knocked Loose the year before.
Agree with this. The lineup is decent this year, but theres nothing comparing to the last couple of years when we've had Knocked Loose, Kublai Khan, Zulu, Chelsea Grin, Heriot etc.
Any thoughts on Viagra Boys as a potential co headliner with The Chats? Playing shows around Europe at the start of July and R&L in August. Feel like they're a decent enough size as a co headliner, bit of a curve ball though.
I'd love Turnstile, but with them touring the EU before trees, I think they're just gonna announce 1 or 2 standalone UK dates in June.
I feel like we're getting one of Alkaline Trio, Frank Turner, Weezer or Don Broco.
Don't think they'll ever top the 2022 lineup. Jimmy Eat World, Turnstile, Idles and Thrice was just such a pull. Plus Knocked Loose demolishing the main stage... hoping they've got something big in store for the final headliner, love The Chats but does seem pretty small considering who they've had.
Gonna be the odd one out and say I'm really happy with The Chats headlining, although they are definitely an odd choice. Could do with some beatdown like Kublai Khan and Zulu appearing on the lineup again, seems to be missing this year.
As always, im just looking out for that handful of heavy hardcore and metal bands, they always split up the fest nice for me. Hoping for any of Knocked Loose, Gel, Harms Way, Touche Amore, Paleface Swiss, Jesus Piece, Boundaries. Like I've gotta get at least 1, right?
Genuinely at a loss as to who the other headliners are. Dillinger Escape Plan sounds like a possibility but I feel like they're gonna end up at Damnation. Maybe Mastodon fit the bill? Finally booked The Mars Volta? Mogwai?
So Basement don't seem to be headlining Outbreak, and aren't exclusive. I could see them maybe subbing to Turnstile at Trees like they did at Outbreak 22? (That's assuming Turnstile have been booked lol)