The Sophomore Headliners: Reliving the Albums That Defined Us
The Sophomore Slump Festival is proud to announce the monumental lineup of headlining acts who will be delivering on our promise: playing the music that fueled a generation. These bands—legends of the Warped Tour stages and icons of the When We Were Young era—are diving deep into their catalogs to bring you the best of their first two or three albums.
Get ready for an overwhelming wave of nostalgia as we celebrate the foundation, the raw energy, and the breakthrough moments of Pop-Punk, Emo, and Metalcore with these defining artists.
🖤 Fall Out Boy: The Emo Kids' Anthem Book
Fall Out Boy is the quintessential band of the mid-2000s renaissance, blending intricate lyrics with massive, stadium-sized hooks. At The Sophomore Slump Festival, they will be stripping back the years to their foundational trio of records. Prepare for a performance dominated by the kinetic energy of "Sugar, We're Goin Down," the enduring poetry of "Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy," and the swagger of "This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race." This is the era of eyeliner, legendary titles, and the songs that cemented their place as pop-punk royalty.
The Albums: Take This to Your Grave (2003), From Under the Cork Tree (2005), and Infinity on High (2007).
⚡ Paramore: The Riot! Is Back
No band captured the raw power and emotional complexity of the mid-2000s like Paramore. Their first two albums were a declaration of independence for a new generation of alternative rock fans. Expect to scream every word of the iconic breakout anthem "Misery Business," feel the catharsis of "That's What You Get," and jump along to the sheer, unfiltered energy of tracks like "Pressure" and "Emergency." This set will be a definitive tribute to the band's most fiery, formative years.
The Albums: All We Know Is Falling (2005), Riot! (2007), and Brand New Eyes (2009)
🎩 Panic! At The Disco: The Cabaret is Open
Panic! At The Disco introduced theatrical grandeur and baroque pop to the scene, making their debut an instant classic. Their set will be a thrilling journey through the genre-bending brilliance of their early works. Get ready to sing along to the defining hit "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" and the deep cuts from their vaudeville-infused debut. They will then transition into the psychedelic, Beatles-esque pop-rock of "Nine in the Afternoon" from Pretty. Odd. It's a two-album rollercoaster of pure, unbridled creativity.
The Albums: A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005), Pretty. Odd. (2008), Vices & Virtues (2011)
💔 Sleeping With Sirens: The Post-Hardcore Heartbreak
Representing the early 2010s post-hardcore wave, Sleeping With Sirens bridged aggressive energy with soaring, melodic vocals. Fans will be transported back to their Warped Tour discovery moments, hearing the foundational tracks that built their massive following. The setlist will feature classics like the gold-certified smash "If You Cant Hang," the emotional signature tune "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn," and the high-energy material from Feel, bringing the perfect balance of heaviness and heart-wrenching melody.
The Albums: With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear (2010), Let's Cheers to This (2011), and Feel (2013).
🕊️ Pierce The Veil: Colliding With The Sky
Pierce The Veil will be bringing their signature blend of technical musicianship, intense emotion, and dramatic flair. This is a must-see for anyone who embraced the V-shaped guitar movement. The set will span their most influential period, from the frantic energy of their debut to the fan-favorite tracks on Selfish Machines, all culminating in the monumental choruses and complex arrangements of Collide with the Sky. Get ready for an epic singalong to "King for a Day" and the cinematic power of "A Match into Water."
The Albums: A Flair for the Dramatic (2007), Selfish Machines (2010), and Collide with the Sky (2012).
⛓️ Of Mice & Men: Restoring the Force
Holding the banner for modern metalcore, Of Mice & Men exploded onto the scene with a sound that was both brutally heavy and deeply empathetic. Their set is dedicated to the albums that forged their identity and delivered some of the genre's most iconic tracks. Prepare for the crushing weight of "Second & Sebring," the relentless pace of cuts from "The Flood," and the anthemic, arena-ready material from their commercial breakthrough, Restoring Force, including hits like "Would You Still Be There." This is where the core kids and metalheads unite in the pit!
The Albums: Of Mice & Men (2010), The Flood (2011), and Restoring Force (2014).
Don't miss your chance to witness history repeated, track by track, album by album. This is The Sophomore Slump Revival. This is the glory days.
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