When someone asks what Monster tour water is, the answer might seem confusing. Is it an energy drink or some carbonated beverage? What is monster tour water? The can of monster tour water contains just water with commercial branding outside the can. So there is no energy drink or unique beverage inside. It might seem…
Vans Warped Tour has been hitting cities across the country since 1995 bringing bands and fans together for a daily dose of the world’s best Summer Camp. The tour has been a way for bands to reconnect with cities they don’t get to regularly visit. The mix of genres and styles created a place for…
Every summer the Vans Warped Tour is a chance to gather with people from all across the scene to share their love of music. Warped Tour has always been a premier avenue to discover new music. The sheer volume of eclectic acts community is what keeps this writer coming back year after year. This year’s…
Typically, a Warped Tour date is one to simultaneously dread and look forward to. Sitting in the sun for an entire day and being shoved around in a massive group with a bunch of other sweaty individuals may not be everyone’s cup of tea but the entire Warped Tour experience is exciting, and there’s a…
Kevin Lyman is back at it again with those Warped bands! Luckily the 2016 lineup blows past years out of the water. Headliners like Four Year Strong and Good Charlotte caters to the normal Warped audience but bands like Reel Big Fish and Sum 41 makes sure those begrudging parents have enough nostalgia to coast through the day. This year…
The Vans Warped Tour is known for blistering heat, and July 30th was no exception. With temperatures surpassing ninety degrees by 11am, the Bonner Springs date of Warped Tour in Kansas proved to be another hot one. There are many jokes that go around about the humidity that plagues the Midwest, but when that is combined…
Crowd surfers, moshing, dehydration and your favorite bands are just a few of the things that are brought to mind when it comes to the Vans Warped Tour. Twenty years ago founder Kevin Lyman had the idea of a tour that brought fans and their favorite music together at a price they could afford. The…
On May 22nd Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman stopped by Pomona, California at the California State Polytechnic University to share experiences, advice, and motivation with those lucky enough to attend the lecture. He discussed valuable techniques for almost all aspects of the music business and shared some of the reasons the Vans Warped Tour has…
It’s that time of year again. The Van’s Warped Tour is almost upon us, so some of the By the Barricade team spent their April Fools’ Day at Club Nokia in Hollywood, California to get an early preview of what was planned for the summer. The kickoff party showcased the true diversity at Warped Tour.
