A lineup announcement has been made for the 20th anniversary edition of the ‘This Is Hardcore‘ fest. Regular attendees are no doubt aware that this year’s edition is taking place far later than usual. Having previously been announced for December 19th & 20th at the Reverb in Reading, PA, today’s (October 15th) announcement only covers December 19th, with no mention of a second date on the admat or announcement.
Blood For Blood will be headlining with Wisdom In Chains, Missing Link, Big Ass Truck I.E. and more performing. The full roster includes:
Blood For Blood
Wisdom In Chains
Missing Link
Big Ass Truck I.E.
Bayway
Outta Pocket
All Out War
Shattered Realm
Flpsde
Suicide Eyes
Vile Mind
Pain Clinic
Cittizins
Before The Devil
Gemstar
Single Print Index
Organizer Joe “Hardcore” McKay commented:
“20 years ago Sean and I pulled off the first TIHC. No influencers, no real sponsors.
It was a push against the 2005 Hellfest that imploded upon the scene the previous summer.
With alot of people barely making ends meet and the economy tanking, the best direction to take was back to a privately owned venue in Reading, PA whose owner have been booking for almost 40 years now. One day with a great collection of old, new, upcoming and bursting on the scene level bands. Partnering with DICE, we have a one ticket with the cheapest possible ticket and the lowest fee of any fest in the last 2 years.A few times earlier in the year I was just going to let it rest a year or more as there was so many other festivals this year but with the help of Chris, Richie, Jess and everyone who didn’t want to sit out this year’s festivities we are making it happen.
What comes next for TIHC isn’t as important right now as just getting to be around friends a few days around the holidays. Hope to see you all!”
Tickets will be going on sale tomorrow, October 16th, at 10:00am EST.
