Following negotiation and discussions with the Mayor of Chicago's office, the Chicago Park District leadership and Alderwoman Monique L. Scott, Riot Fest has relocated to its original home at Chicago's Douglass Park from the SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.
After Riot Fest had previously confirmed its relocation due to disagreements with the Chicago Park District, it looks like an agreement has been made with the city.
Fall Out Boy, NOFX and Beck are due to headline the festival with Slayer set to reunite for a headlining performance.
The Offspring, Manchester Orchestra, Lamb of God and Mastodon are set to play their albums Smash, Cope, Ashes Of The Wake and Leviathan in full respectively.
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