Warped Tour 2012 Line-Up

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Warped Tour is a pretty tell-tale sign that Summer is in the Air. One of the most popular travelling music festivals will be making a stop in Toronto/Mississauga for yet another year. While I've heard some people complain that the lineup has gone downhill over the years, this year has a pretty solid lineup and will probably gather a ton of music fans in the GTA and Ontario area. With only TWO Canadian stops this year, fans can attend Toronto and Montreal or go over the border and see a show or two there.

The feature band this year that will be headlining most of the tour is The Used. No strangers to Warped Tour, there will sure to be a large crowd. The last time they were in Toronto they were performing before thousands at the ACC, so it'll be interesting to see the reaction at Warped. They just released a brand new album this past March so they'll more than likely perform an array of new and old tunes!

Other popular favourites will be New Found Glory, Taking Back Sunday and Yellowcard.

This year there is a skew of bands for everybody's taste. While Warped Tour typically showcases bands in the pop-punk-hardcore genre, you'll find an abundance of choice that will suit everybody's tastes.

There are way too many bands to mention (and as Warped Tour gets closer I'll focus more on individual bands), so right now I'm just going to list the faves that I'm excited to see!

All Time Low - Saw them open for Simple Plan this past February. The set was less than ideal at a total of 25 minutes. I need some more All Time Low!

Falling in Reverse - I never heard of these guys until my best friend introduced me to them. They're a little dark but the songs "Caught Like a Fly", "The Drug in Me" and "I'm not a Vampire" are pretty damn good!

Mayday Parade - I've been listening to Mayday ever since I heard them perform with All Time Low back in 2007/08. Their songs are pretty damn good and I can't wait to see them again.

Rise Against - A great rock band. Can't really say more than that.

Ten Second Epic - Followed these guys since they were virtually unknown. I think the last time I saw them perform was in a church for a charity event.  They're Canadian and they're awesome!

The Used - My other best friend made The Used known to my ears. They're pretty awesome and her favourite band so that has to tell you something right!?

Taking Back Sunday - They've been around for years (upon years it seems) so I think you're going to find a lot of old time fans checking these guys out. A perfect punk-alternative sound, they're sure to please quite a few ears!

You Me at Six - First heard these guys at Warped tour in 2010. They're catchy and if it's not your type of music, just listen to them when they speak. Who doesn't enjoy listening to British accents? I sure do!

Tickets went on sale March 30th, so be sure to grab yours while you can!

Keep your eye on my blog for more Warped features on bands starting in late May/early June!

- T