Groezrock hotlist

GROEZROCK is SOLD OUT !!

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:58:00 +0200

Thanks for everyone !...

Not sold out

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:17:51 +0200

1 more days and we officially start the 21th anniversary edition...we are ready... are you ? Curently the presales are over but there are still a lot of tickets left at the entrance. It's worth coming to Belgium if you want to enjoy GROEZROCK. In case you forgot your camping ticket, there's no need to worry because they still are available at the camping entrance from 18:00h (friday, 27th April). Box office sales: Saturday 28th april, 09u30 and Sunday 29th, 09u30. Don't forget to download the free GROEZROCK mobile app or visit our Mobile website Anyway... we see you within a few hours ...let the fun begin!!!!...

Meet & Greets

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:22:44 +0200

Next bands will be meeting fans at the Etnies and Impericon booth during GROEZROCK. Saturday @ ETNIES BOOTH 12:30 Belvedere 13:00 Paceshifters 13:30 For Today 14:00 Evergreen Terrace 14:30 Authority Zero 15:00 Face Tomorrow 15:30 The Wonder Years 16:00 Hostage Calm 16:30 Royal Republic 17:00 The Dillinger Escape Plan 17:30 Reel Big Fish 18:00 We are the in crowd 18:30 Off With Their Heads 19:00 tba 19:30 Face To Face 20:00 Hazen Street 20:30 Bouncing Souls 21:00 Parkway Drive Saturday @ IMPERICON BOOTH 14u30 Miss May I 15u45 The Ghost Inside 19u00 Heaven Shall Burn Sunday @ ETNIES BOOTH 12:00 Wolves Like us 12:30 Jonah Matranga 13:00 Slapshot 13:30 Thrice 14:00 Zebrahead 14:30 Versus The World 15:00 Simple Plan 15:30 Billy The Kill 16:00 tba 16:30 tba 17:00 tba 17:30 Motion City Soundtrack 18:00 Junius 18:30 Such Gold 19:00 DYS 19:30 MxPx All Stars Sunday @ IMPERICON BOOTH 14u00 Architects 17u15 Your Demise 18u30 Unearth...

GROEZROCK ticket presale extented 1 day!

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:04:22 +0200

Due to the high amount of emails we receive daily, Groezrock ticket presale will be available one extra day. End of presale now Thursday midnight. Those without a ticket by then, can buy tickets at the day counter of the festival....

GROEZROCK teams up with HEEZLE: Share your well-being with the Heezle app

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:47:50 +0200

EN Heezle communicates your well-being in a very fast and easy way with your friends, family and followers using your favorite social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and others. Simply choose whether you're fine or not and select one or more social networks to share with. Heezle then adds your current address and shows your exact location on a map. It's as simple as that! NL Heezle communiceert uw welzijn in een zeer snelle en eenvoudige manier met uw vrienden, familie en volgers op uw favoriete netwerken zoals Facebook, Twitter, Google+ en andere. Kies simpelweg of je ok bent of niet en selecteer een of meerdere sociale netwerken op dit te delen. Heezle voegt hieraan dan uw huidig adres toe en toont uw exacte locatie op een kaart. Zo eenvoudig is het! De Heezle app werd op maat gemaakt voor (grote) events en wordt geïntroduceerd op Groezrock. De Politiezone Geel-Laakdal-Meerhout en GROEZROCK zijn dan ook heel enthousiast over deze APP. Beiden staan we 200% achter het idee en geloven we in de meerwaarde die deze APP kan hebben op onder andere festivals . HEEZLE...

Pre-sales Ending 25/04 at 23.59

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:21:20 +0200

The pre-sales will be ending next week 25/4 at 23.59. Take advantage of the discount ticket offers while you still can! As usual we will be selling tickets at the door unless we're sold out by next week. We're all very excited with this year's "massive" response to our line-up. Yesterday we've had some problems with our website due to the really heavy traffic. Problems are fixed as we speak. We'd already like to thank everyone who will be joining us on this 3 day adventure! 　 Let's get ready and party!!! ...

First Signing Sessions Announced

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:28:36 +0200

Next bands will be meeting fans at the Etnies and Impericon booth during GROEZROCK. Impericon : Unearth, The Ghost Inside, Your Demise, Miss May I, Architects & Heaven Shall Burn. Etnies : Parkway Drive, DYS, Hazen Street, Such Gold, Face To Face, Motion City Soundtrack, Off With Their Heads, Versus The World, We are the in crowd, Zebrahead, Reel Big Fish, Thrice, Royal Republic, Slapshot, Face Tomorrow, Jonah Matranga, For Today, Wolves Like Us & Belvedere. Exact timings online after the weekend, stay tuned for more! ...

Dustin Kensrue confirmed his acoustic performance

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:14:41 +0200

Dustin Kensrue (born November 18, 1980) is the vocalist, lyricist, and rhythm guitarist in the Orange County post-hardcore quartet Thrice. Dustin also has a solo acoustic side project under his own name. He had toured in past years on his own under the moniker “Ursus Veritas,” but decided to drop the name in favor of simplicity since “people have enough trouble just pronouncing last name to begin with. ” The name was a play-on-words of its Latin components: Ursus meaning bear, and Veritas meaning truth. Kensrue has been quoted as saying there is no real special significance to the name, other than he likes bears, and thought it sounded cool. Kensrue is more likely to snare listeners more in tune with the work of Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Ryan Adams. Combining classic folk with earthy blues, melodic country and deep soul, Kensrue creates a unique aural landscape complementing his music versatility....

Mikey Erg takes the first slot!

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:55:20 +0200

We're extremely happy to announce Mikey Erg as solo artist on GROEZROCK. Mikey Erg, known as a member from The Ergs, Star Fucking Hipsters, The Dopamines and nowadays on the road with Off With Their Heads, has an awesome cool punkrock voice. This drummer, guitarist, singer (and in a mixture of these jobs) has released solo work on Paper+Plastick. His 12" 'Songs From The Heart' was released in a form of a heart, a real collector's item! Mikey's music is sincere, pure and sometimes even fun! Get to know him (better) on our Fender acoustic stage. (Saturday, 12u00) Later more news on the second addition...

I AM THE AVALANCHE - cancellation statement

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:41:14 +0200

"Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, we are not going to be able to come over to the UK and Europe in two weeks as we'd planned. To say that we're disappointed is an understatement, since we've been stoked on playing shows with The Wonder Years and doing the Hit The Deck, Groezrock and Monsterbash fests for months now. We will, however, absolutely be back over there this summer, and can't wait to come back and play music for all of you. Our deepest apologies about the current turn of events once again, and much love to all of you over in Europe and the UK." HOSTAGE CALM WILL TAKE THEIR SET AT THE ETNIES STAGE. We're looking for some nice replacements at the Fender acoustic stage. In case you have some suggestions...feel free to post below....

GR2012 Time schedule online.

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:51:06 +0200

After weeks of planning, cutting and pasting, GROEZROCK's schedule is finally finished! Time to plan your path through 80 interesting bands. The line-up page on our website provides a neat overview of all the stages for every day of the festival with a printable timetable. GROEZROCK no longer seems that far away! Saturday, April 28: Download here Sunday, April 29:Download here Macbeth, Saturday, April 28 12:15 12:40 Versus You 13:15 13:40 Envy the Fallen 14:20 14:45 The Charm The Fury 15:30 15:55 Until The Last 16:40 17:05 Now, Voyager 17:50 18:20 Midnight Souls 19:05 19:35 We Are The Ocean Macbeth, Sunday, April 29 12:15 12:40 Barroom Heroes 13:15 13:40 As Enemies Arise 14:20 14:45 John Coffey 15:30 15:55 If I Die Today 16:40 17:05The Amsterdam Red-Light District 17:50 18:20 We butter the bread with butter 19:05 19:35 The Swellers...

GROEZROCK's festival market is complete

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:26:31 +0100

21 years GROEZROCK, 11 years Hardlife Promotion Merch-Distro market @ GROEZROCK. FULL List: Reflections Records; Up magazine; King Cobra; Funtime Records; MRW Trading; Mr. Waterpijp; Kings Road Merch Europe; Epitaph Europe; Eye Spy Records; Sinner Supply; Pierced Heart; Cosmos Jewelry & Piercing; Big Deal Clothing; Camisetas Morgan; Wayhigh/Forensick Music; Death, Shred! Clothing; Rebellion Streetwear; Faceburn Leather & Buckles; Bad Mood Records; De Nieuwste Rages; Sea Shepherd Belgium; Shield Recordings; Fair Trade Merch; Let's Go Bananas; Rude Records; Hopeless Records; NoReason Records; Reality Records; Bite Back; Impericon Clothing; Ass-Card Records; Jumpstart Records; Green Hell Records; Ragewear Clothing; The Limit Records; Enigma Clothing; Useless Pride Records; Total Heaven Recordstore; Poppodium 013; La Agonia de Vivir; Buckaneer Merch; Babashop VOF; 20.000 Ft; Pink Mist Distro; Big Scary Monsters Records; East Trading Company; Abandon Ship Apparel; Diskspunkos; In Stitches Clothing; Loyalty & Devotion; Attitude Holland; Marco Cools; Hardcore Help Foundation....

FRONT'S FRIDAY TAKEOVER AT GROEZROCK 2012

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:04:29 +0100

On top of a lineup to blast your face into the sky, it just got even better with the revelation that FRONT MAGAZINE will be taking over and running riot on the first evening, Friday 27 April, with their very own pre-festival party. "HOLY SHIT are we excited." Starting at 7pm they are bringing over their very own FRONT GIRLS Arabella and Lora Leigh to party hard, as well as killer DJs Christian Stevenson and Karistocat to get everyone pumping. Did we mention how fucking excited we were? Get yourself out there on a bus, a festival ticket and campsite pass with See Gigs by clicking HERE, check out what they did last year at Groezrock HERE. Amazing....

Groezrock Parties in France with EMODAYS PRODUCTION and OUI FM

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:54:49 +0100

GROEZROCK and EMODAYS PRODUCTION propose to win 2X2 tickets during 2 Groezrock Parties in France !! In PARIS @ Backstage O'Sullivans By The Mill - On March 22nd, thursday - FREE ENTRY Backstage O'Sullivans By The Mill. And in LYON @ Ayers Rock Downtown - On march 25th, sunday - FREE ENTRY Ayers Rock Downtown. Check all the details on www.emodays.com or www.facebook.com/emodaysprod Playlist and Blind Test 100% GROEZROCK !! FREE ENTRY, GO AHEAD ! --- Comme l'annee derniere, EMODAYS PRODUCTION et le GROEZROCK s'associent à nouveau cette année pour vous faire gagner 2X2 places au cours de 2 rock parties partenaires du Festival !! A PARIS @ Backstage O'Sullivans By The Mill Le jeudi 22 Mars - ENTREE GRATUITE Backstage O'Sullivans By The Mill. Et à LYON @ Ayers Rock Downtown Le dimanche 25 Mars - ENTREE GRATUITE Ayers Rock Downtown. Tous les details sur www.emodays.com ou www.facebook.com/emodaysprod SOYEZ PRETS !! Tous les détails surwww.emodays.com ou www.facebook.com/emodaysprod Une playlist et un Blind Test 100% GROEZROCK !! ENTREE GRATUITE, ALLEZ-Y !!...

The Macbeth stage...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:25:54 +0100

Macbeth Footwear is Thrilled to Announce the Winners of our Killer Competition! All 20 bands have worked their asses off to spread the word of their nomination and to gain as much votes as possible. After 2 weeks and more than 30,000 votes we proudly announce the 10 bands that will rock the Macbeth stage at the Groezrock on the 28nd & 29nd of April in Meerhout, Belgium. The 10 bands with the most votes are.............. The Amsterdam Red-Light District (France) 11.9% Now, Voyager (Belgium) 11.8% John Coffey (The Netherlands) 9.7% Until The Last (France) 9.0% The Charm The Fury (The Netherlands) 9.0% Envy The Fallen (United Kingdom) 7.6% Versus You (Luxembourg) 6.8% Barroom Heroes (Germany) 6.0% As Enemies Arise (The Netherlands) 5.8% If I Die Today (Italy) 5.8% To complete our lineup we had our partner Blackstar Amplification pick the 2nd band to receive a wild card. They made a strong pick and we are stoked to announce that WE BUTTER THE BREAD WITH BUTTER from Germany will be the last addition to the lineup of the Macbeth stage at Groezrock 2012. Combined with our special guests The Swellers and We Are The Ocean, as well as the winner of the other wild card Exile Parade, our line-up is stronger than ever! We want to thank all the bands for their dedication and for making this yearʼs competition a huge success! We are looking forward to meet all the bands at Groezrock! Also a big thank you goes out to all of you who voted and helped your favorite band to win! We will raffle 3 pairs of shoes amongst the voters, the winners will be notified by email. See you at Groezrock! The Macbeth team....

from SUBURBAN : Win a MEGA price package

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:28:28 +0100

GROEZROCK 2012 is on its way! The festival with the best punk & hardcore bands around. Suburban Records is ready, are you? We are giving away two tickets for Groezrock 2012 and as if that’s not enough we’re throwing in a box of CD’s, one of every of the 18(!) Suburban bands that are playing this year. All you have to do is post your most incredible, fantastic or failed crowdsurf photo on facebook and tag Suburban Records FB & Groezrock FB. (be creative!) The most phenomenal photo wins. We will announce the winner on the 6th of April, so keep a close eye on our Facebook page! ...

€ 100 to spend on tees, shoes, ... at Large

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:17:58 +0100

After 2 Groezrock days on Belgium's most brutal festival, we, the people at Large Popmerchandising thought you could use some new gear. Click here to participate. We will randomly draw one winner who will be rewarded with a € 100 voucher which can be redeemed on our website or by phone. We will contact the winner and publish his/her name on the Large website and social media. Only valid for the BeNeLux. ...

Update on the Merchandise Market

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:03:36 +0100

11 years Hardlife Promotion Merch-Distro market @ GROEZROCK. Confirmed so far : Reflections Records + Up magazine + King Cobra + Funtime Records + MRW Trading/ Mr. Waterpijp + Kings Road Merch Europe + Epitaph Europe + Eye Spy Records + Sinner Supply + Pierced Heart + Cosmos Jewelry & Piercing + Big Deal Clothing + Camisetas Morgan + Wayhigh/Forensick Music + Death, Shred! Clothing + Rebellion Streetwear + Faceburn Leather & Buckles + Bad Mood Records + De Nieuwste Rages + Sea Shepherd Belgium + Shield Recordings + Fair Trade Merch + Let's Go Bananas + Rude Records/Hopeless Records/NoReason Records + Reality Records + Bite Back + Impericon Clothing + Ass-Card Records/Jumpstart Records + Green Hell Records + Ragewear Clothing + The Limit Records + Enigma Clothing + Useless Pride Records + Total Heaven Recordstore + Poppodium 013, ... more to come ! Mail Mike De Coene @ HARDLIFE PROMOTION ....

Impericon comes with tickets and bundles

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:03:42 +0100

Impericon will not only present a stage at Groezrock this year, there are also tickets and bundles with cool Groezrock T-Shirts. You can find it at : IMPERICON TICKETSHOP! In addition to the merchandise of Groezrock 2012 bands like Parkway Drive, Heaven Shall Burn and Terror, the Impericon online store provides a Groezrock all-round package! PS: They are the only partner in Germany who have really nice normal hardcopy tickets....

Let the battle begin

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:41:30 +0100

Next bands are selected for the Macbeth stage : As Enemies Arise, NL Indevotion, Swe Hey! Alaska, UK Our Final Hour, Uk Versus You, Lux Mid Air Collision, B The Charm the fury, NL John Coffey, NL The Amsterdam Red-Light District, Fr Vine-Yard, NL Now, Voyager, B Never Means Maybe, UK Until The Last, Fr Brave Yesterday,UK Make it Count, NL Barroom Heroes, D The Headstart, UK Envy the Fallen, UK If i Die Today, It Housefires, UK The voting site is online. Good luck gaining as much votes as possible! Be creative and we hope to welcome you at GROEZROCK 2012. The Macbeth Factor - VOTE HERE ...

GOOD RIDDANCE ARE BACK!

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:06:10 +0100

In May 2007 Good Riddance played their final show, fittingly in their hometown of Santa Cruz. The members then went their separate ways to raise families and pursue careers. Though there have been numerous offers to reform and play in the five years since, the band has turned them all down. In 2012 the members of Good Riddance decided to get together and play a few shows again. The reason was simple: they missed the songs. The group has no immediate plans for any further releases at this point but is looking forward to reuniting on stage and celebrating the memorable material they have longed to play and which their loyal fans have been waiting to hear once again. "We look forward to reconnecting with so many of you who made our journey possible as well as perhaps introducing ourselves to an entirely new audience of people who may have heard our records but never saw us play. Good Riddance has always been more than a band. We will also be focusing heavily on promoting and advocating for groups and organizations we support which we believe are key in creating a more just and caring world. We will appreciate any support our fans can offer these groups as we endeavor to stretch our music and it’s power beyond the milieu of simple entertainment. We look forward to seeing you at a show soon." Peace, Chuck Platt Luke Pabich Russ Rankin Sean Sellers...

A message from Aaron (Billy Talent)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:00:26 +0100

"I never thought I would have to write another letter like this. In March of 2006, I wrote a letter telling you all I have MS. Now I am writing to tell you that I have a problem with my heart that needed to be fixed. On Feb 2nd, I had open-heart surgery to repair a leaky aortic valve. It’s going to take a couple months before I start feeling normal again. In the meantime Jonny, Ben and Ian will be putting the finishing touches on our new record. I finished all of my drums in December so I’m going to take the next few months to get better. Unfortunately we are going to have to pull out of playing Groezrock in Belgium in April. We were really looking forward to this as it was the perfect show to start touring this record. So many of our friends will be there and to share the stage with Refused was a dream come true. To all our fans in Belgium, we promise we will make this up to you. For now, please look forward to a new single soon and new album in July. The surgery went perfect but healing takes a while. No other shows will be affected and I look forward to seeing you all in the summer." Aaron If you want to check out exactly what I had done click here GROEZROCK want to wish Aaron all the best and full recovery. ...

MacBeth Battle of the Bands Update.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:11:51 +0100

Macbeth is psyched to announce that almost 500 bands entered the Groezrock 2012 competition! On February 21st we will announce the 20 remaining bands that have been selected by a professional jury. These 20 bands enter into a popular vote competition in which they will have to get as many people as possible to vote for them. The more votes, the more chance you have of playing the Macbeth stage! On March 10th Macbeth will announce the 10 bands with the most votes and thus qualify for a spot on the Macbeth stage at Groezrock 2012. In the meantime we would like to share a little secret… Macbeth have invited 2 special guests. We Are The Ocean & The Swellers Besides that, the first wildcard went to Exile Parade (UK), “Britpop with a punkrock attitude!”. There is one wildcard left and the winner of it will be announced on March 10th together with the 10 bands that will compete for a chance to play at the Macbeth stage at Groezrock 2012. For more information check out the EVENTS section on our website or visit the MACBETH FACTOR page. MACBETH & GROEZROCK ...

Merch/Distro booth's @ GROEZROCK

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:12:42 +0100

11 years Hardlife Promotion Merch-Distro market @ GROEZROCK. Confirmed so far : Reflections Records, Up magazine, King Cobra, Funtime Records, Cybermania/Mr. Waterpijp, Kings Road Merch Europe, Epitaph Europe, Eye Spy Records, Sinner Supply, Pierced Heart, Cosmos, Big Deal Clothing, Camisetas Morgan, Wayhigh/Forensick Music, Death, Shred! Clothing, Rebellion Streetwear, Faceburn Leather & Buckles, Bad Mood Records, ... more to come ! Mail Mike De Coene @ HARDLIFE PROMOTION ....

It’s time again for the best competition of the year!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:47:19 +0100

Does your band have the Macbeth Factor?! That's right people! After last years huge success Macbeth are ready once again to kick off the party at Groezrock. Macbeth Footwear invites your band to enter the world’s greatest competition! The battle of all battles. This is your ticket to rock the Macbeth stage at Groezrock Festival 2012 and maybe (if you are lucky) at the official GROEZROCK 2013 poster. For more information check out the EVENTS section on our website or visit the MACBETH FACTOR page. Registration is possible till 15th of February. The game is on!...

Acoustic Punk Meeting @ BBQ-Area

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:28:52 +0100

After a successful edition last year, it's time for edtion 2 of the Groezrock Acoustic Punk Meeting. When: Friday April 27th 2012 - 22:00h Where: BBQ area at the campsite For more information check out the EVENTS section on our website or contact NORTH EMPIRE BOOKINGS if you'd like to play. They also have FACEBOOK page. ...

None More Black replacing Bigwig

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:43:04 +0100

Statement from the band: "I'm sorry to inform that BIGWIG will not be able to tour during April due to an injury that needs unexpected additional surgery, attention and healing. We thank everyone involved and are very grateful for this invitation to share a stage with such amazing bands and friends. We love and support this fest and wish everyone the best of luck hoping we can join in future events and shows. The main goal at this point is to heal up properly and get back out to doing what we love in full force. Updates on progress will be posted. Cheers and hope to see you soon! -BW" We wish Tom good luck with the surgery and healing process. Bigwig will be replaced by None More Black. None More Black is a New Jersey-based melodic punk outfit on Fat Wreck Chords, formed by lead singer / guitarist Jason Shevchuk after the demise of his previous band, Philadelphia's Kid Dynamite. Features members from Kill Your Idols, New Mexican Disaster Squad, No Friends and Gatorface. The band has released three full-lengths and two EPs. Their most recent album, titled "Icons", was released on October 26, 2010 by Fat Wreck Chords....

Introducing IMPERICON stage

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:57:32 +0100

We're extremely happy to announce IMPERICON will be our new partner. "We at Impericon are incredibly proud and happy to cooperate with Groezrock, one of the most important European Punk and Hardcore Festivals. Full of expectation and excitement, we are looking forward to a line up of bands that includes Parkway Drive, Heaven Shall Burn and many more, that seeks to unite various generations of the alternative music scene!" Visit their website at www.impericon.com or like them at facebook Architects (uk) are the last addition to the IMPERICON stage and festival for 2012....

Joey Cape & Frenzal Rhomb

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:50:47 +0100

Except for all the good news there's also a bit negative news and very good news. Joey Cape can't do a solo/acoustic set at GROEZROCK. Because Lagwagon is playing Extreme Playgrounds in Duisburg the logistics didn't work out and it's not doable time wise to add a solo show. But Lagwagon is still playing GROEZROCK. In the first riddle some saw connections with Frenzal Rhomb. That's true. But due to Gordy's (drummer) wife being so close to giving birth it's very difficult to leave home. We totally understand this and wish both all the luck in the world with this beautiful experience. Congratulations. We might see them in 2013....

THRICE (Farewell European festival Show)

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:57:07 +0100

Special Guest : THRICE (Farewell European festival Show), GALLOWS, CHIXDIGGIT, FOR TODAY, ROYAL REPUBLIC, WE ARE IN THE CROWD, B.E.A.R, I AM THE AVALANCHE, SUNPOWER, BILLY THE KILL, ZEBRAHEAD ACOUSTIC STAGE : I AM THE AVALANCHE, VIENNA, HOSTAGE CALM, FACE TOMORROW, JOHAN MATRANGA, TOM GABEL An Announcement from Dustin (Thrice) Thrice is not breaking up. If nothing has broken us up by now, I doubt anything ever could. However, we will be taking a break from being a full-time band, and the upcoming tour in the Spring will be the last one for the foreseeable future. Playing music for the past 13 years with Riley, Ed, and Teppei has been such a gift. We have been able to see the world, share music with thousands and thousands of people, and make records with a variety of talented and inspiring people. The four of us have been through many highs and lows and overcome them together. I value their friendship, and it has been a great priviledge to play alongside them for so long. They are truly an amazingly gifted group of people, and the ways we’ve grown together as people and musicians has been a joy to experience. Along the way we have adapted to many changing situations, especially the growing families of both Teppei and myself, but it has been harder and harder for me with each step. I have three little girls now under the age of 5, and it is a huge strain on my family and I when I’m away for several weeks at a time. The way we’ve been doing things for a while is simply not sustainable for me anymore. I don’t know what the future looks like for Thrice, or for any of us individually. I do know that I would love to make more music in the future with them, as well as play some shows or short tours, but for the time being, I need to step out of the role of full time touring/recording musician, and will do so after this tour. I will continue to make music in various capacities I’m sure, and continue in my work as a Worship Director at Mars Hill Church in Orange County. I know this will be very disappointing news to many people, and for that I am truly sorry. The amount of support and love we’ve been given in our career is staggering and overwhelming. I know I’m biased, but I think we have the best fans in the world. This upcoming tour should be a lot of fun. We are planning for it to be somewhat of a celebration of the last 13 years and I’m sure we’ll be breaking out a bunch of songs that have been buried in the archives. I hope to see you out there to celebrate with us. I never expected to be able to do any of this, let alone do it for 13 years, with such amazing bandmates, such gifted and hard working crew and management, and such incredible and loyal fans. Thank you all....

New Names #2

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:53:48 +0100

FACE TO FACE the DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN HEIDEROOSJES the WONDER YEARS EVERGREEN TERRACE ...

Refused are fucking ALIVE

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:36:06 +0100

We had a band once, in Umeå. We would pile in a van, like every other punkband, and thunder off in pursuit of friends and glory in some basement in front of 20 people, 50 people, in towns 4-5 hours away. Sometimes there would be more than a hundred people and we would later in the week refer to that as a “big show“. We were ambitious, but we didn’t think of it as a career. We never made any fiscal sense whatsoever during 7 years of touring. Like most punkbands, it never occured to us to even try. We had a scene, we had some politics and we had just a hint of artistic ambition. True to our swedish roots we got very serious very fast. And then suddenly we got good. It’s a delicate path to tread for precocious twentysomethings anywhere on the planet, but this particular bunch didn’t make it. And that was fine. Most enterprises in life are unrelated to incredibly violent rock music. It’s been a motley 14 years since our band came apart. We’ve all kept busy in our respective endeavors but we’ve all remained friends and kept in touch. There have been offers, and lots of jokes about these offers. We’ve sort of looked down from our high horses and made fun of people who’ve just wanted to share the psychopathic intensity that we would deliver on a nightly basis in our post-pubescent prime. A reunion has just seemed irrelevant to us. Too much other shit to do. But then Kristofer got his degree from the Swedish opera academy, Jons medical studies began drawing to a close and Dennis and David started a new hardcore band together. Finally, after a decade and a half hiatus, Kristofer picked up the guitar again. Which made David want to play the drums again. Which in turn led to all four of us suddenly making new music in assorted constellations. As all this was brewing, Coachella & Groezrock got in touch. There were a couple of phone-calls, lots of skepticism, some hesitant enthusiasm before one of us basically said: “–This is ridiculous. There are friends of ours who would murder close relatives just to go see bands there. Let’s just do it, one last time.” And with that, socialist fag-loving pc scumbags were on the road again. We never did “The shape of punk to come” justice back when it came out, too tangled up in petty internal bickering to really focus on the job. And suddenly there’s this possibility to do it like it was intended. We wanna do it over, do it right. For the people who’ve kept the music alive through the years, but also for our own sakes. We feel that you deserve it and we hope the feeling is mutual. See you in the pit. //Refused CHECK IT HERE: REFUSED ARE FUCKING ALIVE. ...

New Names

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:42:53 +0100

Billy Talent, Anti-Flag, Yellowcard, Unearth, Hot Water Music, The Bronx, Versus The World, Make Do & Mend, Trigger Effect, Hazen Street, Verse, Such Gold, Belvedere, Banquets, … + more TBA Acoustic : Garret Klahn (Texas is the reason), Yellowcard, Dave Hause (The loved ones), Anti-Flag, … + more TBA Website update during X-Mas Holidays Best Wishes & a Happy Newyear… stay tuned for more names after X-Mas Holiday! ...

First Acoustic Names

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:37:02 +0100

First acoustic names are confirmed: Kevin Seconds (7Seconds) Mike Herrera (MxPx) Joey Cape (Lagwagon) Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music) Bouncing Souls +more TBA. Stay Tuned!...

Rancid, Simple Plan, Lagwagon, Parkway Drive, ...FIRST NAMES

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:53:38 +0100

After 2.5 months of waiting we are finally ready to announce our first names. And not the least names either...here we go: We are very proud to have RANCID in Meerhout again after 16 years (Rancid played at Apollo Rock in 1996). In occasion of their 20th anniversary RANCID will make their first European stop at GROEZROCK. Later on this year they will go on a full European tour. You can be sure to hear all their classics in their 80-minute during set. Simple Plan: Pop Punk from Canada who played fantastic live shows the past year at Pinkpop, Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park,... They also played at the Vans Warped Tour and in a (nearly) sold out Vooruit (Ghent). The best Californian punkrock band, on the Fat Wreck Chords label, can only be Lagwagon. Joey Cape and his friends are very welcome guests at GROEZROCK. They always know how to transform the gig into a huge punkrock party. After a long time of inactivity and playing solo shows they are now back with live shows. Can't wait! The biggest metalcore band Parkway Drive will tour Europe during Spring. Words from the band “As far as we are concerned this Europe tour can't come fast enough! We have some great friends in some amazing bands coming with us, we might even drop some new tunes, and to cap it all off we finish the tour with Groezrock Festival!!! Groezrock has always held a great spot in our hearts; every time we've played it has been unbelievable so as you can guess we can’t wait to get back” An overview :Rancid, Simple Plan, Lagwagon, Parkway Drive, Heaven Shall Burn, Alkaline Trio, Reel Big Fish, Bouncing Souls, Lifetime (exclusive), Motion City Soundtrack, Terror, MxPx All Stars, 7Seconds, Cobra Skulls, Set Your Goals, Your Demise, The Dangerous Summer, Gorilla Biscuits, Off With Their Heads, Authority Zero, Slapshot, Old Firm Casuals, DYS, Red City Radio, Confession, Wolves Like Us, Counterpunch, Paceshifters, Junius, The Menzingers, The Copyrights,...and lots of others… 31 in total + more to come. Extra: On SALE E-TICKETS : 18/11/2011 Beer/Beverage : Still 3 drinks for 5 euro NEW : ACOUSTIC STAGE (1000 cap) Expect more information soon. That’s enough good news for now. Thanks for checking and supporting us that long!...

GROEZROCK 2012 : 28 & 29 APRIL

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:25:00 +0200

The 21st edition of BeNeLux biggest punkrock & hardcore festival is scheduled for April 28th and 29th. After the good responses we decided to bring back 2 full days of quality punkrock, hardcore, ska, metalcore,... hope you like it. The first bands are confirmed as we speak but expect a first announcement around October/November. Meanwhile send us your personal top 3 here for the festival and win combi-tickets including camping. See you soon !...

Want a unique EPIPHONE, by Gibson?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:40:11 +0200

April 23rd 2011 will be a day to remember…. …closing day of the 20th edition of Groezrock (and what a great edition!!), but also the day that Jägermeister and Air guitar Belgium put Belgium on ‘the map’… And this thanks to all of you!!! THANK YOU! Thank you for allowing us to break the World Record Air Guitar! More than 2,100 people subscribed and we were probably between 3,000 to 4,000 to jam those 60 seconds away to GLORY! (look for the official movie soon on our facebook page!) To celebrate this new Jägermeister world record Air Guitar and thank you for your presence, Jägermeister & Air Guitar Belgium are giving away a unique EPIPHONE, by Gibson! How? Very easy: - Go to the Jägermeister Belgium Facebook Jägermeister Belgium Facebook Page - ‘Like’ us - Mark our presence to the event date ‘Gibson air guitar’, on the events tab - by July 3rd 2011 we will draw a winner for this guitar - 10 other people will also get a collector Jägermeister festival tent for this summer! In the mean time, enjoy the summer & festivals to come, with your friends and an ice cold Jäger shot! Responsibly. The Jägermeister and Air Guitar Belgium team. ...

Thanks and see you again in 2012.

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:14:38 +0200

GROEZROCK did it again, the 20th anniversary edition was more than perfect. We had the best and finest selection a punk/hardcore festival can get. The perfect combination from older well known bands with the latest hypes and hottest bands around. It was one big party in front of all the Groezrock stages. 65 bands played at the festival. We received more than 34.000 visitors over 2 full festival days of 38 different nationalities. Mainly Dutch, German, British, Irish, French, Spanish and Swiss music lovers. A few Canadians, people from Australia, the USA and South Africa were representing. Thanks for still visiting our event. Being here that numerous and with that friendly enthusiasm and attitude still means a lot for us and give us the reason and strength for doing this besides our full time day jobs. The love for Punkrock, hardcore and all other music styles involved. Also, have a look at our Media section. 2011 pictures are online as we speak! Don’t forget to tick the following dates in your calendars: APRIL : Friday 27th /Saturday 28th 2012 and who knows…. One weekend with only your favorite music, discoveries and loads of hang-outs ! Let's us know what summer festival you will be attending to and especially for what bands... cheers, thanks and see you around ! ...

GROEZROCK is NOT SOLD OUT !

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:26:02 +0200

1 more days and we officially start the 20th anniversary edition...we are ready... are you ? A few headlines : Curently the presales are over but there are still a lot of tickets left at the entrance. It's worth coming to Belgium if you want to enjoy GROEZROCK. In case you forgot your camping ticket, there's no need to worry because they still are available at the entrance from 11:00h (friday, 22th April) Lots of stuff going on during these days. Besides great live music we have some FMX-shows, MacBeth Talent Stage, World Record Air Guitar, Signing Sessions, Merch market, Eastpak Total Chaos, ... Download the free GROEZROCK mobile app. Grab some condoms, use the earplugs or buy the 20 TRACKS OF MAYHEM, a GROEZROCK compilation album, at the official GROEZROCK merch booth together with the GROEZROCK festival t-shirt. No need to worry about the weather...24°C and we have some icecold refreshments. Anyway... we see you within a few days...let the fun begin!!!!...

FREE GROEZROCK MOBILE APP NOW AVAILABLE!

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:04:30 +0200

•Read the Facebook and Twitter streams to keep yourself up to date. •Post your own comments, tweets, messages to participate in the interaction yourself. •Read about your favorite artists or discover new ones using to the artist profile pages which contain images, a bio and links to more information. •Share your favorite artists through Facebook, Twitter or email. •You can also mark an artist as favorite in order to follow him up close. •Festival map, Lineup information, Timings, ...also, all practical information over the festival is available. •Discover the interactive map, click on stages, partners and POI to get more information. For all information lovers there's also a full practical guide aboard! ...and there's much more! Go discover for yourself! Get the GROEZROCK 2011 mobile app while it's hot!!!...

“Vardøger” – Tarmac

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:01:23 +0200

“Vardøger” is an interactive installation created by the art collective Tarmac based in Meerhout (B). Passing festival visitors will be voluntarily requested to enter an alienating post-disaster setting in order to create a fragmentary “Doppelgänger” of themselves. Scanological mitosis as a living art form: one copy will be handed over to the abashed donor, the other one is used by the collective to create a huge organic billboard collage which creates the basis for a wayward interpretation of the irrefutable evidence: 20 years of Groezrock. Vardøger is the result of the spontaneous collaboration between Groezrock and Tarmac, a collective of affiliated artists based in Meerhout (B) which operates as a “Cultural Transfusion Center” since 2009 and assists in facilitating and creating of contemporary arts. Info: www.tar-mac.be ...

INNES is giving away a nice clothing set

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:28:40 +0200

INNES is giving away a nice clothing set. This includes a Hat, Beanie, tees and sweatshirt. All you need to do is check their website and mail us the answers on the following 2 questions : 1. What band is endorsed by INNES clothing and will be playing at this years edition ? 2. This band played in the past as well, what year ? The winner will be announced at the INNES booth on Friday 23h00. The price package can be picked up until Saturday 16h00. And while you are visiting the INNES booth, watch out for The Black Pacific. They are going to do a meet and greet / autograph signing at the INNES booth on friday at 18u00....

MacBeth timetable online

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:08:57 +0200

On Friday Night one winner will be selected from the line up of Friday and on Saturday Night one winner will be selected from the line up of Saturday. Those two selected bands are both required to do an extra show of 3 songs during the final at Saturday. A professional jury will choose the final winner that will be rewarded with: Macbeth shoes & tees for the whole band the chance to support 1 of the Macbeth family bands at a club show in the future as well as exposure in numerous European magazines. Last but not least Groezrock offers the winning band a spot on their official 2012 line up. MacBeth FRIDAY 22nd 1 14:20 14:45 Vera Cruz 2 15:20 15:45 I Spy Strangers 3 16:20 16:45 Sinclear 4 17:25 17:50 Admirals Arm 5 18:30 18:55 4am program 6 19:40 20:05 Until the Last 7 20:50 21:15 The famous Class SATURDAY 23rd 1 11:50 12:15 When hope escapes 2 12:50 13:15 Chemical Vocation 3 13:50 14:15 Astpai 4 14:55 15:20 You ate my dog 5 16:05 16:30 The Smoking Hearts 6 17:15 17:40 Paceshifters 7 18:25 18:50 Attack! Attack! 19:40 20:05 Final – The Battle...

vi.be & Eastpak are looking for fresh DJ talent

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:36:00 +0200

vi.be, Groezrock and Eastpak are looking for fresh DJ talent. Do you have the skills to set a festival stage on fire? Do you want to play on the Eastpak Total Chaos Stage at Groezrock? Then this is something for you. Are you a Drum and Bass Guru, Dubstep DJ, Electro Hero or Mish Mash Master? All you have to do is make a 20 minutes mix and put it on your vi.be profile. A panel of 4 wise men picks one winner by category and arranges that you will be playing the set of your life on Friday 22nd of April! What to do? 1. Put a mix tape on your VI.BE profile. Also add the track list and make sure your profile is up-to-date and complete. (No VI.BE profile yet? REGISTER) 2. Reply to this post : here ! 3. Subscribe before 17th of April 2011 to one of the 4 styles. 4. Meanwhile PLAY THE GAME ! On Saturday Buscemi will perform with a mash-up dj set on Groezrock in Meerhout. Dirk will play on the Eastpak Total Chaos stage 23th of april from 20u till 23u together with Dj Chaos (Inshallah Soundsystem) . Be prepared for an ‘all styles set without limits’...

20 TRACKS OF MAYHEM, a GROEZROCK compilation album

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:47:58 +0200

GROEZROCK blows its twentieth candle! What started with the Dinky Toys in 1992 has grown into one of the biggest alternative festivals of Europe. To this day, Groezrock still stands for two days of the best punk and hardcore the world has to offer - just like it has these past 20 years. The compilation record GROEZROCK - 20 TRACKS OF MAYHEM is the perfect reflection of this; the album consists of a unique collection of many of the musical highlights that have graced the stage of the festival over the last 20 years. 20 TRACKS OF MAYHEM will be on sale exclusively at the GROEZROCK festival (22/23th of April) and is limited to 500 copies. A true collector’s item! This compilation is the work of KIM MANDIAU, senior year student of music management at PHL-MUSIC. The album will be released on THANKS BUT NO THANKS RECORDS (BE) and consists of the following tracks: 01. No Cigar – Millencolin 02. Remedy – Hot Water Music 03. Suits And Ladders – NOFX 04. Take The Night Off – Sick Of It All 05. Wake The Dead – Comeback Kid 06. True Believers – Bouncing Souls 07. Drunken Lullabies - Flogging Molly 08. American Hearts – Blacklist Royals 09. Cute Without The “E” (Cut From The Team) – Taking Back Sunday 10. The Speakers – Cornflames 11. Skate Or Die – Teenage Bottlerocket 12. 911 For Peace – Anti-Flag 13. Requiem – Boy Sets Fire 14. Bleeding – Ignite 15. I’m Your Opposite Number – Strike Anywhere 16. Keepers Of The Faith – Terror 17. I Live In Hell – Dear Landlord 18. Summon Monsters – Less Than Jake 19. Master Celebrator – No Fun At All 20. Wake Up – Story Of The Year Orders can be placed via www.thanksbutnothanksrecords.com....

Update on Hardlife/Merch Market

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:29:12 +0200

20 years GROEZROCK, 10 years Hardlife Promotion Merch-Distro market @ GROEZROCK. Confirmed : Hopeless Records, Reflections Records, Death Shred! Clothing, Bite Back Merch, Merchandising For Life, Up magazine, Camisetasmorgen Merch, Imperial Clothing, Don't Trust The Hype Recordz, Ragewear Clothing, Let's Go Bananas Clothing & Merch, Reality Records, Funtime Records, Kings Road Merch Europe, De Nieuwste Rages, Pierced Heart Merch & Jewelry, Cosmos Piercing & Jewelry, NoReason Records, Shield Recordings, King Cobra Clothing & Merch, Useless Pride Records, Big Deal Clothing, Bad Mood Records, Culture Punk Distro, Ass-Card Records, Rockblog Webzine, Rebellion Records & Streetwear, We The Brave Clothing, Enigma Clothing, Faceburn Buckles & Leatherbands, Eye Spy Records, Sinner Supply Clothing, Cybermania BVBA/Mr. Waterpijp, Epitaph Europe, GSR Music, Pyromedia Merch, The Limit Records, Total Heaven Recordshop, Wayhigh/Forensick Music, No Sweat Organisation, Green Hell Records, North Records/Sea Side Punk Distro, Effervescence Records, Vestifex Lederdesign, Choukroun Merch, Typewriter Distro, Sea Sheperd Belgium & Holy Cow Merch....

And the winners are...

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:13:31 +0200

Everyone at Macbeth Shoes footwear is thrilled to announce the winners of their killer competition! The top 10 bands are………….. You Ate My Dog, Sweden Chemical Vocation, Sweden 4AM Program, Belgium I Spy Strangers, United Kingdom The Smoking Hearts, United Kingdom Sinclear, Italy Until The Last, France The Famous Class, United Kingdom ASTPAI, Austria Attack! Attack!, United Kingdom In addition to the 10 winners Rock One magazine from France and OOR magazine from Benelux were each given a wild card choice. ROCK ONE Magazine picked the band Admiral's Arms, OOR MAGAZINE gave their card to the Paceshifters. Opening act on Friday will be Vera Cruz, France and the opener on Saturday will be When hope Escapes, Belgium, as announced to be competition winner on Limbolink.be Congratulations to all of you! We are looking forward to meeting all the bands at Groezrock! Check back here to see the timetable on Tuesday April 5th....

Continue to enjoy your music at GROEZROCK

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:01:23 +0200

Whether you are a musician or a music lover, always make sure that you can keep enjoying your music. Acoustic trauma* creeps in slowly and can disturb your musical skills/knowledge eventually. How beautiful, relaxed and energetic music can be, listening and playing music may effect your hearing. Keep enjoying your favourite band through ear plugs on GROEZROCK. In cooperation with H. Essers** we give free ear plugs (Moldex Spark Plugs)*** to all interested music lovers. Available at the Infodesk, Flemish Cross and left & right at each frontstage (Mainstage/Eastpak-Stage). * Flemish minister of environment, nature and culture, Joke Schauvlieghe, wishes to hand in a proposal for regulation to prevent hearing loss at music events. While the sector wants to co-operate, its opinion is that the present-day proposal will not work. Therefore they have added to their position a research study and arguments from the music sector and handed this over to the minister and her staff. Download charter (Dutch). ** Familial logistic service provider H. Essers, founded in 1928, is a leading logistic service provider, operative in whole Europe. The company offers personalised and integrated transport and logistic solutions. *** High attenuation (35 dB SNR) and nice fit....

Groezrock Parties in France with EMODAYS PRODUCTION

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:43:56 +0200

GROEZROCK and EMODAYS PRODUCTION propose to win 2X2 tickets during 2 Groezrock Parties in France !! In Paris tomorrow March 31th at Backstage O'Sullivans By The Mill. And in Lyon on April 11th at Ayers Rock Boat. Check all the details on www.emodays.com or www.facebook.com/emodaysprod Playlist and Blind Test 100% GROEZROCK !! FREE ENTRY, GO AHEAD ! --- A l'occasion de sa 20ème édition, EMODAYS PRODUCTION et le GROEZROCK s'associent pour vous faire gagner 2X2 places au cours de 2 Groezrock Parties en France !! A Paris le 31 Mars (demain) au Backstage O'Sullivans By The Mill. Et à Lyon le 11 Avril à l'Ayers Rock Boat. Tous les détails surwww.emodays.com ou www.facebook.com/emodaysprod Une playlist et un Blind Test 100% GROEZROCK !! ENTREE GRATUITE, ALLEZ-Y !!...

Celebrate 25 years Sick Of It All @ GROEZROCK

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:00:38 +0200

Sick Of It All have been hardcore royalty since they stepped on the scene back in 1986 and refuse to give up the crown any time soon. The band released one of their most furious strikes yet last year with the incredible “Based on a True Story” and have toured their asses off for nearly an entire year in support of the record. We have to admit there's no 20th GROEZROCK party without SICK OF IT ALL. That’s right, on April 22nd, Sick Of It All is taking over GROEZROCK's mainstage for a massive show in celebration of their 25th anniversary! ...

Anberlin cancelled full European tour

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:43:20 +0100

Statement from the band "Hey guys - so we’ve got some not so great news and some pretty sweet news... the not so great news is that we are postponing our European dates that were coming up next month; so London, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany - we are rescheduling currently and will be soon announcing those new dates as we cannot wait to come see all of your lovely faces again as soon as we can!" The sweet news (allthough it's not for Europe) is that they decided to tour with 30STM in the USA. We're trying to find a decent replacement as soon as we can...

We're going to beat the WORLD RECORD Air Guitar

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:59:10 +0100

Air Guitar Belgium goes into partnership with JÄGERMEISTER to break the World’s record for the largest Air Guitar ensemble playing together. You want to be part of this great adventure ? Come and join the party on April 23rd 2011 at GROEZROCK Festival !!! To participate, you just have to register on WORLD RECORD AIR GUITAR . You may also register directly on site, at the JÄGERMEISTER stand, as soon as the festival will be opened. The first 3000 persons registering, will get the opportunity to buy the wonderful, specially designed T-Shirt for this event for only 1 euro. The attempt will be planned in the evening of April 23rd, just before Dropkick Murphys' set at the main stage. No doubt that at this time of night, you’ll be numerous people to strap your air guitar and to pick your air strings during 60 seconds in order to beat, altogether, the current record for 1883 participants which is held by Australia. Thus, you’ll give Belgium, the image of a united, open and mobilized country. This action does not contain a festival-ticket....

Get an unique & collector Jägertent pre-installed @ GROEZROCK

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:46:16 +0100

Winter was early this year… Was long… You are probably reminiscing summer ’10… Festivals, the parties with your friends and asking yourself: ‘When the hell do we get some light again in this sky…’. We were kin'a lucky lately... Well hold on just a bit more… ’11 looks quite promising. We (Groezrock) in celebrating its 20th birthday this year, and some (very) special things are in the pipe… Jägermeister is proud to be a long lasting partner here and we have been preparing some nice things for you too… Some concepts like’ Airguitar’, ‘Jäger twist’, ‘ice cold shots’ will start to make sense over the next couple of weeks… stay tuned… And because we know partying hard for 2 days in the fields of Meerhout can be a hard job, Jägermeister wants to reward those ‘camping die hards’… 1. Like this news post 2. Join the Jägermeister Belgium Facebook page, post your attendance to Groezrock and 25 of you will be rewarded with an unic & collector Jäger tent. We'll send a message to the lucky ones on 20/4. We'll pre-installed for you at the camping site as you arrive… Just enter your new ‘2 day’ home & get your friends over for an ice cold shot… we’ll foresee that as well… CU there! Jägermeister, enjoy…ice cold… and responsibly…...

Etnies is giving away...

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:00:49 +0100

Free tickets including flights, 20th anniversary T-shirts and hooded sweaters, a chance to meet some bands at the Etnies stage and a lot more... In the UK : SCHUH - In France : GOELAND In Germany : EMP...

Time schedule online

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:31:41 +0100

After weeks of planning, cutting and pasting, GROEZROCK's schedule is finally finished! Time to plan your path through 66 interesting bands. The line-up page on our website provides a neat overview of all the stages for every day of the festival with a printable timetable. GROEZROCK no longer seems that far away! Expect 14 more bands at 1/4/2011 (no joke!) on the MacBeth stage. You can vote here . 1 band will be picked through Limbolink. More information here. Keep checking our website for updates !...

Monster Energy are introducing a sweet FMX lineup @ GROEZROCK

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:10:44 +0100

GROEZROCK has become the traditional festival opener in Belgium and lays down the sickest lineup of raw, core rock music. GROEZROCK now sits as one of the biggest festivals of its type in Europe and we’re pumped to be a part of it. Always ones to bring a show and step the party up to a whole new level, Monster Energy are introducing a sweet FMX lineup in 2011. Throwing a whole bag of tricks will be the likes of international legends Edgar Torronteras and Remi Bizouard. The guys are fans favorites not only ‘cos they’re insanely talented but they’re entertainers at heart. Look forward to a show of epic proportions. Never heard of FMX - WATCH THIS : On the Pipe 6 - Andre Villa This year the event’s celebrating its 20th anniversary with 2 full days of awesome music and entertainment. Bring on 22nd – 23rd April!...

Spice up your festival with Manix, your partner in pleasure

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:02:49 +0100

Since the beginning, Manix® condoms have been considered as the thinnest condoms in the world. Manix® products have faced a rapid success and have been used and recommended by doctors, pharmacists and consumers, highlighting their high level of quality, security and their unique comfort. Recently, Manix® started a real revolution in the world of condoms, launching the perfect condom for those who don’t want to wear condoms: MANIX® SKYN®. We are all looking for natural sensations, the feeling of wearing nothing. Thanks to MANIX® SKYN®, “the closest thing to wearing nothing”, we can now enjoy sex as it’s meant to be! Don’t hesitate to come and meet us during the festival and get a chance to experience Manix® quality. Manix THREE TIPS TO SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE • Spend longer on foreplay and don’t rush to the main event – great sex is as much about travelling as it is about arriving. • Prioritise sex – it’s an essential part of a healthy relationship and you need to make time for it in your busy lives. • Try a little role play – a few basic props like blindfolds, feathers and sexy undies can do wonders for a flagging sex life. ...

€ 100 to spend on new tees, shoes or whatever at Large!

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:49:03 +0100

After 2 Groezrock days on Belgium's most brutal festival, we, the people at Large Popmerchandising thought you could use some new gear. So, if you feel lucky and think you know what age GROEZROCK has become, click here to participate. We will randomly draw one winner who will be rewarded with a € 100 voucher which can be redeemed on our website or by phone. This contest will end on Tuesday April 25, 2011. We will contact the winner and publish his/her name on the Large website and social media. Only valid for the BeNeLux. ...

FREE...BEER...FOR THE PUNX, Freebeerforthepunx

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:57:16 +0100

We've already got 2 full festival days with 16 bands on top, a lot of cool actions with free tickets, clothing stuff, cd's & your last chance to perform at GROEZROCK at the Macbeth Talent stage (already more than 350 entries with bands from all over the globe). But what could really make this edition perfect for you ? To celebrate our 20th anniversary edition we're going back to the punk roots. Remember we were singing Free Beer For The Punx, Freebeerforthepunx ... On this occasion GROEZROCK will be serving ice cold beers and other refreshments for only 1,66 Euro. OK it's not exactly 100% free but it's coming close isn't it? So relax, enjoy and come out partying with us in April! Cheers/Schol/Prosit/Santé/Gesundheit/Sláinte/Salute/Hälsa/Sağlık/Gesondheid/Gezondheid......

SUBURBAN Congratulates GROEZROCK - Win a MEGA-price package

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:31:11 +0100

This year, the 20th edition of Groezrock will take place and that means SUBURBAN have something to celebrate! Every year during the last weekend of April, Meerhout becomes the epicentrum of the best bands in punk, ska, hardcore, emo and rock with over 32.000 visitors. As one of the main suppliers of bands for Groezrock, Suburban takes care of no less than 14 bands this year’s edition. Because they don’t want to ignore this memorable event, Suburban has put together a MEGA-price package. The package consists of 2 tickets for Groezrock 2011, 1 CD from every act that will perform at Groezrock (see the list below), several goodies and some ass kicking MacBeth Shoes. Entering the competition is easy : 1. Like this news item. 2. Copy/Paste the next sentence in the box below " SUBURBAN Congratulates GROEZROCK @ http://www.facebook.com/suburbanrecords & win a MEGA-price package! " Mark "Post comment to my Facebook Profile" and press POST. 3. Go to their Suburban Facebook page and become a 'fan' or follow them @ their Suburban Twitter page. 4. Send an email to prijsvraag@suburban.nl . Tell them why especially YOU should attend the 20th edition of Groezrock! The best, nicest or most touching story wins. Deadline is April 4th 2011. The Suburban acts: Flogging Molly, August Burns Red, Blood For Blood, Danko Jones, Comeback Kid, The Black Pacific, Grave Maker, Homer, We Came As Romans, Asking Alexandria, Miss May I, Streetlight Manifesto, Cruel Hand, Impending Doom. POWERED BY MACBETH ...

Death Shred vs Free Tickets Pt 1

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:04:43 +0100

1. Like this news item. 2. Copy/Paste the next sentence in the box below " Death Shred is giving away a combiticket for GROEZROCK @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Death-Shred/153090184713942 & I want it! " 3. Mark "Post comment to my Facebook Profile" and press POST. 4. Go to their Death Shred page, join them and tell them you did it. On March 4th they will randomly pick 1 person out of the list!...

and the last two names are ...

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:10:20 +0100

The Blacklist Royals : Riding high atop the wings of hell with heartfelt punk ‘n’ roll anthems, big in sing-alongs and spiced with a country tinge. Blacklist Royals have played hundreds of shows over the last three years including the 2010 Harvest Of Hope Festival, South By Southwest, the entire 2006, the 2007, and the 2009 Vans Warped Tour, appearances at The Fest 6,7 & 8. Blacklist Royals are one of the hardest working bands you will ever find. Ready for a European roadtrip playing their fucking hearts out. Expect a fine mixture between Social Distortion and The Gaslight Anthem. For those who don't know, Street Dogs is a punk rock band hailing from Boston, Massachusetts. The lead singer is Mike McColgan, former lead singer of Dropkick Murphys. In 1998 McColgan left Dropkick Murphys, after releasing their first full-length record 'Do or Die', to pursue a life-long dream of becoming a firefighter for the Boston Fire Department. Street Dogs formed in 2002 after McColgan decided he could no longer stay away from music. The band released their fifth album 'Street Dogs' on August 31, 2010 on Hellcat Records. So...Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly and Street Dogs on the same festival...History is written as we speak !...

GROEZROCK loves boobies !

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:45:27 +0100

The Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Their mission is to help eradicate breast cancer by informing young people about methods of prevention, early detection and support. Through art events, educational programs and fundraising efforts they seek to increase breast cancer awareness among young people so they are better equipped to make choices and develop habits that will benefit their long-term health and well-being. GROEZROCK are very proud and officially supporting Keep A Breast Foundation. Buy a bracelet at their booth and support the cause to raise awareness.

KEEP A BREAST

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Rufio & Thursday

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:34:49 +0100

We're very happy to say RUFIO are still doing GROEZROCK. We bring them over for this 20th anniversary edition. Don't miss them !! Thursday playing on Friday & Saturday. On Friday they play 'Full Collapse' in its entirety for a European audience. So go crazy on songs like 'Understanding In A Car Crash' and 'Cross Out the Eyes'. On Saturday they will be promoting their new record. ...

BLEED FROM WITHIN will replace Chelsea Grin

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:02:03 +0100

They are a fast, aggressive and brutal Death Metal/Metalcore band from Hamilton, Scotland. They have constantly toured for a few years and worked hard to get where they are and thoroughly deserve it! Formed in 2005 the band played there first gig on August 26th. They so impressed the promoter that they where offered the support for I Killed The Prom Queen the following month. Bleed From Within geared their mind toward a sound that could be recognized as individual in a music scene that was seeing so much of the same material.

BLEED FROM WITHIN

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Air Guitar Belgium Championship 2011

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:59:45 +0100

You were all impatient, now here it is, our calendar for 2011. It's a tough winter and the occasions to stay warm at home and bringing to perfection your technique and personage are various. That's why we invite you to take a look at the column "Championship 2011" and find out in which cities the next preselections will be held. GROEZROCK will bring glory to "Airguitar". We officially belong to the circuit and the least we can say is that there will be lots of surprises. As you can see, the big final will again take place at the Dour festival. We'll get back to you when the time is right! In expectation for the first round, which will be held at Farwest in Liège on February 26th, we are happy to welcome JÄGERMEISTER and POGOPOGO as our new partners for this season Location : @ The Eastpak Total Chaos Stage

AIR GUITAR BELGIUM

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Some cancels

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:28:04 +0100

Senses Fail decided last weekend to cancel their April run due to personal reasons, no official statement from the band yet. Chelsea Grin will no longer be able to come to the UK for the Reckless and Relentless tour with AA, OM&M/PTV, no GROEZROCK either. Statement from the band "Some stuff come up that was beyond our control, so our next planned dates in Europe are being rescheduled for this winter." Old news but some people keep asking what happened with Kvelertak. They decided to play exclusive at GMM. We're working on replacements. Once the final 3 bands are confirmed we go public with time shedule as well. Keep checking our website for updates ! ...

Welcome

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:20:24 +0100

Hello, We're back, and how......