{"id":22478,"date":"2014-05-22T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-22T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/festival-preview-slam-dunk-fest-2014-10-must\/"},"modified":"2014-05-22T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-22T14:00:00","slug":"festival-preview-slam-dunk-fest-2014-10-must","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/festival-preview-slam-dunk-fest-2014-10-must\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival Preview: Slam Dunk Fest 2014 &#8211; 10 Must See Bands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5zthkJNz31qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>This weekend the <b>Slam Dunk Festival<\/b> makes its annual return, and as always it promises to be a fantastic weekend full of punk, hardcore, rock and much more.<\/p>\n<p>Once again <b>Slam Dunk<\/b> will be taking place across three different locations over three days; Leeds, Hatfield, and Wolverhampton. <\/p>\n<p>This years line-up is stacked with a variety of emerging and established bands from both sides of the pond. As always the <b>Already Heard<\/b> team is here to pick out 10 must-see acts at this weekend&rsquo;s <b>Slam Dunk Festival<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><a href=\"#preview\">Preview<\/a> | <a href=\"#stagetimes\">Stage Times<\/a> I <a href=\"#maps\">Maps<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"preview\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5w29xGszb1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>The Ataris<\/b><br \/>\nIf you want nostalgia and want to relive your teenage years of careless summers, then <b>The Ataris<\/b> will do just that. Last year the bands <i>&lsquo;So Long, Astoria&rsquo;<\/i> celebrated its 10th anniversary, and we&rsquo;re sure they will be pulling out the fan favourites at <b>Slam Dunk<\/b>. So expect massive singalong moments to <i>&#8216;In This Diary&rsquo;<\/i> and <i>&#8216;Unopened Letter to the World,&rsquo;<\/i> as you step back in time to act unhelplessly act like its 2004. (SR)<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 8.10 \u2013 8.55pm (all dates) on the Macbeth Footwear Stage.<!-- more --><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_mpbqzdJsmC1qztcot.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Letlive.<\/b><br \/>\nBy now you should know that <b>Letlive.<\/b>&rsquo;s live show is fucking insane,  so we could end it here on that fact alone. However Jason Butler and company also have an arsenal of post-hardcore numbers that incorporate punk rock and funk elements, whilst lyrically they are socially, politically and personally conscious, adding substance to the bands controlled chaos. Put all of these elements together, and you&rsquo;re left with a band who could possible steal the show this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 8.30 \u2013 9.25pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 8.35 \u2013 9.20pm (Wolves) on the Monster Energy Stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5w2as20rh1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Less Than Jake<\/b><br \/>\nLike it or not, ska punk is making a comeback and <b>Less Than Jake<\/b> continue to be at the forefront of the genre. They&rsquo;re considered &ldquo;legends&rdquo; of the genre, and rightly so. Formed over 20 years ago in Gainesville, Florida, <b>LTJ<\/b> have a back catalogue filled with jangly, upbeat and insatiable ska punk numbers that will you can&rsquo;t help but move along to. To put it simply, <b>Less Than Jake<\/b> are plain and simply a fun band. We guarantee you&rsquo;ll walk away with a massive smile on your face. (SR)<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b>  9.20 \u2013 10.30pm (all dates) on the Macbeth Footwear Stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5w2ktoRRl1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>MC Lars<\/b><br \/>\nIn recent years MC Lars has made himself resident slam dunk party starter in chief as one of the only artists to perform year after year. The king of laptop rap and the originator of lit-hop, Lars&rsquo; unique brand of geeked out hip-hop rap punk crossover never fails to raise a smile or make you think. Hot topic may not be punk rock but <b>MC Lars<\/b> certainly is. One of the most fun sets of Slam Dunk 2014 guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 5.00 &#8211; 5.45pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 4.30 &#8211; 5.00pm on the Uprawr Stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5w2lcBleR1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Rob Lynch<\/b><br \/>\nReturning to Slam Dunk after a year away, Rob Lynch returns to the acoustic stage hot on the heels of the announcement that Xtra Mile will be releasing his debut album later this year. Expect wall to wall feel good sing alongs as Rob&rsquo;s irrepressibly upbeat acoustic punk goes down a storm. If you don&rsquo;t already, get learning the words to recently re-released single <i>&#8216;My Friends and I&rsquo;<\/i> so you don&rsquo;t feel left out. (DW)<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 6.45 \u2013 7.30pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 6.30 \u2013 7.00pm (Wolves) on the Antique Acoustic Stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5xx5aYch51qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_mnoi65BGXd1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Verses<\/b><br \/>\nBrighton based noise makers <b>Verses<\/b> have certainly hit the ground running in the first half of 2014. Ahead of their impending UK headline dates dotted throughout May and June, the budding four piece have already brought their signature brand of anthemic pop rock to the stages of Hit The Deck, Radstock and Takedown Festival to name but a few.<\/p>\n<p>A long weekend at Slam Dunk is next on the cards and they&rsquo;re bound to deliver yet another excellent set. Expect to hear recent singles <i>&#8216;Making Statues&rsquo;<\/i> and BBC Radio 1 favourite <i>&#8216;Live In The Sky,&rsquo;<\/i> along with brand new material sure to be featured on the much anticipated debut album &#8211; <i>&#8216;Feel It Faster&rsquo;<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Its worth noting that May 26th, the final night of Slam Dunk which sees things draw to a close at Wolverhampton Civic, also marks the release date of the aforementioned debut effort. What better run of dates to catch this exciting band on celebratory form? (JD)<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 3.20 \u2013 3.50pm (all dates) on the Cheer Up Clothing Stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5w2pkCVKH1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!<\/b><br \/>When you think of France you think of the Eiffel tour, beret wearing accordion players and girls with onions on a bike. You don&rsquo;t however, instantly think insanely catchy pogo inducing, face melting pop-punk hardcore crossover in the style of Four Year Strong and A Day To Remember. That is exactly what you get from <b>Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!<\/b>, the finest Gallic export in many a year. Expect chaos, pits and huge communal shout alongs as Bert Poncet and co smash out tracks from last year\u2019s killer debut album <i>&#8216;Pardon My French&rsquo;<\/i>. (DW)<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 4.15 \u2013 4.50pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 4.00 \u2013 4.30pm (Wolves) on the Monster Energy Stage<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5w2rzCX7y1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Real Friends<\/b><br \/>\nIllinois&rsquo; <b>Real Friends<\/b> are one of the hottest up and coming pop-punk acts in the world right now. Seeing the band bring their brand of super emotive, thoughtful and melodic the wonder years meets transit sound to the Atticus stage for their Slam Dunk Festival debut should be a major highlight. <\/p>\n<p>After wowing sell-out crowds as main support to The Wonder Years on their last UK tour, Real Friends will win over even more devotees playing to what will surely be a large and lively SDF 14 crowd. (DW)<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 7.25 \u2013 8.05pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 7.00 \u2013 7.40pm (Wolves) on the Atticus Clothing Stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5w40i4Ebf1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Zebrahead<\/b><br \/>\nIt\u2019s been a while since Cali pop-punks <b>Zebrahead<\/b> have made an appearance at Slam Dunk, but the five piece will finally make a triumphant return this weekend. Matty, Ali and the rest will bring their always entertaining ridiculous on stage banter and antics, an enviable back catalogue of super energetic rap, enhanced pop-punk and no doubt a beer or ten to the Macbeth stage. Prepare to bounce like a crazy person and laugh your ass off as <b>Zebrahead<\/b> get the party started and probably get you Slam Drunk in the process.  (DW)<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 6.00 \u2013 6.40pm (all dates) on  the Macbeth stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5xwoznVz01qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><b>We The Kings<\/b><br \/>\nYou always need that band in your collection whose music is fun, light hearted and typifies an American summer teen movie. <b>We The Kings<\/b> do just that, from the upbeat and some may say cheesy (but in a good way) <i>\u2018Party, Fun, Love &amp; Radio\u2019<\/i> and <i>\u2018Friday Is Forever\u2019<\/i> to the romantic <i>\u2018Secret Valentine\u2019 <\/i>and <i>\u2018Say You Like Me\u2019<\/i>, they are the perfect guilty pleasure. Don&rsquo;t be ashamed if you find yourself jumping up and down with the best of them and singing your heart out to all the \u201cWoah oh oh oh\u201d\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Their latest album (<i>&#8216;Somewhere Somehow&rsquo;<\/i>) was released at the end of 2013 in conjunction with Indiegogo, making it all the more special for the fans as they helped to fund it upfront, so we can hope to hear some of the bright and colourful songs from that such as <i>\u2018Any Other Way\u2019<\/i> or <i>\u2018Just Keep Breathing\u2019<\/i>, as well as <b>We The Kings<\/b> classics like <i>\u2018Check Yes Juliet\u2019<\/i>. This is their first big show following a brief return to the UK after the release of the album. With this weekend\u2019s forecasted rain, <b>We The Kings<\/b> cannot help but fill the room with their Florida sunshine. (HF)<\/p>\n<p><b>Where &amp; When:<\/b> 4.55 \u2013 5.35pm (Leeds\/Wolves) \/\/ 4.50 \u2013 5.35pm (Hatfield) on the Main Stage.<\/p>\n<p><b>Slam Dunk Festival<\/b> links: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slamdunkmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a>|<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/slamdunkltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>|<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/slamdunkmusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>|<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/slamdunkmusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Words by Sean Reid (SR), Dane Wright (DW), Joe Danher (JD) and Heather Fitsell (HF)<\/p>\n<hr width=\"100%\" size=\"4\" align=\"center\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a name=\"stagetimes\"><\/a><b>STAGE TIMES<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><a href=\"#mainstage\">Main Stage<\/a> | <a href=\"#macbeth\">Macbeth<\/a> | <a href=\"#monsterenergy\">Monster Energy<\/a> | <a href=\"#atticus\">Atticus<\/a> | <a href=\"#cheerup\">Cheer Up Clothing<\/a> | <a href=\"#antique\">Antique Acoustic<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"mainstage\"><\/a><b>KERRANG! Main Stage<\/b><br \/>\nThe All American Rejects \u2013 9.30 \u2013 10.45pm (Leeds\/Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nMallory Knox \u2013 8.20 \u2013 9.05pm (Leeds\/Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nWe Are The In Crowd \u2013 7.10 \u2013 7.55pm (Leeds\/Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nMotion City Soundtrack \u2013 6.00 \u2013 6.45pm (Leeds\/Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nWe The Kings \u2013 4.55 \u2013 5.35pm (Leeds\/Wolves) \/\/ 4.50 \u2013 5.35pm (Hatfield)<br \/>\nThe Skints \u2013 3.50 \u2013 4.30pm (Leeds\/Wolves) \/\/ 3.40 \u2013 4.25pm (Hatfield)<br \/>\nCanterbury \u2013 3.00 \u2013 3.30pm (Leeds) \/\/ 2.40 \u2013 3.15pm (Hatfield) \/\/ 2.55 \u2013 3.25pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nBlitz Kids \u2013 2.10 \u2013 2.40pm (Leeds) \/\/ 1.40 \u2013 2.15pm (Hatfield) \/\/ 2.00 \u2013 2.30pm (Wolves)<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"macbeth\"><\/a><b>MACBETH Stage (Leeds\/Wolves\/Hatfield)<\/b><br \/>\nLess Than Jake \u2013 9.20 \u2013 10.30pm<br \/>\nThe Ataris \u2013 8.10 \u2013 8.55pm<br \/>\nCapdown \u2013 7.05 \u2013 7.45pm<br \/>\nZebrahead \u2013 6.00 \u2013 6.40pm<br \/>\nI Am The Avalanche \u2013 5.05 \u2013 5.40pm<br \/>\nGnarwolves \u2013 4.15 \u2013 4.45pm<br \/>\nDecade \u2013 3.25. \u2013 3.55pm<br \/>\nJesse James \u2013 2.35 \u2013 3.05pm<br \/>\nFandangle \u2013 1.45 \u2013 2.15pm<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"monsterenergy\"><\/a><b>MONSTER ENERGY Stage<\/b><br \/>\nBury Tomorrow \u2013 9.50 \u2013 10.50pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 10.05 \u2013 10.55pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nLetlive. 8.30 \u2013 9.25pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 8.35 \u2013 9.20pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nThe Ghost Inside 7.20 \u2013 8.05pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 7.10 \u2013 7.50pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nThe Devil Wears Prada \u2013 6.15 \u2013 6.55pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 6.00 \u2013 6.40pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nCrown The Empire \u2013 5.15 \u2013 5.50pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 5.00 \u2013 5.30pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nChunk! No, Captain Chunk! \u2013 4.15 \u2013 4.50pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 4.00 \u2013 4.30pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nI Killed The Prom Queen \u2013 3.15 \u2013 3.50pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 3.05 \u2013 3.35pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nCaliban \u2013 2.20 \u2013 2.55pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 2.10 \u2013 2.40pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nHeart Of A Coward \u2013 1.30 \u2013 2.00pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 1.15 \u2013 1.45pm (Wolves)<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"atticus\"><\/a><b>ATTICUS Stage<\/b><br \/>\nKids In Glass Houses \u2013 9.40 \u2013 10.45pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 9.45 \u2013 10.50pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nHit The Lights \u2013 8.30 \u2013 9.15pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 8.15 \u2013 9.00pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nReal Friends \u2013 7.25 \u2013 8.05pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 7.00 \u2013 7.40pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nNeck Deep \u2013 6.25 \u2013 7.00pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 5.55 \u2013 6.30pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nState Champs \u2013 5.25 \u2013 6.00pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 4.50 \u2013 5.25pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nA Loss For Words \u2013 4.25 \u2013 5.00pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 3.45 \u2013 4.20pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nSave Your Breath \u2013 3.35 \u2013 4.05pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 2.55 \u2013 3.25pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nModern Baseball \u2013 2.45 \u2013 3.15pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 2.05 \u2013 2.35pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nLight You Up \u2013 1.55 \u2013 2.25pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 1.15 \u2013 1.45pm (Wolves)<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"cheerup\"><\/a><b>CHEER UP Stage<\/b><br \/>\nChiodos \u2013 9.50 \u2013 10.40pm (Leeds) \/\/ 9.55 \u2013 10.50pm (Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nRed Jumpsuit Apparatus \u2013 8.40 \u2013 9.25pm (Leeds) \/\/ 8.50 \u2013 9.35pm (Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nFeed The Rhino \u2013 7.35 \u2013 8.15pm (Leeds) \/\/ 7.50 \u2013 8.30pm (Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nMarmozets \u2013 6.40 \u2013 7.15pm (Leeds) \/\/ 6.50 \u2013 7.30pm (Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nLandscapes \u2013 5.50 \u2013 6.20pm (Leeds) \/\/ 5.55 \u2013 6.30pm (Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nGhost Town \u2013 5.00 \u2013 5.30pm (Leeds) \/\/ 5.00 \u2013 5.35pm (Hatfield\/Wolves)<br \/>\nNatives \u2013 4.10 \u2013 4.40pm<br \/>\nVerses \u2013 3.20 \u2013 3.50pm<br \/>\nThe First \u2013 2.30 \u2013 3.00pm<br \/>\nComp Winner \u2013 1.40 \u2013 3.00pm<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"antique\"><\/a><b>ANTIQUE Acoustic Stage<\/b><br \/>\nVinnie Caruana \u2013 9.30 \u2013 10.30pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 9.00 \u2013 9.45pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nYou, Me And Everyone \u2013 7.45 \u2013 8.30pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 7.40 \u2013 8.15pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nRob Lynch \u2013 6.45 \u2013 7.30pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 6.30 \u2013 7.00pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nChas Palmer Williams \u2013 4.30 \u2013 5.10pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 5.25 \u2013 5.55pm (Wolves)<br \/>\nThe Lion &amp; The Wolf \u2013 3.00 \u2013 3.30pm (Leeds\/Hatfield) \/\/ 4.20 \u2013 4.50pm (Wolves)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5xtkliA0R1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5xtlxP4W31qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5xtmptF7B1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr width=\"100%\" size=\"4\" align=\"center\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a name=\"maps\"><\/a><b>MAPS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5xx81Jw6B1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5xx8mBsx61qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/tumblr_inline_n5xx94auTl1qztcot.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This weekend the Slam Dunk Festival makes its annual return, and as always it promises to be a fantastic weekend full of punk, hardcore, rock and much more. Once again Slam Dunk will be taking place across three different locations over three days; Leeds, Hatfield, and Wolverhampton. 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