With the days of the Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos and Mayhem Fest sadly behind us, this summer sees the birth of a brand new traveling festival featuring the likes of some of our scene’s biggest names.
Dubbed the Rockstar Disrupt Festival, the 25-date summer trek is a new spin on the previously listed fests hosting 14 fan-favorite acts such as The Used, Thrice, Circa Survive, Sum 41, The Story So Far, Atreyu, Sleeping With Sirens, Memphis May Fire, Andy Black and more.
With just two weeks to go until the highly anticipated summer circuit kicks off, we reached out to some of the bands playing to get their predictions for the first-ever Disrupt Festival.
Today, we are sharing what Sleeping With Sirens and Memphis May Fire frontmen Kellin Quinn and Matty Mullins had to say about the inaugural festival. To see what the talented vocalists said about working with some of the other bands on tour plus their thoughts on how Disrupt will compare to Warped Tour, be sure to look below. Afterward, make sure to grab tickets to the Rockstar Disrupt Festival here.
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KELLIN QUINN - SLEEPING WITH SIRENS
Which band are you most excited to watch every day on tour?
The bands I’m most excited to watch on tour are The Used and Circa!! I’m a massive fan of both of those bands! And I’m blown away that I get to tour with them.
If you could create new music with any artist on Disrupt Fest who would it be and why?
I would start a supergroup with Bert [McCracken, The Used] and Anthony Green! And it would destroy the planet, but in a good way? Like, people would be happy about it because after we destroyed the world, we would rebuild it. A better world. A world with dinosaurs. And really that’s the best thing for our planet, building a real Jurassic type of world. Amen.
How do you think Disrupt Fest will compare to your days spent on the Vans Warped Tour?
I’m sure Disrupt will be just like Warped Tour, minus the drinking (for me) and I’ll have my dog. She’s pretty awesome. Other than that, yeah, probably really similar.
Who’s the person in your band least likely to shower during Disrupt Fest?
The person least likely to shower is our sound Engineer/ TM Ron. He’s a smelly cat.
Which band do you predict will have the biggest hangout bus this tour?
Our band without a doubt will have the biggest hangout bus - it’s always the case.
Which band will have the gnarliest mosh pits?
Without a doubt, our band will have the most gnar-gnar mossy pits, full of green moss. I’d assume we’ll have a pretty decent mosh pit too.
Which band will have the loudest sing-alongs?
Loudest sing-along award goes to Thrice. And I’ll be smack dab in the middle singing loudly, maybe with one of those kid speakers with the mic like the one in Toy Story so I can sing even louder.
If you could do guest vocals during someone’s set this summer, who would it be and which song?
If I could guest vocal with anyone on Disrupt it would be The Used and the song would be “Take It Away”!
Your final predictions for how the first-ever Disrupt Fest will go?
It will go swimmingly! See you there! Bring sunscreen and snacks for me! Oh! Bring toy dinosaurs if you have any. Preferably velociraptors because they’re my favorite. They’re smart and cunning. Thanks. 🙏
MATTY MULLINS - MEMPHIS MAY FIRE
Which band are you most excited to watch every day on tour?
Thrice! We’ve never had the opportunity to tour with them so we’re all way stoked to check out their set!
If you could create new music with any artist on Disrupt Fest who would it be and why?
I’ve actually been thinking about asking Brandon [Saller, drummer/vocalist] from Atreyu to do guest vocals on our next record. That dude’s voice is unreal.
How do you think Disrupt Fest will compare to your days spent on the Vans Warped Tour?
It will be just as hot lol. But honestly, I don’t have any expectations. Warped can’t be re-created. This will be a whole new adventure!
Who’s the person in your band least likely to shower during Disrupt Fest?
That would be our Merchandise Manager, Todd.
Which band do you predict will have the biggest hangout bus this tour?
Us! Come on in!!!
Which band will have the gnarliest mosh pits?
Pretty sure Four Year Strong is gonna take that title.
Which band will have the loudest sing-alongs?
Either The Used or Sum 41, although Sleeping With Sirens’ crowds definitely know how to belt it out.
If you could do guest vocals during someone’s set this summer, who would it be and which song?
The Used - “The Taste Of Ink.” Hit me up!
Your final predictions for how the first-ever Disrupt Fest will go?
The people behind the scenes of Disrupt are true professionals. I think it’s gonna be an amazing summer!
