Power of the Riff 2011 Initial Lineup Announced

by Ryan Minic | Jun 6, 2011

The initial lineup for The Power of the Riff Festival, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, CA at the Echo and Echoplex on August 13th has been announced. While more bands are expected to be revealed shortly, this year’s lineup includes Pentagram, Pelican, Trap Them, and All Pigs Must Die.

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