H.R., Böndbreakr, Audic Empire, Black Mercy, Madeline, the Brothels

Yes, it’s that H.R. – the backflipping lead singer for superhuman rastacore pioneers Bad Brains. Just do not expect Bad Brains. H.R. informed UK metal mag Kerrang last year that he and the band have parted ways: “From me, you can look forward to hearing some of the sweetest reggae music that you’ve ever heard in your life,” which recent single “Universal Love” bears out. Opening acts include superior Black hardcore acts Böndbreakr and Black Mercy and white rasta Audic Empire. – Tim Stegall