Power Of The Riff Festival 2012 Lineup: Off!, Xibalba, Alpha & Omega, Gaza, Retox, DNF

by | Jun 8, 2012

The Power Of The Riff Festival 2012 has been confirmed to take place in Los Angeles on August 11th at the Echoplex.

This year’s lineup includes: Off!, Dr. Know, Repulsion, Noothgrush, Xibalba, Eagle Twin, Power Trip, Ancestors, Alpha & Omega, Gaza, DNF, Retox, The Love Below, Avon Ladies, Cops, and Hordes. More acts are to be announced.

Tickets go on sale Saturday at noon PDT.

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