Meet All the Bands Playing Foreign Dissent 9 (2024)
Cocks (Italy)
One of four bands hailing from Italy appearing at Foreign Dissent this year, Cocks come to us from Genova/Genoa. The trio plays anthemic punk rock that will soothe the hearts, ears, and eyes of many a punk rocker. This is the band’s first time coming to the United States, so go learn those lyrics to the album they just released in April 2024 and scream your heart out when you see ‘em live.
AlphaWhores (Panama)
Featuring Juan Carlos (who performed at FD3 in 2016 with Lemmiwinks), this duo is a fresh sound for Foreign Dissent, bringing a sonic assault that sounds way bigger than two musicians. AlphaWhores calls Panama City home, and their debut album just dropped in January 2024. FD9 will be their first ever show in the US. They bring a driving, raw, grinding, deliberate sound that is accomplished by switching between low end guitars and bass split signals and drums while melding their vocals and harmonies. Come see them live as they form into one single powerful force that will melt your face off.
Regrowth (Italy)
As we continue our tour of Italy, we arrive in Cagliari, where the 5-piece metalcore/hardcore band Regrowth resides. Formed in 2016, the band is visiting the United States for the first time, bringing their self-described “fast music for sad people.” They combine screaming and sung vocals with a backbone of melodic hardcore, frequent tempo changes, soaring guitars, and rapid-fire drums.
Buds. (England)
This is some seriously passionate and infectious punk rock coming to you from Hampshire in the south east of England. The four-piece writes catchy, hook-filled, raise your fist to the sky jams that will have you singing along before you even realize it. Like most of the bands playing Foreign Dissent 9, this will be Buds. first time playing in the United States.
Scheletri (Italy)
Ciao, Scheletri, have we met before? Kind of! Featuring Enri from Menagramo (who played FD7), this is an entirely different band that delivers weaving guitars, fast tempos, and heaps of punk rock sincerity. Visiting the US for the first time by way of Torino/Turin, the four-piece is ready to get your skeletons jumping and singing along.
Waterglass (Chile)
Blowing minds with their melodic hardcore punk sound since 2007, this Chilean four-piece is blessing the United States with live shows for the first time. Their sound blends swirling guitar parts with rapid drum lines and passionate vocals built on a backbone of rich melodies and creative tempo changes. Their 2023 release, Arrebol, is a top-to-bottom work of musical art, taking the listener on a 10-track sonic journey.
The Loyal Cheaters (Italy)
Our fourth and final Italian band appearing at FD9 is The Loyal Cheaters, a 4-piece hailing from Romagna. Formed in 2020, this self-described “marriage between evil forces & Rock’n’Roll” is ready to bring a high-octane live set to the United States for the first time, with FD being their first show ever in America. Mixing rock nostalgia with punk attitudes, their sound appeals to a wide audience. They just dropped a full-length in April, And All Hell Broke Loose, and it’s a 12-track tour de force.
Talking Props (Chile)
Back to blow your minds one more time is Talking Props from Santiago. Orlando first got to see their intense brand of punk rock live in 2022 at FD7, and now they are ready to give y’all even more than before. The four-piece will be bringing a bunch of new songs for you to hear, including their latest “Cobra,” which just came out at the end of May.
