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Taste Of Chaos is a defining voice in the emo and alternative scene, emerging as a companion festival to the Warped Tour. Founded in 2005 by Kevin Lyman and John Reese, it brought heavy, emotional, and high-energy acts to a festival-style format across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The tour helped shape the sound of late-2000s and early-2010s alternative music, blending post-hardcore, emo, screamo, pop punk, and metalcore into a cohesive live experience. In 2015, the US revival kicked off at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, and 2016 followed with a lineup featuring major acts like Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday. Taste Of Chaos remains a touring touchstone for fans who crave a raw, cathartic live show with a sense of community and camaraderie. We’ve got you covered for the latest official updates and tickets as Taste Of Chaos heads back to the stage.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Taste Of Chaos

  • Founded in 2005 by Kevin Lyman and John Reese to complement Warped Tour, featuring heavy, emo and alternative bands in a festival-style format.
  • Genres associated with Taste of Chaos include post-hardcore, emo, screamo, pop punk, hardcore punk and metalcore.
  • Geographic reach included the US/Canada, Europe and Asia; the US revival in 2015 occurred on October 3 at San Manuel Amphitheater, San Bernardino, CA.
  • The 2015 lineup included Jimmy Eat World, The Used, Dashboard Confessional, Thrice, Glassjaw, The All-American Rejects, Saves the Day and more; the 2016 lineup featured Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Saosin with Anthony Green, The Early November, The Starting Line and others.
  • Discography associated with Taste of Chaos includes compilations: Taste of Chaos (2005); Taste of Christmas (2005); The Best of Taste of Chaos (2006); The Best of Taste of Chaos Two (2007).
  • ARIA certifications show the TOC compilations achieved Gold status in Australia.

The records

Taste Of Chaos Discography

  • The Best of Taste of Chaos Two
    2007 · Warcon Records
  • The Best of Taste of Chaos
    2006 · Warcon Records
  • Taste of Chaos
    2005 · Warcon Enterprises
  • Taste of Christmas
    2005 · Warcon Enterprises

Biography

Taste Of Chaos began in 2005 as a festival concept designed to complement the Warped Tour, offering a stacked bill of heavy emo, post-hardcore, and alternative acts. Founders Kevin Lyman (creator of Warped Tour) and John Reese crafted a multi-artist experience that could tour globally while maintaining the intimate, fan-focused vibe fans love. Over the years, TOC became synonymous with genre-bending lineups, forging a space where bands from screamo to metalcore could share stages and energize crowds. The festival’s reach extended across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, creating lasting memories for fans who chased the sound and energy of the era.

The 2015 US revival delivered a reunion-like atmosphere with bands such as Jimmy Eat World, The Used, Dashboard Confessional, Thrice, Glassjaw, The All-American Rejects, and Saves the Day, among others. In 2016, the tour continued with Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday, alongside Saosin with Anthony Green, The Early November, and The Starting Line, keeping TOC’s diverse lineup intact. Taste Of Chaos remains a reference point for fans seeking a festival experience that emphasizes emotion, intensity, and community.

Discography Highlights

  • Taste of Chaos (2005) – Compiled tracks capturing the spirit of the festival’s lineup.
  • Taste of Christmas (2005) – Seasonal compilation featuring TOC-spirited tracks.
  • The Best of Taste of Chaos (2006) – A curated collection of standout performances and tracks from the early TOC era.
  • The Best of Taste of Chaos Two (2007) – Follow-up compilation with more fan favorites.

Notably, the Taste Of Chaos compilations achieved Gold status in Australia, underscoring the festival’s international impact and enduring appeal across audiences worldwide.

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