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Founded in 2003 and very well known to the Chicago ska community, Evil Empire is sure to pack a punch at this year’s festival. Throughout their time as a band, they’ve released two full-length length albums. The first, titled Evil Empire Sucks!, was released in 2004, and the second, Does This Genocide Make Me Look Sexy?, came out in 2006.

Evil Empire is comprised of a raw and gritty vocalist and a heavy punk-influenced group of musicians. Lyrically, the band speaks of social injustice. As they put it, “We play music together to promote peace, knowledge, and truth.” They’re sure to get the mosh pits started on August 8th.