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Riot Fest 2019: Day 2 photo gallery

Saturday’s headliners included Slayer, Bloc Party, Rise Against, Anthrax and more.

By Ashlee Rezin

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Riot Fest is celebrating its 15th year in 2019, with three days of music and more at Douglas Park.

Here’s a look at some of the fun from Day 2 of this year’s event, which also features the debut of a Riot Fest beer — Riot Fest Sucks Pale Ale.

The shows run through 10 p.m. Saturday, and festival gates open again 11 a.m. Sunday at the park at 1401 S. Sacramento Drive.

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Saturday’s lineup includes: Slayer (in what is billed as its last Chicago show), Rise Against, Bloc Party (“Silent Alarm”), Manchester Orchestra, The Story So Far, Avail (“Over the James”), The Struts, Pvris, Anthrax, Testament, Andrew W.K., Gwar, Turnover, Senses Fail, The Selecter (“Too Much Pressure”), The Damned Things, Grandson, Turnstile, Surfer Blood, Cursive, The Hu, Prof, Cherry Glazerr, Masked Intruder, Drakulas, Microwave, Lando Chill, Cleopatrick, Elder Brother and Monarchy Over Monday.

Tom Araya, of Slayer, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Gary Holt, of Slayer, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Kerry King, of Slayer, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Tom Araya, of Slayer, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Gary Holt, of Slayer, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Fans cheer as Rise Against performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Rise Against performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Fans cheer as Rise Against performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019.

Fans cheer as Anthrax performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Anthrax performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Frank Bello (left) and Scott Ian, of Anthrax, perform on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Festival-goers cheer during Testament’s performance on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Scott Ian, of Anthrax, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Fans crowd surf as Turnstile performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Testament performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Festival-goers cheer during Testament’s performance on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Testament performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Alex Skolnick, of Testament, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Beau Butler, of Avail, jumps into the crowd on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Gwar performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Festival-goers dance and cheer as Gwar performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Gwar performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Festival-goers dance and cheer as Gwar performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Gwar performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Fans crowd surf as Turnstile performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Gwar performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Festival-goers flock to Douglas Park for day two of Riot Fest, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Gwar performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

Fans crowd surf as The Story So Far performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglas Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019.

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