On the weekend of June 9–11, 2023, the German RIEZ Open Air Punk music event took place. With a program that included headlining groups like Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Agnostic Front, Unearth, Propagandhi, Sick Of It All, Team Scheisse, Mad Caddies, Scowl, and Ignite, the event brought together some of the best punk and hardcore bands from across the globe.
The three-day festival included a variety of musical genres, with each band bringing their own distinctive flair and enthusiasm to the stage. Hatebreed, who are renowned for their explosive live performances, gave an impressive performance that got the audience dancing and singing along. Agnostic Front performed their traditional New York hardcore sound, while Municipal Waste brought their frantic thrash metal sound to the festival.
Other standout performances came from Team Scheisse's high-energy punk rock, the politically charged punk rock of Propagandhi, the melodic metalcore of Unearth, and Sick Of It All. The Mad Caddies performed at the festival with their ska-punk sound, while many attendees enjoyed Scowl's ferocious hardcore. Ignite's fervent and upbeat performance marked the festival's conclusion.
The RIEZ Open Air Punk music event, which featured some of the top punk and hardcore bands in the world, was a huge success all around. Three days of nonstop music were provided to the audience, with each band giving a special and memorable performance.