Reading & Leeds Festival: The Offspring

The first in a series of three looking at some of the bigger non-headline bands at the festivals.

With Leeds Festival edging ever closer, we've decided to look at three of the bigger bands not in a headline or co-headline slot.

When My Chemical Romance headline the Main Stage, be sure to get down early to see The Offspring make a rare UK festival appearance.

The band are currently working on their ninth album, although a Greatest Hits set would see them triumph the way Weezer did last year.

The Offspring have been together an incredible 26 years, and fans should make sure they don't miss out on seeing the pop-punk legends.

Hits like 'Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)', 'Why Don't You Get A Job' and 'Want You Bad' will be instant sing-a-long moments.

The band fit in nicely alongside the likes of Deftones, Rise Against and New Found Glory, giving fans their punk fix on the one day the Lock Up Stage isn't being run.

This day is The Offspring's best fit for the festival, marking their return after 7 years.

Offspring have typically played this kind of slot during their previous 4 appearances, so expect the band to do a great job of warming up to 30 Seconds To Mars and My Chemical Romance.

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