US Bombs bassist quits, band drops off Riot Fest bill

The US Bombs have parted ways with bassist Wade Walston. As a result, the band has cancelled their appearance at the upcoming Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois. The long-running punk band fronted by skateboarding icon Duane Peters signed to Thorp earlier this year. Their most recent release was 2003's Covert Action.

Replacing the Bombs on the Riot Fest bill, will be Chicago natives, The Tossers who released their Victory debut, The Valley of the Shadow of Death earlier this year. The band also performed at the recent World Series opener.