zebrahead & The Aquabats! in Manchester

zebrahead is an American punk-rock band formed in La Habra, California, in 1996. Their music pairs pop-punk hooks and hard-rock guitars with alternating sung and rapped vocals. The band is known for songs including “Get Back,” “Playmate of the Year” and “Anthem,” and for albums such as Waste of Mind, MFZB and Broadcast to the World. zebrahead played the Vans Warped Tour multiple times during their early years on the road. The band later built a substantial live following in Japan through repeated tours and appearances at Summer Sonic, while its European festival dates have included Reading and Leeds Festivals and Download Festival. The band has repeatedly returned to Tokyo and Osaka on its Japanese tours.

The Aquabats! are an American band formed in Huntington Beach, California, in 1994. They play ska punk, rock and new wave in comic-book superhero personas; their best-known works include the album The Fury of The Aquabats!, the songs “Super Rad!” and “Pool Party!,” and the television series The Aquabats! Super Show!. In 1997, the group played the Warped Tour, followed the next year by a tour with Blink-182. During that run, drummer Travis Barker filled in for the other band before joining it permanently. In 2017, The Aquabats! marked the 20th anniversary of The Fury of The Aquabats! by performing the album in full on tour. The band performs in matching superhero uniforms, turning songs into comic-book scenes that can include costumed villains, inflatable creatures and audience participation. The action is directed by singer and co-founder MC Bat Commander.