The Vans Warped Tour is always a fun way to see some of your favorite bands while also discovering acts you might otherwise never have been exposed to. But I was particularly excited about the 2013 Warped Tour because I’d finally get to see bands like Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights and The Used play the songs I’ve been listening to for so many years. It was amazing to see these bands up close from the photo pit while also discovering a variety of other acts such as Black Veil Brides, Billy Talent and MC Lars (who I also got to meet and he was, like, the nicest guy ever). Here are some of Dizzy Focus‘ favorite moments from this year’s Warped Tour.

Chiodos (with Craig Owens back on vocals) rocked the Kia Forte stage.

Big Chocolate was one of the more charismatic dubstep acts on the Spotify stage.

Burt McCracken of The Used gives the universal rock ‘n’ roll salute.

MC Lars is proud to be white and nerdy, and always joyful!

Black Veil Brides gave the Warped Tour crowd a lot of tongue.