Battle of the Bands

Critical Failure from Bossier City describes themselves as a band that 'focuses on music with an edge but without abandoning discernible, strong melodies and dynamic vocals.' If the band name doesn't ring any bells, don't feel bad, they are fairly new...

Dirtfoot, the self described 'Gypsy Punk Country Grumble boogie' band is looking for a spot on the line up at XFest. The band's resume is fairly extensive. They've played at the Wakarusa Music festival several times and have opened up for the likes of Primus and Reverend Horton Heat. This band is a one of a kind and hails from right here in Shreveport. If you want to see them play at XFest15, use

Kulture Kill, from Shreveport, formed in 2011 and have gained a pretty large following since. They have played pretty much anywhere and everywhere that would have them. From small bars to headlining Clicks in Tyler to opening up for national acts, this band has done it all...

This Day Forth is a band out of Longview, Texas that is making a lot of waves. Since forming in 2009, the band has performed with the likes of Buckcherry, Drowning Pool, Nothing More, Bobaflex, The Veer Union, Powerman 5000, My Darkest Days, Flaw, Janus, Adema, Earshot, Rev Theory, Earshot, Veins of Jenna, Dax Riggs, Girl on Fire, Scare Don't Fear, and Eyes Set to Kill just to name a few... Read M

After receiving 30 or 40 entries, we had the unenviable job of narrowing down the list to just 5. But after tons of arguments, conversations, and careful consideration below is our breakdown of the 5 finalist and instructions on how to vote for the band you dig the most.

We're giving bands a chance to score time on the XFest15 stage. This will be the biggest XFest ever, and the biggest Battle of the Bands we’ve ever pulled off.