After it’s inaugural year in 2010, Maggot Fest is jumping into The Red Rattler on Saturday, November 5 for another full-on day of distorted, beer-laden garage rock.

Maggot Fest will bring together 13 of Australia’s finest garage, punk, pop and noise bands, including the return of The Sailors in their first Australian shows since 2007. Sydney’s Royal Headache also return for their first home-town performance since a sold-out album launch and US tour.

Line-up:
The Sailors – Royal Headache – Bits of Shit – Chrome Dome – Repairs – Terrible Truths – Chook Race – Per Purpose – Thee Mighty Childish – Bad Aches – Meat Thump

WHEN: Saturday, November 5 at the Red Rattler
WHERE:  Red Rattler, 6 Faversham St, Marrickville
HOW MUCH: $23.50 from OzTix

If you’re not sure what Royal Headache, you obviously don’t work at FBI or triple j. Here’s a primer.

Royal Headache – “Down The Lane” by Creeping Wave