The festival is starting to enter its second generation, with new bands of the punk/alt-rock colliding with some of the classics that helped make Warped Tour a cultural event for today’s youth. Criss-crossing the country once again this year at an alarming pace, Warped continues to be the most economical package out there, as other packages have become bloated and out of touch with the youth.

Year 14 brings another impressive lineup to Comerica Park, as punk, emo, metal and even a pop artist will show up on this year’s lineup. Boasting over 60 bands over 7 stages, Warped ’08 is so massive that you can't cover all the bands on the lineup. But we can give you a heads up on some of the good, and puzzling bands hitting Warped ’08, here they are:

-Punk fans: First off, if you miss Against Me’s set, I have nothing to say to you... at all. Go see it at all costs. The band put out one of their best albums with New Wave and will give you a half hour’s worth of stellar material. Also, old schoolers Pennywise just put out their new Reason To Believe album that seems very topical today. Plus, their old stuff is killer live as well. Also, don't miss The Briggs (check for the MCB interview with the band here ) and The Street Dogs. Even though it's more ska, Reel Big Fish was a late addition to the tour and will be playing their upbeat fan favorites as well.

-Emo/Alt-Rock Fans: This is a big year for you all; hometown band Chiodos plays their only Warped Tour date here in Detroit; sure to be a full house for them as they continue touring behind their strong Bone Palace Ballet album. The Academy Is makes an appearance as well, still supporting their Santi record. Also, emo faves Jack’s Mannequin and Just Surrender will also be on the bill. Oh yeah, Angels and Airwaves will be there, but quite frankly, Tom DeLonge’s grand visions for the band are a bit stale and overblown. Lower the ego down, Tom. Even Kanye West thinks you're an egomaniac.

-Metal: Surprisingly, metal is well represented this year at Warped. Every Time I Die brings their groove metal to the bill, as well as The Bronx and metalcore titans As I Lay Dying play their final Warped date for the year in Detroit as well. Canadian prog-metal band Protest The Hero hits Warped, cranking out tunes from their awesome Fortress album. Dayton’s The Devil Wears Prada and the southern fried metal of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster complete the bands who will be scaring the emo kids this year at Warped.

-Pop-ish Type Stuff: After a massive record with As Cruel as School Children, Gym Class Heroes are prepping their next album, The Quilt on tour at Warped. I will be curious to see what they can put together this time. But most puzzling is the addition of Katy Perry on the bill. Yeah, the girl who signs “I Kissed A Girl” will be at Warped Tour. It makes as much sense as Crazy Town on Ozzfest, but perhaps she will draw some fans. Or get massively booed- that might be even better.

As you can tell, there is something for everybody this year at Warped ’08. As always, bring sunscreen, money and some Kleenex for the emo kids to wipe away their tears. See you down there at Comerica on July 18^th.

Warped Tour 2008 will be at Comerica Park on Friday, July 18^th. Tickets are $32 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Additional dates can be found at www.warpedtour.com.