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After five dates on the Warped Tour, Paramore kick off a month of headlining shows. Singer Hayley Williams says the two experiences are "night and day" but equally awesome: "You always want one when you have the other."

You've been touring behind your breakthrough disc, Riot! for a year. How will you change things this summer?
We're able to do more as far as production goes, like having a light show, a bigger backdrop and scrims. We were never able to afford any of that.

What about the set list?
We're taking out a couple of songs, like "My Heart," which we've ended every show with since Day One. We're opening the set with "Let the Flames Begin." [Drummer] Zac Farro actually goes out by himself and starts off the song.

Did you ever go to Warped as a fan?
I didn't! My mom was really wary about letting me go to that type of stuff. All she knew was that there was supposed to be tons of drugs, and she was very nervous. I missed out on a lot.

How does she feel about you headlining Warped now?
She's stoked, man.

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