The hip-hop sounds of Swollen Members, the Arsonists and DJ Swamp filled the Warwick Center Ballroom last night as part of the Fall Fest line-up.

This week the trio of bands will hit venues from North Carolina to Massachusetts and back to New York City. The Arsonists and Swollen Members are both rising underground hip-hop groups released by Battleaxe Records. DJ Swamp usually works alone, but he has toured with Beck for the past four years.

Swollen Members is on tour promoting their new CD, Bad Dreams, which will be released Nov. 13. The CD offers a variety of hip-hop vibes. Some songs have an edgier gangster-rap style with powerful, in-your-face lyrics, while others boast a bounce-with-it kind of groove that shows the band’s diverse nature.

“They are very cutting edge in the beats they put together and the lyrics they use,” said Tracey Henry, a publicist for the band.

Swollen Members’ latest single “Fuel Injected,” produced by Kemo, is a hard-hitting proclamation of their arrival onto the music scene and illustrates their determination to stay afloat in the music world. It’s a funky, beat-laden, bob-your-head song that is a worthy representation of the CD. They have also collaborated with numerous hip hop artists.

“We’re both very passionate about what we do and I think it shows through in our music,” band member Prevail said.

The Arsonists are widely known for their charisma and elaborate stage shows. They have a creative style that adds to their immense following. The Arsonists have played at venues around the world with artists such as Public Enemy, the Roots and Pharoahe Monch. Their debut album, As the World Burns, received critical acclaim and is in stores now. The Arsonists are currently working on their second album.

DJ Swamp has just released his debut album Never is Now. He recently finished touring with Beck and is now out and about promoting his solo album. He has recorded on studio tracks with Beck, Kid Rock, Crystal Method, Hanson, The Bloodhound Gang and the Dady Warhols. He has also been featured on the “Grammy Awards,” “American Music Awards,” “The Tonight Show,” “The Late Show” and “The Late Late Show.” Rolling Stone and Spin magazines have done features on his unique style and insane performances. He’s been known to abuse his records in various ways while performing.

The trio of groups performed last night in the Warwick Center Ballroom at 8 p.m. For more information about any of these bands, visit their Web sites www.hiphop-elements.com, www.arsonists.net, www.Djswamp.com.