Aftershock in Sacramento - Oct 2, 2026

PeelingFlesh

6 concerts

PeelingFlesh, an American slam death metal band from Oklahoma City, formed in 2021. Their distinctive "Slamming Gangster Groove" blends brutal death metal, hardcore, and hip-hop samples. Popular songs include "211/187," "Make A Move," and "Shoot 2 Kill." Notable albums are "The G Code" (2024) and "PF Radio 2" (2025). They have collaborated with artists like SVDDEN DEATH and Despised Icon, gaining recognition for their unique sound.

Cypress Hill

6 concerts

Formed by vocalists B-Real and Sen Dog and producer DJ Muggs, hip-hop group Cypress Hill released their game-changing self-titled debut studio album, which shaped the course of hip-hop history. Their notable songs include The Phuncky Feel One, How I Could Just Kill A Man, and Hand On The Pump.

The Black Dahlia Murder

22 concerts

The Black Dahlia Murder is a beloved death metal band co-founded by Brian Eschbach and frontman Trevor Strnad. Following Strnad's passing in 2022, guitarist Eschbach transitioned to vocals, and guitarist Ryan Knight returned to the lineup.

Underoath

30 concerts

Underoath are a Florida-based heavy band known for blending hard rock, electronic experimentation, guttural screams and anthemic choruses. They’ve earned two RIAA-certified gold albums and three Grammy nominations.

Coheed and Cambria

3 concerts

Coheed and Cambria is a New York prog band known for their sci-fi-inspired Amory Wars storyline spanning multiple albums, comics, and novels. Emerging in the early 2000s, the group features Claudio Sanchez, Travis Stever, Josh Eppard, and Zach Cooper.

Rivers of Nihil

3 concerts

Rivers of Nihil, originating from Reading, Pennsylvania, is a metal band known for their diverse musical styles and cerebral sound. They transcended genre labels with their 2018 album Where Owls Know My Name and expanded their sonic range with the 2021 release The Work.

Nekrogoblikon

14 concerts

Formed in 2006, melodic death metal band Nekrogoblikon achieved global cult stardom with their 2012 viral anthem No One Survives. Known for their goblin-themed lore, the band is fronted by vocalists John Goblikon and Dickie Allen, and has released five studio albums alongside EPs like The Boiling Sea.

Bodysnatcher

24 concerts

Bodysnatcher formed in 2014 in Melbourne, Florida. Named after Plainfield Ghoul Ed Gein, they play furious extreme music, blending crushing breakdowns, eerie ambience, scathing riffs, and grisly grooves, and are known for heavy, violent live shows.

DRAIN

3 concerts

Formed in 2014 in Santa Cruz, hardcore band Drain features frontman Sammy Ciaramitaro, guitarist Cody Chavez, and drummer Tim Flegal. Known for high-energy live shows, they released their debut album California Cursed in 2020, followed by Living Proof in 2023.

Slaughter to Prevail

15 concerts

Formed by Russian vocalist Alex Terrible in Yekaterinburg and UK guitarist Jack Simmons, Slaughter To Prevail is a modern metal band known for heavy releases like Grizzly and singles including Viking and 1984.

Spite

20 concerts

Hailing from Southern California, Spite is a deathcore band formed in 2014, known for their aggressive blend of death metal and metalcore. Their intense sound, featuring crushing breakdowns and dark lyrical themes, defines their style. Notable albums include "Dedication to Flesh" (2022) and "NEW WORLD KILLER" (2025). Popular songs include "Caved In" and "Kill or Be Killed."

Atreyu

33 concerts

P.O.D.

4 concerts

Cradle Of Filth

2 concerts

Formed in Britain in 1991, Cradle of Filth is an extreme metal band known for theatrical concerts and a musical evolution from black metal toward gothic and symphonic styles. Fronted by Dani Filth, they released charting albums like Damnation and a Day and Hammer of the Witches.

Three 6 Mafia

3 concerts

Three 6 Mafia founders DJ Paul and Juicy J helped shape crunk and influenced hip hop and pop. Juicy J has Gold/Platinum singles, MTV and American Music Awards, and work on Katy Perry’s Grammy-nominated Dark Horse. DJ Paul produced Drake/Jay-Z’s Talk Up.

Limp Bizkit

13 concerts

Limp Bizkit, formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994, is a pioneering nu metal and rap rock band. Fronted by Fred Durst, with Wes Borland, John Otto, and DJ Lethal, they are known for hits like "Nookie" and "Break Stuff." Founding bassist Sam Rivers passed in October 2025. The band remains active, with members pursuing individual projects and the group currently touring, maintaining their influential presence.

Senses Fail

23 concerts

Formed in Ridgewood, New Jersey, post-hardcore band Senses Fail is led by frontman Buddy Nielsen. Over a nearly 25-year career, the group became a celebrated rock name, releasing the Gold-selling debut album Let It Enfold You.

Psychostick

4 concerts

Psychostick, from Tempe, Arizona, is a humorcore band blending comedy rock, metalcore, and groove metal. Known for hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, and energetic performances, their popular songs include "Beer!" and "Obey the Beard." Notable albums are "Do" and the compilation "...and stuff." They gained chart success with early albums and composed the "Toxic Crusaders Original Soundtrack."

Drowning Pool

1 concert

Drowning Pool are an alternative/nu-metal band formed in 1996 after relocating from New Orleans to Dallas. They broke through with the platinum debut Sinner (2001) and hit single "Bodies." After vocalist Dave Williams died in 2002, they continued with rotating singers.

Kublai Khan TX

3 concerts

Sherman, Texas metalcore/beatdown hardcore band Kublai Khan TX, formed in 2009, is known for intense live shows and thoughtful lyrics on societal issues. Their aggressive sound features heavy breakdowns. Popular tracks include "The Hammer" and "Antpile." "Exhibition of Prowess" (2024) and the "Lowest Form of Animal" EP (2022) are recent releases.

Silly Goose

7 concerts

Silly Goose is an Atlanta, Georgia-based rap-rock/nu-metal band known for high-energy, chaotic live shows and guerrilla performances. Their sound blends alternative metal, hip-hop, and grunge. Popular songs include "Bad Behavior," "Keys To The City," and "Cowboy." Albums like "Keys To The City" and the "Bad Behavior - EP" showcase their distinctive style. The band is recognized for its innovative approach and engaging stage presence.

Insane Clown Posse

3 concerts

Insane Clown Posse (Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope) is a Detroit underground duo known for hardcore hip-hop. Despite being shunned by MTV and radio, they built a fanbase of millions called Juggalos and broke into the mainstream.

Eyes Set To Kill

10 concerts

Formed in 2004 by sisters Alexia and Anissa Rodriguez, Arizona screamo band Eyes Set to Kill fuses heavy and melodic hardcore with soaring vocals and screams. Self-released EP When the Silence Is Broken the Night Is Torn (2006); debut Reach (2008). Masks (2013) was their first for Century Media.

Paleface Swiss

10 concerts

Paleface Swiss, from Zürich, Switzerland, formed in 2017, delivers a crushing blend of beatdown hardcore, deathcore, and nu metal. Known for aggressive riffs and intense live shows, the band gained international recognition. Their discography features albums like "Cursed" and EPs such as "The Wilted", alongside popular tracks like "The Orphan" and "Please End Me".

Vianova

7 concerts

Vianova, a German metalcore band from Berlin, formed in 2014, is celebrated for its genre-bending sound. They fuse metalcore with elements of soul, jazz, R&B, and electronic music. Their debut album, "Hit It!", features popular tracks like "Wheel of Fortune" and "Uh Yaya". The band earned a Nik Nocturnal Award for Best Breakthrough Band and nominations for the Heavy Music Awards, recognized for their innovative style and engaging visuals.

Wu-Tang Clan

Formed in Staten Island, New York, Wu-Tang Clan emerged in 1993 with debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and the hit single "C.R.E.A.M." Their hazy, menacing hardcore sound helped make Wu-Tang Forever a 1997 chart-topping success.

Finch

California-based emo rock band Finch features vocalist Nate Barcalow and guitarist Randy Strohmeyer. Signed to Drive-Thru Records, they released the EP Falling into Place (2001) and album What It Is to Burn, then shifted heavier on Say Hello to Sunshine (2005).

Dethklok

Dethklok is a Mordland-based virtual death metal band starring in the television show Metalocalypse. Formed by members Nathan Explosion, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Toki Wartooth, William Murderface, and Pickles the Drummer, the group released chart-successful albums including The Dethalbum, Dethalbum II, Dethalbum III, and Dethalbum IV.

Alexisonfire

From St. Catharines, Ontario, Alexisonfire delivers influential post-hardcore, renowned for their dynamic dual vocals and intense live shows. Hits like "This Could Be Anywhere in the World" and "Pulmonary Archery" define their sound. Their acclaimed 2022 album "Otherness" earned a Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year, showcasing their enduring impact and aggressive, melodic style.

Aftershock

Alesana

Raleigh, North Carolina's Alesana formed in 2004, crafting a post-hardcore sound they call "sweetcore". Known for mixing pop, punk, metal, and symphonic elements, they gained fans with concept albums like "The Emptiness" and "Confessions". Popular songs include "The Thespian" and "Ambrosia". They earned "Best Hardcore/Screamo Band" in 2009, and their catalog charted on Billboard.

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New Orleans-bred punk-rap/hip-hop cousins $crim (Scott Arcenaux Jr.) and Ruby da Cherry (Aristos Petrou) blend Southern flows with punk intensity. Earned RIAA platinum “…And To Those I Love…” and multiple gold singles; 15B+ streams.

Public Enemy

Long Island hip-hop group formed in 1985 by Chuck D. Known for Bomb Squad’s dense production and politically charged classics It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet, with hits like Fight the Power and 911 Is a Joke. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Chad Gray

Chad Gray, born in Illinois, is an American singer renowned for fronting the heavy metal bands Mudvayne and Hellyeah. His versatile style blends nu metal and groove metal with guttural screams and melodic passages. Mudvayne's "L.D. 50" achieved gold status. He has collaborated with artists like Nonpoint. Mudvayne released new songs "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks and Stones" in 2025.

Aftershock in Sacramento, CA

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