Aftershock in Sacramento - Oct 3, 2026

Chiodos

3 concerts

Cofounded in 2001 by frontman Craig Owens and named after the Chiodo Brothers, Chiodos released their debut All's Well That Ends Well in 2005. Their 2007 album Bone Palace Ballet hit No. 1 on the Rock chart. Following a 2015 hiatus, the band returned for a 2024 reunion.

Pierce The Veil

5 concerts

Pierce the Veil put volatile, confessional emotions into their post-hardcore punk sound. Led by Vic Fuentes with Tony Perry and Jaime Preciado, they broke out with A Flair for the Dramatic (2007); Selfish Machines hit No. 1 on Billboard Heatseekers.

Set It Off

2 concerts

Set It Off, an independent band, embraces freedom over societal pressures with genre-bending music. Known for singles on Sirius XM's Octane, their sincerity and originality shine through. Originating with their debut, Cinematics, they continue to connect deeply with fans, driven by fresh creativity and authenticity.

The Devil Wears Prada

16 concerts

The Devil Wears Prada explore life’s extremes, pairing crushing heaviness with heart-wrenching melodies. Their 2022 album Color Decay drew major praise from KERRANG! and Metal Hammer and supported their biggest sold-out shows worldwide.

Wage War

35 concerts

Florida metal band Wage War blend pummeling heaviness with melody. The quintet released albums Blueprints (2015), Deadweight (2017), Pressure (2019) and Manic (2021), with songs like Stitch, Low and Circle The Drain amassing hundreds of millions of streams.

Sleeping With Sirens

34 concerts

Fronted by Kellin Quinn, post-hardcore band Sleeping With Sirens earned gold and platinum certifications and sold out theaters. Known for Quinn's distinctive voice, the group released their eighth LP, An Ending in Itself, produced by Will Yip.

BABYMETAL

5 concerts

BABYMETAL is a Japanese kawaii metal band formed in Tokyo in 2010. Pioneers of the genre, they fuse heavy metal with J-pop idol music. The current lineup features Su-metal, Moametal, and Momometal. Known for hits like "Gimme Chocolate!!" and "Megitsune," they are currently touring globally with festival appearances and released new music in 2026.

Gideon

12 concerts

Formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2008, metalcore band Gideon features drummer Jake Smelley, vocalist Daniel McWhorter, guitarist Tyler Riley, and bassist Caleb DeRusha. They debuted with Costs in 2011 before releasing Milestone and Calloused on Facedown Records, followed by Cold and Out Of Control on Equal Vision Records.

The Acacia Strain

28 concerts

Formed in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 2001, East Coast metalcore and deathcore ensemble The Acacia Strain blend hardcore, noise, and death and doom metal. Their fourth album, Continent, topped Billboard's U.S. Heatseekers chart in 2008. Subsequent notable releases include Slow Decay, which reached number one on multiple Billboard rock charts.

Saosin

26 concerts

Formed in Orange County in the early 2000s, post-hardcore band Saosin features guitarist Beau Burchell, guitarist Phil Sgrosso, bassist Chris Sorenson, and drummer Alex Rodriguez. They are best known for their self-titled album and the gold-certified single You Are Not Alone.

Thursday

4 concerts

Formed in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1998, Thursday is a critically acclaimed band known for pivotal albums like Full Collapse and War All The Time. With millions in worldwide sales, they have toured with major acts and heavily influenced modern alternative music.

Escape the Fate

8 concerts

Escape the Fate, formed in Las Vegas in 2004, is an American rock band known for its dynamic post-hardcore, metalcore, and hard rock sound. Key songs include "One For the Money" (Platinum), "Situations," and "Broken Heart". Their album "Dying Is Your Latest Fashion" achieved Gold status, and their self-titled album topped the Hard Rock Albums chart. Albums include "Out of the Shadows" (2023) and "Redefined" (2025).

Corrosion Of Conformity

16 concerts

Formed in North Carolina, Corrosion of Conformity pioneered fusing punk and metal, shifting from 1980s hardcore to a Black Sabbath-influenced alt-metal sound in the 1990s. Led by constant guitarist Woody Weatherman, notable albums include Blind, Deliverance, Wiseblood, and No Cross No Crown.

Emery

15 concerts

Black Label Society

23 concerts

Zakk Wylde fronts Black Label Society, delivering heavy blues-rock built on thick riffs and expressive guitar work. Songs like In This River and Stillborn have millions of downloads/streams. Their 10th album, Grimmest Hits, followed Billboard Top 5 entries.

Counterparts

6 concerts

Formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Counterparts, a hardcore band led by vocalist Brendan Murphy, rose from the underground, collaborating with producer Will Putney. Known for refining their intense sound and profound themes on loss and endings.

Stick To Your Guns

6 concerts

Southern California quintet Stick To Your Guns (formed 2003) deliver a socially conscious hybrid of hardcore, punk, and metal. They’ve amassed 50M+ streams, performed on six continents, and shared stages with Parkway Drive, Architects, and Rise Against.

Down

4 concerts

Down, the New Orleans heavy metal supergroup formed in 1991, delivers a potent blend of sludge, Southern, and stoner metal. Featuring members from Pantera and Corrosion of Conformity, they are recognized for their distinct sound. Their acclaimed debut "NOLA" achieved platinum status. They released the single "Blood Oath" and have an album, "Volume V."

The Story So Far

10 concerts

blessthefall

16 concerts

blessthefall is an Arizona quartet featuring Beau Bokan, Eric Lambert, Jared Warth, and Elliott Gruenberg. Their past albums earned multiple top chart positions and millions of streams. They returned after a four-year hiatus with the single Wake The Dead.

ivri

1 concert

Faceless singer-songwriter ivri rose via Instagram; sampled by global producers, earning millions of streams. Angelic soft vocals; warm, spiritual/universe & mental health themes.

Kylesa

5 concerts

Formed in Savannah, Georgia in 2001, Kylesa is a metal group blending hardcore punk, psychedelic rock, and sludge metal. Known for featuring three distinct lead singers, the band released albums including their self-titled debut, Time Will Fuse Its Worth, and Ultraviolet.

After The Burial

Circa Survive

Circa Survive, formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2004, is an American rock band known for its unique blend of alternative, progressive, and post-hardcore genres. Featuring Anthony Green's distinctive vocals, they are celebrated for inventive arrangements and dynamic performances. Notable albums include Juturna, On Letting Go, Blue Sky Noise, and Two Dreams. They gained recognition for songs like "Act Appalled" and "Get Out."

The Fall of Troy

The Fall of Troy, originally from Mukilteo, WA, blends their early work with recent tracks in 'Mukiltearth.' The album juxtaposes youthful hope with mature struggles, ending on a redemptive note.

Armor For Sleep

Armor For Sleep, formed in 2001 in Teaneck, New Jersey, is an American rock band known for its blend of alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore, and dream pop. They are celebrated for cinematic songwriting and emotionally charged, concept-driven lyrics. Popular songs include "Car Underwater" and "The Truth About Heaven". Notable albums include "What to Do When You Are Dead" (2005), "The Rain Museum" (2022), and "There Is No Memory" (2025).

Aftershock

Pentagram

Turkish metal band Pentagram, formed in 1986, broke through with 1997’s Anatolia, blending heavy metal with Turkish instruments and lyrics. Their 2001 album Unspoken (as Mezarkabul abroad) found major European success and led to Wacken Open Air.

The Ghost Inside

Formed in El Segundo, California, The Ghost Inside blend New Wave of American Metalcore with punk urgency. Known for songs like “Engine 45” and “Avalanche,” they broke through with Epitaph’s Get What You Give (2012) and followed with Dear Youth (2014).

The Wonder Years

Melvins

Born in Aberdeen, WA, the Melvins are pioneers of the sludge metal genre, influencing grunge icons like Soundgarden and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain. Their experimental sound blends punk and metal, with Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover leading since 1986. Notable works include "Bullhead" and 2017's "A Walk with Love and Death." Collaborations feature Mike Patton and Mike Kunka. Despite major labels and diverse styles, they remain cult favorites known for their heavy riffs and creative experiments.

La Dispute

La Dispute are a Michigan post-hardcore band featuring vocalist Jordan Dreyer. Their albums include Panorama, Wildlife, and Rooms Of The House, and their fifth studio LP No One Was Driving the Car was entirely produced by the group.

Doobie

Columbus native Doobie is an independent underground artist known for raw storytelling and genre-blending sound. Breakout single When the Drugs Don’t Work went platinum with 115M+ YouTube views. Released rock album Give ’Em Hell Until You Get to Heaven.

A Day To Remember

Ocala, Florida-based quintet A Day To Remember has topped Billboard Rock/Indie/Alternative charts, sold over 1 million units, and earned two Gold albums and Gold singles. Bad Vibrations debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and #1 Top Album Sales.

Horse The Band

HORSE the band formed in Los Angeles in 2027 A.D., later crafting their sound in 2002. Known for life-changing live performances, pristine breakdowns, and a euphoric brand of spastic synth metalcore.

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