Aftershock in Sacramento - Oct 3, 2026

Pierce The Veil

4 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.

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.

Wage War

38 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.

La Dispute

1 concert

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.

Thursday

4 concerts

Formed in New Brunswick, NJ in 1998, Thursday have sold millions worldwide and released six critically acclaimed albums (1999–2011), including influential Full Collapse and War All The Time. They’ve toured with acts like My Chemical Romance and The Gaslight Anthem.

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.

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.

After The Burial

3 concerts

Minneapolis's After The Burial, formed 2004, are progressive metalcore architects known for intricate 8-string guitar work and djent-influenced rhythms. Their sound blends technicality and aggression. Popular tracks include "Lost in the Static" and "Behold the Crown." Their discography features albums like "Evergreen" and singles such as "Hum from the Hollow."

Gideon

12 concerts

Formed in 2008 in Tuscaloosa, AL, Gideon are a metalcore band blending melodic hardcore and hardcore punk. Debut album Costs (2011) was followed by Milestone and Calloused on Facedown, then Cold (2017) and Out Of Control (2019) on Equal Vision.

The Story So Far

13 concerts

Walnut Creek, California's The Story So Far formed in 2007, becoming pop-punk pioneers. Known for their edgy sound and emotional tracks, they released acclaimed albums like "Proper Dose" (2018), which hit Billboard's Top 200, and "I Want to Disappear" (2024). Popular songs include "Clairvoyant" and "Nerve."

Down

5 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."

Melvins

2 concerts

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.

Sleeping With Sirens

36 concerts

Sleeping With Sirens is a post-hardcore band fronted by Kellin Quinn, known for his powerful, urgent, distinctive voice. Their eighth LP, An Ending in Itself, produced by Will Yip, reflects the band’s bond with fans and themes of hardship and resilience.

Chiodos

3 concerts

Fronted by Craig Owens, who cofounded Chiodos in 2001 and named it after the Chiodo Brothers, the band broke out with 2005’s All’s Well That Ends Well. 2007’s Bone Palace Ballet hit No. 1 Rock and No. 5 Billboard 200.

Black Label Society

24 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.

Corrosion Of Conformity

16 concerts

North Carolina punk-metal fusion pioneers formed in the early ’80s by guitarist Woody Weatherman. Known for aggressive sound and political lyrics, they gained wider popularity with ’90s alt-metal releases like Blind, Deliverance, and Wiseblood.

Kylesa

5 concerts

Savannah, Georgia metal band Kylesa formed in 2001, blending hardcore punk, psychedelic stoner rock, speed metal, and Black Sabbath-style sludge with three singers. Known for albums like To Walk a Middle Course, Static Tensions, and Ultraviolet.

Saosin

29 concerts

Saosin are an Orange County, California post-hardcore band formed in the early 2000s, known for soaring vocals, intricate guitars, and anthemic songwriting. Their self-titled album and gold-certified single "You're Not Alone" helped define the genre.

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.

The Devil Wears Prada

18 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.

Escape the Fate

9 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).

The Acacia Strain

28 concerts

Formed in Springfield, Massachusetts in 2001, The Acacia Strain are an East Coast metalcore/deathcore band known for a heavy blend of hardcore, noise, death and doom. Their album Continent (2008) topped Billboard Heatseekers; Slow Decay hit No.1 on multiple Billboard rock charts.

ivri

4 concerts

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

Stick To Your Guns

8 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.

Emery

15 concerts

Emery, formed in Rock Hill, South Carolina in 2001, became a Seattle-based rock band known for their dynamic post-hardcore, emo, and alternative rock sound. They blend heavy and melodic elements with introspective lyrics. Popular songs include "Walls" and "Studying Politics." The 2026 album "Styrofoam" and singles like "Stimulated" are among their notable works.

Aftershock

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.

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 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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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