Hell's Heroes VII: Thursday Pass in Houston - Mar 20, 2025

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Enforcer

8 concerts

Sweden's Enforcer, formed by Olof Wikstrand, melds heavy, speed, and glam metal. Known for "Into the Night" and "Diamonds," they’ve toured globally, signed with Nuclear Blast, and embraced traditional metal with a modern twist.

Raven

1 concert

Newcastle-born Heavy Metal pioneers Raven, known for explosive riffs and early ‘80s metal alongside Metallica, deliver relentless, classic tracks after decades of highs and struggles.

Crypt Sermon

3 concerts

Philadelphia-based Crypt Sermon blends doom and heavy metal with Near Eastern vibes. Known for intricate songs like "The Stygian Rose," they feature members from Daeva and Horrendous.

Satan

4 concerts

SATAN, famed for pioneering heavy metal since the '80s and known for hits like "Earth Infernal", focuses on global issues in their music. Famous for self-producing and recording in Newcastle, the band reunited in 2011, continuing to influence the genre.

Castle Rat

21 concerts

Brooklyn-based Castle Rat, a Medieval Fantasy Doom Metal band led by 'The Rat Queen' Riley Pinkerton, is known for exciting live shows and tracks mixing swords, sorcery, and stoner vibes. They’ve toured the American Southwest, played DesertFest NYC, and supported bands like Monolord and Firebreather.

Hirax

16 concerts

Hirax, from Buena Park, CA, formed in 1984, is a notable thrash metal band led by Katon W. DePena. Known for high-pitched vocals and short, hardcore-influenced songs, they released key albums like *Raging Violence* and *Hate, Fear and Power*. Despite early struggles, their cult following grew. Collaborations include Scott Owen, Ron McGovney, and former D.R.I. drummer Eric Brecht. Revived in 2000, they released *The New Age of Terror* in 2004, solidifying their place in speed and thrash metal history.