Sick New World Festival: System of a Down, Deftones & Slayer in Fort Worth - Oct 24, 2026

System Of A Down

4 concerts

Formed in Southern California in the mid-1990s, Armenian-American alternative metal band System of a Down is known for their socially-conscious lyrics and folk-infused thrash style. Their multi-platinum, chart-topping 2001 landmark album Toxicity featured hits like Chop Suey! and Aerials, followed by the chart-topping companion albums Mezmerize and Hypnotize.

Deftones

1 concert

Formed with a ferocious yet dreamlike sonic identity, Deftones have released nine studio albums, including their debut Adrenaline, White Pony, Diamond Eyes, and Ohms, which earned two Grammy nominations. The band features Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Abe Cunningham, and Frank Delgado.

Slayer

6 concerts

Formed in 1982 in Huntington Park, California, Slayer was a highly influential thrash metal band known for graphic lyrics and fast, aggressive music. Classic albums include Reign in Blood and Seasons in the Abyss. The group ceased operations in 2019.

Alien Ant Farm

5 concerts

Formed in Riverside, California in 1996, Alien Ant Farm blends nu-metal, post-grunge, and punk-pop. They achieved mainstream success with their 2001 cover of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal, which topped the Billboard Alternative Songs charts.

Wage War

34 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.

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."

KMFDM

7 concerts

Formed in Paris in 1984 by Sascha Konietzko and Udo Sturm, KMFDM is a pioneering industrial metal band. Known for provocative messaging, techno-metal anthems, and propaganda-style artwork by Aidan Hughes, the group relocated to the US in the 1991 and scored Billboard dance hits like Naive and Juke Joint Jezebel from their top-selling 1995 album Nihil.

Speed

1 concert

Formed in 2019, Australian hardcore five-piece SPEED evolved into a global powerhouse, breaking out with their 2024 debut album ONLY ONE MODE. Their subsequent EP, ALL MY ANGELS, reflects on loss and grief while experimenting with synths and samples.

Pain of Truth

17 concerts

Pain of Truth is a hardcore band from Long Island, New York, formed in 2020. They are known for their intense East Coast sound, blending tough guy hardcore, beatdown, and metalcore with roaring guitars and blast-furnace vocals. Their discography includes the album "Not Through Blood" and the "Coast to Coast Split" EP with Sunami. Popular songs include "Actin' Up" and "The Enemy." They are recognized for extensive collaborations with notable hardcore musicians.

Clutch

9 concerts

Formed in the early nineties, Clutch is known for a dense, diverse catalog of underground classics and heavy riffs. Since 2009, the band has released music through its own Weathermaker imprint. Their thirteenth studio album is Sunrise On Slaughter Beach.

Twin Tribes

1 concert

Twin Tribes, a dark wave and post-punk duo from Brownsville, Texas, formed in 2017. Luis Navarro and Joel Niño, Jr. create brooding, melodic soundscapes influenced by 1980s goth. Known for captivating live performances, their discography includes albums like Ceremony and 2024's Pendulum, featuring popular songs such as "Fantasmas" and "Monolith". They are recognized for their atmospheric sound and extensive global touring.

P.O.D.

5 concerts

Snot

1 concert

Formed in Santa Barbara in 1995 by singer Lynn Strait and guitarist Mike Doling, the hardcore metal band Snot released their debut album, Get Some, in 1997 and performed on the 1998 Ozzfest tour. Following Strait's death in 1998, surviving members released the tribute album Straight Up featuring guest vocalists.

Orgy

9 concerts

Orgy is an American industrial rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1997, known for their "death pop" sound. They gained fame with hits like "Blue Monday" and "Stitches" from their platinum debut album "Candyass." Led by vocalist Jay Gordon, the band, also known for "Fiction (Dreams in Digital)," continues to tour and release new music, including recent singles "Nails" (2025) and "Siren Song (Rework)" (2025), with a new album anticipated.

VIOLENT VIRA

7 concerts

Mexican-American hard rock artist Violent Vira, born Amy Gonzalez, blends melodic sounds with cathartic screams, drawing millions of streams. She released her 2023 EP Till’ Death Was Never Enough, featuring Collar of Truth, and has played major festivals like Aftershock and Riot Fest.

Dying Wish

19 concerts

Formed in Portland, metalcore and hardcore quintet Dying Wish features Emma Boster, Pedro Carrillo, Sam Reynolds, Jon Mackey, and Jeff Yambra. They gained underground notoriety before releasing their albums Fragments of a Bitter Memory and Symptoms of Survival.

Deafheaven

4 concerts

Deafheaven formed in the Bay Area in 2010 as a duo of childhood friends vocalist George Clarke and guitarist Kerry McCoy. Drummer Daniel Tracy joined in 2012, guitarist/keyboardist Shiv Mehra in 2013, and bassist Chris Johnson in 2017.

Kittie

2 concerts

Kittie rose to heavy metal stardom as teenagers with their debut release. They’ve released seven albums, sold over two million records, and co-headlined OzzFest. Their story is told in the documentary Kittie Origins/Evolutions.

Lords Of Acid

1 concert

Belgian techno band Lords of Acid emerged in the 90s, blending acid house and industrial energy with provocative themes. Known for releases like Lust and Voodoo-U, they built a global cult following with tracks such as I Sit On Acid and Rough Sex.

Coal Chamber

1 concert

Formed in Los Angeles in 1994, alternative metal band Coal Chamber rose from the local scene with a heavy, detuned sound. They released their self-titled debut in 1997, followed by Chamber Music and Dark Days, before disbanding in 2003 and later returning with 2015's Rivals.

Terror

3 concerts

Los Angeles hardcore punk band Terror, formed in 2002, is known for their influential, uncompromising sound and intense live shows. With albums like "One with the Underdogs," "Keepers of the Faith," and "Pain into Power," they continue to shape the genre. Their notable releases include "Still Suffer" and collaborations with artists like George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher.

She Wants Revenge

11 concerts

Formed in 2004 by Los Angeles DJs Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin, She Wants Revenge is a post-punk revival band known for their moody, Joy Division-inspired sound. They released their self-titled debut in 2006, followed by This Is Forever and Valleyheart.

Poison The Well

2 concerts

Poison The Well are a melodic hardcore/metalcore band known for balancing brutality with emotion. Their 1999 debut The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation is widely listed among the most influential metalcore albums.

Superheaven

7 concerts

Formed in Doylestown, Pennsylvania in 2007, Superheaven originally performed as Daylight. The grunge-inspired rock band released their debut album Jar in 2013, followed by Ours Is Chrome in 2015, before entering a lengthy hiatus and returning with a self-titled album.

PeelingFlesh

5 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.

Evanescence

9 concerts

Grammy-winning rock band Evanescence is best known for their diamond-certified debut album Fallen and hit singles Bring Me to Life and My Immortal. Fronted by Amy Lee, the group achieved major milestones with chart-topping collaborations and successful global tours.

Marilyn Manson

5 concerts

Marilyn Manson, born Brian Warner in Ohio, is a shock rock icon known for his controversial persona and blend of industrial and gothic metal. His hits include "The Beautiful People" and "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." He has earned Grammy nominations and sold over 50 million records, influencing music and popular culture.

Filter

2 concerts

Richard Patrick is the creative force behind rock band Filter, having previously served as Nine Inch Nails touring guitarist. Filter debuted with the platinum album Short Bus, featuring the hit Hey Man Nice Shot, followed by the platinum success of Title of Record and its hit Take a Picture.

Boy Harsher

11 concerts

Formed in 2014 by Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller, electro-pop duo Boy Harsher combines minimal beats, synth textures, and sensual vocals. Known for underground hits like Pain and albums such as Careful and Get Mean, they also scored the 2022 film The Runner.

Haywire

13 concerts

Formed in 1982 in Prince Edward's Island, Canada, rock band Haywire consists of Marvin Birt, Paul MacAusland, David Rashed, Ron Switzer, and Sean Kilbride. Signed to Attic Records, they released their debut album Bad Boys in 1986, followed by Don't Just Stand There and Nuthouse.

Ministry

13 concerts

Founded in Chicago in 1981 by Al Jourgensen, Ministry is a pioneering industrial music project. Initially featuring synth-pop, the band evolved into a harsher, stylized sound on albums like Psalm 69, earning six Grammy nominations over its career.

Underoath

30 concerts

Sunami

7 concerts

Sunami is a hardcore punk band from San Jose, California, formed in 2019. Originally a joke band, they gained notoriety for intense live performances. Their beatdown and metallic hardcore style features aggressive vocals, speedy riffs, and anti-authority messages, blending slam metal and thrash. Popular songs include "Weak Die First" and "Contempt of Cop." Their self-titled debut album released in 2023, and they have collaborated with Pain of Truth.

Glassjaw

3 concerts

Glassjaw, from Hempstead, New York, formed in 1993, is an influential post-hardcore band. Known for intense live shows and Daryl Palumbo's dynamic vocals, they blend screams and melody with turbulent riffs. Albums like "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence" (2000) and "Worship and Tribute" (2002) feature popular songs such as "Siberian Kiss" and "Ape Dos Mil." They released "Material Control" in 2017.

Failure

1 concert

Failure is a hugely influential trio featuring Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards, and Kelli Scott. Formed over 30 years ago, the band reunited in 2014 after a 17-year hiatus and released their seventh album, Location Lost.

A.F.I.

1 concert

A.F.I. (A Fire Inside), formed in Ukiah, California in 1991, is an American rock band. Known for their evolving sound, they blend hardcore punk, gothic rock, and alternative rock. Popular songs include "Miss Murder," "Girl's Not Grey," and "Silver and Cold." Albums like "Sing the Sorrow" and "Decemberunderground" achieved mainstream success, with the latter hitting number one on the Billboard 200.

Sleep Theory

11 concerts

Originating from Memphis, rock band Sleep Theory fuses R&B and hard rock. Led by vocalist Cullen Moore, they surpassed one billion streams with their debut album Afterglow and Paper Hearts EP. They won a 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Artist and landed five songs in Billboard's Mainstream Rock Top 10.

The Prodigy

12 concerts

The Prodigy, formed in Braintree, England in 1990 by Liam Howlett, are electronic music pioneers. Known for their "evil rave" sound, blending big beat, breakbeat hardcore, and electronic punk, they achieved global fame with hits like "Firestarter" and "Breathe". Currently, Liam Howlett and Maxim continue to perform their explosive live shows and are preparing to release new music in 2026, honoring the legacy of late frontman Keith Flint.

Knocked Loose

6 concerts

Formed in Louisville, Knocked Loose is a hardcore quintet featuring vocalist Bryan Garris, guitarists Isaac Hale and Nicko Calderon, bassist Kevin Otten, and drummer Kevin Kaine. Known for their uncompromising heaviness and intensity, they have performed at major festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo and released the album You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To.

Power Trip

1 concert

Formed in 2008, Power Trip is a crossover thrash and hardcore band featuring Blake Ibanez, Chris Ulsh, Nick Stewart, Chris Whetzel, and vocalist Seth Gilmore. The influential group released the acclaimed LPs Manifest Decimation and Nightmare Logic.

New World Festival

New World Festival, originating in Las Vegas, is a major music event known for its diverse blend of alternative, metal, and hard rock. Debuting in 2023, it brings together a wide array of genres, including nu-metal, goth, and hardcore punk. The festival is celebrated for its immersive atmosphere, uniting music, culture, and community with a powerful, multi-sensory experience.

Norma Jean

Norma Jean are a Georgia band known for jagged sonic hues, off-kilter samples, grunge-drenched guitars, noise rock, and hardcore screams. Their ninth full-length album, Deathrattle Sing For Me, was released via Solid State.

Better Lovers

Better Lovers is a metalcore supergroup from Buffalo, New York, formed in 2023. Fusing members of Every Time I Die and The Dillinger Escape Plan, they deliver an aggressive, chaotic sound. Their releases include the acclaimed "God Made Me an Animal" EP and the album "Highly Irresponsible". Known for high-octane performances, the band's lineup shifted after vocalist Greg Puciato's departure, with Jordan Buckley, Will Putney, Stephen Micciche, and Clayton Holyoak continuing.

TSS

TSS, formerly The Sunday Sadness, is a French modern metal band formed in 2016. They blend emo, metalcore, alternative rock, synthwave, phonk, and neo-metal. Known for hits like "Fantasize" and "Would You Be My Therapy?", their latest album, "End of Time," was released in June 2025. They've achieved viral success on Spotify and topped iTunes rock charts, currently touring globally with their evolving, heavier sound.

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.

Scowl

Scowl are a Santa Cruz, CA hardcore punk band known for a venomous, fierce sound and ripping live shows. They’ve shared stages with Circle Jerks, Touché Amoré, and Limp Bizkit, played Coachella, and released the album Are We All Angels.

The Dark

The Dark is a Los Angeles-based industrial metal band formed around 2023 by vocalist Craig Johns Jr. and guitarist Alan Ashby (Of Mice & Men). Drawing influences from 90s industrial and alternative metal, they released their self-titled debut EP in February 2025, featuring tracks like "Chemicals" and "Circles," showcasing their powerful sound and gritty, melodic vocals. The band is currently active.

Mastodon

Atlanta metal band Mastodon formed in 1999. Known for a progressive blend of sludge/stoner, hardcore and metalcore, they broke through with 2004’s Leviathan. 2017’s Emperor of Sand earned a Grammy-nominated album and “Sultan’s Curse” won Best Metal Performance.

Speed of Light

Speed of Light is an alt garage rock band with punk influences, featuring siblings Riley (vocals/bass), Cameron (guitar), and Tyler (drums). Known for their high-energy stage presence, they have released tracks like "Séance" (2024) and "Pain on a Chain" (2025). The band is currently touring, bringing their raw, punkish sound to audiences.

Amira Elfeky

American-Egyptian singer-songwriter Amira Elfeky, originally from Connecticut, crafts a powerful blend of nu-metal, gothic rock, and alternative metal. Known for her emotionally resonant lyrics often exploring mental health, her popular songs include "Tonight (demo)" and "Will You Love Me When I'm Dead." She released EPs "Skin to Skin" (2024) and "Surrender" (2025), and collaborated with Architects. Elfeky was nominated for a 2025 Heavy Music Award.

Ego Kill Talent

Ego Kill Talent (EKT) is a rock band with albums Ego Kill Talent (2017) and The Dance Between Extremes (2021), recorded at Studio 606 in Los Angeles. They’ve played major festivals like Rock in Rio and Hellfest, and toured with Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age and Evanescence.

Sick New World

Sick New World is a heavy music festival that debuted in 2023, known for its focus on nu-metal, industrial, and alternative rock. It brings together iconic bands and diverse acts, offering high-energy performances and an immersive experience. The festival is celebrated for its unique blend of nostalgic and modern heavy music culture.

Sick New World Festival: System of a Down, Deftones & Slayer in Fort Worth, TX

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Texas Motor Speedway

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