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Furnace Fest with Terror, Between The Buried And Me, and more

Sep 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM  ·  Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, AL Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, AL

Furnace Fest
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Furnace Fest
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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.
Taylor Acorn is a pop punk/pop rock artist from Wellsboro, North Central Pennsylvania. She left Kutztown University in 2014 to pursue music and moved toward Nashville in 2017. Known for “Psycho,” “Certified Depressant,” and “Shapeshifting.”
Turnstile, a hardcore punk band from Baltimore, excels in barrier-breaking music. Known for albums like TIME & SPACE and GLOW ON, which received three GRAMMY nods. Key tracks produced with Will Yip and Mike Elizondo.
Knuckle Puck, formed in 2010 in Chicago, Illinois, delivers a melodic blend of pop punk and emo. Their impactful sound, known for raw emotion and energetic hooks, has garnered critical acclaim. Albums like "Copacetic" (2015) and "Losing What We Love" (2023) highlight their journey. They received an Album of the Year nomination at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards.
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.
Santa Cruz hardcore band Drain formed in 2014. Led by Sammy Ciaramitaro with Cody Chavez and Tim Flegal, they broke out with debut album California Cursed (2020) and follow-up Living Proof (2023), touring worldwide and playing arenas with Blink-182.
Holy Wars, fronted by Kat Leon, blends alt-metal, industrial pop, and cinematic intensity. The project toured with Evanescence and The Warning, and played festivals including Download, Knotfest Iowa, Rock im Park, Rock am Ring, and Rocklahoma.
Loathe is an English heavy metal band from Liverpool, formed in 2014. Their sound blends metalcore, nu metal, shoegaze, and progressive metal. Known for dynamic, conceptual music and theatrical live shows, they released the single "Gifted Every Strength" in 2025 and are teasing new music for 2026. The band is currently touring.
High Vis is an English rock band formed in London in 2016. They blend hardcore punk with post-punk, indie rock, and baggy styles, known for their energetic performances and socially conscious lyrics. Their discography includes albums such as "No Sense No Feeling," "Blending," and "Guided Tour." Popular songs include "Trauma Bonds" and "Drop Me Out." They have collaborated with Show Me the Body.
Jim Ward began making heavier, riff-laden music in 2017 and reconnected with Sparta bandmate Matt Miller to create Trust The River, Sparta’s first album since 2006’s Threes, with Cully Symington, Gabriel Gonzalez, and producer David Garza.
Los Angeles band The Bronx formed in 2002 and released a self-titled debut in 2003. They’ve issued six albums as The Bronx and three as alter ego Mariachi El Bronx, praised for hard-hitting, catchy hard rock.
Enter Shikari, hailing from St Albans, England, formed in 1999, pioneering electronicore. Their genre-defying sound fuses post-hardcore, alternative rock, and metal with electronic elements like drum and bass and dubstep. Renowned for electrifying live performances and sociopolitical commentary, they've earned multiple "Best Live Band" awards. Albums such as "A Kiss for the Whole World" achieved chart success, alongside popular songs like "Sorry You're Not a Winner" and "Juggernauts".
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.
Pennywise is a punk rock/hardcore band from Hermosa Beach, CA, known for fast-paced anthems like “Bro Hymn,” “Fuck Authority,” and “Same Old Story.” The lineup includes Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Byron McMackin, and Randy Bradbury.
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.
The Callous Daoboys, an American mathcore band from Atlanta, Georgia, are celebrated for their inventive, chaotic, and genre-blending sound, incorporating elements of metalcore, nu metal, and violin. Notable albums include "Die on Mars" (2019), critically acclaimed "Celebrity Therapist" (2022), and "I Don't Want to See You in Heaven" (2025). Popular songs include "Two-Headed Trout" and "Distracted by The Mona Lisa". The band is known for its boundary-pushing music and energetic performances.
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.
Massachusetts hardcore punk band formed in 1995 as a side project of Aaron Dalbec and Converge members. Debuted live in 1996, issued early 7" singles, and signed to Equal Vision for albums It All Comes Down to This, Give Blood and Don't Wait Up.
No Cure is a straight edge metalcore/deathcore band from Birmingham, Alabama, formed in 2021. They deliver a gritty hardcore sound infused with death metal. Notable releases include the EPs "I Hope I Die Here" and "The Commitment To Permanence". Popular songs feature "Hang Me From the Bible Belt" and "Don't Need Your Help". The band has collaborated with artists like Gideon and Wielded Steel, earning millions of streams and acclaim.
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.
Los Angeles' Militarie Gun, formed in 2020, crafts melodic hardcore with noise-pop and punk flourishes. Known for catchy, confessional songs like "Do It Faster" and "B A D I D E A," their albums "Life Under the Gun" (2023) and "God Save the Gun" (2025) earned acclaim. They blend aggression with accessibility, collaborating with artists like Dazy and Mannequin Pussy.
Defeater, a melodic hardcore band from Massachusetts formed in 2008, is known for its impactful sound and compelling concept albums. Their music tells an overarching story of a post-WWII New Jersey family. Notable albums include "Letters Home" (2013), which charted on Billboard, "Abandoned" (2015), and their self-titled release (2019). They've collaborated with artists like Pat Flynn and toured with bands such as La Dispute.
Judge were a New York City metallic hardcore band led by Mike “Judge” Ferraro. After he left Youth of Today, they broke out with the New York Crew 7" and later released the albums Chun King Can Suck It and Bringing It Down before disbanding in the early ’90s.
Formed in 2002 in Mandeville, Louisiana, As Cities Burn earned acclaim for TJ Bonnette’s heavy screams and brother Cody’s clean vocals on 2005 debut Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest. After splitting in 2009, they reunited with TJ returning, releasing “2020 AD.”
New York straight-edge band led by ex-Violent Children members Ray Cappo (vocals) and John Porcelly (guitar). Debut EP Can't Close My Eyes (1985) and albums Break Down the Walls (1986) and We're Not in This Alone (1988).
Orthodox is a Spanish power trio from Sevilla, formed in 2004. Led by vocalist/guitarist Ricardo Jimenez Gómez, they play epic doom drone, later adding avant-garde jazz elements. Albums include Gran Poder (2006) and Amanecer en Puerta Oscura (2007).
MAE crafts intricate soundscapes marrying art and innovation, most known for their album "Multisensory Aesthetic Experience." Featuring songs like "Kaleidoscope," they use unique elements like VR and fragrance for immersive experiences, creating a visceral, transcendent music journey.
Anberlin’s ninth album Currency is their first full-length with Matty Mullins as lead vocalist after Stephen Christian stepped back. Following 2024’s Vega, it was co-produced with Memphis May Fire’s Kellen McGregor and includes “Trenches” featuring Switchfoot.
Hatebreed are a heavy metal/hardcore band known for intense, cathartic music. Their eighth full-length album, Weight Of The False Self, explores emotional struggle and was recorded with producer Zeuss, helping the band reach a new level of sound.
Between the Buried and Me, from Raleigh, NC, blend death, prog, tech, and math metal with blues. Known for "Colors" and "Coma Ecliptic," they’ve worked with producer Jamie King and toured with acts like Dillinger Escape Plan. With albums like "Automata" and "Colors II," the band is hailed for their conceptual creativity, gaining a reputation as a top progressive metal band.
Narrow Head, a rock band formed in Dallas, Texas in 2013 and later based in Houston, is known for pioneering the "grungegaze" genre. Their sound blends alternative metal, shoegaze, and post-hardcore, characterized by thick, fuzzy guitar riffs and melancholic melodies. Notable albums include "Satisfaction," "12th House Rock," and "Moments of Clarity." Popular songs include "Nodding Off" and "Gearhead." The band is recognized for its immersive soundscapes and energetic live performances.
Head Automatica is a rock-electronic band from NYC, led by Glassjaw’s Daryl Palumbo and producer Dan the Automator. Known for hits like "Decadence," they blend punk, rock, and electronic beats.
Teenage Wrist, from Los Angeles, reshapes rock with influences from 311 and Softcult. Known for guitar-driven sound, their creative apex reached in "Still Love," featuring self-production and vintage sounds.
Casey, a Welsh post-hardcore band from South Wales, crafts emotionally charged music. Known for their intense sound and honest lyrics, they blend melodic hardcore, emo, and shoegaze. Their discography includes acclaimed albums like "Love Is Not Enough," "Where I Go When I Am Sleeping," and "How to Disappear." They are recognized for powerful storytelling and dynamic musicality.
Bremerton, WA punk rock/pop-punk forerunners since 1992; sold millions, toured worldwide; inspired New Found Glory & Good Charlotte; DIY fan-first survivors.
Illinois indie-rock/2nd‑wave emo pillars; urgent, frantic sound with dual vocals, melodic-dissonant guitars. Known for “Frame & Canvas.” Lineup: Bob Nanna, Chris Broach, Todd Bell, Damon Atkinson.
Delaware/PA metalcore band reviving Y2K chaos+melody; known for raucous live shows & visuals. Tours: Stick To Your Guns, Counterparts, Dying Wish. Putney-produced What’s Left Unsaid; Brooklyn Vegan praised, 2022 Best Punk list (Lucid Noise, Bleed the Dream).
LA-based Zulu, formed by Anaiah Rasheed, merges hardcore & powerviolence. Known for EPs & debut album via Flatspot Records. Collaborated with Zach Tuch, explores diverse influences.
Hardcore icons Gorilla Biscuits, from NYC, shaped the late '80s straight-edge scene with an inclusive approach. Known for "Start Today," they featured Anthony Civarelli ("Civ"), Arthur Smilios, Luke Abbey, and Walter Schreifels. They disbanded in 1992, but their influence remains.
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).
Nashville rock band The Pink Spiders, known for fist-pumping anthems, signed with Pure Noise Records. Celebrated for songs like "Gold Confetti," described as a blend of sweetness and crunch.
Christian metalcore band Zao from West Virginia, known for intense vocals and genre-bending style. Key albums: Parade of Chaos, Awake?, The Crimson Corridor. Influential in hardcore scene.
Formed in 1991, Strife are a hardcore band who helped define the ’90s sound. Their debut LP One Truth (1994, Victory) earned acclaim and strong sales. In This Defiance bridged hardcore and metal with guests Chino Moreno, Dino Cazares, and Iggor Cavalera.
An American hardcore, punk, metalcore, and emo music festival held at the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama.
Albany’s metallic hardcore band One King Down, known for vegan straight-edge lyrics and heavy grooves, gained fame with Rob Fusco on Equal Vision; toured Europe/US.
Sacramento’s Will Haven blends noise-rock, alt-metal, and hardcore, known for albums like WHVN and Voir Dire. They've toured with Deftones, Limp Bizkit, and collaborated with Chris Fehn.
Formed in Sacramento (2005), Trash Talk are an uncompromising, progressive hardcore band known for acclaimed EPs/albums and intense world tours pushing genre limits.
Anxious are a five-piece from Fairfield, Connecticut. After debut album Little Green House, they toured with Hot Mulligan, Drug Church and The Wonder Years. Their second album, Bambi (Run For Cover Records), blends tri-state hardcore/emo with alternative rock songwriting.
Formed in Buffalo, NY, It Dies Today blends death metal and post-hardcore into metalcore. Known for "The Caitiff Choir" and "Sirens," they debuted on Trustkill Records.
Boston-based emo band Piebald formed in 1994, known for energetic indie emo with hits like "American Hearts." They've toured with My Chemical Romance and won acclaim for albums like "We Are the Only Friends We Have".
Detroit's Walls of Jericho, led by Candace Kucsulain, blend hardcore and thrash metal. Known for albums like "The Bound Feed the Gagged" and "With Devils Amongst Us All", they toured with Hatebreed and In Flames. After a hiatus, they returned with "No One Can Save You from Yourself".
Haste the Day, formed in Carmel, Indiana in 2001, is an American Christian metalcore band. Known for aggressive riffs, melodic choruses, and faith-based lyrics, they blend "rock and roll with breakdowns." Albums like Burning Bridges, When Everything Falls, and Coward charted on Billboard. They have collaborated with artists such as Oh, Sleeper and Silent Planet.

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