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High On Fire

9 concerts

Formed in 1998, metal band High on Fire is known for dynamic, aggressive hard rock and heavy, volume-driven sound. The group earned a Grammy nod; bassist Jeff Matz studied Middle Eastern folk music and bağlama, and Coady Willis joined.

Melvins

6 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.

Windhand

5 concerts

Windhand are a Richmond, Virginia doom metal band blending low-end fuzz, pounding rhythms, and airy vocals. Founded in 2008, they broke out underground after 2010’s debut. Signed to Relapse, they’re known for Soma, Grief’s Infernal Flower, and Eternal Return.

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Genre: Stoner Rock, Noise Rock, Rock, Indie / Alternative, Alternative Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal, Blues, Emo / Hardcore / Punk, Doom Metal, Post-Hardcore, Blues Rock, Sludge Metal, Stoner Metal, Grunge, Alternative Metal, Post-Grunge, Space Rock, drone metal, doom/sludge metal, drone, gaian doom, psychedelic doom, post-doom metal, louisiana metal, virginia metal, Punk

Witness the High On Fire concert in Santa Cruz at Quarry Amphitheater on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM, with Melvins and Windhand. Tickets are on sale now!

Quarry Ampitheater at UC Santa CruzCarved from a former limestone quarry in the 1960s, the historic Quarry Amphitheater located at the heart of the UC Santa Cruz campus reopened after a major renovation in October 2017, welcoming its first ever night time concert with LA based rockers Chicano Batman. With a deep history of hosting legendary artists, activists and authors including Angela Davis, Ravi Shankar, Alfred Hitchcock and Cesar Chavez, the Quarry has reopened as a critical gathering space to celebrate live music and community.Referred to as the Red Rocks in the Redwoods, The Quarry is the largest outdoor venue with an existing stage and seating in the greater Santa Cruz community. The Quarry Amphitheaters unique terraced asymmetrical design allows for amazing sight-lines and multiple venue configurations from open floor to reserved seating layouts. At a maximum capacity of 2600, The Quarry now holds the opportunity to become the regions premiere outdoor destination concert venue while also retaining its value as a natural open space.More information: https://www.quarryamphitheater.comOn-Site Parking: $20 per car which includes Shuttle to the Venue. Parking Tickets are not sold in advance. ______

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Quarry Amphitheater

1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064

More Upcoming High On Fire Concerts

Fri, 8:00 PM Oct 9 2026	High On Fire w/ Windhand The UC Theatre - Berkeley, CA	tickets
Fri, 7:30 PM Oct 30 2026	High on Fire Fete Music Hall - Providence, RI
Tue, 19:00 Dec 8 2026	Green Lung - High on Fire & Gnome Der Anker - Leipzig, Germany

High On Fire with Melvins and Windhand