Obscura Joliet Tickets - The Forge

Obscura with Cryptosis, Allegaeon, and more

Mar 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM · The Forge, Joliet, IL The Forge, Joliet, IL

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Cognitive

8 concerts

New Jersey technical death metal quintet Cognitive released their fifth full-length, Abhorrence, following 2021’s Malevolent Thoughts of a Hastened Extinction. Known for unrelenting riffs and thoughtful, devastating lyrics, they began writing Abhorrence while touring.

Obscura

12 concerts

Obscura are a Germany-based metal band on Nuclear Blast, known for pushing genre norms. From Retribution (2004) to A Valediction (2021), they’ve earned fan and critical acclaim, and their album A Sonication marks the second of a trilogy concept.

Cryptosis

Dutch metal trio Cryptosis debuted with "Bionic Swarm" in 2021, known for their evolved extreme metal and dystopian themes. They stand out with unique sound and talent.

Allegaeon

Colorado-based modern metal band Allegaeon formed in 2008. After 2022’s Damnum, they brought back original singer Ezra Haynes as permanent vocalist, re-signed to Metal Blade Records, and released singles “Inhumation” and “Iridescent” produced by Dave Otero.

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