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Ice Nine Kills with Alice Cooper, Mastodon, and more

May 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM  ·  Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH

Ice Nine Kills
May 9
Ice Nine Kills
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Acid Bath, formed in 1991 in Louisiana, blended Southern gothic, psychedelic rock, and death metal. Known for their surreal lyrics and wild stage presence, they became cult icons. Despite disbanding in 1997 after bassist Audie Pitre's death, their influence endures. Members went on to form Goatwhore, Agents of Oblivion, and more.
Richmond's Municipal Waste, led by Tony Foresta, champions '80s thrash metal. Known for albums like "Waste Em All" and "Massive Aggressive," they toured with Suicidal Tendencies and Converge.
The Black Dahlia Murder, born in Detroit, faced a pivotal moment after frontman Trevor Strnad's death in 2022. Co-founder Brian Eschbach took over vocals, debuting the new lineup in a hometown tribute show with returning guitarist Ryan Knight. Known for their impactful death metal, the band carries on Trevor’s legacy, backed by devoted fan support.
Ice Nine Kills, originating from Massachusetts, blends extreme metal with melody. Known for horror-themed artistry, they released hit albums "The Silver Scream" and its sequel. Led by Spencer Charnas, they toured with Slipknot and Metallica, partnering in notable horror projects like "Terrifier 3."
Bay Area deathcore pioneers All Shall Perish, praised by Kirk Hammett, toured with In Flames, feature Eddie Hermida (also of Suicide Silence) and founding member Matt Kuykendall.
Overkill, from New Jersey, emerged in the early '80s thrash metal scene. Known for their speed and technique, they've stayed versatile, exploring doom and stoner metal. Their hits include “Feel the Fire” and “Years of Decay.” Despite lineup changes, D. D. Verni and Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth remain constant. They've partnered with Nuclear Blast, and their acclaimed albums like White Devil Armory and The Wings of War showcase their enduring influence. Notable collaborations with Slayer and Anthrax expanded their acclaim.
TESTAMENT, born from thrash metal roots, excels in blending traditional and progressive elements. Known for standout tracks like "Children Of The Next Level," they feature complex guitar work by Peterson and Skolnick. Their thirteenth album, Titans of Creation, explores creation and destruction themes while staying true to their energetic style.
Born Vincent Furnier, Alice Cooper revolutionized rock in the '70s with shock rock. Known for gritty hard rock and theatrics, hits like "School's Out" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy," and collaborations with icons like Bob Ezrin, Alice gained fame for his dramatic stage shows. Solo success came with "Welcome to My Nightmare." His later works like "Trash" kept him relevant, collaborating with artists like Desmond Child. A cult legend, he toured with bands like Mötley Crüe and released albums like "Detroit Stories." Cooper's influence shaped music, blending rock theatrics and heavy metal.
Atlanta's Mastodon, formed in 1999, are influential in American metal, blending genres like stoner, sludge, and metalcore. Known for complex riffs and conceptual albums like Leviathan, they've received Grammy recognition for hits like "Sultan's Curse." Albums like The Hunter and Emperor of Sand showcase their diverse influences. They often collaborate with Neurosis' Scott Kelly and teamed up with Lamb of God in 2024 for "Floods of Triton."
Deafheaven, a San Francisco metal band, blends black metal with shoegaze and post-rock. Known for "Sunbather," they have evolved to include elements of dream pop and alternative rock with "Infinite Granite." Collaborations include Chelsea Wolfe and producer Jack Shirley. The band has toured globally, achieving critical acclaim for albums like "New Bermuda."
Formed in 1981 by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, Metallica became iconic for multi-platinum albums like The Black Album and winning nine Grammys. They played all 7 continents!
After The Burial, known for their frenetic eight-string dual guitar riffs and dynamic chords, elevates extreme metal with their technically impressive, groove-laden attacks.
Converge's Jacob Bannon teamed up with Chelsea Wolfe, Ben Chisholm, and Steve Brodsky for the collaborative album "Bloodmoon: I." Known for their hardcore style, Converge and their collaborators reimagined their music, highlighted by a standout European tour and Roadburn Festival performance.
Rob Zombie, born in Haverhill, MA, transitioned from White Zombie's frontman to a successful solo artist known for blending metal with horror and B-movie flair. His solo debut, *Hellbilly Deluxe*, solidified his name with hits like *The Sinister Urge* and *Educated Horses*. Known for directing cult horror films like *House of 1000 Corpses* and *The Devil's Rejects*, he collaborated with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne and Marilyn Manson. Zombie remains a prominent figure in both music and film, most recently with 2021’s *The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy*.
Chevelle, the Chicago alternative rock trio with brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, boasts 7 #1 hits, 17 top 10 songs, and multiple platinum albums, making rock history.
Cleveland's 200 Stab Wounds, known for their intense death metal, return with "Manual Manic Procedures," a brutal follow-up to their debut "Slave to the Scalpel."
Formed in 2001 in Springfield, MA, The Acacia Strain blends metalcore and deathcore with triple-guitar assault and apocalyptic samples. Known for albums like *Continent* and *Coma Witch*, they topped charts with *Slow Decay* and collaborated with Full of Hell and Primitive Man.
Formed in Venice, California, Suicidal Tendencies, led by Mike Muir, became influential in skatepunk and thrash metal. Known for "Institutionalized" and "You Can't Bring Me Down," their albums include a gold-certified "Lights, Camera, Revolution." They collaborated with Robert Trujillo and explored funk metal with Infectious Grooves. Despite lineup changes, they continued to release music and leave a lasting legacy in punk and metal scenes.
HATEBREED, a hardcore heavy metal band known for intense, cathartic music, continues to impact with "Weight Of The False Self." Renowned for collaborations with ZEUSS, their sound is a testament to life's emotional burdens.
San Antonio's Upon A Burning Body, known for mosh-ready deathcore and infectious riffs, debuted with "The World Is Ours." They've released hits like "Til the Break of Dawn."
Cannibal Corpse, pioneers of death metal, deliver relentless precision in "Violence Unimagined." Featuring Erik Rutan, it's bolstered by Vince Locke's striking artwork.
Gatecreeper, born in Arizona, are death metal specialists known for their melodic and memorable style. Their album "Dark Superstition," likened to pivotal works by Entombed and Dismember, explores themes of the supernatural and reflects the influence of Arizona's Superstition Mountains. Formed in 2013, they rose to prominence with their self-titled 2014 EP and 2016 debut album "Sonoran Depravation." Their first release on Nuclear Blast showcases refined song structures.
AngelMaker hails from North Vancouver, delivering intense deathcore mixed with blackened thrash and hardcore. Known for their dual-vocal and triple-guitar setup, they've collaborated with producers Tim Creviston and Will Putney. Their emotive sound evokes sorrow and anger, setting them apart in their genre.
Armored Saint, born from the Sunset Strip scene, channels the spirit of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Known for influential '80s albums like "March of the Saint," the band faced tragedy with guitarist David Prichard's passing in 1990. Re-forming in 1999, they continued to bridge thrash and hard rock, with notable works like "Punching the Sky." Key members include John Bush and Joey Vera, the latter also known for his work with Fates Warning. Their legacy includes collaborations with Anthrax and electrifying live performances.

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