Wage War

2 concerts

Florida's Wage War, known for fusing metal with melody, consists of Briton Bond, Cody Quistad, Seth Blake, Chris Gaylord, and Stephen Kluesener. Their acclaimed albums include Blueprints, Deadweight, Pressure, and Manic, praised by outlets like KERRANG! and DORK. Hits like "Stitch," "Low," and "Circle The Drain" have amassed millions of streams. Their latest work, STIGMA, integrates industrial and electronic influences.

Slayer

1 concert

Formed in 1982 in California, Slayer became thrash metal giants with intense, controversial themes. Known for albums like "Reign in Blood" and "Seasons in the Abyss," they collaborated with Rick Rubin and Ice-T. Their intense style earned them critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. Slayer's final tour concluded in 2019.

Power Trip

2 concerts

Power Trip, from Dallas, merges Hardcore, Metal, and Punk into high-energy music. Known for "Executioner's Tax," they won Best Metal Song at the 2017 Loudwire Awards and got a Grammy nod in 2020. They've toured globally, playing with Cannibal Corpse and others, becoming a mainstay in the heavy music scene.

Deftones

19 concerts

Deftones, known for their ferocious yet dreamlike sound, blend metal and atmosphere across nine albums, including hits like "White Pony." They've earned Grammy nods and worked with producer Nick Raskulinecz.

Evanescence

7 concerts

Evanescence will release the 20th anniversary edition of their multi-platinum debut album Fallen, featuring remastered tracks, unheard demos, and alternate versions.

She Wants Revenge

3 concerts

LA DJs Justin Warfield & Adam Bravin formed She Wants Revenge in 2004, inspired by Joy Division. Known for hits like "Tear You Apart", the band has toured with Depeche Mode and released albums like Valleyheart.

KMFDM

11 concerts

Germany-born industrial metal pioneers KMFDM, led by Sascha Konietzko, are known for hits like "Juke Joint Jezebel" and collaborations with Raymond Watts, mixing aggressive beats and political themes.

Kittie

2 concerts

Kittie, a trailblazing heavy metal band, emerged as teens and defied stereotypes with seven albums, OzzFest gigs, and over 2 million sales. Known for their resilience and fierce spirit.

Alien Ant Farm

9 concerts

Alien Ant Farm, from Riverside, CA, gained fame with their 2001 hit cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal." Known for their blend of nu-metal and punk-pop, their debut album ANThology went platinum. They faced challenges, like drummer injuries in a 2002 bus crash, but continued producing music. Hits include "These Days," and they received the Best Independent Album award in 1999. The band worked with labels such as DreamWorks and released albums like truANT and Up in the Attic. They've collaborated with musicians, reuniting for tours, and released their sixth album, Mantras, in 2024.

Superheaven

6 concerts

Formed as Daylight in 2007, renamed Superheaven in 2014, this grunge revivalist band draws inspiration from '90s bands like Stone Temple Pilots and Soundgarden. Known for albums "Jar" and "Ours Is Chrome," they signed with Side One Dummy.

Knocked Loose

17 concerts

Knocked Loose, from Louisville, are known for their relentless hardcore sound. Over a decade, visits to Coachella and Bonnaroo, and the album "You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To," they’ve won acclaim for their unyielding intensity and potential.

AFI

11 concerts

AFI, known for their ever-evolving sound over 30+ years, blend punk, goth, and alternative rock. Hits like "Miss Murder" showcase their bold, genre-shifting style.

Speed

8 concerts

Australian hardcore band SPEED gained global attention with their 2024 debut album ONLY ONE MODE. Known for raw, emotional lyrics and heavy grooves, they blend synths with hardcore intensity.

Norma Jean

8 concerts

Georgia band Norma Jean blends grunge, hardcore, and noise rock with raw emotion. Known for jagged guitars and intense vocals, they’ve built a powerful, cathartic sound.

Dying Wish

22 concerts

Portland metalcore band Dying Wish, led by Emma Boster, blend hardcore grit and DIY ethos. Known for albums like *Fragments of a Bitter Memory*, they've toured with Spiritbox and Pain of Truth.

Boy Harsher

1 concert

Boy Harsher, formed by Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller in Savannah, GA, produces dark electro-pop with minimal beats and sensual vocals. Known for hits like "Pain," their debut, they've gained a cult following since 2014. Their 2019 album "Careful" explored synth pop, while in 2022, they released "The Runner," a film they wrote and scored.

Poison The Well

2 concerts

Poison the Well, from southern Florida, gained fame in the hardcore punk scene with their metalcore style, blending Slayer's guitar with Hatebreed's stomp. Their debut album was a hit, leading to a stint with Atlantic Records, though they later returned to indie labels. Known for albums like "The Opposite of December," they pushed boundaries with "Versions," featuring diverse instruments. They toured with Cryptopsy and Every Time I Die. Notable members included Ryan Primack and Jeff Moreira.

Snot

4 concerts

Santa Barbara's Snot, formed in 1995 by Lynn Strait and Mike Doling, gained fame with their 1997 hardcore metal debut "Get Some." They toured Ozzfest 1998 before Strait's tragic death. Their tribute album "Strait Up" had contributions from Korn's Jonathan Davis and Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst. Members later joined Amen and Soulfly.

Lords Of Acid

2 concerts

Belgian techno group Lords of Acid, known for their risqué acid house, rose to fame in the '90s with hits like "Rough Sex" and "I Must Increase My Bust." They evolved into an industrial band with "Voodoo-U" and hit the Billboard 200 with "Our Little Secret." Their sound features male-female vocals by Praga Khan and Jade 4U. Notable collaborations include Alana Evans and Zak Bagans.

Sleep Theory

26 concerts

Born from the fusion of hard rock and metalcore, Sleep Theory blends energetic riffs with Cullen Moore's massive vocals. Celebrated by Jelly Roll and David Draiman, they’ve toured with Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, and more. Their hits Afterglow and Paper Hearts EP showcase anthemic bangers and emotional ballads. Named an Artist to Watch by Revolver, Loudwire, and Amazon Music, they’re the fifth most-played Active Rock radio artist in just two years.

Marilyn Manson

22 concerts

Born in Canton, Ohio, Marilyn Manson, a.k.a. Brian Warner, rose to fame in the '90s with his controversial rock music, blending glam-influenced industrial metal with themes of sex, drugs, and politics. Known for hits like "The Dope Show," "The Beautiful People," and "Sweet Dreams" cover, his albums, including the triptych "Antichrist Superstar," "Mechanical Animals," and "Holy Wood," stoked cultural debates. His progressive career features collaborations with Trent Reznor and strong comeback albums in the 2010s.

Haywire

15 concerts

Formed in 1982 on Prince Edward Island, Haywire, with members Marvin Birt, Paul MacAusland, David Rashed, Ron Switzer, and Sean Kilbride, rose to fame with albums like "Bad Boys" and hits from "Don't Just Stand There," showcasing a rock style. Signed to Attic Records, their collection includes "Nuthouse," "Get Off," and "Wired: The Best of Haywire."

Underoath

6 concerts

Underoath, a Florida-based band, blends chaos into harmony with hard rock and electronic elements. Known for gold albums and Grammy nods, they redefine heavy music's boundaries.

Mastodon

3 concerts

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."

Coal Chamber

2 concerts

Los Angeles-based Coal Chamber, formed in 1994 by Dez Fafara and Meegs Rascon, is known for their alt-metal sound akin to Korn. They gained fame with hits like "Loco" and "Big Truck." Notable albums include their self-titled debut and "Rivals." The band split in 2003 but reformed in 2013, collaborating with acts like Sevendust. Signed with Roadrunner, their style blends goth rock with nu-metal.

Melvins

2 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.

Clutch

25 concerts

CLUTCH, known for heavy riffs and heady lyrics, originated in the early '90s. Their diverse sound, compared to Grateful Dead and Rush, includes hits like "Red Alert." Their 13th album, "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach," features vibraphone, theremin, and female backup vocals. Fans and critics cherish their work released via major labels and their Weathermaker imprint.

Scowl

17 concerts

Scowl, from Santa Cruz, CA, delivers venomous hardcore punk, collaborating with Circle Jerks and Limp Bizkit. They've rocked Coachella and Reading festivals, known for their fierce sound and intense live shows. Their latest album explores themes of morality and self-discovery while retaining punk's rebellious spirit.

Filter

15 concerts

Richard Patrick, born in the U.S., is Filter’s frontman and former Nine Inch Nails guitarist. Known for hits like "Hey Man Nice Shot" and "Take a Picture," he’s a rock pioneer with multiple platinum albums.

Ministry

2 concerts

Born in Chicago, Al Jourgensen's Ministry pioneered industrial music, evolving from '80s synth-pop to a harsher sound with albums like "The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste." Known for "Psalm 69," they earned six Grammy nods. Resuming in 2018, they keep touring and recording.

System Of A Down

12 concerts

System of a Down, formed in Southern CA, blends '80s thrash and '90s alt-rock with politically charged nu-metal. Known for hits like "Toxicity," "Chop Suey!," and "Aerials," they achieved chart success with albums like "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize," and went multi-platinum. After a hiatus, they reunited to release charity singles, raising funds for Armenians. Their members also pursued solo projects, including collaborations with artists like Arto Tuncboyaciyan.

Terror

16 concerts

Ego Kill Talent

2 concerts

Glassjaw

7 concerts

Twin Tribes

4 concerts

POD - Payable on Death

2 concerts

Amira Elfeky

15 concerts

Sick New World Festival

2 concerts

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27 concerts

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8 concerts

Speed of Light

3 concerts

Better Lovers

25 concerts

The Dark

2 concerts

Pain of Truth

5 concerts

TSS

3 concerts

Down

1 concert

The Prodigy

13 concerts

Failure

2 concerts

Orgy

3 concerts

Mon, 8:00 PM Nov 3 2025	Violent Vira Delmar Hall - St. Louis, MO	tickets $42
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