Acid Bath
WHAT: Acid Bath With Guests Anciients, Mares Of Thrace & All Hail The Yeti
ICONIC SLUDGE METAL BAND ACID BATH MAKES THEIR LONG-AWAITED RETURN PERFORMING AT ROGERS PLACE IN EDMONTON ON OCTOBER 18
Performing live for the first time in 28 years, Louisiana’s cult metal/grunge icons ACID BATH return to the stage in 2025 for select shows across North America. The band’s legendary status was carved in stone with the release of two legendary albums, When The Kite String Pops (1994) and Paegan Terrorism Tactics (1996) that gave rise to the Bayou State’s burgeoning sludge scene and influenced a generation of rock and metal bands over the decades since.
Upon their untimely hiatus in the late 90’s, members went on to form and perform with acts like Goatwhore, deadboy & the Elephantmen, Crowbar and Devourment, among others. Nearly three decades later, fans fervent connection toACID BATH has proven stronger than ever. With the initial announcement of shows in early 2025, the band’s return has been met with unprecedented excitement and demand, with shows selling out quickly and mainstage performances at all major festivals booked with capacity crowds.
Acid Bath began where the Earth ends, deep in the swamp of the Louisiana bayou. Formed in 1991, the band’s soundblended elements of Southern gothic, psychedelic rock, sludge and death metal, with lyrics invoking surreal, pagan and psycho imagery. Wild boys too full of blood for their own good, with a ferocious stage presence and a notorious reputation in the heart of Cajun Hell. They exploded onto the New Orleans metal scene, outsiders who quickly gaineda cult status that echoes to this day. Acid Bath’s influence on the modern metal scene is undeniable.They disbanded in 1997, heartbroken after the death of bassist Audie Pitre, killed by a drunk driver on a Sunday afternoon. Sammy Duet went on to form Goatwhore while Dax Riggs and Mike Sanchez did Agents of Oblivion. Riggs became deadboy and the Elephantmen and now releases music under his own name. In 2025, Acid Bath reformed to perform live for the first time in 28 years. Their unexpected return has been met with unprecedented fervor and has ignited a new level of excitement with their hardcore following as well as with a new generation of fans. With performances booked at most all major U.S. festivals and sold-out shows across the country throughout 2025, Acid Bath’s revival is one of heavy music’s most anticipated events this year. What’s next for the band? Time will tell…