Acid Bath

Prepare yourself for one of the most visceral and emotionally charged nights in heavy music as Acid Bath descends upon Phoenix's The Van Buren on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The legendary New Orleans sludge metal outfit, known for their hauntingly brutal yet hauntingly beautiful sonic landscapes, brings their cult-classic catalog to life in an intimate venue setting that will make every crushing riff and tortured vocal feel deeply personal. Acid Bath's music is a rare collision of doom-laden heaviness, poetic darkness, and raw human emotion — drawing from the well of sludge, death metal, and Southern Gothic atmosphere in ways few bands have ever matched. With classic tracks spanning their revered albums, this is a chance to experience songs that have defined underground metal for decades, performed with the ferocity and passion that has made Acid Bath one of the most beloved cult acts in the genre's history. The Van Buren, one of Phoenix's premier intimate concert venues, provides the perfect cathedral-like atmosphere for an evening this intense. With its excellent acoustics and close-proximity stage, every attendee will feel the full weight of the performance. Whether you've been a devotee since the early '90s or are discovering the band's dark genius for the first time, this is an unmissable pilgrimage for any serious fan of heavy music.