Adipocere

Brace yourself for one of Tacoma's most ferocious metal gatherings as Adipocere headlines a blistering 2-day punk and metal assault at the legendary Airport Tavern. On May 23, 2026, the intimate dive bar setting transforms into a pressure-cooker of raw sonic power, bringing together some of the Pacific Northwest's most crushing acts for a night that will rattle your ribcage and ring your ears for days. The lineup reads like a who's who of uncompromising heavy music: Adipocere delivers their signature blend of brutal riffs and relentless intensity, joined by BULLDOZE, Combust, and Bib — four bands united by a shared commitment to volume, aggression, and authenticity. The Airport Tavern's close-quarters atmosphere means there's no barrier between you and the stage, putting you directly in the blast zone of every down-tuned chord and thunderous drum fill. This is underground metal at its most visceral and honest — no pyrotechnics, no arena production gloss, just amplifiers pushed past their limits and a room full of true believers. Whether you're a longtime devotee of Adipocere or discovering these acts for the first time, the 2-day pass ensures you won't miss a single crushing moment of this unforgettable Tacoma metal weekend.