Distant

Prepare yourself for a devastating night of heavy music as Distant brings their crushing sonic assault to the iconic Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC. Known for their relentless intensity and bone-crushing breakdowns, Distant delivers a live experience that leaves audiences breathless and begging for more. Local 506 provides the perfect intimate setting, where the raw power of heavy music hits differently — close, loud, and impossibly visceral. Distant is riding a massive wave of momentum heading into 2026, embarking on a sweeping North American tour alongside Swedish metal legends In Flames, as well as fellow heavy hitters Thrown and Upon Stone. The tour spans venues from Savannah's Coastal Empire Beer Co. to Milwaukee's iconic The Rave, making stops at world-class rooms like the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre. This Chapel Hill date is your chance to witness a band on the rise in an up-close setting before they graduate to even bigger stages. Whether you're a longtime devotee of the heavy music underground or a curious newcomer drawn in by the genre's ferocious energy, a Distant show is an experience that commands your full attention. Expect walls of sound, pit-igniting breakdowns, and an atmosphere charged with collective intensity. Get there early, protect your ears, and let the music move you.